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Assistant Director of Admission
Milton Academy seeks an Assistant Director of Admission to join our dynamic Upper School admissions team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven professional who understands and values the transformative power of a New England boarding and day school...
A Message from Kelly DeGregorio
Hello from Centre Street! It’s been a whirlwind of a first month at Milton, getting to know new colleagues, visiting with the Board of Trustees at their May meeting, and even traveling to California to spend time with some amazing West Coast alums. Already, being at...
Winding Paths and Steady Purpose: Tonantzin Carmona ’08 Inspires with Her Journey
As part of the 2025 DEIJ Speaker Series, Tonantzin Carmona ’08 shared her inspiring journey from Chicago’s Little Village to the White House. The first Latina special assistant to the president for economic policy, she spoke about growth, resilience, and purpose. Now...
From Milton to Broadway (and Back): Celebrating David Lindsay-Abaire ’88 and Kimberly Akimbo
Milton community members gathered at the Emerson Colonial Theatre for the Boston debut of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award–winning musical by David Lindsay-Abaire ’88. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff celebrated David’s remarkable work. One performance was...
Class of 2025 Makes Their Mark With Senior Gift Campaign
This year's Class of 2025 Senior Gift Campaign was a great success! The seniors achieved a staggering 60% participation, exceeding their ambitious 55% participation goal, and earned $10,000 from challenger Michael Lee '09, for the Milton Fund’s financial aid priority....
Persky Awards Honor the Best of Milton Publications
Milton Academy offers its students a tremendous gift: to try myriad new activities and creative pursuits without pressure or fear, said Nicole Acheampong ’13, the speaker at the 46th annual Laurence S. Persky Memorial Awards. The awards honor the best work in student publications each school year.
“I had a lot of hobbies that I took very seriously,” Acheampong said of her time as a Milton student. “I’ve loved dance since I was young and I performed in the dance concert every year, took a dance elective, and was a member of Milton’s first-ever step team—and I did all of that even though I knew I wasn’t that good at dance or step. I did one of the school plays, in which I had the role of an unnamed old lady, who had maybe two lines. I sang in the gospel choir, and was very happy to sing as part of a crowd—definitely not as a soloist.
“I was OK with not excelling at these hobbies,” she continued. “That was one of my early instincts. If there was a creative activity that I admired, that I wanted to immerse myself in and try out, I did it. Not for the sake of being the best at it, but simply so that I could love it up close.”
From Milton Magazine: A Priceless Connection
The starting line of the Pan-Mass Challenge in Wellesley is a sea of brightly colored spandex and barely contained enthusiasm. Each August, thousands of cyclists gather there and in other locations around eastern Massachusetts for the two-day ride, all to benefit the...
Winding Paths and Steady Purpose: Tonantzin Carmona ’08 Inspires with Her Journey
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” That was one of the many powerful lessons Tonantzin Carmona ’08 shared as part of the 2025 DEIJ Speaker series, where she addressed the Milton community with warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty about her unique journey from Chicago to Milton, and then to the halls of the White House.
Carmona, the youngest and first Latina to serve as special assistant to the president for economic policy on the White House National Economic Council, delivered a deeply personal and motivating talk about her life, her work, and the values that have guided her along the way. She is currently a fellow at the Brookings Institution focusing on wealth inequality, financial technologies, and policy implementation.
Carmona was born and raised in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, which she describes as “ one filled with some of the hardest-working people I’ve ever met. Inspiring people who had left their home countries to try to live out the American dream, to try to do amazing things for their families.”
This neighborhood also had its challenges, including inequities and public safety issues. “ Because of that, I was always home, and I was always reading. I was learning about the world through books because I wasn’t allowed to leave my house. I think it was that which sparked my curiosity, and I absorbed as much as I possibly could,” she said.
Summer Intern: Campus Services & Events
Summary of Position: Duration: June 10th to August 2nd (opportunity to extend to August 9 if candidate is available) We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Summer Intern to join our team and assist with various office tasks, internet research, event management, and...
“Wicked Sketchy” Opens in King Theatre
“Wicked Sketchy,” Milton’s annual sketch-comedy performance, opens Thursday, May 15, in King Theatre. The show, a community favorite, features hilarious, student-written sketches and is hosted by the Upper School Performing Arts Department. Don’t miss this great opportunity to laugh with friends! Performances run Thursday, May 15 at 2:20 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, at 7 p.m.
Upper School Math Teacher
Summary of Position: Milton Academy is seeking a full-time Upper School math teacher starting in August 2025. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of mathematics and enjoy promoting its understanding to students. As a teacher, you will be expected to...
