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Holderness School

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History
Location
Facilities
Special programs
Notable alumni
References
External links

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| motto = {{lang-la|Pro Deo et Genere Humano}}
| established = 1879
| type = Private high school
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| grades =9-12, PG
| head_name = Headmaster
| head = R. Phillip Peck, M.Ed.
| city = Holderness
| state = New Hampshire
| country = USA
| students = 275
| faculty =
| campus = Rural
| athletics =
| school_colors = Blue
| mascot = Blue Bull
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The Holderness School is a private, coeducational college-preparatory school in Holderness,^[1] near Plymouth, New Hampshire in the United States. The student body of 275 is drawn from 22 U.S. states and 14 foreign countries. While Holderness operates primarily as a boarding school, it also enrolls 50 day students. The Head of School (headmaster) is R. Phillip Peck, M.Ed. In the summer the campus is used as a site for various Gordon Research Conferences.

History

Founded in 1879 under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, the school retains some links with the denomination, but now conducts ecumenical chapel services and welcomes applicants of all faiths.

Location

The school is on high ground on the east side of the Pemigewasset River in Holderness overlooking the town of Plymouth, population about 6,000, and home of Plymouth State University and Speare Memorial Hospital. Holderness is about {{convert|110|mi|km}} north of Boston. Access to Interstate 93 is within sight of the campus.

Facilities

Holderness School's {{convert|600|acre|km2}} of land contains academic buildings, an outdoor covered ice rink, eight playing fields, 10 tennis courts, and 10 kilometers of cross-country trails. In the past few years, the school has built a new library and health center, a new dining hall, and two state of the art residential facilities. The school has plans for a new science center, improvements to the rink, and a student life facility centering on the school's historic chapel. They are also working on a new heating systems for a few of the buildings.

Special programs

The freshman class participates in Project Outreach, a community service project. Artward Bound offers sophomores a 10-day program of intensive study with professional artists in disciplines such as glass-blowing, blacksmithing, African dance, and stand-up comedy. The "Out Back" program is a cornerstone of life at Holderness. In Out Back, juniors trek several days in a winter expedition, keep a personal journal, and experience three days solo under protective gear. Seniors complete a Senior Thesis which is a year-long experiential learning project culminating in a presentation and project.^[2]

Notable alumni

William Drea Adams, Chairman of the National Endowment of the Humanities^[3]
Charles Bass, New Hampshire congressman
Olin Browne, pro golfer
Kyle Carey, Celtic American musician
Robert Creeley, poet
Chris Davenport, ski mountaineer and film star
Angel Del Villar II, the rapper Homeboy Sandman
Nat Faxon, screenwriter, actor and comedian
Jeremy Foley, University of Florida athletic director
Julia Ford, member of the 2014 U.S. Alpine Ski Team^[4]
Tyler Hamilton, professional racing cyclist
Jed Hoyer, General Manager of the Chicago Cubs
Steve Jones, a founder of Teton Gravity Research
Nikki Kimball, ultramarathoner
Glenn D. Lowry, Director, Museum of Modern Art^[5]
Brett Lunger, race car driver
Montgomery Meigs, retired United States Army general
Tyler Palmer, Olympic skier{{Citation needed|date=March 2014}}
Martynas Pocius, professional basketball player
Maggie Shnayerson, journalist and blogger

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://mapsonline.net/holdernessnh/ |title=Holderness, New Hampshire |publisher=Mapsonline.net |accessdate=2015-06-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027184543/http://mapsonline.net/holdernessnh/ |archivedate=2012-10-27 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.holderness.org/ |title=Holderness School ~ Homepage |publisher=Holderness.org |date=2015-04-06 |accessdate=2015-06-04}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.holderness.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=708461&bl=back&rc=0 |title=Holderness School ~ Bro Adams '65 Nominated to Lead National Endowment for the Humanities |publisher=Holderness.org |date=2015-04-06 |accessdate=2015-06-04}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.holderness.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=697659&bl=back&rc=0 |title=Holderness School ~ Julia Ford '08 named to the U.S. Alpine Olympic Team |publisher=Holderness.org |date=2015-04-06 |accessdate=2015-06-04}}
5. ^https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-lowry-0113a9ba/

External links

Holderness School Official website

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