By JIM CARLONE — This January marks the 105th anniversary of the Honor Code at McCallie. In January 1906, the two McCallie founders decided that they wanted an Honor Code at their brand new school similar to the one at the University of Virginia…
By BETH REARDON — I could see a tiny question mark floating over the head of a ninth-grader as he stared at the computer screen. I tapped him on the shoulder. “Can I help you?” He nodded gratefully and pointed at the screen. “Is this a book? Is this a database? Is this an Internet source?”
By BILLY FAIRES – A 13-year-old boy attempts the daring feat of solving three Rubik’s Cubes in under three minutes, as music blares in the background. A packed house of parents, teachers and students — lots of students — follow his adventure, first with bemused skepticism and then…
By JOHN LAMBERT — Given the nature of this ceremony, it seemed fitting that I include some thoughts on leadership, and so I will, but the route may be a bit circuitous, so stay with me. First I’d like to talk to you about commercials. I’m a sucker for a good one—I’ll pause when they come on tv, will watch them on youtube, send links to my friends. One of my favorites right now is The Most Interesting Man in the World…
By ERIN TOCKNELL – During a free period at the end of May, I walked from the Dining Hall to the house just outside campus which would become my residence in August… I fished the cell phone from my messenger bag and checked the time. 11:55. I walked down the steps, turned right, then left, and headed across campus. When I arrived at the door of the Caldwell Writing Center, I checked the cell phone again. 12:05…
Live music exists for the moment that superglues itself into your memory. R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe’s introduction to “World Leader Pretend” on the Green Tour in 1989. Him, with his funky mascara, alone with a snare drum. It’s as clear as a Polaroid in my mind, some 21 years later. I’ve got dozens, maybe [...]
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