“Silent Sky” Will Light Up Studio Theatre
The amazing true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt will come to life in the Performing Arts Department’s production of Silent Sky. The play, which tells the story of Leavitt’s groundbreaking discoveries at the turn of the last century, was written by Lauren Gunderson. Leavitt navigated the challenges of being a woman in the male-dominated science community while developing ways to accurately calculate distances in space—her discoveries ultimately shaped a better understanding of the scale and expansion of the universe.
The show opens in Milton’s Studio Theatre on Wednesday, April 30 with a 2 p.m. matinee, followed by performances Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Web and Digital Support Intern
Summary of Position Milton Academy is seeking a Web and Digital Support Intern to assist the Chief Communications Officer and members of the Communications team in the development and launch of a new website (Finalsite) and an intranet/student information platform...
Lower School Physical Education Teacher (K – 5)
Summary of Position: Milton Academy is seeking a full-time Lower School Physical Education (PE) Teacher starting in August 2025. The PE teacher will be responsible for creating a dynamic, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate PE program for students in grades...
Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak ’87 to Speak at 2025 Graduation
The Class of 2025 has invited longtime journalist and author Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak ’87, to be its graduation speaker. Currently assistant managing editor for national news at ProPublica, Alison is an award-winning journalist whose work has spanned three decades and...
Own Your Story, Robb Chavis ’94 Encourages Students
As part of the 2025 DEIJ Speaker Series, Black-ish writer and producer Robb Chavis ’94 returned to campus to encourage students to share their stories—especially the ones they tell about themselves. Chavis, a former attorney turned Emmy-nominated TV writer, spoke...
From Milton Magazine: Fan Forever
In the 15 years since Samantha Barkowski ’09 became a Fenway Ambassador, her responsibilities at Fenway Sports Group have changed dramatically. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is her focus on the fans. Read more.
Reunion 2025 Registration is Now Open!
It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and reignite your Milton pride! Reunion 2025 takes place June 13–14 and will celebrate classes ending in 0 and 5 with a weekend full of unforgettable moments. Enjoy inspiring “Milton Talks,” savor the flavor of the city at our...
Celebrating Poetry at Milton
Whether on the page or the stage, poetry at Milton is thriving—empowering students to find meaning in every word. In honor of National Poetry Month, Milton is spotlighting its vibrant poetry scene—students are not only writing and workshopping original pieces but also...
Craft, Voice, and Performance: Poetry at Milton Academy
April is National Poetry Month, and Milton is celebrating all of its students who write and perform poetry—especially those who have received awards in recognition of their work. Lyla Rue (Lyla) Tanzi ’26 received an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Hollins...
Journalist and Author Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak ’87 to Speak at 2025 Graduation
Milton Academy has announced that the school’s 2025 Graduation speaker is longtime journalist and author Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak, Class of 1987.
Currently assistant managing editor for national news at ProPublica, Kodjak is an award-winning journalist whose work has spanned three decades and all media. She started out reporting at The Patriot Ledger, a daily newspaper in Quincy, Massachusetts, and went on to work at The Associated Press and Bloomberg News before becoming an on-air correspondent at NPR. Kodjak has worked on several documentary films with Frontline and ABC News, including the Emmy-winning Grand Knighthawk: Infiltrating the KKK, which streams on Hulu.
Middle School Social Studies
Summary of Position: Milton Academy is seeking a Middle School Social Studies teacher who fosters a dynamic, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. The ideal candidate will embrace innovative teaching practices, actively support and engage students,...
Own Your Story, Robb Chavis ’94 Encourages Students
“Learn how to tell your story, not just the story you tell other people, but what is the story you tell yourself about what you can do in your own head? What do you tell yourself you’re capable of?” Robb Chavis ’94 asked Milton students earlier this month. “What dreams do you tell yourself are too big? What happens when you’re telling your own story and reality doesn’t match? Don’t buy into the stories that other people tell about you. Don’t let history write your story for you.”
Chavis returned to campus as part of the 2025 DEIJ Speaker Series. A Humanitas Prize-winning and Emmy-nominated writer and producer, he is best known for his work on the acclaimed ABC sitcom Black-ish.
Human Resources Intern
Summary of Position: Milton Academy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Human Resources team, focusing primarily on recruiting and onboarding activities in preparation for the 2025-2026 academic year. This internship offers a valuable...
Saturday Course Teacher
Summary of Position: Milton Academy seeks teachers for The Saturday Course, an enrichment program for public school children in Grades 4-8 with strong academic skills. Independently motivated students can learn compelling material in a fun and exciting environment....
