Gentlemen, summer break is upon us. Summer break stands as a buffer period between the past and the future of The Haverford School. Each and every one of you gets three months to put some time into something. After a long year of learning, studying, and performing, you all get some nice relaxation to compensate for the effort you put in. This time is not a gift–it is a prize for all of your hard work.
Use this time to do something you love and enjoy. Whether that’s a sport, a job, or leisure time on the beach, make sure you cherish this extra time for hobbies. You may not be under the Haverford roof, but Haverford is still going to be with you.
If one of your brothers is in a pinch, reach out your hand like they would do for you. If you are struggling at some point, remember the virtues of Respect, Honesty, and Courage that can guide you through the darkness.
This past year should make you all so proud. We did some incredible things as a student body. We won achievements at every level for all activities, whether it be sports, Robotics, Model UN, Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, or anything else I didn’t mention. We also brought home the sweater for another year in a row. On top of all this, we strengthened the sense of brotherhood within the student body for another year.
Having a “brotherhood” entails holding your brothers accountable and to the standard of The Haverford School.
These achievements should make us so excited for the future. We can cherish these achievements going into next year so that we can build off of them.
Last year was great, but it wasn’t devoid of issues. These problems, small or large, are things we will work towards correcting next year. Things like AI use, locker room cleanliness, and character during sporting games are all things we will work towards correcting next year.
Having a “brotherhood” entails holding your brothers accountable and to the standard of The Haverford School. So if you see someone leaving trash in the locker room, HELP THEM BE BETTER. That is what real leaders do. It may not always be comfortable, but it is always worth it in the end to hold a friend accountable. It is a new dawn. We are entering the greatest year of Haverford history and I can not wait. I hope you all can not wait either. Next year is going to be special.
Thank you and GO FORDS!