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Cardigan Chronicle

Published twice each year, the Chronicle is the school’s signature print publication that provides feature articles, updates on academic programs and campus projects, and photographs from events that happen throughout the year.

In this issue of the Chronicle, Editor Emily Magnus writes about building a “heads up” community at Cardigan. You won’t find our students walking to Kenly Dining Hall with their heads down, staring at their phones. What you will see are students greeting each other with fist bumps, a simple nod or smile, and sometimes a playful shoulder shove. We teach our boys to say hello—and make eye contact!—as a simple way to make each other feel seen and a part of this place.

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Winter 2025 Feature

Building An Eyes Up Community

Building An Eyes Up Community

We start by putting away our cell phones so we can be present and active participants in the real world. Practicing acts of kindness and generosity follow.

Phone Free Since 1945

Head of School Chris Day P’12,’13 writes about how free time without the distractions of social media, video gaming, and livestreaming, encourages real connections and genuine friendships.

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Why I Teach: Filling That Bucket

Math teacher Kyla Joslin reflects on how she looks for ways to make learning accessible, as well as fun and engaging.

Mike Marsal pilots the Spy Optics Spec Truck

Find Your Role

Last October, Mike Marsal ’03 returned to his alma mater, connecting with Cardigan students and revving up excitement with a chapel talk on team building.

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A Focus on Culture: The Building of a Lacrosse Community

When Dave Madeira ’99 joined the sixth-grade class at Cardigan in 1995, soccer was his sport of choice, with skiing following as a close second.

Confidence Comes from Community

As an eighth grader, Sky Silverstein ’13 had dreams about hockey someday taking him around the world. Now, at age 27, the recent college graduate has turned his focus to bringing the game to others.