Preserve What Makes Milton, Milton
As 2015 comes to an end to make way for a new year, review these “Photos of the Day” as a reminder of what makes Milton, Milton. From stage productions to athletic contests, from Harkness tables to off-campus programs, students are living by our motto, “Dare To Be True.” You make these outstanding learning opportunities possible. See your Milton Fund gift at work in these images.
A Holiday Treat, Milton Skates Against Premier Prep Teams
Every holiday season, the best teams in prep school hockey descend upon the rinks of Milton and Nobles for a chance to claim the coveted championship titles of the Flood-Marr Tournament and the Harrington Invitational Tournament. Now in its 51st year, the Flood-Marr...
Speechies Finish Strong at George Mason Tournament
The Speech Team had a strong showing at the 12th Annual George Mason University Patriot Game Classic in Fairfax, Virginia last weekend. Marshall Sloane (II) earned 6th place in Current Events Extemporaneous Speaking and 24th in Impromptu, Mack Makishima (I) placed...
Professor Warren McFarlan ’55 Asks, Can China Lead?
Professor Warren McFarlan ’55 has a long and distinguished career in business education. On Wednesday morning, he leveraged his Harvard Business School professorial skills for the benefit of Milton’s Class I and II students, as this year’s Hong Kong Lecturer.
“There is no question that China will be a global leader in your lifetime,” he began, “but will they be the future, world economic leader?” This is the question that he and his colleagues probe in their recent book titled, Can China Lead? Reaching the Limits of Power and Growth.
“What built China in the last 35 years is not what will build them in your professional life,” he continued to students. “Almost everything you are wearing right now was made in China. However, the country is moving away from a manufacturing economy and toward a consumer driven economy—and this will pose challenges.”
God of Carnage in Wigg Hall
The fall performing arts season closes with an intense look at friendships, marital relationships and parenting in God of Carnage, a play originally written in French by Yasmina Reza. This is a 1212 play, a 30-year Milton tradition featuring intimate productions with small casts, minimal technical demands, and challenging material for both actors and audience.
Boys’ Soccer Finishes 22-0, Wins NEPSAC Championship
The Milton Academy varsity boys’ soccer team capped a historic season with a thrilling 2-0 win over Northfield Mount-Hermon in the Class A New England finals. The spectacular championship contest pitted two teams of immense quality and admirable styles. Following a strong start that saw Milton gain the better of the initial possession, NMH slowly gained more and more of the ball through its tremendous work rate and excellent ball movement. Both teams probed the margins of the field looking for openings, but few were to be found as both backlines stood tall.
Milton Alumni Claim Victory Over Rival Nobles Off the Field
Each fall—in conjunction with Milton-Nobles Weekend—young alumni from Milton and Nobles face-off in a challenge off the field: To see who can give the most gifts in support of their school, in the month leading up to the big weekend. The hard work of Milton’s ambassadors and alumni volunteers brought home the Mustang win with a final score of 224 to 207.
Varsity Football Upends Nobles to Earn Bowl Bid
Milton’s varsity football team capped off the storied Milton-Nobles rivalry weekend with a 24–13 win, finishing the season with a record of 6–2. That success earned the team the number two spot in the Independent School League and a NEPSAC Bowl bid. Solid defense and an excellent ground game were key components in the Mustangs’ victory over the Bulldogs.
Boys’ Soccer, ISL Champs, Celebrate 15–0 Season, Move On To Semifinals
The boys’ varsity soccer team has had a perfect season. They are undefeated and earned the Independent School League Championship title. Their accomplishments are historic: They are the second team in ISL history to finish with a 15-0 record. Most important to Coach Chris Kane, however, is that this week the league bestowed on his team the ISL sportsmanship award. The New England championship playoffs are this week. The Mustangs are ranked number two in the nation for prep high schools. They beat Belmont Hill 4-0 in a quarterfinals round yesterday and move on to the semifinals this weekend.
The best way to understand why this team is so good is to go down to the field and watch. Their play is fluid and focused, the ball passing quickly between Milton’s players, rarely leaving their possession. As fast as their game appears, they are actually taking their time and keeping it simple, wearing their opponents out. Players on the field talk to each other, constantly, and teammates on the deep, talented bench encourage and support. A goal is cause for quick celebration, but then it’s back to focus, attention and steady play.
“The players know that consistency and focus are key elements to success, and they know not to take anything for granted,” says Coach Kane. “This year, the team’s talent, attention and investment have been phenomenal. It’s easy to lose focus over a long, 19-game season, through a 90-minute game, through six days together every week. They’ve done an incredible job of keeping that focus high, that intensity high, and that competitiveness high. They also bring that focus and attention to other areas, on and off campus.”
Milton Invites You to See Our Town
Nearly 40 actors take the stage in King Theatre this weekend for this year’s Class IV production, Our Town. Directed by performing arts faculty Eleza Moyer, the play transports audiences to the small fictitious town of Grover’s Corners to follow the life, love and death within two American families.
“Our Town is one of the plays that the more time you spend with it, the more you discover,” says Ms. Moyer. “It is an exploration of the little things in life that make life worth living. It questions whether we, the human race, take the time to notice what is actually in front of us while we are living it. In a world of social media, it really reminds us of the importance of being in the present.”
