Salisbury School

Infobox School


name = Salisbury School


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motto = Esse Quam Videri - "To be, rather than to seem to be"
established = 1901
type = College Prepatory School
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grades = 9-12
SAT Average = 1570
president = Hurst Renner
principal =
head of school = Chisholm Chandler
dean = Bobby Wynne
faculty = 62
staff =
students =
enrollment = 294
student:faculty ratio = 4:1
endowment = $43 million
athletics =
league = Founder's League
colors = Black & Crimson
mascot = Crimson Knight
campus type =
campus size = 725 acres
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location = Salisbury, CT
country = United States
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website = [http://www.salisburyschool.org/ www.salisburyschool.org]

Salisbury School is an all-boys, private college-preparatory school founded in 1901 and located in Salisbury, Connecticut. The campus consists of convert|725|acre|km2 of beautiful landscapes and buildings. Its school newspaper is "The Cupola"* [http://www.salisburycupola.com/] . Its mascot is the Crimson Knight. The School's motto is "Esse quam videri", which translates to "To be rather than to seem to be". The current headmaster is Chisholm Chandler. The school currently has 294 boys from 30 states and 13 countries.

History

The School's Founding

The Rev. Dr. George E. Quaile founded Salisbury School in 1901 after serving as headmaster of St. Austin’s School on Staten Island in New York from 1894 to 1901. Dr. Quaile, a man of moral leadership and broad vision, purchased a tract of farmland amid the Berkshires for the present site of Salisbury School. The existing Main Building was constructed under Dr. Quaile’s direction and was the start of Salisbury School in 1901 as an independent college preparatory school.

Upon his death in 1934, Dr. Quaile was succeeded by his son, Emerson B. Quaile, a Salisbury graduate who was a Master of Latin at The Hotchkiss School at the time of his appointment. The Depression years stalled the growth of the School and Emerson Quaile had the arduous task of maintaining traditional academic standards in a lean era when student enrollment sharply declined. His untimely death in 1942 ended the impressive career of a dedicated headmaster.

Campus Expansion

The Rev. George D. Langdon succeeded Emerson Quaile in 1942 and initiated an expansion program which resulted in a complex of school buildings. A greatly increased enrollment and a maturing of the academic program accompanied this development of the physical plant. After Rev. Langdon’s retirement in 1965, growth continued under his successor, the Rev. Edwin M. Ward.

Traditions and Values

During the sixteen years of Rev. Ward’s headmastership, Salisbury adhered to its traditions and values during a period of turbulence in American education and emerged as one of the finest all-male schools in America. Upon Rev. Ward’s departure in 1981, Reverend Peter W. Sipple was appointed the fifth headmaster in Salisbury's eighty-year history. During the 1981-1982 academic year, Reverend Raymond Nelson served as interim headmaster until Rev. Sipple had completed his tenure at Oregon Episcopal School.

Centennial Celebrated

Mr. Richard T. Flood, Jr., dean of the school at Noble and Greenough School, was appointed Salisbury’s sixth headmaster in 1988. During Mr. Flood’s fifteen years as Headmaster, Salisbury celebrated its Centennial (in 2001) and saw extensive building in conjunction with that celebration. Most notable were the building of the Wachtmeister Mathematics and Science Building, the Centennial Humanities Building (which also includes the Phinny Library, the Ruger Fine Arts Center, and the Tremaine Art Gallery), and several athletic fields.

In November 2002, Mr. Chisholm S. Chandler was appointed to succeed Mr. Flood. Having served the Salisbury School admissions and college offices successfully after he graduated from Brown University, Mr. Chandler became the seventh headmaster in July 2003.

Headmasters

*The Rev. Dr. George Emerson Quaile (1901-1934)Founder and first Headmaster of Salisbury School.
*The Rev. Emerson B. Quaile (1934-1942)
*The Rev. George D. Langdon (1942-1965)
*The Rev. Edwin M. Ward (1965-1981)
*The Rev. Raymond A. Nelson (1981-1982)
*The Rev. Peter W. Sipple (1982-1988)
*Richard T. Flood, Jr. (1988-2003)
*Chisholm S. Chandler (2003-Present)

Since the Rev. Dr. George Emerson Quaile founded Salisbury, each headmaster has upheld the school's mission: to educate young men. Rev. George Quaile held the headmaster office until his death in 1934. After Rev. Quaile’s death, his son Rev. Emerson Quaile took the job. For forty years, the Quailes ran Salisbury. In 1942 Emerson Quaile died.

