Embracing Winter on The Hilltop
It is amazing how much Kimball Union can pack into the shortest month of the year. While we look ahead to Spring Break, here's a look back at an action-packed February that brought together so many generations of the KUA community.
Celebration Marks Completion of Athletic Facility Renovations
The KUA community came together on February 8 to celebrate a legacy gift from David Winslow '81 that created a $250,000 challenge. More than 80 donors answered that match to collectively raise more than $500,000 to complete renovations to the Whittemore Athletic Center and Akerstrom Arena.
Scenes From: Winter Carnival
No one is left out in the cold during Winter Carnival, an annual tradition that pits each grade against one another in fun activities that help chase away any winter blues.
Connecting Medicine & Computer Science
Isobel '25 mapped out a customized eight-week educational experience that touched on skills from casting fractures to coding software last summer. The program, which leveraged her interests from her KUA coursework, had a direct impact on the path she'll pursue at Carnegie Mellon University next year.
Finding Community and Purpose in Poetry
West ’28 represented KUA in the New Hampshire regional semifinals of Poetry Out Loud, a national competition designed to bring poems to life for high-school students while helping them develop public speaking skills and an understanding of literary history and the world around them.
Play, Run, Jump, and Throw Like a Girl
In honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, KUA invited students from the neighboring Plainfield School to enjoy an afternoon to try new sports, explore the campus, meet new friends, and cheer on the Wildcats. It was hard to tell who had more fun and who left feeling more inspired!
Just in the last five years, we have begun seeing female coaches and officials for men’s professional sports, equitable venues and accommodations for female teams in the NCAA, and the addition of professional female leagues. Bringing our younger community together with females at KUA to focus on supporting each other and continuing the momentum is a privilege and a responsibility to honor the past and the future of female athletics." - Colleen Norgang '03, Head Athletic Trainer
Grade Level Activity Day Builds Community Connections
On a chilly Saturday morning in February, KUA students said so long to their regular routine of morning classes in favor of the school’s biannual Grade Level Activity Day, an event designed to give students an experience that resonates with their standing on their KUA journey.
Opening this Week!
The KUA Arts Department presents Les Misérables February 27, 28, and March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Flickinger Auditorium. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, this most epic of musicals weaves together themes of love, redemption, resilience, and, above all, hope into a story as intimately human as it is universal. The production blends soaring music and poignant storytelling, creating an emotional journey that resonates with audiences of all ages. Reserve tickets by emailing tickets@kua.org.
Wildcats Ready for Postseason Play
Temperatures are rising outside as spring approaches but the winter season is still going strong as Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Varsity Basketball, and Boys Varsity Hockey prepare for postseason play. Lakes Region playoffs begin this week with NEPSAC tournaments starting next week. Check out the schedules and cheer on the Wildcats on campus or on the road!
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Upcoming Events
Feb 27-Mar 1: Winter Musical, Les Misérables
March 4: Rock & Dance Winter Pop-Up in Barrette Campus Center at 7 p.m.
March 28: Taylor Art Gallery Opening
April 1: NYC Northern New England Peer School Alumni Networking Event
April 3: Boston Northern New England Peer School Alumni Networking Event
April 25: A Grand Day (for Grandparents and Special Friends)
May 24: Commencement for the Class of 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Fei Cup Winners Nicole Gilbert ‘02 and Kevin Wickless ’92! Check out the photos from our day at Whaleback!