Current Event Statements
After much thought and deliberation, Milton’s Board of Trustees, in partnership with the school’s Leadership Team, has decided not to issue institutional responses to external events in the future. Rather than communicating messages about institutional stances or...
Advancement Year in Review
2023–2024 was another great year for Milton. The incredible generosity of 3,041 alumni, parents, students, and friends provided more than $11.4 million in support for Milton Academy. Together, our community contributed an incredible $5.7 million to the Milton Fund to...
Reunion: Highlights From 2024 and Save the Date for 2025
In June, 643 graduates and guests joined us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating classes ending in 4 and 9. Please enjoy a curated album of photographs and relive some of the most memorable moments from the weekend in our highlights video at...
Dive Into a Summer of Alumni-Authored Books
As the sun shines brightly and temperatures rise on Centre Street, we’re excited to bring you another sizzling summer reading list containing recommendations straight from our talented Milton community. These alumni-authored books are perfect companions for your...
From Milton Magazine: “A Digital Opportunity for a Timeless Concept”
Ben Rhodes-Kropf ’24 has a message from his father. In order to receive it, he’ll have to travel to Spain. That’s because his dad left the message through Trace, an app Rhodes-Kropf and classmate Benjamin Siegel ’24 developed throughout their junior and senior years...
Jason Bowen ’00 Delivers 2024 Commencement Address
On June 7, 187 seniors received their diplomas and joined the Milton Academy alumni community. Graduation at Milton is a ceremony that carries years of tradition, including students electing their student speakers and the alum to deliver the commencement address. The...
Chief Advancement Officer Update From Head of School Alixe Callen ’88
Lisa Winick has made a decision to step away from her role as Chief Advancement Officer now that Milton’s Dare capital campaign and our master plan construction efforts are concluded. Soon, we will begin working on our next strategic plan and the launch of a new...
Counting on YOU this June
While the academic year has just ended for Milton’s students and faculty, the Milton Fund still has big, bold goals to achieve for Milton Academy before our fiscal year ends on June 30—and we’re counting on YOU to help us meet them! Your Milton Fund gift will support...
From Milton Magazine: “Coming of Age in a Digital World”
At Northeastern University, Alexandra Rodman ’06 directs a research laboratory that uses social experiences—from experimental tasks to phone usage—as a lens to better understand what makes adolescents unique and why they are at heightened risk for mental health...
Share Your News With Classmates
We are now accepting Class Notes for the fall 2024 issue of Milton Magazine! Share your accomplishments and life updates with Milton and your classmates by completing this form. Submissions may be edited for brevity and may also be shared on social media, in an email...
Join the Milton Community on LinkedIn
Looking to connect with fellow alumni? Have an exciting professional development to share? Join our Milton Academy Alumni group on LinkedIn to connect with classmates and grow your professional network. We also encourage you to proudly showcase your affiliation with...
Celebrate Milton’s Retiring Faculty
Four Milton faculty members—Bob Sinicrope, Rod Skinner ’72, Sarah Storer Goodwin Teaching Chair Sarah Wehle, and Laurence M. Lombard 1913 Teaching Chair Vivian WuWong—retired at the end of this school year. We invite you to join us in celebrating their...
Llewellyn “Llew” Smith ’72 Reflects on His Storytelling Career
Llewellyn “Llew” Smith ’72 returned to campus in April as part of the 2024 DEIJ Speaker Series. “I’m always interested in stories that are connected to people, looking at social conditions, and that explore certain kinds of consequences. If the story doesn’t...
Milton Community Gathers in Asia
Head of School Alixe Callen ’88 and Chief Advancement Officer Lisa Winick recently returned from an action-packed trip to Asia. While overseas, they connected with alumni and parents in Shanghai, Seoul, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The sense of Milton pride and...
Transitions Program Reunion: Celebrating 40 Years
The recent 40th-anniversary celebration of Milton’s Transitions Program was a memorable occasion, marked by an emotional keynote speech from Alex Alex ’19. During the event, both alumni and current students shared inspiring anecdotes reflecting on their...
Class of 2024 Makes Their Mark With Senior Gift Campaign
The Class of 2024 Senior Gift Campaign was a great success! The class met their ambitious 55% participation goal, earning a $10,000 challenge gift to the Milton Fund’s financial aid priority from two anonymous young alumni siblings. The class fundraising effort was...
From Milton Magazine: “Going the Distance”
Mik Aoki ’86 has spent a lifetime on the baseball diamond, as a player and as a coach. Yet he rarely spoke about the game with his mother. “For my mother, studies always came first,” says Aoki, who recently took over as head baseball coach at the University of...
