Exploring Antiracism

Join us tonight at 7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium to hear author Ibram X. Kendi, award-winning scholar of racism and antiracism and New York Times best-selling author. In his latest book, How to Be an Antiracist, Kendi presents a compelling concept of antiracism and points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and one another. Following the presentation, Kendi will sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public, this event is sponsored by the Associate Head of School for Equity, Inclusion, and Wellness; the Tang Institute; and the College Counseling Office.

Dance Open Delights

Audiences were wowed by last weekend’s Dance Open, which featured students and student clubs—including Footnotes, Hypnotiq, Fusion, SLAM, Blue Strut, and Footsteps—performing original choreography. Don’t miss these stunning photos.

Term 3 Schedules Out Next Week

Term 3 schedules will be released next week—the final week of winter term—most likely on Wednesday, March 4. Course add/drop/change requests will be accepted on Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6. During Spring Break, requests can be emailed to Ken Shows, assistant dean of scheduling. The regular on-campus add/drop/change process will resume on Tuesday, March 24. The deadline to add a new course is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.

Students may only submit course add/drop requests during this early add/drop period (March 5–23) if the requested course was originally included on your child’s Course Request Form (CRF). These requests do not need to be signed by the advisor or college counselor.
Requests for courses that were not originally included on the student’s CRF may be submitted starting Tuesday, March 24, and will need approval from your child’s advisor (and college counselor, if applicable).

Term 2 Reports: End-of-term grades and instructor reports will be posted on The Hive on Wednesday, March 11.

A-E Weekend Tomorrow!

Enjoy Andover-Exeter Weekend matchups tomorrow, February 29. Visit the Andover Athletics website for a schedule of events.

Video: Helping Teens Deal with Stress

Lynn Lyons LICSW, a psychotherapist, author, and speaker with a special interest in interrupting the generational patterns of anxiety, was recently on campus for a mini-residency. At a February 11 event sponsored by the PSPA, Lyons presented “Preventing Anxiety and Depression: Skills We Can (and Should!) Teach Our Teens.” You can watch the video on The Hive.

News from PSPA

Your feedback requested: The PSPA (Parents of Students of Phillips Academy) strives to build and maintain a supportive community of Andover parents and guardians. Our programs support faculty and staff and supplement student activities. Please complete this brief survey by March 6 to help us identify the programs and services you would find most helpful.

March 6 Parent Reception: Coming to campus next Friday to pick up your child for Spring Break? The PSPA invites you to stop by the Mural Room (second floor of Paresky Commons) between 9 and 11 a.m. for coffee, tea, and light snacks.

PA Giving Day Is March 25

We are less than one month away from PA Giving Day—Andover’s biggest annual fundraising effort. We hope you will join fellow parents, alumni, and friends on Wednesday, March 25 and give back to what matters most to you at Andover. Whether it’s supporting life-changing scholarships, athletics, the arts, or a specific student program, your gift will enhance every student’s experience. Several matches will be available to parents, making your gift’s impact even greater! Learn more about PA Giving Day.

Questions about PA Giving Day or the Parent Fund? Email Elisabeth Munro, coordinator of Parent Development, or call 978-749-4303.

Honoring Your Grad

During Commencement Weekend, June 5–7, The Phillipian will publish its annual Commencement issue—an expanded version of the newspaper that captures major events that occurred throughout the school year. Commencement issues will be sold throughout the weekend.

We invite you to commemorate your graduate’s achievements through a Family Advertisement in this special keepsake issue. Last year, nearly 100 families participated. Newspaper staff members will work closely with you to ensure you are pleased with the final advertisement. Please complete this form by Friday, May 1.

Save the Date for Hank Phillippi Ryan

On Friday, April 10, join us in welcoming Emmy Award–winning journalist Hank Phillippi Ryan to campus. A well-known Boston TV personality, Ryan will discuss how she has managed to mix the factual world of investigative reporting and fiction to become a best-selling author of psychological suspense thrillers. This event, free and open to the public, takes place 7–8 p.m. in the Freeman Room in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library.

You Are Invited!

February 29 on Campus: Coed Alumni and Parent Hockey Game
February 29 on Campus: Coed Alumni and Parent Basketball Game
March 6 in Newburyport, MA: Sea Level Concert Series with Pete Robbins ’97
April 1 in Philadelphia, PA: A Conversation with Director of Alumni Engagement Jenny Savino P’21
April 2 in Los Angeles, CA: Stories from Every Quarter
April 2 in Washington, DC: Andover Networking Night
April 10 on Campus: CAMD Scholar Presentation with Karen Sun ’20
April 18 in Boston, MA: Non Sibi Project with Mike Koehler ’94 and Thompson Island
April 18 in New York, NY: Special Performances by the PA Orchestra and Fidelio Society (sold out)
April 24 in Roxbury, MA: Non Sibi Project with Carolyn Chica ’08 and 826 Boston
April 24 on Campus: CAMD Scholar Presentation with Natalie Shen ’20
April 25 in Honolulu, HI: Non Sibi Project with Yvonne Chan ’91 and Nā Wai ‘Ekolu
April 25 in Silver Spring, MD: Non Sibi Project with Beth Crowley ’94, Exeter, and a Wider Circle
April 25 in Portland, OR: Non Sibi Project with Kate Donchi ’89 and Oregon State Parks
April 25 in Charlotte, NC: Non Sibi Project with Erin McGirt Chantry ’02, Joe McGirt ’63, P’94, ’02, GP’23, Matthew McGirt ’94, P’23, and Samaritan’s Feet
April 25 in Houston, TX: Non Sibi Project with Andrew Pohly '09 and Hermann Park Conservancy
April 25 in Denver, CO: Non Sibi Project with Max Caulkins ’90 and the Jeffco Boys & Girls Club
April 25 in Atlanta, GA: Non Sibi Project with Chrystal Akor ’00 and Open Hand
April 25 in Moss Landing, CA: Non Sibi Project with Julia O’Hern ’01 and The Marine Mammal Center
April 25 in Oakland, CA: Non Sibi Project with Maria Poncel P’21, Janis Scanlon ’03, and City Slicker Farms
April 26 in New York, NY: Non Sibi Project with Jessie Ting ’99 and God’s Love We Deliver
April 26 in Vancouver, BC: Non Sibi Project with Joanna Ho P’22 and YWCA Crabtree Corner

A registration link will be available soon for the following event:
May 6 in Paramus, NJ: Parent Reception with Interim Head of School Jim Ventre ’79, hosted by Renuka & Niranjana Mapitigama P’21

To see the full list of events, including those that are sold out, please visit the Alumni & Parent Events Calendar.

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