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Sixth Form Leadership
Sixth Form Leadership
Danny Chu ’26 October 15, 2025

On Tuesday, September 9, all Sixth Formers arrived on campus (a day before the underformers) for a leadership training session to learn how to be good role models for the underformers. This is important because the underformers naturally look up to the Sixth Formers, being the oldest,...

Cooking Club
Cooking Club
Yuzu Emoto ’26 October 14, 2025

This club was a new addition to the Eaglebrook club community last year. The club was created by Yuzu Emoto ’26 and Henry Lee ’26. At first, it was a small club consisting of 5-10 people. But this year, more people have signed up to join the club. The cooking club is a place for...

Winning Team
Capture The Flag
Jonathan Jiang ’26 October 14, 2025

On the night of Saturday, September 27, students wore smiles brighter than the campfire that surrounded them as they crowded around the turf. Having fun with s’mores, churros, and lemonade in hand. Cheering loudly for their friends on the field who are competing for the grand prize...

Construction Update: New Dining Hall
Construction Update: New Dining Hall
Kevin Hong ’26 October 14, 2025

For over fifty years, Gibbs Dining Hall has been at the heart of life at Eaglebrook. It’s the focal point where students and faculty gather not just to dine, but to foster daily traditions that strengthen community bonds. While the typical American household gathers for meals an...

2025–2026 Student Council
The 2025–2026 Student Council
Ryan Kang ’26 October 14, 2025

The Student Council is an elected group of Sixth Form students who are chosen to represent the student body. This year’s council consists of Marcus Fraser ’26, Frank Zhang ’26, Ryan Kang ’26, Liam Kim ’26, Reid Harrison ’26, James Purcell ’26, Henry Lee ’26, Sebastian...

Welcome, New Faculty
Welcome, New Faculty
Caden Nuñez ’26 October 14, 2025

Every year on the Hill brings new people, and this year we are lucky to welcome nine new amazing faculty members, all with unique and inspiring backgrounds. Reading this article can be a great way to familiarize yourself with these faculty, and if you already know them, perhaps learn...

Music Club
Music Club
Liam Kim ’26 October 13, 2025

The Music Club at Eaglebrook is comprised of talented students who are passionate about music. Strings, brass, piano, percussion — even the ukulele and harmonica — they all have a place in the club. This lineup of instruments has the unique ability to form a flexible ensemble,...

Sustainability Update
Sustainability Update
Jason Sim ’26 October 13, 2025

The Sustainability committee is a group of students led by a faculty advisor who all share the same objective of promoting a sustainable, ecofriendly campus and a place for sustainable practices. To achieve this goal, the team gathers weekly and develops initiatives for the trimester....

Update from the Sustainability Committee
Update from the Sustainability Committee
Jay Cho ’26 May 21, 2025

The Sustainability Committee is a group at Eaglebrook with the goal of keeping our school climate-friendly and free of environmental issues. In order to achieve this goal, members gather once a week to devise a plan for upcoming Sustainability challenges. In addition, the committee...

Hilly Chase Speaker Mr. David Sibley
Hilly Chase Speaker Mr. David Sibley
Jason Sim ’26 May 21, 2025

On March 26, Eaglebrook was fortunate to have a Hilly Chase hosting ornithologist David Sibley. He is from New York and resides in the Hilltop Farm farmhouse. In his Hilly Chase, he engaged students with his unique passion for birds and the power of observation. His love began through...

2025 Hilltop Ramble
2025 Hilltop Ramble
Howard Ng ’25 May 21, 2025

The Hilltop Ramble, established in 2024, is a new event at Eaglebrook. It quickly became a favored event among students because it was a fun and active way for the community to come together. The event is centered around a ramble, or casual journey, up to the recently purchased Hilltop...

The Spring 2025 Stickball Tournament
The Spring 2025 Stickball Tournament
Alvin Wang '25 May 21, 2025

On April 6, 2025, the first round of Stickball games kicked off the annual Stickball tournament hosted by Eaglebrook’s very own Mr. Jiu. The teams for this year are: Le Chino, Muddy Mangos, 37u Stickball, JubJubs, Triple S, Goonies, OwlRock, and Ice Ice Baby. The rules of the stickball...

Learning About Armillaria Root Rot Disease
William Wu '25 May 21, 2025

Armillaria root rot disease, also known as honey mushroom, is a highly contagious and destructive fungus that parasitizes tree roots. It is known for its longevity and ability to infect hundreds of different species of trees. (exact number vague) The most significant strand of...

Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball
Jackson Sheehy ’25 May 21, 2025

The Varsity baseball team is off to a great start to their season. After a great trip down to Florida for spring training, the team was able to pick up right where they left off back up North. The first couple of weeks held some challenges with bad weather keeping the team inside...

Wellness Committee at Eaglebrook
Travis Kim ’26 May 21, 2025

What does wellness mean to you? I asked students and faculty in our Eaglebrook community to share their perspectives on wellness, and the answers I received varied widely, ranging from playing Clash Royale to enjoying good food. Different people will have different answers to the...

