Administration looks to drive engagement by restricting cell phones
Upper School Head Mr. Mark Fifer with a new cell phone caddy – Index Staff With the commencement of each new school year comes a series of changes. Reflection on…
Captains set the tone for soccer season
Connor Cresswell ’24 and Thomas Kaplan ’24 in a 1-0 win over Penn Charter last October – Dr. Mike Nance The Fords soccer team is known for its winning tendencies,…
Mr. Jeremy Branch plans to advocate for his students in college admissions
Mr. Jeremy Branch – Ms. Kristin Brown After spending more than five years as the Senior Assistant Director of Enrollment Management at Penn State Brandywine and fifteen years in admissions…
Water polo looks to continue tradition of success
Henry Newhall ’24 in last year’s early contest against Mt. St. Joseph’s – Ms. Deb Putter The water polo team is no stranger to success. In 2022, they finished 19-3,…
The history of “Summertime”
Ella Fitzgerald in 1947 – William Gottlieb via Wikimedia Commons “Summertime, and the living’s easy.” Artists have sampled and interpreted these lyrics from George Gershwin’s jazz piece “Summertime” for almost…
Ms. Marla Wilson settles into Severinghaus
Ms. Marla Wilson – Index Staff For many students, Severinghaus Library is a beloved campus study area and resource center. Part of the library’s unique appeal is the library staff,…
Cross country builds strength for competition and community
Michael Crutchlow ’25 in action in last year’s EA Day – Communications Building on a tight community fostered last season, the cross-country team returns excitedly for healthy competition and communal…
Ms. Corey Revoir transitions to Assistant to the Head of Upper School
Ms. Corey Revoir – Index Staff In the upper school office, Ms. Corey Revoir will take on a new role to support the daily operations of Wilson Hall. After working…
Is summer work helpful?
English summer reading texts – Casey Williams ’24 When summer starts, students look forward to pursuing their own academic and athletic interests, going on vacation with family and friends, and…
Mr. Damian Long intends to build bridges to college
Mr. Damian Long – Connor Simpkins ’25 For Mr. Damian Long, the new Director of College Counseling, it’s all about the process. Coming to Haverford from Moorestown Friends School in…