John F. Baesch, of South Baltimore, an Army veteran and retired CSX and Amtrak executive, died Nov. 14, of heart failure. He was 78. John is survived by his wife of 20 years, Hamden Hall alumna Evelyn Herzog, Class of 1965.
It was a night of all things science as extractions of strawberry and blueberry DNA, a tornado in a box, a miniature wind turbine and solar panel display, and other demonstrations and experiments filled the cafeteria tables as students in Grades 4-6 showcased their research findings at the Lower School Science Fair.
As the fire crackled on the screen and twinkly night lights luminated the room, second-grade students were quiet under their tents enjoying a leisurely fun activity, Camp-Read-A Lot. Soothing tunes also helped set the mood for the special program, which emphasized the fun you can have as accomplished readers.
Stephen M. Babbitz of Orange, died on February 23 at the age of 81. He is survived by his daughter, Mara Babbitz Ginsberg, Hamden Hall Class of 1985 alumna and past parent, son David, Hamden Hall Class of 1986, several grandchildren, two of whom are Hamden Hall alumni, Nicholas Ginsberg, Class of 2010, and Abigail Ginsberg, Class of 2011, two great grandchildren, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan, whom he married in 1964.
The World Language Department and our Hamden Hall community commenced World Language Week this first full week of March by celebrating and exploring the diversity of languages and cultures through the lens of myths and legends.
A customer-centric mind can describe Class of 2014 alumnus Dylan Millhouse as he works to create connections between brand partners and customers as a Client Strategy Manager at Attentive.
Peter Moschetto Jr. of Middletown, Conn., formerly of Mohawk, NY, died on November 30 at the age of 53 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the father of Hamden Hall student, Nathan Moschetto, Class of 2030.
As the third generation of Ragozzino Foods, Hamden Hall alumni and siblings Amy Ragozzino Lawless 1995 and Joe Ragozzino 2001 understand the ins-and-outs of the food industry. Their grandparents, Joe and Anna Ragozzino, established the Meriden-based Italian cuisine food company in 1952 after tasting canned spaghetti sauce that a salesman was peddling to them for their small grocery store.
Class of 1999 alumnus Dr. Brent Matza remains steadfast in his dedication to patient care as he works as a board-certified physician at CityMD in New York City.
February marked the month-long celebration of Black History Month and the Hamden Hall community partook in activities, discussions, readings, and a special luncheon that gave students the opportunity to dive deeper into history and learn more about the people and events who shaped our nation.
February marked the month-long celebration of Black History Month and the Hamden Hall community partook in activities, discussions, readings, and a special luncheon that gave students the opportunity to dive deeper into history and learn more about the people and events who shaped our nation.
February marked the month-long celebration of Black History Month and the Hamden Hall community partook in activities, discussions, readings, and a special luncheon that gave students the opportunity to dive deeper into history and learn more about the people and events who shaped our nation.
What’s more exciting than watching a competition involving robots? A competition involving student-designed robots that battled through multiple rounds until the end. That was the case for the Middle and Upper School Robotics Team as they put their mechanical and engineering skills to the test in two recent VEX Robotics competitions.
What’s more exciting than watching a competition involving robots? A competition involving student-designed robots that battled through multiple rounds until the end. That was the case for the Middle and Upper School Robotics Team as they put their mechanical and engineering skills to the test in two recent VEX Robotics competitions.
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team took the court at the Beckerman Athletic Center against Greens Farms Academy for the Fairchester Athletic Association League quarterfinal game on Tuesday, February 20, winning 66-52.
Class of 2009 alumnus James Peter Greco has combined his love of aviation with his family’s affinity for the law into a lucrative career as he currently serves as an associate attorney practicing aviation law at Wilson Elser.
As one of six German students who spent his high school years under the pines, Class of 1951 alumnus Wilfried Mehring, or Willie as he was then known, remembers his time at Hamden Hall with fondness and has stayed in touch with our school community over the decades. Wil retired many years ago, but remains active through his volunteer work, daily exercise, and, of course, family life.
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team traveled for an away game against King School on Thursday, February 15, winning 69-66, and securing a spot in the Fairchester Athletic Association League playoffs.
The Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey Team welcomed Fairchester Athletic Association League rival St. Luke’s School for the final game of the regular season on Friday, February 16, winning 4-2.
A recent English class for sixth-grade students took an unexpected turn as teacher Patrick Yeoman walked through the door dressed as Socrates for an enriching learning experience. Students partook in a Socratic Seminar for their current reading of Among The Hidden by author Margaret Peterson Haddix.
The Hamden Hall community celebrated one of its time-honored traditions: the Lifers’ Shirting Ceremony, which honors the seniors who have spent their entire academic career under the pines.
The Co-ed Varsity Swimming and Diving Team competed in the Connecticut Independent School Athletic Conference (CISAC) Championships and defended its titles with the Boys’ Team scoring 209 points and the Girls’ Team scoring 240.
The recognition and excellence of Hamden Hall’s Music Department continues as 13 Upper School students have advanced to compete in the Connecticut All-State Festival following their audition at the Southern Region High School Festival.
The Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey team welcomed Kingswood-Oxford for a game on Monday, February 12, winning 6-1 and clinched a spot in the Fairchester Athletic Association League playoffs.
