Summer 2024 Magazine

MHS news, notes, and more

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Traditions

Old Tradition, New Twist

Class of 2025 launches blazer library

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Alums

Finding Her Place

Pickett Scholar Ariel Sims ’05

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Eastern Bluebird

Connection, Involvement, Community

Building relationships one fire drill at a time

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Mars Hall

How are the Students and What do they Need?

"New" dorm officially named Mars Hall

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires advanced academics

Embracing Complexity

Dr. Chris Himes at the intersection of history and innovation

Cross-Cultural Dialogue on an International Stage

Participating in the Model UN Conference

Going Deep with Marine Biology

Interdisciplinary exploration on the Connecticut coast

Sur la route en Nouvelle-Angleterre

Following the French-Canadian Great Migration

Adding to Women's History

Research at the Massachusetts Historical Society

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Facilities

Farewell to Jeff Crosier P’17

Three decades maintaining the Miss Hall’s Magic

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Student Productions

Taking Center Stage

Naomi ’24 debuts two plays

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires awards and honors

Resilience and Good Writing

MHS student earns honor

Patent Pending

Izzy ’24 looks toward a sustainable future

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Languages

Students Excel on National Language Exams

Forty-four Miss Hall’s students earn honors

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Outstanding Faculty

Immense Commitment to Learning + Growth

The year’s second Pietas award presented to Alison Quiñones Johnson

Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2024!

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires College Counseling

Welcome Back, Izzy!

New Director of College Counseling hits the ground running

Reunion 2024

Alums across 7 decades gathered for a weekend of conversation and connection

The Horizons Plant Sale is Here!

Join us Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m. - Noon

The Sound of Music(als)

Director of Theater and Dance Jenni Jordan tapped as Sondheim Adjudicator

Alumnae Awards and Honors

2025 Alumnae Award nominations now open

Picture Perfect

Idia ’26 at New York Fashion Week

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Varsity Basketball

1000+ Points!

Amaya ’24 joins exclusive club

What’s Next

Miss Hall’s School Theater Ensemble Matilda

Matilda a Hit!

Sold-out shows and rave reviews!

Miss Hall’s School STEM Design Project Chair

Sitting Down on the Job

Cora ’24 and the "Triair"

Miss Hall’s School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Moving Toward Dr. King’s Beloved Community

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Going the Extra Mile — and Adding a few Dad Jokes

The year’s first Pietas award presented to Dr. Doll

Pitch Perfect

There are so many ways to be a musician and artist... and the ensemble is a great venue to be a part of a larger whole

125-Year Time Capsule

Historic cache connects past, present, and future

Respecting the Past, Building for the Future

Alum Profile — Stuart Zuckerman ’84

Having Fun and Trying New Things

Department themes add joy and connection

Finding Your Voice

Catching up with former Trustees Nina Cabot Whiting ’89 and Stephanie Lawlor Kadnar ’90

Sounds of the Season

Talented MHS vocalists sent students and adults off to the Winter Break in a festive mood, courtesy of the annual Winter Concert.

Miss Halls School Global Community Berkshires

28 countries: 1 community

Greetings and performances from around the world

Spotlight on Exceptional Talent

Students to perform in district concert

Into the Woods

Hands-on science on campus

Miss Hall’s School Advanced Academics Science

Into the Ocean

Diving deep into hands-on Science

Miss Hall's School in the Berkshires Awards

2023-24 Civitas Award Winners

Honoring outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS

Recognizing academic achievement

Collaborating Boldly and Creatively

Pitching in to support Period Poverty Awareness Week

MHS Presents Sense and Sensibility

Theater Ensemble wowed audiences Nov. 10 & 11

A Former Trustee Looks Back

Alumnae Council President Mary Atwood ’83 sits down with former MHS Trustee B. Carter White

Dr. Chris Himes, EarthShips, & Fiber-dying in New Mexico

Leonhardt Teaching Chair and Paternotte Travel Grant Recipient brings learning from the Southwest to MHS December 7

Additions to the MHS Community

Miss Hall’s welcomes new faculty and staff

An Amazing Community

2022-23 Annual Report of Donors

Intentional, Aspirational, and Relational

Kicking off the School Year!

Experience the Miss Hall’s Magic

Fall Family Weekend October 13 & 14

Welcome, Meghan Smith

New Dean of Teaching & Learning joins MHS

MHS Names New Deans

Kristen Milano and Sarah Virden join the School's Leadership Team

An Eye for Photography

Two MHS students recognized in national contest

Be Bold Tour

MHS hits the road to connect with alums, families, and friends about the future of empowering girls and women

Global Citizenship in Action

Change-making students on two continents win Moulton Global Citizenship Grant

Miss Hall's History is Women’s History

Hallmark Women’s History Students examine MHS through an archival lens

Commencement 2023

Celebrating the Class of 2023!

