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Free Dress Friday Raises Funds for Haiti
Posted January 22, 2010
Casual dress is the norm today as students in all divisions have the opportunity to donate $10.00 to help the people of Haiti in exchange for a uniform-free Friday. This one-day event is in addition to an ongoing fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross, as well as the collection of gently used shoes for citizens of Haiti.
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MLK Day: Make This “Day Off” a “Day On”
Posted January 18, 2010
Buckley is closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As our students were encouraged to do in Friday’s assembly, we encourage everyone to make today a “day on” – a day to honor, remember and give back. “I ask that you… take a moment to ask yourself, what would he be fighting for today? And finally, consider how you are planning to honor the man and the movement on this day,” said Buckley Coordinator for Diversity Joelina Machera in the Middle & Upper School assembly. At the assemblies, students from all divisions reflected on Dr. King. Please click "Read More" below to read some of their remarks.
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"The Student Voice" Named Crown Award Finalist
Posted January 13, 2010
The 2008-2009 Student Voice is a finalist for the prestigious Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Crown Award, the highest recognition given by the CSPA to a student print or online medium for overall excellence. As one of just 53 finalists nationally in the high school newspaper category, Buckley will receive either a Gold or Silver Crown Award. This award is in addition to the Gold Medal the paper received from the CSPA.
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