Summer Camp Lifeguard
Summary of Position: The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure patron safety by minimizing or eliminating potentially hazardous situations or behaviors. This person must be...
Activity Specialist (Summer Camp)
Summary of Position: This is a seasonal position beginning in late May and ending in early August. The Activity area leader will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate programming each day. The activity area leader will have...
Junior Counselor (Summer Camp)
Summary of Position: This is a seasonal position beginning in late May and ending in early August. The summer camp junior counselor will be responsible for interacting with and overseeing camper groups throughout the day. In addition, they will have the opportunity...
Physics Teacher
Summary of Position: Milton Academy is seeking a full-time Physics Teacher to join the Upper School Science Department beginning in August 2025. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that...
We Did It! Milton’s 10th Giving Day Raises Over $1.1 Million
Our 10th annual Giving Day was a tremendous success! Over 1,200 donors came together to contribute more than $1.1 million to Milton in just one day. We are so grateful for the energy our entire community brought, from early morning Peloton riders with Head of School...
New Chief Advancement Officer
Following a highly competitive national search, Milton has chosen Kelly DeGregorio as our next Chief Advancement Officer. We look forward to welcoming her to our amazing community next month! Learn more.
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rebecca Makkai Visits Milton
Acclaimed novelist Rebecca Makkai spent two days on campus as this semester’s Bingham Visiting Writer, encouraging students to embrace reading as a tool for understanding history. She visited creative writing classes, workshopped student writing, and spoke at an Upper...
Women’s History Month Speaker Jamie Mittelman ’06 Amplifies Underrepresented Female Athlete Voices
Jamie Mittelman ’06, a former triple-varsity athlete at Milton, is amplifying the voices of female athletes through her media company, Flame Bearers. Founded in 2020, Flame Bearers shares the stories of Olympians and Paralympians, focusing on issues such as pay...
Ian Torney ’82 named MAEA Independent Schools Art Educator of the Year
The Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) has named Ian Torney ’82 the 2025 Independent Schools Art Educator of the Year. A dedicated artist, educator, and curator, Ian has taught Visual Arts for over three decades. Since returning to Milton in 2012, he...
Women’s History Month Speaker Jamie Mittelman ’06 Amplifies Underrepresented Female Athletes’ Voices
During her time at Milton, Jamie Mittelman ’06 was a triple varsity athlete, in soccer, skiing, and track and field. Today, she is making a difference in sports with Flame Bearers, a media company she founded in 2020 that elevates the voices and stories of female athletes.
SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity) invited Mittelman to speak at an assembly for Women’s History Month.
“What’s different is we’re not doing sports reporting,” she said. “We’re not focusing on who’s going to play who. We’re focusing on issues that everyone can relate to, like, pay equity, racial justice, disability bias, and being a mom. The reason is these are not sports stories. These are human interest stories.”
Milton Academy Announces Its Next Chief Advancement Officer
Milton has a new Chief Advancement Officer: Kelly DeGregorio. Following a highly competitive national search, Ms. DeGregorio will join the Milton community on April 22.
“Kelly is joining Milton at an exciting time,” states Head of School Alixe Callen ‘88. “We’re embarking on our strategic planning process and, in today’s competitive landscape, it’s critical that Milton is supported with the resources we need to maintain our position as a leader among independent schools.”
Rebecca Makkai on the Power of Fiction, Theater, and Time in Storytelling
Acclaimed novelist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai encouraged Milton Academy students to embrace reading as a powerful way to study history and engage with the past.
“So that you can deeply understand,” she explained, “here’s what people were thinking. Here’s what they were going through. Here is what they got wrong. Here’s why they got it wrong.”
Makkai, author of The Great Believers and I Have Some Questions for You, spent two days on campus as this semester’s Bingham Visiting Writer. She visited creative writing classes, workshopped student writing, and shared insights into her creative process during an Upper School assembly.
Lower School Learning Specialist (1-year appointment)
Summary of Position: Milton Academy is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist to join the Lower School for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Learning Specialist plays a key role in supporting students with diverse learning needs, working collaboratively with the...
Squash Camp Counselor
Summary of Position: This is a seasonal position beginning in mid-June and ending in early August (6 weeks). The summer camp squash counselor will be responsible for interacting with and overseeing squash campers throughout the day. These counselors will assist the...
Shine a Light on Milton: Make an Impact on Giving Day, March 12
We are Milton, and for our 10th Annual Giving Day on March 12, we are shining a spotlight on the people, places, and programs that make up this incredible school. From engaged student leaders to exceptional teachers, your support on Giving Day helps fuel the next...