His successor, George Langdon who was previously school chaplain at Pomfret School, led the School for twenty-three years, building the school's current chapel, but due to medical reasons he resigned. From 1965-1981 Rev. Ward led the boys on the hilltop, creating a strong academic and athletic programs. When Rev. Ward left, Rev. Raymond Nelson was the interim headmaster, supplying leadership through the school's transition year. Rev. Peter Sipple led Salisbury for most of the 80s, contributing much to the community. Rev. Sipple was the school's last clergy headmaster.

Richard Flood was the first lay headmaster in the school's history and led the school through its one hundredth year. Presently, Chisholm Chandler is the school's headmaster. Mr. Chandler was the School's Director of Admissions. Salisbury headmasters prove that leadership is more than alumni affairs and capital campaigns.

Facilities

Academic

Centennial Humanities Building: Built in celebration of Salisbury's 100th anniversary (in 2001), Centennial is best known for being the center of the Language and History departments. Holding over 25 classrooms, a basement conference room, the school library and the art center, Centennial is the largest academic structure on Salisbury's campus. Centennial also houses the Rudd Learning Center which provides assistance to boys in academic need (see academics).

Phinny Library: The first floor of the Centennial Building holds some 23,000 books for student and faculty use. The library also functions as the primary campus computer lab where students may find peace and quiet to check e-mail or continue their assignments. With its many modern features, Phinny library has proven to be an essential part of Salisbury's academic program.

Wachtmeister Math and Science Building: Built in cooperation and with same intentions as Centennial, the Wachtmeister Building holds 12 classrooms (5 of which are laboratories). The building also includes the technology department in its basement and is intriguingly decorated with art works created by previous or attending students.

Ruger Fine Arts Center + Tremaine Art Gallery: Completed in 2003, the Ruger Arts Center is an architectural wonder being built in a circular fashion. It consists of multiple rooms which give students access to endless amounts of supplies and working/learning space to create their art masterpieces. The Tremaine Art Gallery, positioned in the basement of Centennial, provides Salisbury with a beautiful space to display the students artwork as well as the work of artists outside the Salisbury community.

Field Music Center: 2006 saw the establishment of a working music program, as well as the completion of a new music technology classroom, equipped with ten state-of-the-art workstations. Several music classes, such as Jazz History, History of Rock'n'Roll, and Music Technology, were added to the school's curriculum. The Salisbury School Jazz Ensemble, a product of the new music program, has been growing in popularity ever since its debut at the Fall 2006 Coffeehouse. Private music lessons can be taken with esteemed performers from the Litchfield County area.

Seifert Theater: located in the Athletics building; is a giant auditorium that is convenient for featuring drama, announcements and movies. With many a drama storage room, tech room and over 350 seats, the Seifert Theater has been a constant, central structure in amassing the student body.

Athletic

Athletics Building: Simply known as the Athletics building, the structure fulfills its name by holding the offices for the athletics director, Tim Sinclair, the cage (equipment storage), lockers and the athletic trainers' office. For the sake of those who wish to improve their physical strengths, the building also provides a shared work-out gym. The Athletics building is also known for holding the squash courts and the Seifert Theater, used for plays and school meetings. With many pictures, documents, equipments and memories, the Athletics Building has found itself as one of the integral structures of the Salisbury campus.

Rudd Rink: As one of the largest Olympic sized ice surfaces in the nation, the Rudd Rink is the proud home of the Sarum Knights hockey team. Although not the biggest structure, it still receives much attention from the persevering athletes, determined coaches and enthusiastic classmates who cheer their team to victory.

Myers Gymnasium: Located in the Athletics building, the Myers Gymnasium primarily provides a basketball court for the school's basketball teams. On occasion, the gym is also used as a setting ground for speeches or indoor athletic activities when the need calls for it.

The Dome: Also known as the Bubble due to its shape, the Dome was a gift of the Class of 2002 and functions as a general area for indoor sports. Commonly used by students and faculty for basketball, lacrosse, tennis and winter soccer, the Dome is recognized as one of Salisbury's most important athletic facilities. Like the gym, events such as the school's annual carnival also takes place in the cozy dome.

The Lake and Boathouse: Positioned at the southern end of The Twin Lakes, Salisbury has access to one of the most serene pieces of water in Connecticut. The Salisbury Boathouse is fully stocked with countless rowing shells and boats. The New Boathouse was completed in Spring 2008 after lengthy delays in construction.It has 3 bays and is a excellent addition to the athletic facilitaties.

tudent life

Salisbury Chapel - Salisbury prides itself on continuing it's long tradition of school wide chapel services. Twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday mornings, the community congregates in the 50 year old chapel to participate in a service.

