We came, we saw, we had winter carnival

It was only a few years ago when the Administrative team concluded that our students needed a bit of a morale boost to get us through the winter. Within just a few conversations with other adults on campus, the concept of our modern winter carnival was born – bringing back a cherished Berwick tradition from years gone by. Suddenly outdoor rinks, snow sculptures, and sled races become all the rage for one Friday in February as our community comes together to celebrate to joys of winter and the joys of being a kid. This is a very good thing – even on the heels of far too many snow issues in one academic week.

As with most good things at Berwick, this is a moment when we embrace our PK-12 composition, finding a schedule and connection for every student in the school. The heroes are everywhere for this one. Lucy Pollard seemingly leads the adult charge in the Upper School. Rob Quinn, Jason Murray, and others are scrambling around in advance to create schedules and build rinks. Marilena Canuto and Travis Derr are also highly involved from within our Athletic Department. But this is such an unfair short list of names, as virtually every adult in the community pitches in to make this day possible. And the student leadership is equally phenomenal, spearheading a tone of teamwork and school spirit that creates a lasting memory for us all.

As I sit at my computer watching the final few inches of about a foot of snow coming down up in the Fogg parking lot, I know that the outdoor environment will likely be a bit rugged this year. Perhaps there will need to be a few more indoor breaks than usual. Yet I can’t imagine there can be much that will slow this juggernaut down. Winter Carnival is a time to pause and remember what its like to make a snow angel, play broomball, or even how to laugh during the heart and soul of the academic year at Berwick Academy. So brush off those snow pants, Berwick –Winter Carnival is here.

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