Mathematician Po-Shen Loh Urges Critical Thinking and Humanity in the Age of AI
Young people should commit to deep learning and understanding—even as artificial-intelligence tools deliver efficiency and make information more accessible, renowned mathematician and social entrepreneur Po-Shen Loh told the Milton community. Loh visited Milton to...
Honoring Black Excellence: Upper School Celebrates Black History Month with Engaging Sessions
To celebrate Black History Month, Upper School students had the opportunity to participate in four enriching sessions honoring Black excellence and joy. They could engage in a Poets’ Corner with January Gill O'Neil and Nathan McClain, experience the vibrant rhythms of...
A Celebration of Milton Music Honoring Margaret Filoon Robertson ’56
On February 7, the Milton Academy Music Department hosted the Margaret (Peggy) Filoon Robertson ’56 Concert in the Straus Library. This year’s concert showcased student-led instrumental groups, soloists, and a chorus of Milton Academy students, faculty, and members of...
Mathematician Po-Shen Loh Urges Critical Thinking and Humanity in the Age of AI
Young people should commit to deep learning and understanding—even as artificial-intelligence tools deliver efficiency and make information more accessible, renowned mathematician and social entrepreneur Po-Shen Loh told the Milton community. Loh visited Milton to share ideas about how we can continue to “Dare to be true” in the era of ever-evolving AI. AI tools must be combined with critical thinking, curiosity, and ethics in order to have effective and positive impacts in the world, he said.
“Even today, I keep learning. I keep coming up with new experiences,” Loh told audiences in the Hobbs Commons of the new Farokhzad Mathematics Center. “You can’t figure out what interests you unless you’re always learning new things.”
Loh is a math professor at Carnegie Mellon University and served as the national coach of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team from 2013 to 2023. He was once a member of this team, along with Milton grad Paul Valiant ’01. In 1999, Loh received a silver medal in the Olympiad while Valiant won gold.
Loh spent a day at Milton speaking with students in the morning and an audience of students, faculty, alumni, and families in the evening. He visited classes in the Mathematics and Computer Science departments and spent time with Middle School faculty and students, as well as the school’s College Counseling Office and AI working group.
February 6, 2025
Due to forecasted weather conditions issued by the National Weather Service, which include the possibility of hazardous driving conditions due to snow mixed with freezing rain, Milton Academy classes are cancelled today, Thursday, Feb. 6. All other Academy operations...
A Mustang Homecoming: 10 Alumni Currently Coaching for Milton Athletics
Ten Milton alums are back on campus, this time as coaches, sharing their love for sports with the next generation. With a deep connection to Milton and plenty of experience on and off the field, they’re here to inspire, motivate, and pass on the traditions they once...
MLK Speaker Lamont Gordon ’87 Encourages Students to Make the World a Better Place
Full Circle Moment: In 1986—the year the United States first observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, Lamont Gordon '87 was a student listening to Milton’s first-ever MLK speaker. On Tuesday, Gordon returned to campus as Milton’s 2025 MLK speaker....
Nesto Gallery Turns 50
Our community celebrates a half century of fine art on the Milton Academy campus with the 50th anniversary of the Nesto Gallery! The Nesto opened on January 10, 1975, and has since brought scores of professional artists from New England and beyond to the gallery,...
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MLK Speaker Lamont Gordon ’87 Encourages Students to Make the World a Better Place
Full Circle Moment: In 1986—the year the United States first observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, Lamont Gordon ’87 was a student listening to Milton’s first-ever MLK speaker. On Tuesday, Gordon returned to campus as Milton’s 2025 MLK speaker.
That 1986 assembly left quite an impression on Gordon. The speaker that year was Reverend Charles R. Stith. According to Gordon, “Over the last 30 years or so, Stith has been a pretty major figure in promoting economic and political development in Africa, both as an investor and as U. S. ambassador to Tanzania in the late 1990s. In 1986, when Stith was invited to speak at Milton, he was a minister and community leader in Boston who had recently founded a nonprofit organization called ONE, Organization for a New Equality.”
Gordon was so moved and inspired by this assembly that later that year, he and a classmate reached out to Reverend Stith to ask if they could do their senior project at ONE. Reverend Stith accepted their proposal. For their senior project, they conducted research, analyzed data, participated in focus groups, and contributed to the organization’s work in tangible ways. “It was one of the best experiences that I had at Milton. As I reflect back on that time, I’m reminded of the pivotal role that Milton played in my personal and intellectual development. It was a time when I was beginning to figure out who I was, my place in the world, my values, and what was important to me,” he said.
