As the calendar hits mid-February, SPS is thankful for snow, but also looking forward to spring. Rector Kathy Giles provides updates on the School’s Black History Month programming, the recent Board meeting, and more.
The themes of recognition, justice, and reconciliation set the stage for Black History Month at SPS, and lay the foundation for this work to extend far beyond February.
A Win for Winter Athletics With ample caution and aided by hard work, SPS basketball, hockey, and nordic skiing were able to compete in Lakes Region play last weekend. READ MORE FROM ATHLETICS
New Home for Student Life A temporary transformation of the Stovell Indoor Tennis Courts into a student center has created additional space for students to gather inside during the cold winter months. READ MORE
Staying Involved from a Distance Students who elected to engage in distance learning while their peers came to campus share their perspective. READ MORE AT SPSHORAE.COM
Alumni Highlights
SPS Alumni in Education Webinar The SPS Alumni Association celebrates Black History Month with a discussion about the experiences of BIPOC educators in and out of the classroom. Featuring panelists Graham Browne '04, Heather Flewelling '84, Bob Hall '65, and Christine Pina '87. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at 7 p.m. EST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
Changing the Story Mimi Munson ’92 focuses on overlooked history and overlooked people, increasing her value in an industry trying to move beyond its default white-American-male narratives. READ MORE
Upcoming Events
SPS XIX Society Virtual Global Seated Meal Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 11 a.m. Register here
Anniversary Weekend 2021 As safety and well-being mandate during this pandemic, all alumni and Anniversary events will transition to online formats for this spring. (See the reunion update message sent on January 25). We are in the process of planning for this virtual celebration and will keep you updated as details take shape.
In case you missed any of our recent alumni webinars, you can find recordings of all alumni virtual events on the SPS alumni homepage.
