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Mr. Lakey
Mr. Lakey
Jonathan Jiang ’26 May 21, 2026

This article is dedicated to a faculty member leaving this year, Mr. Lakey. He is a beloved member of our community who has worked here for nearly 22 years. Throughout these years, he taught Science, Honors Biology, Fourth-Form science, Earth Science, Flyfishing, and Woodworking,...

Ad Libs at Fenway Park
Ad Libs at Fenway Park
Edward Kim ’26 May 21, 2026

Ad Libs is an a cappella group for Sixth Form students at Eaglebrook. The group is formed through a thorough audition process in the fall and performs for the first time in the winter. The Ad Libs perform for the school community several times throughout the year. Most recently, they...

Anaerobic Digester
Jason Sim ’27 May 21, 2026

Members of the Eaglebrook Sustainability Committee and the Innovation Club have been working together this year to integrate an Anaerobic Digester onto the school campus. The idea stems from the challenges of food waste and the inefficiencies of our current system. To address this...

Robotics Club
Robotics Club
Ted Tian ’28 May 21, 2026

Eaglebrook has many opportunities for new experiences through clubs. One of the most well-known clubs is Robotics. The Robotics club teaches coding and robot building while competing in the First Tech Challenge (FTC). This competition has taught us a lot, especially how to stay dedicated....

Commencement Speaker Mr. James Neary
Commencement Speaker Mr. James Neary
Billy Neary ’26 May 21, 2026

This spring, Eaglebrook is honored to welcome back a distinguished alumnus whose career, leadership, and family ties reflect the enduring values of the school community. The 2026 Commencement speaker is James “Jim” Neary '80, a successful business leader, proud Eaglebrook graduate,...

Ms. Liz Fitz
Ms. Liz Fitz
Jagger Newlin ’28 and Daniel Liang ’27 May 21, 2026

For many years, whenever someone goes to the Main Office, the first person they see is Ms. Fitz. Ms. Fitz has been working at Eaglebrook for 21 years since 2005. She was born and raised in Turners Falls and now lives near the school campus.  Before coming to Eaglebrook, Ms. Fitz...

EBS Talks 2026
EBS Talks 2026
Daniel Liang ’27 May 21, 2026

Eaglebrook has many traditions throughout the year, but one of the most anticipated is EBS Talks, an annual event held on Wednesdays. Inspired by TED Talks, EBS Talks offers students opportunities to come on stage and dabble in a variety of meaningful topics. These could include speeches,...

Baccalaureate Speaker Dr. Cyr-Mutty
Baccalaureate Speaker Dr. Cyr-Mutty
Danny Chu ’26 May 21, 2026

Dr. Paul B. Cyr-Mutty is an English teacher at Eaglebrook School. He currently teaches Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Form. Dr. Cyr-Mutty was born in Tennessee but spent most of his life in New England, mainly in Massachusetts and Maine. In high school, he attended Middlesex School, which...

Construction Updates
Construction Updates
Jisung Park ‘27 May 21, 2026

The construction of Eaglebrook’s new dining hall is finally coming to an end! As you have probably noticed, there is a lot of construction going on in the Baines parking lot behind the Gibbs dining hall. At Eaglebrook, the new dining hall is on the way to providing a better dining...

Dodgeball Tournament
Dodgeball Tournament
James Kang ’27 May 21, 2026

On the 21st of March, the annual Dodgeball Tournament was held at Eaglebrook. Astonishingly, the dodgeball competition is one of the newest events that commenced in 2025. Around 270 people participated in this event, which allowed the whole school to build strong bonds and develop...

Global Day
Global Day
Kevin Hong ’26 May 21, 2026

For over 20 years, Global Day has been a cornerstone of the Eaglebrook experience. When the school takes a break from the usual classroom routine to get outside and learn about our environment. On May 13, the whole community will set aside their assignments to work on becoming better...

Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Chase Quebec ’27 May 21, 2026

Grandparents Day at Eaglebrook is a cherished tradition that allows grandparents to sit in on classes and attend extracurricular activities around campus. This year it took place on April 24th. The day began with a performance from the school Band during morning Assembly. After the...