Senior Awards Ceremony

Honoring the Class of 2023

Honoring Outstanding Students

Celebrating two decades of Pickett Scholars

Balloon arch master, dodgeball star, and endless positivity

May award is presented to Nolan Oxley

2022-23 Civitas Award Winners

Civitas Awards are presented by Student Council to outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

“Supporting sisterhood and MHS is always a priority. Helping build a new entryway to the school that says, ‘you have arrived,’ feels Bold to me. ”

Students Excel on National Language Exams

41 Miss Hall’s students earn honors

Sowing the Miss Hall’s Magic

9th grade Horizons program paves the way for bold and creative contributors to the common good

Reunion 125

ALL alums were part of the magic as we celebrated 125 years of Miss Hall’s School, May 19-21, 2023!

Celebrating National Poetry Month

MHS community shares poetic favorites.

Recognizing Outstanding Writing

MHS student earns county’s top honor

Fellowship, Growth, Gratitude — and Fun

Former Trustees catch up via ZOOM

Rave Reviews for Winter Musical

Once Upon a Mattress a hit with audiences!

Miss Hall's School Commencement 1990 Oprah Winfrey

The Company We Keep

Commencement speakers through the years

Winter Arts Festival

Triple-digit creativity heats up Miss Hall’s

Us In This Very Exact Moment: Neylan, Viola Quiles ’23

2023 Scholastic Art Awards

Miss Hall’s Students honored in centennial statewide competition

Between the Semesters

2 days of experiential workshops build deeper connections between students

Formidable Forum

Powerhouse schools collaborate to foreground women’s history

Welcome, Aaron Gordon

New Director of Finance and Operations joins MHS Feb. 7

Making Her Mark

Viv ’23 leaves a lasting impression

Dr. King’s Beloved Community

Honoring the life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“This experience is very much an opening into what is to come for them.”

AI in the Classroom

Grappling with Artificial Intelligence

Miss Hall’s School Scholarships Academics

Honoring Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for the 2023-24 year

Looking to the Next Horizon

Emerald Power, Director of Horizons, sees new possibilities for our one-of-a-kind program, now in its 28th year.

Investing in Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for 2022-23 school year

Sounds of the Season

Winter concert showcases talented vocalists

Lost & Found

Gallery & Arts Administration students curate show about the creative process

Harvest Luncheon fills appetites and hearts

Gratitude on the menu at MHS

Aurora ’23 Finds Her Place at MHS

Making an impact — and making friends

Fall Athletics and Theater Honors

Recognizing Outstanding Contributions

Tiny Paintings for Friends

Thankful for these people and this place

Izzy Aponte ’26 and Lu Hoyes-Gbewonyo ’26

Fall Play a Hit!

The Misanthrope receives rave reviews

BLUE GOLD — BE BOLD

A record-breaking, one-day challenge to empower girls and women

Tuesday Talks!

Miss Hall's faculty present Bold conversations that bring together alumnae, families, students over the course of our 125th year

Be Bold Campaign Nears the Finish Line

$75 million initiative in support of girls’ and women’s leadership marks the 125th anniversary of Miss Hall’s School

Emerald Power, New Director of Horizons

Envisioning bold possibilities for a one-of-a-kind program

Being Yourself

Former Trustees Terry Triest Guylay ’59 and Charles Platt P’04 catch up via Zoom

Welcome, New Faculty!

Talented teachers join MHS community

125 and Counting!

Running boldly into a new year

James K. Ervin Tennis Complex

Support Miss Hall’s athletics, promote girls’ wellbeing, and honor a dedicated teacher and friend to so many

College Prep 2.0

Hallmark Courses offer 21st century skills for college and beyond

Celebrating Student Voices

Emily Pulfer-Terino ’97 and the formative power of writing

Commitment to Community

125 years and counting

“What are YOU reading this summer?”

125 Years!

A mission more relevant than ever

Passion Project — Steeped in Tradition

Bringing a bit of home to MHS

Passion Project — Research in Action

Environmental Research and Action Team takes action

Passion Project — Contribuyendo al bien común

Serving the greater good

Passion Project — Bias in Healthcare

Delving deep into women's health and global issues

Passion Project — The Ancient World

Building the skills of a historian

Passion Project — A Passion for Helping

Focusing on health and wellness

Students excel on national language exams

41 MHS students recognized

Passion Project — Diversity in Publishing

Rebecca ’22 and broadening representation in literature

Passion Project — Global Women's Voices

Podcast spotlights student perspectives

Passion Project — Hatching More Great Ideas

Students step up to take the reins

The Mystery of the Holmes Study

Discovering another piece of our history

Commencement 2022

Honoring the 48 members of the Miss Hall’s School Class of 2022

Empowered Changemakers

Sophomores tackle projects to make a difference

Come One, Come All Reunion

Alumnae from ALL classes come together May 13–15, 2022 for one heck of a celebration

The Horizons Plant Sale Returns!

This year's sale takes place from 9 to 3, Saturday, May 21

“I find there is something very special in working with plants. We need to open our life to plants.”

Sophomore Horizons — Springboard to Success

10th-Grade Horizons experience sets the path for future passions

Finding Your Voice

A conversation with former Trustee Josie Sentner ’62

Miss Hall’s Master Classes

Second Tuesday Zooms with MHS faculty and students

Mary Poppins a Hit!

