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History
History
Â鶹ÊÓƵ was founded as a school for boys in 1915 by educator Robert W. Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the suggestion of a group of Boston-area physicians who believed that the rugged environment of an open-air school would promote good health in days when many young people fell victim to life-threatening, contagious illnesses.
Twenty-five years and one new campus later, The Country Day School for Boys of Boston merged with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The school continued to grow in popularity and size and moved its location twice more to satisfy increasing demands for classrooms and playing fields. The latter of these moves was in 1960, when Â鶹ÊÓƵ settled on the sprawling Loker Farm acreage bordering Nonesuch Pond in Weston.
After more than 50 years in Weston, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has evolved into a place where student opportunities for personal growth are numerous throughout the year. In addition to a diverse academic, athletic and artistic program, Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers its students -- as well as other youths in the community -- enrichment opportunities through its acclaimed Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Conservatory, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Day Camp and Camp Nonesuch.
As Â鶹ÊÓƵ begins its second century, one fact remains constant. Inspired by an outstanding faculty, Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are encouraged to find their passions and pursue them vigorously. Students continually reach new heights of excellence thanks to a faculty that provides an environment of creativity, challenge and caring.
Twenty-five years and one new campus later, The Country Day School for Boys of Boston merged with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The school continued to grow in popularity and size and moved its location twice more to satisfy increasing demands for classrooms and playing fields. The latter of these moves was in 1960, when Â鶹ÊÓƵ settled on the sprawling Loker Farm acreage bordering Nonesuch Pond in Weston.
After more than 50 years in Weston, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has evolved into a place where student opportunities for personal growth are numerous throughout the year. In addition to a diverse academic, athletic and artistic program, Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers its students -- as well as other youths in the community -- enrichment opportunities through its acclaimed Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Conservatory, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Day Camp and Camp Nonesuch.
As Â鶹ÊÓƵ begins its second century, one fact remains constant. Inspired by an outstanding faculty, Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are encouraged to find their passions and pursue them vigorously. Students continually reach new heights of excellence thanks to a faculty that provides an environment of creativity, challenge and caring.
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Timeline
1915 Â鶹ÊÓƵ is founded as a school for boys, on Marion Street in Brookline. Robert W. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is Headmaster.
1917 The school moves to 290 Dean Road in Brookline.
1929 Clarence E. Allen becomes Headmaster.
1940 The Country Day School for Boys of Boston merges with Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
1942 The school moves to 436 Heath Street in Chestnut Hill.
1953 George H. Blackwell becomes Headmaster.
1960 The school moves to 333 Winter Street in Weston.
1968 David M. Berwind becomes Headmaster.
1975 The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Music School is founded.
1981 Richard A. Bradley becomes Headmaster.
1989 Â鶹ÊÓƵ becomes coeducational, enrolling girls in grades nine through twelve.
1990-91 Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrates its 75th anniversary.
1991 David B. Harman becomes Head of School. The Middle School becomes coeducational.
1996 Benjamin D. Williams becomes interim Head of School.
1997 Thomas P. Olverson is appointed Head of School.
2004 Â鶹ÊÓƵ adds a sixth grade to the program, restoring its previous 6-12 grade span.
2014 Edward "Ned" Parsons is appointed Head of School.
2023 Ryan S. Dahlem is appointed Head of School.
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