Celebrate Milton’s Retiring Faculty
At the end of this school year, four Milton faculty members—Bob Sinicrope, Rod Skinner ’72, Sarah Storer Goodwin Teaching Chair Sarah Wehle, and Laurence M. Lombard 1913 Teaching Chair Vivian WuWong—will retire, and we invite you to join us in celebrating their...
Melissa Dilworth Gold ’61 Visiting Artists
On April 18 and 19, Milton Academy welcomed musicians Molly Joyce and Gaelyn Lea thanks to the generosity of donors to the Melissa Dilworth Gold ’61 Fund Visiting Artists Fund. The two musicians met with Milton Academy’s orchestra students to discuss the intersection...
Get Ready to Dive Into Summer With Milton
Get ready for summer adventures with Milton! Plan to immerse yourself in the excitement of our summer event series, featuring events all over New England, including Maine, Western Massachusetts (Tanglewood!), Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and more. To make sure you get...
Farah Pandith ’86 Kicks Off 2024 DEIJ Speaker Series
On April 2, Farah Pandith ’86 spent the day with our K–12 community as part of the 2024 DEIJ Speaker Series. Pandith is an author, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat. As a world-leading expert and pioneer in countering violent extremism, she is a frequent...
“Perspective is Everything,” Jake Thibeault ’22 Reflects on Life-Changing Injury
Milton Academy was a big part of the plan Jake Thibeault ’22 made for his own future. The plan: Work hard, get into Milton, play hockey at Milton, work hard at Milton, get into college, play hockey in college, and so forth. Thibeault learned about the school when his...
The Joys (and Tribulations) of Writing for TV
When you hear Robb Chavis ’94 talk about writing for television, you can tell straight off that this is a guy who loves his job. Like most people, he’d like to advance in his career. But he’s also intent on preserving the profession as a whole. And that is pretty much...
Celebrating a Musical Legacy: 50 Years of Jazz at Milton
Current and former Milton Academy musicians (and some special guests) gathered on April 6 to celebrate 50 years of the jazz program at Milton. The event featured performances by Milton students from the Classes of 1978 through 2030 and a panel of alumni—Baron Tymas...
Rachel Stone Named New Upper School Principal
Following a highly competitive national search, Head of School Alixe Callen ’88 announced on April 10 that Milton Academy has chosen Rachel Stone as the next Upper School principal. Currently Head of School at Canterbury School in Connecticut, Stone is an extremely...
Thank You to the Volunteers Who Make a Difference at Milton
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we want to thank all of our dedicated volunteers for your commitment to Milton. Alumni and parent volunteers keep our community strong and growing while helping to ensure the Milton experience remains exceptional. Whether you are...
Reunion 2024: June 14–15
Classes ending in 4 and 9: Make your next Milton memory by joining us on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, as we celebrate class years ending in 4 and 9. Visit www.milton.edu/reunion to register, view program highlights, or learn...
Call for Members: The Milton Community on LinkedIn
Looking to connect with fellow alums? Have an exciting professional development to share? Join our Milton Academy Alumni group on LinkedIn to connect with classmates and grow your professional network. We also encourage you to proudly showcase your affiliation with...
Farah Pandith ’86 Kicks Off 2024 DEIJ Speaker Series
On April 2, Farah Pandith ’86 spent the day with our K–12 community as part of the 2024 DEIJ Speaker Series. Farah is an author, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat. As a world-leading expert and pioneer in countering violent extremism, she is a frequent media commentator, and we were thrilled to welcome her back to Centre Street to share her insight and expertise with students.
Classes she took as a Milton student sparked her interest in world issues and ultimately led to her career in foreign policy, she shared during a “Fireside Chat” moderated by student leaders in the Upper and Middle Schools. “Seeds that are planted when you are very young help you to think about the world in a different way,” said Farah as she reflected on learning about ancient Egyptian history as a fourth-grader at Milton.
Throughout the assembly, Farah spoke about the importance of diplomacy, self-advocacy, public speaking, digital hygiene, the “us vs. them” ideology, knowing where you get your facts from, the difference between facts and opinions, and more. She shared, “If you leave today with nothing else, the bottom line is that you should never want to be duped. You should never let anybody tell you what to think and who you are.”
Celebrating Giving Day Impact
On March 6, the Milton community came together like never before to support the people, programs, and opportunities that cultivate Milton Connections for students inside and outside the classroom. United around a common goal, alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff,...
Class I and II Students Engage with Hong Kong Speaker
One of the most exciting things about a Milton education is the opportunity to learn not only from our fantastic faculty, but also visiting experts. On February 22, Dr. Robert S. Ross, the 2024 Hong Kong Distinguished Speaker, spoke to Class I and II students about...