A Mustang Homecoming: 10 Alumni Currently Coaching for Milton Athletics
Ten Milton alums are back on campus, this time as coaches, sharing their love for sports with the next generation. From soccer and tennis to basketball and skiing, these former mustangs are bringing their skills and school pride full circle. With a deep connection to...
A Message to the Milton Community in California
Dear friends, During the past several days, I have been watching the devastating news out of Southern California. My heart goes out to you and our broader Milton Academy family on the West Coast as the fires spread. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and that the...
Middle School Substitute Teacher
Summary of Position: Milton Academy seeks substitute teachers for middle school classes (Grades 6 – 8). This role will be utilized for absences that are planned as well as late-notification situations. Whenever possible, advanced notice will be given to a substitute...
Nesto Gallery Turns 50
Our community celebrates a half century of fine art on the Milton Academy campus with the 50th anniversary of the Nesto Gallery!
The Nesto opened on January 10, 1975, and has since brought scores of professional artists from New England and beyond to the gallery, offering the community access to accomplished works of painting, photography, sculpture, and much more. The gallery’s presence on campus also enriches Milton’s visual arts program, giving students opportunities to meet and learn from a diverse range of talented creators.
This year’s gallery schedule culminates in a special event involving all of the gallery directors and chairs since Nesto opened. Past directors will curate an exhibition, which opens with a reception on April 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The 50 Years of the Nesto Gallery exhibition will remain open until Reunion weekend and close with a reception on June 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Senior Counselor (Summer Camp)
Summary of Position: This is a seasonal position beginning in late May and ending in early August. The summer camp senior counselor will be responsible for interacting with and overseeing camper groups throughout the day. In addition, they will have the opportunity...
Remember to Invest in Milton This December
Your gift to the Milton Fund, our school’s unrestricted current-use fund, by December 31 is the BEST way to support the many people, programs, and communities that cultivate the competence and character in today’s Milton students. Please do your part to support our...
Bonita Billingsley Harris ’82 honored for Community Service
Bonita Billingsley Harris '82 was honored for her community service efforts at the 7th Annual Black Tie Scholarship Gala sponsored by The New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation, Inc. (NCMPEF) in Virginia last month. Harris is currently the director of...
Dover Quartet comes to Milton for the Ninety-Fourth Gratwick Concert
On Thursday, November 14, Milton community members packed Straus Library for the annual Gratwick Concert featuring the GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet. The Gratwick Concert Fund was established by Dr. Mitchell Gratwick in memory of his wife, Katharine Perkins Gratwick,...
Pulitzer Finalist Dorianne Laux Visits as Bingham Writer
Milton welcomed poet, educator, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Dorianne Laux to campus this month as one of this year’s Bingham Visiting Writers. Laux read from her latest collection, Life on Earth, and spoke with students about her inspiration and writing process. Laux...
Spring with Milton 🌼
Get ready for an exciting spring filled with incredible milestones and unforgettable journeys! This season, Milton is traveling far and wide with trips planned to Florida, California, and Asia. Milton will also be celebrating milestone anniversaries of our Squash and...
Pulitzer Finalist Dorianne Laux Visits as Bingham Writer
Milton welcomed poet, educator, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Dorianne Laux to campus this month as one of this year’s Bingham Visiting Writers. Laux read from her latest collection, Life on Earth, and spoke with students about her inspiration and writing process. Laux...
Milton Senior Appointed to Juvenile Justice Committee
As a 10-year-old with the dream of serving on the nation’s highest court, Edna Etienne-Dupie ’25 caught the attention of some high-profile Massachusetts lawmakers. She delivered a speech at a campaign event for former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and was soon invited to speak at Walsh’s inauguration.
“I mainly talked about the importance of voting and spoke about how I wanted to be a United States Supreme Court justice,” Edna said. “I have no idea if that’s my career plan now, but I’ll think about it. The clerk of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), Maura Doyle, was watching, and after I spoke, she invited me to intern there for two weeks. It was absolutely incredible. I loved it.”
And so Edna’s public-service career began—before she started middle school. Today, as a high school senior, she is a member of a state advisory board aiming to help some of the most at-risk young people in Massachusetts.
Introducing the Farokhzad Mathematics Center
The new Farokzhad Mathematics Center has created a hub of inquiry and analysis for Upper and Middle School students. Earlier this fall, Milton celebrated the building’s opening with a ribbon cutting and gathering. Visit our math center page to view photos and speeches from the event and learn about the state-of-the-art space.
