by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 19, 2019 | Headmaster's Blog
Every year a particular name is most popular at our school. Last year we celebrated our very own Sam’s Club (Sam Payne, Sam MacDonald, Sam Casertano, Sammy Fink, Sam Mount, and Samantha Camolli). This year we honor Just Josh, and this distinguished group will be... 
by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 12, 2019 | Headmaster's Blog
We want our students to discover, develop, and pursue their passions. As a result, winter and spring intersession courses specifically focus on this goal. For example, we offered this past December Tricks, Finesse, and Dummies: The Logic, Strategy, and Culture of... 
by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 6, 2019 | Headmaster's Blog
Students and staff engaged in a Shelter-in-Place drill this morning under the watchful eyes of Officer Jeff Rhoades of the East Haddam Police Department and Chelsea Lazos, our Residential Coordinator. Students learned how to take shelter in their dormitories,... 
by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 5, 2019 | Headmaster's Blog
A snow day in a boarding school is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, there are no classes. On the other hand, a full set of alternative activities, supervised by the faculty “snow team,” needs to be ready to swing into action. Such was the situation the... 
by fact3 | Feb 28, 2019 | Headmaster's Blog
Food is very important in a boarding school, and Franklin Academy has been lucky to have forged a great sixteen-year partnership with SAGE Dining Services. I do not exaggerate when I say that the SAGE staff over the years has prepared the best school food that I have... 
by fact3 | Feb 26, 2019 | Headmaster's Blog
At our first Community Meeting after everyone’s return from the mid-winter break, Byron Crozier had a lot of great news to share about college acceptances. Here is the latest update about where members of the class of 2019 have gained admission. Rory Gibbs –...