Holderness School
| The Holderness School | |
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Holderness, New Hampshire USA | |
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| Type | Private High School |
| Motto | Latin: Pro Deo et Genere Humano |
| Established | 1879 |
| Headmaster | R. Phillip Peck, M.Ed. |
| Grades | 9-12, PG |
| Number of students | 275 |
| Campus | Rural |
| School color(s) | Blue |
| Mascot | Blue Bull |
| Website | Holderness.org |
Coordinates: 43°45′32″N 71°40′28″W / 43.75889°N 71.67444°W
The Holderness School is a private, coeducational college-preparatory school in Holderness,[1] near Plymouth, New Hampshire in the United States. The student body of 275 is drawn from 22 U.S. states and 14 foreign countries. While Holderness operates primarily as a boarding school, it also enrolls 50 day students. The Head of School (headmaster) is R. Phillip Peck, M.Ed. In the summer the campus is used as a site for various Gordon Research Conferences.
History
Founded in 1879 under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, the school retains some links with the denomination, but now conducts ecumenical chapel services and welcomes applicants of all faiths.
Location
The school is on high ground on the east side of the Pemigewasset River in Holderness overlooking the town of Plymouth, population about 6,000, and home of Plymouth State University and Speare Memorial Hospital. Holderness is about 110 miles (180 km) north of Boston. Access to Interstate 93 is within sight of the campus.
Facilities
Holderness School's 600 acres (2.4 km2) of land contains academic buildings, an outdoor covered ice rink, eight playing fields, 10 tennis courts, and 10 kilometers of cross-country trails. In the past few years, the school has built a new library and health center, a new dining hall, and two state of the art residential facilities. The school has plans for a new science center, improvements to the rink, and a student life facility centering on the school's historic chapel. They are also working on a new heating systems for a few of the buildings.
Special programs
The freshman class participates in Project Outreach, a community service project. Artward Bound offers sophomores a 10-day program of intensive study with professional artists in disciplines such as glass-blowing, blacksmithing, African dance, and stand-up comedy. The "Out Back" program is a cornerstone of life at Holderness. In Out Back, juniors trek several days in a winter expedition, keep a personal journal, and experience three days solo under protective gear. Seniors complete a Senior Thesis which is a year-long experiential learning project culminating in a presentation and project.[2]
Notable alumni
- William Drea Adams, Chairman of the National Endowment of the Humanities[3]
- Charles Bass, New Hampshire congressman
- Olin Browne, pro golfer
- Kyle Carey, Celtic American musician
- Robert Creeley, poet
- Chris Davenport, ski mountaineer and film star
- Angel Del Villar II, the rapper Homeboy Sandman
- Nat Faxon, screenwriter, actor and comedian
- Jeremy Foley, University of Florida athletic director
- Julia Ford, member of the 2014 U.S. Alpine Ski Team[4]
- Tyler Hamilton, professional racing cyclist
- Jed Hoyer, General Manager of the Chicago Cubs
- Steve Jones, a founder of Teton Gravity Research
- Nikki Kimball, ultramarathoner
- Brett Lunger, race car driver
- Tyler Palmer, Olympic skier
- Martynas Pocius, professional basketball player
- Maggie Shnayerson, journalist and blogger
References
- ↑ "Holderness, New Hampshire". Mapsonline.net. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ↑ "Holderness School ~ Homepage". Holderness.org. 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ↑ "Holderness School ~ Bro Adams '65 Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Humanities". Holderness.org. 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ↑ "Holderness School ~ Julia Ford '08 named to the U.S. Alpine Olympic Team". Holderness.org. 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2015-06-04.