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Arma virumque cano…
One of the first assignments our 9th graders complete each year is to memorize—in Latin—the first eleven lines of Virgil’s epic poem The Aeneid. This assignment is very difficult one, and it is usually accompanied by many eye-rolls on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeneid, Heights, Latin, Potomac, Private, School
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Annual Report 2011-12: What is a Heights Man?
Even though the new year is well on its way, we still want to pause and reflect on the amazing generosity and accomplishments of The Heights community during the 2011-12 school year. To celebrate all the wonderful accomplishments and sacrifices … Continue reading
Posted in Mission, Students
Tagged annual, Heights, Potomac, publication, report, School
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Clan Assignments Coming up on October 2nd
This Tuesday October 2nd, new students and faculty will be assigned to one of our four school clans: Red Cross (Service), Red Rose (Friendship), Gold Cross (Love of God), White Lily (Pure Love). All year long students earn points for … Continue reading
Congrats to the Class of 2012!
Well done gentlemen, and welcome to The Heights Alumni Association!
Posted in Mission, Students, Upper School
Tagged ceremony, Class of 2012, Graduation, Heights, Potomac, Private, School
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Thank You!
On behalf of Heights students and faculty, Upper School students Andrew McDonald, Charlie Gilak, Jimmy Carroll, and James Collins have produced a Thank You video for this year’s Crescite Fund donors. So far this year, we’ve raised more than $610,000 towards our … Continue reading
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Four Things Boys Learn From Their Fathers
A great reflection on fatherhood and formation from 5th Grade teacher Tom Steenson. 1. How to deal with, look at, and think about women[1] Fatherly experience teaches two important lessons: First, boys, from a very young age, want to be … Continue reading
Heights Summer Camp Programs Just Keep on Growing
This year, The Heights is pleased to be able to offer even more of the summer day camps our boys love so much. Heights summer programs are staffed by full-time faculty members and are geared toward the classic interests of … Continue reading
The Successful Close of The Tower Campaign
Hopefully everyone received their invitation to the Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the successful close of The Tower Campaign on May 29, 2012 at 7:30pm. The Tower Campaign was a multi-year capital campaign that, under the leadership of Chairman Denis Harper … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign, construction, donor, event, Heights, Potomac, Private, School, Tower
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Donor Day – A Day to Say Thank You!
Please join us after school on Tuesday May 1 for a few words from our Headmaster, and an impromptu party in the parking lot to celebrate the impact of gifts on The Heights mission! Far more than something “extra,” since tuition only covers our … Continue reading
And Then There Were None…
Tickets are almost sold out for the two Spring Play performances of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” Tickets are $10. Call the front desk to get yours! For a sneak peak, check out some photos below of the … Continue reading