New Students Hike to "The Rock"
New Students Hike to “The Rock”
October 18, 2025

It is tradition for all new students to hike up to The Rock (Pocumtuck Rock) during their first few days on campus to take in the view of the...

Sunday Meeting
Sunday Meeting
Daeho Kim ’26 October 15, 2025

Every week at Eaglebrook, the Sunday Meeting stands as one of the school’s most meaningful traditions in campus life. More than a gathering,...

Making Caramel Apples
Country Fair
Chris Jeong ’26 October 15, 2025

Over Eaglebrook’s 104-year history, traditions and the art of shared experiences have been an integral part of what makes Eaglebrook truly...

Rocketry Club
Rocketry Club
Max Yao ’26 October 14, 2025

At Eaglebrook, many students enjoy being part of clubs that spark creativity, allow them to learn new skills, and provide opportunities to work...

2025–2026 Student Council
The 2025–2026 Student Council
Ryan Kang ’26 October 14, 2025

The Student Council is an elected group of Sixth Form students who are chosen to represent the student body. This year’s council consists of...

Music Club
Liam Kim ’26 October 13, 2025

The Music Club at Eaglebrook is filled with talented students passionate about music. Strings, brass, piano, percussion — even the ukulele...

Hilly Chase Speaker Mr. David Sibley
Hilly Chase Speaker Mr. David Sibley
Jason Sim ’26 May 21, 2025

On March 26, Eaglebrook was fortunate to have a Hilly Chase hosting ornithologist David Sibley. He is from New York and resides in the Hilltop...

2025 Hilltop Ramble
2025 Hilltop Ramble
Howard Ng ’25 May 21, 2025

The Hilltop Ramble, established in 2024, is a new event at Eaglebrook. It quickly became a favored event among students because it was a fun...

Learning About Armillaria Root Rot Disease
William Wu '25 May 21, 2025

Armillaria root rot disease, also known as honey mushroom, is a highly contagious and destructive fungus that parasitizes tree roots. It...

Mrs. Kate Gubelmann
2025 Commencement Speaker: Kate Gubelmann
Liam Kim ’26 and Stokes Bostwick ’25 May 21, 2025

This spring, Eaglebrook is hosting an extraordinary visitor whose life weaves a tapestry of artistic expression, strong family ties, and enduring...

While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping
October 16, 2024

Check Out the Latest Student Art from the Innovation Lab
Check Out the Latest Student Art from the Innovation Lab
October 16, 2024

"Pondside Peace" by Leo F. '25
Student Art Feature: “Pondside Peace”
October 15, 2024
This painting shows the peace and calm I find in my favorite spot on campus. The serene reflection of water symbolizes the calmness and clarity I feel at Eaglebrook School. This environment has nurtured my growth in academics, friendships, and overcoming challenges, turning the pond into a personal fueling place where I can recharge and reflect.
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Varsity Football
Varsity Football
Edward Kim ’26 October 17, 2025

The Varsity football team is having a solid start to the season. Every single...

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Jonathan Jiang ’26 October 16, 2025

Picture this: a person wearing a grey shirt with red and yellow shorts shoots...

JV Water Polo
JV Water Polo
Ted Tian ’28 October 15, 2025

Water polo is a sport where two teams of seven players each swim in a pool to...

Varsity Soccer
Varsity Soccer
Sebastian Chen ’26 October 15, 2025

The 2025–2026 Varsity soccer team is composed of many experienced returning...

Cross Country
Cross Country
Johnny Chen ’27 October 14, 2025

Cross Country is a sport offered at Eaglebrook, coached by Mr. Keane, Mr. Armstrong,...

Pickleball: What a Racket!
Pickleball: What a Racket!
Marcus Fraser ’26 October 14, 2025

Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two or four players use a smooth-faced...

JV Golf
Derek Kang ’27 and Max Yoon ’27 October 14, 2025

This year’s newly formed Eaglebrook JV golf team has been off to a great start....

Thirds Soccer Players Excited to Start Season
Thirds Soccer Players Excited to Start Season
Sungbin Lim ’27 October 14, 2025

Calm wind blows, with the sun shining bright. It’s the best weather to play...

Juniors Soccer
Juniors Soccer
Hoya Yoon ’28 October 14, 2025

This year, the Juniors soccer team consists of coaches Mr. Nick Jodka, and Mr....

JV2 Soccer
JV2 Soccer
Luigi Murphy ’26 October 14, 2025

The JV2 soccer team is right in the middle of all the Eaglebrook soccer teams...

Multi-Sport
Alex Wang ’25 July 3, 2025

Multi-sports is a recreational sport designed for everyone. If you’re looking...

Ultimate
Tony Zhu ’25 July 3, 2025

Ultimate is a game closely related to football. Like football, it’s a team...

JV Lacrosse
Daeho Kim ’26 July 3, 2025

The Junior Varsity lacrosse team is a developmental program at Eaglebrook. It...

Varsity Lacrosse
Jaewon Lee ’25 July 3, 2025

Lacrosse, one of the fastest sports on the field, demands decisiveness and a...

JV Track
Edward Kim ’26 July 3, 2025

The 2024-2025 JV Track team has had a successful start to the season. The team...

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