Here are some highlights from this past week—October 28 through November 1—in the Upper School.
Students started the week with Advisory on Monday. In addition to playing a brain game, advisories engaged in conversations about Halloween costumes and cultural appropriation. Seniors were also encouraged to start narrowing in on how they would like to spend their Senior Experiences this spring.
Blake Silk ’21 returned to campus to speak to the Socio-Economic of Sports class about brand strategy for athletes. Blake is a senior at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and currently works as a brand strategist at A&A Management. Students chatted with Blake about working with athletes, how athletes view their own brands, and what advice she has for anyone interested in entering the field.
Beaver’s fall play, Noses Off, premiered on Wednesday evening. Students have been hard at work all term perfecting the unique dynamic of Noses Off, which follows the hilarious backstage antics of an amateur theater company struggling to put together their whodunnit show. Two additional showings will take place on Friday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 2 at 2:00 p.m. in Bradley Hall. Tickets can be found here.
The annual senior Halloween parade took place on Thursday. The optional parade gives seniors a chance to show off their costumes in hilarious (and oftentimes elaborate) skits. This year, costumes ranged from Scooby Doo to Minions to Strawberry Shortcake.
The Halloween spirit continued into the afternoon as student council hosted a trick or treating event on the classroom level. Prior the event, students decorated the halls with cobwebs, balloons, and spooky decor. The event was open to all students hoping to grab some candy with friends.
Students celebrated Dia de los Muertos on Friday in a variety of ways. In language classes and Language Connects, students learned about the traditions associated with Dia de los Muertos and even tried some pan de muertos. On the R-Level, students contributed to an ofrenda, an altar honoring those who have passed.
