We care, most of all, what kind of person a boy is.

News

  • Author Jennifer De Leon on Storytelling as a Means of Connection

    On September 26, students and faculty gathered in Smith Theater to hear from Jennifer De Leon, an award-winning author of young adult novels and nonfiction essay collections; a professor of creative writing; and the founder of Story Bridge, LLC, an organization that aims to bring together people from different experiences and backgrounds,  encouraging them to […]

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  • Dr. Jonathan Jenkins ’02 on Resilience and Supporting One Another

    How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? The Epictetus quotation was displayed on the screen as boys filled the Smith Theater on September 24 for the year’s first Health and Wellness Hall. With everyone in their seats, Dr. Schaffer took to the stage to introduce Dr. Jonathan Jenkins […]

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  • 27 RL Boys Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Competition

    The National Merit Scholarship Program recently announced the names of Class of 2025 students across the country who earned recognition for their academic achievement. This year, 27 Roxbury Latin boys were named—seven as National Merit Scholar semifinalists and twenty others earning commendations from program officials, equating to 48% of the class. Juniors from across the […]

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Events

St. Sebastian’s Novice Parliamentary Debate
12:00AM
Members of Classes IV, V, and VI Hike Blue Hills with Mr. Beam and Mr. Sokol
9:00AM
Junior Chorus (meets 5 minutes after last block for 45 minutes)
12:00AM
@ Evans Choral Room
Junior VEX (Meets 5 Minutes after Junior Chorus for 45 minutes)
12:00AM
@ Robotics Lab
No Lower Team Practices
12:00AM
Spanish Club Meeting
7:40AM
@ P 13
Members of Class IV visit Deustches Altenheim
3:30PM
Jazz Band/Combo
5:15PM
Chamber Ensembles
5:15PM
Math Club right after Athletics for 30 minutes
12:00AM
@ E23
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Head of School's Welcome

Founded in 1645, Roxbury Latin is not only the oldest school in continuous existence in North America, it is also the oldest boys’ school on the continent. For all of our 380 years we have offered a program explicitly designed for the students in our care. Our work has been steady and sure, and our boys have flourished. Of RL’s singular qualities, however, none contributes more powerfully to the life of our school than the background and nature of our boys. Whether you are already familiar with Roxbury Latin or new to our community, I invite you to learn more about us.

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