Belin Student Lodge - Belin snack bar is the prime location for student activity. Renovated in 2003, the Belin Lounge has a fully functional kitchen, multiple televisions, pool tables, ping pong tables and a movie theatre.

Main Building - The Main Building is one of the oldest buildings on campus. Inside it consists of three dormitories, the day student room, the mailroom, the bookstore, the alumni and development office, as well as the dining hall. On top of the building is the iconic Salisbury Cupola.

Dormitories - Salisbury School has over nine student dormitories. The newest one being completed in 2004. In mid-2006, the class of 2006 funded the construction of four new faculty homes. They were built to accommodate the large group of growing faculty families.

Others Notable

7 Tennis Courts

convert|2.3|mi|km of Scenic Cross Country Trails

2 Paddle Tennis Courts

4 Soccer/Lacrosse Fields

Wrestling Room

Indoor Rowing(Ergo-meter) Room

Academics

Classes at Salisbury vary from an average size of twelve students to as small as two or three students. This class size is ideal because it enables students to interact with their teacher as well as with their peers. Emphasis is placed on individual attention and interactive learning. Each student is assigned an advisor who assists him in all aspects of academic advising and school life. The academic day is from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00p.m., except on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when classes go from 8:00 a.m. until 12:10 p.m.

Salisbury offers a wide range of classes from introductory offerings to advanced level courses. Honors level classes are offered in all disciplines. The requirements for graduation are:

*English: 4 years
*History: 3 years (World History, Ancient and Medieval History, US History)
*Mathematics: 3 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II)
*Modern or Classical Language: 3 years, or 2 years each studying two different languages
*Laboratory Science: 2 years: (An entering fourth former must take at least one of his two required Science courses at Salisbury)
*Art: 2 trimesters
*Philosophy and Theology: all 6th Formers (with the exception of those enrolled in 3 or more AP courses)

New to Salisbury in the 2006-2007 school year was the Entrepreneurial Studies program. The program combines the study of economics with a history of the United States economy; it teaches students about the workings of the business world and how to succeed in such an environment. The introductory course is followed by AP Economics in the second year. The 2007-8 academic year will include new courses in Mandarin and AP World History.

The Learning Center at Salisbury provides extra support for students who need it. Full-time tutors work with students one-on-one during free periods. The Learning Center has been a key component of Salisbury since the 1950’s, and is key to the success of the many students who have utilized its resources.

The Salisbury Summer School has been in operation since 1946. Headed by Ralph Menconi, the Senior Master of Salisbury School, the coeducational residential program offers many opportunities for summer learning. The academic program resembles that of the school year. Students take classes and have academic advisors while at the same time living in a boarding school environment.

Notable teachers

Name (Year of Appointment)
*Ralph Menconi, Senior Master, English and Economics (1970)
*Susan DeMelle, English (1971)
*Dennis L. Wachter, Spanish (1972)
*Russell P. Edes, History (1980)
*Edward T. Mullen, Spanish (1980)
*Dennis P. Shortelle, History (1981)
*Geoffrey L. Rossano, History (1981)
*Kenneth C. Stone, Chemistry (1989)
*Jeffrey Ruskin, Mathematics (1996)
*Rhonan Mokriski,History (1997)
*Rose Ann Scamardella (1990s into 2000)

Retired:
*Robert Gardner, Chemistry and Physics, author of several books concerning the study of science in high school (1950-1989)

Student life

Similar to most private preparatory schools in New England, Salisbury School students are obligated to certain tasks, codes and traditions which are uniform throughout their daily lives. Each student upon arriving is assigned to an academic advisor (college advisor later on) and is expected to fully commit himself to a trimester year of school. Students and faculty alike are also required to correspond to a dress code during school hours (tie with sports jacket) and receive punishments revolving around demerit points when school rules are broken. Expulsion results when students acquire too many demerit points, or if a student is given two ‘strikes.’ These ‘strikes’ are determined by the administration and a select board of students, and are often given to students who are involved in instances of drinking, smoking, or stealing.

All students on a regular basis are required to commit themselves to classes (look Academics) and a sport (look Academics) for every trimester, from Monday to Saturday. Students than enjoy some free time where they can participate in electives or just rest before entering study hall in their rooms by 7:30 to 9:30; Mandatory study hours cause students to focus on schoolwork for at least two hours each day. Afterwards, students can once again engulf themselves in leisure activities before “check in” at 10:15 where all students must remain in their dorms until “lights out” at 10:30 or 11:30.

