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The first pep rally of the 2010 season was full of energy and school spirit.  The Varsity football players, joined by Henry Hawk, the red and blue men, and Varsity and JV cheerleaders entertained the upper and middle school students. Go Skyhawks!

The Upper School Advisory program has gotten off to a great start this year.  The faculty worked diligently last spring to revitalize the advisory program and integrate new changes.  This year, the students will meet weekly with their advisors to go over schedules, get to know each other, and make sure that everyone is on the same page as the semester moves forward.  Since the student body government was restructured this year, advisory groups are also being used as a base for student elections.  This week, each group elected a representative, and those representatives will work to keep all students in the loop about the student government.  After interims come out, advisory will change slightly to give advisors a chance to meet with their advisees one on one to discuss their academic progress.  Hopefully, these changes will continue to make advisory more and more helpful for our students!

Hawk Vision

The View from Above

Don't miss the opportunity to watch the Wilson Hall Varsity Hammond Football Game in a live video stream.  To watch click here:  http://www.schsl.tv/hammond

Hawk Vision

The View from Above

Don't miss the opportunity to watch the Wilson Hall Varsity Hammond Football Game in a live video stream.  To watch click here:  http://www.schsl.tv/hammond

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. 

The entire upper school participated in a new Summer Reading program, designed by the upper school faculty, led by Mr. Lewis and John McCormack.  Every upper school teacher and several administrators, including Hammond's Headmaster, Mr. Angel, chose two books and a theme, and students were asked to read those books over the summer.

These “Reading Groups” included students from all grade levels and the books were designed for pleasure reading.  Students loved having over 30 groups to choose from, and teachers from all departments loved discussing some of their favorite books and interests with the students. “The whole philosophy is to change our approach to reading with kids, helping them see it not as a chore, but as an important part of life, and that all people should read and pursue their interests as they grow.” said Upper School Head, Mr. Lewis.

Hawk Vision

The View from Above

Don't miss the opportunity to watch the Wilson Hall Varsity Hammond Football Game in a live video stream.  To watch click here:  http://www.schsl.tv/hammond