EV Charging Information and Guidelines
Community members with electric vehicles (EV) should be aware that there are now seven EV charging stations on campus, each able to simultaneously charge two vehicles. All adults and students with electric vehicles are welcome and encouraged to use them, which provide a convenient option for on-campus charging.
Electric vehicles actively using an EV charging station are the only vehicles permitted in EV charging parking spots. Following this protocol not only allows the maximum number of community members with EVs to access the EV charging stations, it helps the school stay compliant with Massachusetts regulations regarding public EV charging station use.
Milton Senior Elected Boys Nation Senator
An experience testifying before lawmakers on Boston’s Beacon Hill sparked an interest in the political process for Simon Farruqui ’25, pushing him toward a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for peer leadership.
Simon joined recent graduate Hugo Eechaute ’24 at the Massachusetts State House in the spring to advocate for financial literacy education for children in schools across the state. While looking for summer activities this year, he learned about the highly selective Boys State and Boys Nation, youth leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by the American Legion.
“I was looking at summer programs that were in the realm of political science or law,” he said. “Before that, I was heavily involved in economics, but after the hearing at the State House, I realized that there are a lot of opportunities to work in the public policy side of things, so I wanted to get involved.”
What Philanthropy Means to Trustee Osaremen Okolo ’13
On November 5, Trustee Osaremen Okolo ’13 spoke to Upper School students about philanthropy as part of Mustangs Care Month. Her consistent engagement and involvement with Milton eventually led to her becoming the youngest member of Milton Academy’s Board of Trustees...
Army Veteran Daniel Kim ’09 Shares His Story of Service
We were honored to welcome Daniel Kim ’09 back to campus as Milton’s 2024 Veteran’s Day speaker. Kim spoke with students in Class I-IV. “First, I'm going to share three lessons that I learned from my time in service in the hopes that you gain some knowledge without...
Reflection Garden on Campus
For the past several years, Milton has been working on creating a Reflection Garden to honor and show respect for students and community members, both present and past, who have experienced challenges during their time at Milton. As part of the plan, Milton has...
Jonathan Schroeder ’99 returns to Milton as Heyburn Speaker
We welcomed Jonathan Schroeder ’99 back to campus as a Henry R. Heyburn ’39 Lecture in History Fund speaker earlier this month. Jonathan shared the powerful story of discovery behind The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots, a book he edited and...
Dan Suter ’20 Collects Two Centennial Conference (CC) Golfer of the Week Awards
Milton Golf grad Dan Suter ’20, a senior on the Gettysburg men's golf team, was named Centennial Conference (CC) Golfer of the Week for the week of October 15-21. This was the second this season and the fourth time in his college career that he has claimed the weekly...
Mustangs Care Month
In the spirit of giving back, the Development Ambassadors and annual giving staff worked together to plan a series of philanthropy education events for Upper School Students. In the third consecutive year of Mustangs Care Month, students wrote thank you cards to...
Dedicating the Farokhzad Mathematics Center
The Farokhzad Mathematics Center breathes new life into how math is delivered and experienced at Milton, both in and out of the classroom. As the new anchor of Milton Academy’s south quad, the location positions math among the school’s spaces dedicated to arts,...
Reunion Gift Fall Challenge
The 5th through 50th reunion classes have until their Giving Tuesday deadline (12/3) to unite and earn Dottie Altman Weber’s ’60 $50,000 challenge for the Milton Fund, and so far, it’s looking good! The classes are halfway through the challenge, and the Classes of...
Reflection Garden on Campus
For the past several years, Milton Academy has been working on creating a Reflection Garden to honor and show respect for students and community members, both present and past, who have experienced challenges during their time at Milton. The garden is a joint project...
Army Veteran Daniel Kim ’09 Shares His Story of Service
Solid preparation is the key to success in high-stakes situations, Army veteran Dan Kim ’09 told Upper School students during this year’s Veterans Day assembly.
“All kinds of things can go wrong, all sorts of bad things. But that’s why you train,” Kim said. “You study, you plan and you prepare ahead of time. And when it’s time to execute, it’s time to stop worrying about the unknown and the hypotheticals. It’s time to rely on your preparations, your own abilities to rise to the challenge. Focus on the problem at hand that actually exists instead of all the could- be problems at this point. What will be will be and worrying about the outcome is not going to change anything. Things are stressful enough without having to borrow from the future. So when it’s time to execute, meet the moment with confidence, focus without worrying about the possibilities, and smile.”