String Orchestra Outreach Concert
String Orchestra Outreach Concert
Derek Kang '27 and Geo Kim '27 May 21, 2026

This year's String Orchestra consists of a large group of members playing the cello, double bass, viola, and violin. Under the leadership and guidance of Ms. Melnik, the String Orchestra delivered a series of successful concerts throughout the school year. Our members include the...

Deerfield Math Competition
Geo Kim ’27 May 21, 2026

On April 25th, students supervised by Mr. Minickiello and organized by Mr. Harlow had the opportunity to participate in the captivating Deerfield Math Competition, held at Deerfield Academy. This year, Eaglebrook fielded 4 distinct teams in the division, which had to contend with...

Ms. McAvoy
Ms. McAvoy
Danny Chu ’26 May 21, 2026

For the past 27 years, Ms. McAvoy has been an English teacher at Eaglebrook School. This will be her final year teaching here, as she will be retiring. We will definitely miss Ms. McAvoy and the joy that she adds to our community. Ms. McAvoy was born and raised in New York. Early...

Spring Play
Spring Play
Ethan Bu ’27 May 21, 2026

Often called China's equivalent of Hamlet, The Orphan of Zhao is an epic, classic tale of revenge that shows the struggle between good, honorable...

Sustainability Committee
Sustainability Committee
Logan Oh ’27 May 21, 2026

Eaglebrook’s Sustainability Committee is an amazing opportunity for students interested in climate change, global warming, or the environment...

Hilltop Ramble
Hilltop Ramble
Marcus Fraser ’26 May 21, 2026

The Hilltop Ramble, introduced in 2024, has quickly grown into one of Eaglebrook’s most anticipated community events. The event focuses on...

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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JV2 Tennis
JV2 Tennis
Sungbin Lim ’27 May 21, 2026

The JV2 tennis team had a great start to the season. This sport is open to all...

JV1 Tennis
JV1 Tennis
Max Yoon '27 May 21, 2026

The JV1 tennis team has begun the season with a great away-game win over Williston...

Ultimate Disc
Ultimate Disc
Kaden Song '27 May 21, 2026

Ultimate Disc is a fast-paced game that many say resembles football. The sport...

Track and Field
Track and Field
Johnny Chen '27 and Edwin Huang '27 May 21, 2026

Track and Field at Eaglebrook is a premier spring sport that, as its name suggests,...

JV Lacrosse
JV Lacrosse
Anderson Aihie '27 May 21, 2026

The Eaglebrook Junior Varsity lacrosse team has been putting in extraordinary...

JV Baseball
JV Baseball
Kijun Hwang '28 and Sangwon Lee '27 May 21, 2026

The JV baseball team puts great emphasis on growth. In every practice and game,...

Thirds Tennis
Thirds Tennis
Christian Lin '28 May 21, 2026

Despite having fewer than ten players this season, the Thirds tennis team has...

Varsity Tennis
Varsity Tennis
Monty Vanderwilt '28 May 21, 2026

This year, the Varsity tennis team consists of coaches Mr. Carter Townsend '88,...

Varsity Baseball - The Road to Glory
Varsity Baseball – The Road to Glory
Jonathan Bones '27 May 21, 2026

Baseball is a passion for many of our Eaglebrook classmates. They always strive...

Thirds Baseball
Thirds Baseball
Toby Teng '27 May 21, 2026

Thirds Baseball is the most beginner-friendly of all the baseball teams. Here...

Multisport
Multisport
Kai Veras '27 May 21, 2026

Multisport is a program where students play a variety of sports throughout the...

Varsity Golf
Varsity Golf
Ryan Kang '26, Cam Foster '26 • May 21, 2026

The Varsity golf team is heading into the 2026 season with a new roster consisting...

Thirds Lacrosse
Thirds Lacrosse
Adrian Hsu ’27 May 21, 2026

Thirds lacrosse is a spring sport offered at Eaglebrook, focused on helping...

Varsity Lacrosse
Varsity Lacrosse
Ryan Hur '27 May 21, 2026

Lacrosse: widely regarded as the “fastest sport on two feet” requires not...

Development Hockey
Jagger Newlin '28 February 4, 2026

One of the most popular sports at Eaglebrook is hockey, and it’s not just...

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