Torch - Fall 2017

Table of Contents

3

Principal’s Message Asking Big Questions

4

Snapshots Photos of Life at Havergal

8

School Profile Supporting an Inclusive Community

10 Message from School Leaders Academic Stretch and Challenge

13 Forum for Change

Exploring the Brink of the Known

14 Feature Story

Why a Liberal Arts Education Matters

20 Student Awards

Celebrating Student Success

24 Traditions

Past Becomes Present

25 Wellness

The Student Support Team

26 Student Experience

Experiential Learning at Havergal

28 HCPA

The Rewards of Volunteering

30 Old Girls

Celebration Weekend 2017

32 Community & Old Girls News

33 Annual Report 2016–17

64 Grad Profile 2017

Cover: A Senior Kindergarten student observes and traces the intricate details of leaves on a classroom light studio. Inside front cover: Students show their House pride at Upper School Gator Day.

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