“Climate change is two words, climate and change,” began Stephanie Pollack in Hall on April 22, Earth Day. “We’re going to talk a little bit about climate, but we’re going to talk a lot about change—specifically the important role that every one of you can play.” Ms. Pollack most recently served as Senior Advisor to […]
On April 17, Roxbury Latin celebrated in Hall the 12 members of Class I whose efforts and accomplishments have earned them membership in the Cum Laude Society. Each spring, the all-school Cum Laude ceremony honors the life of the mind—affirming that at the heart of a good school is scholarly engagement. “This special event is […]
“I’m a huge U.S. Men’s National Team soccer fan, and my friend Warren, who lives on the other side of the country, is a huge fan as well,” began Evan Ratliff in Hall on April 7. “Usually before the game we’d call each other up and have a little hype session, but one day I […]
In the second Senior Speakers Hall of the year, on February 25, Omar Rahman and Alex Giordano shared their insights about wisdom derived from texts they explored through the RL English program. Omar drew upon Marigolds by Eugenia W. Collier, a short story taught in Sixie year, and Alex on Bartleby, the Scrivener, a short […]
“February is a really busy month for me. Despite being an African American historian, who specializes in African American history, I am not the biggest fan of Black History Month,” began Dr. Brenna Wynn Greer in Hall on February 14. A historian of race, gender, and culture in the twentieth century United States, and a […]
“Most of what you hear about climate change is pretty grim, but today, I want to convey why there is reason for optimism and how that has driven the work that we do.” So began Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang on February 4 as he delivered RL’s annual Wyner Lecture. Dr. Chiang is the Kyocera Professor of […]
“Everything you want in life is on the other side of vulnerability.” This statement is a touchstone for Kaleb Joseph and his story. It appears on his organization’s merchandise, marketing materials, and website. In Hall on January 28, Kaleb Joseph shared his story with RL students, faculty, and staff: his chaotic upbringing, his finding solace […]
“As many of you have experienced, the English Department begins a sequence in public speaking during an RL boy’s Sixie year,” began Mr. Josh Cervas, Chair of the English Department, as the school gathered on January 23 for the first of three Senior Speeches Halls this year. As the boys continue their education, they build […]
“We gather to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Dr. Schaffer began, as he addressed the Roxbury Latin community at the annual MLK Commemoration Hall on January 14. “We pause to recognize the contributions of this remarkable man, and to consider anew principles of justice, equality, and brotherhood.” Dr. Schaffer […]
On January 6, students, faculty and staff gathered in Rousmaniere Hall to celebrate the opening of the winter term. After unified renditions of “Morning Has Broken” and “O God Our Help In Ages Past,” Mr. Cervas read the poem “For A New Beginning” by John O’Donohue, and Sam Seaton (I) recited a quotation from Albert […]