Common Ground: Perspectives on the Black Student Experience at Milton
Last month, as part of our Black History Month programming, the Department of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice collaborated with Milton’s Public Issues Board to present “Common Ground: Perspectives on the Black Student Experience at Milton.” This event...
Milton Magazine’s Spring/Summer 2024 Issue
📭 Check your mailbox: The new Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Milton Magazine is on its way. This issue’s alumni features highlight the work and lives of Robb Chavis ’94, Alexandra Rodman ’06, and Mik Aoki ’86. Plus, enjoy other insightful and engaging content from Centre...
Save the Date: March 6 is Milton’s Giving Day
On March 6, our community will come together for 24 hours of giving to celebrate and support the people, opportunities, and events that cultivate connections for students inside and outside the classroom. Thanks to our generous challenger, Claire Hughes Johnson ’90 P ’24 ’27, when 1,000 people donate on Giving Day this year, we’ll unlock $100K for the Milton Fund! Save the date and learn more at https://give.milton.edu/giving-day-2024.
Celebrating 40 Years of Girls’ Ice Hockey
Earlier this month, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Milton’s Girl’s Ice Hockey program. The weekend kicked off with a Friday night match vs. BB&N, and many alumnae and family members were there to cheer on the Mustangs. Then, on Saturday, our alumnae...
A Change of 💗 for Tony Dior Gaenslen ’59
Tony Dior Gaenslen ’59 entered Milton Academy as a self-described “shy” and “nerdy” kid, the Texas-born son of a politically conservative family. He was so enamored of Robert E. Lee that he wrote his senior history paper describing him as the greatest general of the...
New Role Announced for Upper School Principal Dr. Monica Benton Palmer in 2024-2025 Academic Year
Head of School Dr. Alixe Callen announced that Upper School principal Dr. Monica Benton Palmer has accepted a new role for the coming 2024-25 Academic Year. Effective July 1, Dr. Palmer will join the Office of Development and Alumni Relations in her new role as...
A Celebration of Music Honoring Margaret Filoon Robertson ’56
On February 2, the Milton Academy Music Department hosted the Margaret (Peggy) Filoon Robertson ’56 Concert in the Apthorp Chapel. This year’s concert featured a repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary and showcased student-led instrumental groups, soloists,...
Jason Bowen ’00 to Speak at 2024 Graduation
This year’s Graduation speaker is actor and educator Jason Bowen, Milton Academy Class of 2000. Born and raised in Boston, Bowen has performed on Broadway, television, and film. Bowen’s notable and previous credits include The Play That Goes Wrong (Broadway), Law...
Join Our LinkedIn Community
Looking to connect with fellow alumni? Have an exciting professional development to share? Join our Milton Academy Alumni group on LinkedIn to network with classmates and grow your professional connections.
Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building
In 2014, Claire Hughes Johnson ’90 P ’24 ’27 left Google to become chief operating officer at a much smaller company, Stripe, which at the time had 160 employees and tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Now the company, which focuses on online commerce...
Update Your Contact Information
The best way to stay connected to Milton and be sure you receive news and invitations to our featured events is to keep your contact information current. Update your contact information today at www.milton.edu/update.
Don’t Forget to Invest in Milton This December
A gift to the Milton Fund, our school’s unrestricted current-use fund, is the simplest and most direct way to support Milton’s students and faculty. As the calendar year draws to a close, please make your Milton Fund gift to ensure the school can continue delivering...
The Changing Landscape in College Admissions
Laurén Carter, a noted author and college admissions expert, became Milton’s new dean of college counseling in July. Carter, who comes to Milton from the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., has decades’ worth of experience in independent school college...
Support Milton Community Members
This holiday season, support fellow Milton Academy community members by browsing our Grads Gift Guide! We’re pleased to share gift ideas offered by Milton entrepreneurs, ranging from food and beverages to apparel and services. View the full gift guide at...
Spring Events Preview
This spring will feature several virtual and in-person events, including Milton in California, Florida, and Asia; the DEIJ Speaker Series featuring Farah Pandith ’86 and Llew Smith ’72; a Transitions Program Reunion: Celebrating 40 Years; Milton Night Out: Bowery Bar...
The Metalworkers: Robert Poole, His Ironworks, and Technology in 19th-Century America (Steven C. Swett ’52)
By the mid-19th century, iron had become an integral part of the American economy, used in ships, railroads, factory machinery, and tall buildings. A major supplier of that material at the time was Robert Poole, a self-taught machinist-engineer whose company in...
Call for Alumni Affinity Space Members
Sign up today to find connection, support, and inspiration in one of Milton Academy’s alumni affinity spaces: Alums of Color, APIDA Alums, Black Alums, Jewish Alums, LatinX Alums, LGBTQ+ Alums, Muslim Alums, and White-Identifying Alums. Please note that this list is...
