Naoko Hague ’69

Alumni Voices

Naoko Hague ’69

Beaver Reflections:
I came to Boston from Tokyo to attend the New England Conservatory of Music, and my host family suggested I go to Beaver for a year to study English first. I attended for one year, and learned so many things. Everyone was so nice, and the teachers were excellent. Miss Hope meticulously explained everything to me, and I remember that the music program was excellent. My Beaver experience came back to me when my two daughters (Eunice ‘91 and Joelle ‘96) went to Beaver. During that time, I served on the Board and was proud to help raise the funds to purchase a grand piano for Bradley Hall.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
I taught music for many years, and I am retired now. I continue to play piano and am passionate about my art as well. I am a member of two music clubs in Providence, Rhode Island, and I am looking forward to hopefully being able to perform alongside one of my first piano students this December!

“When I was at Beaver, we were kind and we listened. It may have been a short time in my life, but it was very positive.”
– Naoko Hague ’69

Advice to Beaver students: If I could do it all over, I would be more open-minded. So I would say try it once…it won’t kill you!

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