After graduating from Milton and moving out of Norris House in 2009, Kim went to Wake Forest University on an Army ROTC scholarship. Upon his graduation from Wake Forest, he went on to serve as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officer. “What that officially means is that I led some of the Army for their tactical and technical explosives experts in missions to render safe explosive hazards across all operational environments, provided expert support to numerous military and civilian groups on explosive threats and mitigating,” he said.
What Philanthropy Means to Trustee Osaremen Okolo ’13
“Think about what you’ve gained from the communities you belong to as a sort of North Star,” Trustee Osaremen Okolo ’13 urged Upper School students during a recent talk. This reflection will be “a guiding light that will illuminate your own path in seeking...
Remembering Legendary Saturday Course Educator Susan Barclay
The Milton Academy community is mourning the loss of Susan Barclay, a life-changing educator who devoted 47 years to teaching in Milton’s Saturday Course. Susan passed away last month at the age of 66.
Susan was one of the first faculty members of the program, which invites area public-school students to Milton for exciting enrichment classes. Her inspiring “Blood and Guts” anatomy and physiology class was famous among Saturday Course attendees, many of whom went on to pursue the sciences in higher education and careers in medicine. Her colleagues, friends, and students remember Susan for her quick wit and dedication to teaching—she made sure that her signature class would continue after she left the program, training colleagues to teach it.
Saturday Course Director Kristan Burke recalls Susan’s warm friendship and care for her students. “She loved teaching—she adored the Saturday Course as much as we adored her,” Kristan says. “She was witty and exuberant about life—so much fun to be with. She will be forever embedded in the roots of the program.”
Jonathan Schroeder ’99 Returns as Heyburn Speaker
A pivotal first-person account of slavery in the United States lay dormant in Australia for a century and a half until a literary scholar’s curiosity led him to it. The scholar, Jonathan D.S. Schroeder ’99, returned to Milton this month as a Heyburn Lecturer and shared his amazing journey toward resurfacing John Swanson Jacobs’s story.
“Who was John Jacobs?” asked Schroeder, the editor of Jacobs’ The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots, published in full this year by the University of Chicago Press. “At the very least, he was the brother of Harriet Jacobs and an ally and friend of Frederick Douglass, two of the most important Black writers of the 19th century.”
Jacobs was born into slavery in North Carolina and was enslaved for 24 years before he escaped in 1839 and joined a whaling voyage, during which he taught himself to read and write. From there, he traveled extensively, returning to the U.S. to participate in the abolitionist movement before striking out again as a sailor and citizen of the world.
Schroeder rediscovered Jacobs’s narrative through an internet search in 2016 while he was reading a biography of Harriet—whose book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was a groundbreaking work and the first published account of slavery written by a formerly enslaved Black woman in the United States. He learned that Harriet’s son Joseph and her brother, John, had gone to Australia, where The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots first appeared in a Sydney newspaper in 1855.
Something Rotten Comes to King Theatre
Join the Performing Arts Department for its production of Something Rotten, which opens Thursday, November 14 in King Theatre. The hilarious musical, which made its Broadway debut in 2015, chronicles the misadventures of a pair of brothers vying for acclaim in the Shakespeare-dominated theater world of London in the late 16th Century.
Milton’s production of Something Rotten has three showings: Thursday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m.; Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, November 16, at 7 p.m.
Matt Childs ’24 Earns Back-to-Back Ivy League Rookie of the Week Honors
Recent Milton graduate Matt Childs ’24 is having an electric first season on the Brown football team, capturing Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors two weeks in a row. As a freshman running back for the Bears, he has already made a great impact to start his college...
Christina Minnis ’83 named one of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Finance for 2024
Christina Minnis '83, Head of Global Credit Finance and Head of Global Acquisition Finance at Goldman Sachs, has been named on American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Finance 2024 list. According to American Banker, “Christina Minnis needed a village to rise to the...
Opening the Farokhzad Mathematics Center (FMC)
At the beginning of this school year, the Milton community opened the doors to the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Farokhzad Mathematics Center. This new addition to campus was made possible through a generous gift from Milton parents Shadi and Omid Farokhzad P’23...
Calling all Milton Business Owners
Back by popular demand! Once again, Milton will be creating its Milton Academy Community Gift Guide. Featuring alumni, faculty and staff owned businesses, the Guide will appear in next month's alumni newsletter just in time for holiday shopping. Want your business to...
Joe Hill ’90’s newest short story named one of Amazon’s October first reads
Congratulations to Joe Hill '90! His new short story was Amazon’s editors' pick for the Horror genre on their first reads list this month. Amazon describes the short story as “spine-tingling.” It is available just after Halloween on November 1. Stay tuned for more...
