The school year is well under way and Hammond celebrated the beginning of the year with the Opening Convocation. It has long been a tradition that the first assembly of each year includes a senior procession and Country of Study flag presentation. This year the country of focus is Norway. The seniors marched into the Bank of America Theatre to the sounds of the Norwegian national anthem.
Following the procession, the students were greeted by Hammond Head of School, Chris Angel and Upper School Head, Jim Lewis. Hammond Choral Director, Steven Hillard introduced the students to the 2010 -2011 Student Government President, Ted Lydon.
Together, Hillard and Lydon spoke of the Norwegian flag and the freedom and patriotism it represents. Immediately following the presentation, the Upper School students gathered at the front of the school for a formal flag-raising ceremony.
Across the campus at the Lower School, students were learning about the Country of Study and watching the presentation of colors. Hammond’s favorite colors – red, white, and blue, will be flying high this school year.