The Co-ed Varsity Swimming & Diving Team competed at the Fairchester Athletic Association Invitational on Friday, February 9, and Saturday, February 10.
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team traveled to Rye Country Day School for a Fairchester Athletic Association League game on Saturday, February 10, winning 54-49.
The Co-ed Varsity Swimming Team traveled to the Ethel Walker School for a dual meet against Ethel Walker and Wilbraham & Monson Academy on Wednesday, February 7, with the Boys’ Team winning their match.
The simple act of reading a book out loud can transport us into different worlds, inspire creativity, and spark a love of literature. In honor of World Read Aloud Day, Middle and Upper School students grabbed their picture books and found an audience with Lower Schoolers to share the joys of reading.
In the first weekend of February, debates on global issues and high-level negotiations were taking place at Boston’s Marriott Copley Place as a team of 16 Upper School student delegates attended the Boston Invitational Model United Nations Conference hosted by Boston University students.
The cinematography and production work of Class of 1996 alumnus Jonathan Miller has been recognized as a documentary he worked on, The Last Out, won Outstanding Business and Economy Documentary at the 44th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, last September.
The Co-ed Varsity Swimming Team welcomed Christian Heritage School, Holy Child, and Convent of the Sacred Heart at the Beckerman Athletic Center Natatorium for a meet on Saturday, February 3, with both teams winning against Christian Heritage.
While most are too dangerous to view up close, active volcanoes make for interesting conversations and, in classrooms, science projects. Second-grade students carried out their own volcanic eruptions in a recent hands-on STEM activity.
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team welcomed Fairchester Athletic Association League rival St. Luke’s School for an afternoon match-up on Wednesday, January 31, winning 51-41.
Class of 2008 non-graduate Erika Vingiano joined a prestigious group within sports media as she received one of the highest distinctions, an Emmy Award for Outstanding Studio Show - Daily: SportsCenter, as an associate producer at ESPN.
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team welcomed Fairchester Athletic Association League rival Hopkins School for a home game on Monday, January 29, winning 69-65 in overtime.
Class of 2014 alumna Maria Kozdroy has found herself a new home and job in Burlington, Vt., as she works as a Construction Control Representative or Project Manager for government construction projects. The post is part of the General Services Administration, which is a government agency.
The Chinese Culture Club kicked off an early celebration of Lunar New Year today with a memorable Upper School Assembly featuring an array of instrumental, choral, and dance performances in Taylor Gymnasium.
The Co-Ed Varsity Swimming Team welcomed Williams School and Kingswood-Oxford for a home meet at the Beckerman Athletic Center Natatorium on Wednesday, January 24, with the Boys’ and Girls’ teams winning both sets.
The Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey Team faced off against Fairchester Athletic Association League rival St. Luke’s School on Wednesday, January 24, winning 8-4.
The beloved world of fairy tales turned upside down as fourth-grade students offered a new perspective full of fun anecdotes and modern twists on the traditional telling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood in their cross-curricular stage production of Twisted Tales.
How do little monsters understand feelings and emotions? First-grade students turned that question into a vibrant and fun production as they performed their own telling of the book, The Color Monster, by author Anna Llenas. First-graders performed on the stage in our Taylor Performing Arts Center in front of their families and fellow Lower School students.
Community service learning and giving back to those in need continues to be a division-wide experience for the Middle School community as a busy Friday afternoon marked the first installment of the annual community service project, Life is Delicious.
Hamden Hall Past Parent Martha Elizabeth (Crocker) Dobrowolski of Ridgefield, Conn, a longtime resident of New Haven, Conn, died peacefully on January 10, 2024 at Danbury Hospital, following a brief illness. She was 94.
Class of 2007 alumna Alexandra “Ali” Osborne and her partner Chris welcomed their first child, son Nile, on May 8, 2023. Ali is the daughter of former faculty member Marc Osborne and his wife Marcia Marquis.
Class of 2023 alumna and current New York University student Jennifer Zou has taken her songwriting talents to the next level as her original song, More Than Friends, is now available on streaming platforms.
The Co-ed Varsity Swimming Team traveled to Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., for a weekend tri-meet against Masters School and Greenwich Country Day School on Saturday, January 6.
Richard H. Ezold Sr. of Branford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 5, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was 85.
Class of 1997 alumna Elizabeth Keyes has embarked on a new professional role as the Chief of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Each year, people around the world come together for the Write for Rights Campaign by Amnesty International, a global letter-writing marathon advocating for human rights. Members of Hamden Hall’s chapter of Amnesty International penned a handful of letters advocating for social justice, promoting human rights, and showing solidarity with all.
In history teacher Bud Kohler’s classroom on the second floor of Whitson was a trial, but a different type of trial: a fictional one. The key players on both sides were all eighth-graders as the class examined the limits of the First Amendment in a mock trial exercise.
There are few things as inherently exciting as when things are flying through the air. Fifth-grade students took on that challenge as they constructed catapults in a hands-on learning project.
There are few things as inherently exciting as when things are flying through the air. Fifth-grade students took on that challenge as they constructed catapults in a hands-on learning project.
Jane Sbarra died on January 1. She was predeceased by her second husband Patrick Sbarra. She is survived by three children. Her son John D. Greenawalt Sr. is a Hamden Hall faculty member. Her grandson, John D. Greenawalt Jr. is a Hamden Hall alumnus, Class of 2008.
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