Hugo Eechaute ’24 named one of BostInno’s 25 under 25 for 2024
Hugo Eechaute ’24 was the youngest person named on BostInno’s 25 under 25 for 2024 list. Hugo has always desired to contribute to society and effect positive change. During his time at Milton, Hugo and some classmates developed StockSense, an app designed to empower...
73 Questions with Alixe Callen ’88
Head of School Alixe Callen ’88 welcomed student editors of The Milton Paper into her home on campus for a single-shot 73-question interview. Dr. Callen answered questions about her journey as a Milton student, through higher education, and her career in education and...
Matt Childs ’24 Earns Back-to-Back Ivy League Rookie of the Week Honors
Recent Milton graduate Matt Childs ’24 is having an electric first season on the Brown football team, capturing Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors two weeks in a row. Childs, a freshman tailback for the Bears, was an all-NEPSAC selection and two-time Independent...
Nick DiGiovanni ’15 Collabs With Dunkin’ To Launch Four New Iced Coffee Flavors
Milton Academy grad and celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni ’15 had a busy summer working as a “Dunkin'Tern” to launch “The Chef Nick Menu.” This new menu features four specialty iced coffee creations available nationwide exclusively through the Dunkin’ App for a limited...
Introducing the new Milton Fund Chair, Jeff Marr ’04
We are thrilled to begin a new school year with a new Milton Fund Chair, Jeff Marr ’04, who brings a wealth of volunteer experience and a deep commitment to the role! With the ongoing support of our community, the Milton Fund will continue to help Milton fulfill its...
Share Your Advice With Students
They’re back! As a seasoned alum, what words of wisdom, tips, tricks, or advice do you have for students as they kick-off their ’24-’25 Milton journey? Click here to share your unique advice with the Miltonians of today.
Thank you for supporting Milton Academy
Last year, you endorsed Milton’s leadership and priorities, ensuring Milton remains a thriving, innovative center of teaching and learning. Thank you for providing the resources needed to prepare our students to question, create, lead, solve problems, and “Dare to be...
Save the date for Reunion 2025
Calling all class years ending in 0 and 5! Mark your calendar. Connect with friends. Make your next Milton memory by joining us Friday, June 13–Saturday, June 14! Details and registration information to follow.
A New Hub for Planned Giving
Check out our newly designed, easy-to-navigate planned giving website! The new site is a one-stop shop for donors seeking to create a lasting legacy at Milton. Learn about how planned giving makes an incredible impact in the lives of Milton students and teachers,...
Volunteer to lead a Milton Affinity Space
Step forward and lead with us! Milton Academy alumni affinity spaces represent a mosaic of identities, and we're seeking alumni volunteers to serve as co-facilitators to guide their work and conversations. As a co-facilitator, you will serve as the liaison between...
Encourage others to Dare to be Milton
We are gearing up to build Milton Academy’s next generation! Our 2025–26 admission cycle for Upper, Middle, and Lower School students launches this month. Newly enrolled students will share the same incredible classroom experience and vibrant community you had here....
Convocation Ushers in New School Year
Every new school year at Milton Academy is filled with promise and opportunities for growth.
Speakers at this year’s Convocation—the Upper School’s official kick-off to the academic year—encouraged students to take chances, support one another, and explore the unknown. Co-head monitors JP Giglio ’25 and Ariam Gebresilassie ’25 talked about their journeys from their first days at Milton to the start of their senior year. Both said they grew in their confidence and sense of belonging because they felt embraced by the Milton community.
What’s New In Veracross
Main Landing Page Student Lookup (students’ schedules, advisors, contact information, etc.) Dining Hall Menus (Forbes, Elliott, Junior Building, and Snack Bar) Faculty Schedules Room Schedules School-wide announcements Recent presentations (opening-of-school...
Summer 2024 Campus Facilities Improvements
This summer, Milton made a number of important physical improvements to the campus’ buildings and grounds aiming to provide new and updated learning spaces, revitalize student houses and academic buildings, and enhance pedestrian safety. These projects include: New...
New Upper School Principal Rachel Stone Begins Service at Milton Academy
Rachel Stone joined Milton Academy as its new Upper School principal on July 1, following a highly competitive national search. Stone brings more than 30 years of experience working in independent schools in both faculty and leadership roles. “Throughout her career,...
Shedding Light on a Nurturing Environment
Mike Kobb ’88 is a principal engineer for a company that develops home theater systems. It’s a fitting career for someone who has long been interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of movie and theatrical production. Milton Academy provided Mike with opportunities...