Winter Musical warms hearts and earns rave reviews

Remembering Jim Ervin

A beloved teacher who found joy in encouraging students every day

Black History Month at MHS

Celebrating Our Prosperous Black Culture

Spotlighting Student Artists

Outstanding art recognized in annual competition

Hackathon Returns!

Coding for the Common Good

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Honoring our student athletes

Showcasing Student Art

Indy Art Show Spotlights Depth & Breadth of Student Work

Scholarship Club Launches

Supporting students (and families) in the quest to pay for college

124 Years of History

Old photos resurface and take us back in time

Delivering Hope

Taking initiative for the common good

Whole Student Approach Gets Stronger

New Counselor Abby Ryan Ruble ’92

Caring for the Whole Student

Health and Wellness Center Comes to Life

Welcome Lynn Zuckerman

Alum returns to help advance Miss Hall’s into the future

How Do We Know That?

History Department Chair Michael Alexander Questions Accepted Truths

An Advocate for Student Voice — in Many Ways!

The first award of the 2021-22 school year goes to Debbie Duff

Holiday Greetings from Around the World

24 Countries – 1 Amazing Community

Sounds of the Season

A Winter Tradition Returns!

Civitas Award Presented to Truc ’22

Civitas Awards are presented to outstanding members of the MHS community.

Reimagining Thanksgiving

A new approach to a favorite tradition

Always there for you

An integral part of the Miss Hall’s experience, the Personal Team helps students celebrate their successes and overcome any challenges.

"Perkins Pond" Named

Jennifer Perkins Speers ’71 cares deeply about our special campus

A Few Minutes with... Nolan Oxley

Horizons Media Intern Samantha Taxter ’22 interviews MHS Associate Director of Admissions

Investing in Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for 2021-22 school year

“Truly, I have a network of sisters I was given by Miss Hall’s, and 15 years later, they are still there for me.”

Live Theater Returns to MHS!

Men On Boats receives rave reviews

Make Your Mark

A 20-year Miss Hall’s tradition, stamping the Book of the School, is now open to all alums

Remembering Paul Van Sickle

Mr. Van Sickle wore many hats during his 32 years at MHS

MHS Unplugged

Students Host First In-Person Concert in 18 Months

Excelling in the Arts — and in Community

Keely ’22 receives Berkshire Music School scholarship

Make A Difference Week

Our October week of uplifting giving was a resounding success!

In-Person Open House

Prospective students and families experience the magic of Miss Hall’s

Ringing in the Class of 2022

Lifetime connections and the beloved MHS Ring

Newcomers from 17 Countries Sign On!

Welcome, artists and athletes, actors and activists

By the Light of the Moon

Celebrating Harvest Traditions at MHS

First-ever Sukkah at MHS

Jewish Affinity Group build harvest tradition at MHS

Together Again!

124th school year underway

Collective Effervescence on a Good, Good Day

Head of School Julia Heaton shares thoughts for the year ahead, and the joy of beginning again

Courage, Curiosity, and the Journey to MHS

Former Trustee Amy Church Wood ’89 and Trustee Becca Hajjar ’89 catch up via Zoom

Welcome, New Faculty & Staff!

A wealth of talent brings new possibilities to MHS

A Very Timely Read

The MHS Summer Book Club

“My philosophy is that everything should be welcoming.”

Reflection. Connection. Renewal. Possibility. Home.*

Miss Hall’s adults collaborate, reset, and look ahead together

Second Tuesday Series Keeps Us Connected

Miss Hall's alums, family, and friends connect virtually to discuss art, culture, and education and learn from each other

Welcome to MHS!

Introducing New Members of the Miss Hall’s Community

“Seeing how young girls were leading at Miss Hall’s, that motivated me, that I could also be an agent of change.”

Investing in Inclusion

Tremendous new gifts support ongoing work at Miss Hall’s to improve access and inclusion

Taking the long view

Sarah Virden on overhauling the schedule during a global pandemic

Recharging through art-making

Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Expressive Arts Chair awarded Residency at Red Lion Inn

Theater and Opera Now

On the eve of the return to live theater and music, talented women talk performing arts in the pandemic and beyond

Remembering Angela Kalischer

Prime mover of what we now call “the Miss Hall’s Magic.”

New Horizons

Student-led projects showcase flexibility and impact

Modeling Vision, Voice, Interpersonal Efficacy & Gumption

MHS Core Competencies Personified

“One bite and you’ll be left costive with the sole thought of how the world is seen through the great Beverely Garnett’s pupils”

“The great thing about an all-girl education is the opportunity for girls to focus on what is important to them.”

Rising Seniors in the spotlight

Next year’s seniors (and one rising junior!) recognized with academic honors

Sending forth the Class of 2021

Seniors recognized at virtual awards ceremony

Meditation Garden Springs to Life

Seniors design tranquil space on campus

Class of 2021 graduates during 123rd Commencement

Sunny Hostin, ABC News Senior Legal Correspondent & Analyst, delivered this year’s address

“One thing Sammy enjoyed the most about her work was the feeling of making a difference, no matter how small it is.”

A former trustee looks back

Former Trustee Judy Hill Kittredge ’49 sat down on April 18 with Board of Trustees President Nancy Gustafson Ault ’73