Mr. Brian StoroskoThe boys are feeling the pressures of increased academic workload with many assignments and tests occurring. In terms of support, we have a math tutor available online for the residential students Wednesday nights from 7:30–8:30 p.m. If you were not aware, the boys have homework time on Wednesdays from 1–3 p.m. and open...
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Pumpkin Decorating in Gillin
Yolanda LuOn the night of October 28, Gillin Residence got together to make artwork on pumpkins! Emma, Sopia, Eva H, Eva S and I made a beautiful painting on our pumpkin: I drew a cat, Emma drew Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, Sophia carved out a scary eye on it, Eva H...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoThis has been an action-packed week in Matthews. The boys were in residence and online with their classes from Monday to Thursday. In the evenings we had a few Halloween events such as scary story contests, pumpkin carving and haunted house building. The finished jack-o-lanterns looked amazing when lighted and placed outside in...
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This Week in Gillin
Ms. Kate LaneWith the exceptional organization of our boarding captain and crew, Gillin began Halloween celebrations this past week. After crafting some leaves, pumpkins and ghosts around the house over the weekend, the girls decorated (and consumed) cookies and “haunted houses” on Wednesday night. This week also marked our first wing meetings as we focused...
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This Week in Matthews
Mr. Brian StoroskoAfter one day in the house, our boys were back to campus for the remainder of this week. Many were involved in various after school activities such as tennis, football, and soccer to name a few. Others are involved in virtual co-curricular activities on Wednesday afternoons. This week we have started some Halloween...
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Gillin over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend
Hyebin Jung & Alice LiaoWhile we were taking a break for the Thanksgiving weekend, we went to Saunders Farm. The farm was super big and there were lots of different stops to stop by, like the Haunted Hayride, Mile Maze, and Jumping Pillows. I loved all of the activities and had an amazing time hanging...
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Decorating Gillin for Autumn!
Emma TamLast night, a few of us made some fall decorations. We went out to collect leaves from trees on campus, then brought them back to residence to wax them. Once we finished that, we hung them all up on string to be able to put them up on the wall. It was super fun!...
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Thanksgiving Long Weekend
Nicola Pignatti-Morano & David OkpoOver the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, I stayed behind and took part in the in-house programming offered by Ashbury College. Here is a quick resume of our activities.The zip-lining was definitely the most intense activity we experienced during this long weekend. It was really fun to see some of the boarders challenge...
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Thanksgiving
Ms. Kate LaneAs Thanksgiving is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate everyone’s commitment to Ashbury boarding during these challenging times. While some boarders remain home this fall term, we certainly are looking forward to the day they can arrive on campus to join our family in Gillin...