In addition to this daily outline, Salisbury has a long lasted tradition of gathering the school body with three, biweekly events: morning chapel lectures, where students are lectured in an attempt to broaden their horizons; sit-down meals where students are shuffled between tables and bond with both their classmates and faculty; and the school meetings, where both the faculty and students announce various information and acknowledgements to the whole school body. Constant meetings with advisors and teachers allow students to create close relationships with their mentors and develop social skills in talking frequently with adults. Salisbury features a collaborative setting where faculty and students live on campus alike. Boarding students all live in dormitories (randomly assigned by their form) headed by a dorm parent and a student prefect, where they collectively share facilities and chores. The Salisbury School campus also presents a cafeteria serving at practical hours and an active health center in case of illness. Salisbury also provides various athletic facilities, a theatre, weight room, common house among others to accommodate the energetic teenage student life.

Sports

The athletics program at Salisbury School has much to offer at a very high level. The school boasts 33 interscholastic sports teams over 15 sports, ranging from football to tennis to skiing. For those who are not inclined to compete at a high level interscholastically every trimester, Salisbury offers 10 different recreational sports over the three seasons. Such recreational sports include volleyball, basketball, and paddle tennis, providing a nice variety for the students to choose from each athletic season. For the varsity teams, the school competes in the NEPSAC league, a league distinguished for its athletic success in many sports. From Salisbury School and other schools in the league, many athletes go on to success at the Division 1 college level, with many having an impact on certain Division 3 schools. While certain teams and athletes stand out the most, Salisbury School is able to remain competitive in every sport on every level. Tournament appearances by the Tennis, Squash, Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball teams are not rare. Many of these teams have enjoyed success recently also. The player-coach relationships are unique at Salisbury School, as many of the coaches are also teachers. This provides for a stronger bond between certain players and coaches, as chemistry in the classroom can lead to chemistry on the field/court and vice versa.

Notable alumni

*D.A. Pennebaker '42- Documentary Filmmaker ("Monterey Pop" captured The Monterey Film Festival in 1967)
*Eddie Kulukundis '50 - British shipping magnate and philanthropist
*Josiah "Cy" Bunting III '57 Educator and Author; Served as Headmaster of Lawrenceville School, President of Hampden-Sydney College, and Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute
*Daniel W. Stroock '58 - Simons Professor of Math, MIT; known for his work on diffusion processes; recipient of the Steele Prize in 1996
*James van B. Dresser '59 - Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Wesleyan University
*Richard Field '59 - Co-founder and President, LendingTree
*Edward Glassmeyer '59 - Venture capitalist; Founder, Oak Investment Partners
*Howard Baldwin '61 - Founder & CEO, Baldwin Entertainment Group; "Ray" and "Sahara"; Owned Hartford Whalers and Pittsburgh Penguins
* Jay Kemmerer '66 Owner Jackson Hole Ski Corporation
*Harold McGraw III '68 - Chairman, McGraw-Hill Companies
*William Hiltz '69 - Senior Managing Director, Evercore Partners
*Jeff Erdmann '81 - Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch; ranked 21st on "Barron's 100 Advisors List"
*Richard Riegel III '84 - President, Thor Industries
*Chris Fisher '87 - Architect, professional skier and cyclist
*Matthew "Tyler" Packer '92 - Founder and CEO, Illadelph Glasswares
*Porter Collins '93 two-time U.S. Olympian, men's crew
*Brodie Merrill '01 Professional Lacrosse Player; Named Best Player in the World by Inside Lacrosse Magazine
*Elliot Hovey '02 U.S. Olympian, men's double scull
*Anthony Hewitt '08 - MLB 1st Round draft pick - #24 overall- Philadelphia Phillies
*Michael Wainer '95 - Music Producer-Best known for work with LL Cool J, 13, Foxy Brown, Beastie Boys, Badboy Records.

chool Hymn (Reprise)

"Loyalty and honor"

"Sarum, we thy sons now pledge thee"

"service and devotion"

"Sarum, let thy name be worthy"

"Father for our school we"

"pray thee, build it to thy glory"

"Hymn we so, our purpose bold"

"Devout as Knights, who fought of old"

"Staunch as they, to guard thy Honor"

"True in act and motive"

"Faith that never falters, Brothers"

"Hope and charity"

References

External links

* [http://www.salisburyschool.org Salisbury School]
* [http://www.salisburycupola.com/ "The Cupola"-School Newspaper]