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Issue 8 Merged The Loomis Chaffee Log Issue CIII, No. 8 Est. 1915 May 3, 2019 No Changes Planned for Loomis Chaffee Name 2019-2020 Liam Scott ’19 | Editor-in-Chief Emeritus All-School Measuring the branding expression of a school is difficult to do, but there are cer- tain aspects of Loomis Chaffee’s current Theme: branding (advertisements, etc.) that leave out the “Chaffee” of Loomis Chaffee. For example, certain toasters proclaim only “Loomis.” Likewise, some sports uniform BELONGING say only “Loomis.” The baseball field has “Loomis” painted in the outfield—but not “Loomis Chaffee.” The bookstore also sells Jenny Pan ’22 | Graphics Manager sweatshirts that say just “Loomis” but no sweatshirts that say just “Chaffee.” The all-school theme for the 2019-2020 However, Associate Head of School Mr. school year will be “Belonging.” Head of Webb Trenchard confirmed that the school School Dr. Sheila Culbert collaborated with is not changing its name. “I think the name the student council to choose this theme. of the school is The Loomis Chaffee School She hopes this topic encourages students to and sometimes we use that whole name realize their role and purpose in the Loomis and sometimes we shorten it to Loom- Chaffee community. is which obviously refers to our founding “Belonging to something. is a very in- family, and sometimes we use LC. It really timate experience. it’s about forming con- depends on the situation and the context. nection,” Dr. Culbert explained. But I don’t really think that represents a re- Students and faculty not only belong to cent change.” Courtesy of Neala Sweeney ’20 the Island community, but also belong to He pointed out that while the baselines Although many “toasters” bear the full name of the school, two of them bear just the Loomis name. many other different groups, such as dormi- of the basketball court in Erickson say just tories, teams, and classes. This theme aims “Loomis,” the tennis court screens, which mentions. We also use ‘Loomis’ on some, been Loomis Chaffee’s brand for a long although not all, athletics uniforms.” time.” to improve a student’s understanding of were installed more recently, use the their own identity, and will hopefully give school’s full name. Athletic Director Sue Cabot agreed that Mr. Trenchard says he hopes that using there was no intention to remove “Chaf- just “Loomis” does not overshadow the his- them an opportunity to tell their story of Director of Strategic Communications how and where they belong, and what be- and Marketing Lynn Petrillo ’86 pointed to fee.” tory of inclusion at the school. “I think one After a brand study, the following brand of the great things about Loomis and our longing means to them. Choate Rosemary Hall, which is frequently When choosing the all-school theme referred to as just “Choate,” even within the promise was written in 2014: “Loomis history is we were chartered in an inclusive Chaffee offers an academically challeng- way from the beginning and we have con- for the upcoming school year, Dr. Culbert school’s official materials. She maintained focused on important questions like “How that there “has not been a recent shift from ing and welcoming experience, guided by tinued to try to live to that ideal. And we exceptional faculty mentors, to talented would certainly want any branding efforts do we actually broaden that to be a school using ‘Loomis Chaffee’ to ‘Loomis,’” add- that belongs to everyone?” and “How do we ing, “generally when writing a story for and hard-working students who learn to to be reflective of a core value like that.” challenge themselves intellectually, em- Still, some Chaffee alumnae are frustrat- encourage this sense of belonging among all the Loomis Chaffee Magazine, we will use students?” ‘Loomis Chaffee’ at the first mention of the brace their individuality, and inspire posi- ed by the branding expression decisions. school and then ‘Loomis’ in subsequent tive change in the world.” In an email, Ms. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 2 Petrillo added that “the promise itself has Admissions Season Breaks Records Lily Potter ’21 | Contributor During this year’s admissions season, in the admissions season and tend to have a historically high number of prospective a higher yield rate. students decided to say yes to Loomis Chaf- The yield for prospective students who fee. Loomis continues to be a highly selec- attended revisit days was even higher, at tive school no matter the residency status 65%. This high yield rate is “a huge testa- or grade for which a prospective student ment and credit to the community; some- applies. thing we hear all the time from perspective By the end of March, Loomis had re- is how warm, welcoming, and friendly the ceived 1800 applications. The admissions community is and how authentic it feels. It officers’ target was to enroll 215 students. resonated this year more than ever,” said Of the students accepted, there was a re- Dean of Enrollment Amy Thompson. cord-high yield of those who accepted The application deadline this year was Loomis’ offer of admission: 50%. January 15. Loomis normally accepts ap- More students than in years past decided plicants all the way through the spring and to say yes to Loomis, given historically the sometimes into the summer. However, this yield rate had been around 45% at the end year, due to the high yield rate, the school is of application season. This year’s 50% yield already full for next year. rate will most likely only increase because of waitlist decisions that often come later Continued on page 2 Chart by Portia Inzone ’20 May EDITORS’ CONNECT WITH US! PICKS @Loomis Chaffee Log News (Page 2) Reworking Work Jobs - 2 Features (Pages 3-5) @lc.thelog Chaffee Alumnae Spotlights - 5 Opinions (Pages 6-8) Faculty Opinions on Family Style - 7 @thelog PERMIT NO. 140 NO. PERMIT Sports (Pages 9-10) BRIDGEPORT, CT BRIDGEPORT, Tri-Varsity Through the Years - 10 PAID www.thelclog.org U.S. POSTAGE U.S. Melange (Pages 11-12) @thelclog PRSRT STD PRSRT LOGRhythms for AP Testing - 12 NEWS | May 3, 2019 N Admissions Season 2019-2020 All-School Theme: Breaks Records Belonging Lily Potter ’21 | Contributor Jenny Pan ’22 | Graphic Manager Continued from the front Continued from the front It is unusual that Loomis would accept a However, differences in those students’ Lucy Shao ’19, student council president, to recognize, to build on it, and to take re- student very late in the summer except un- admissions process may include a more shared the student council’s decision pro- sponsibility for it,” Dr. Culbert explained. der special circumstances such as looking to personalized experience. Coaches meet cess regarding the all-school theme. “Our “It gives us not only an identity but [also] a replace students who do not re-enroll. The with recruited students and have students representatives felt that the series of events sense of security, value, and wellbeing. The admissions office “is not officially accept- on the current team meet with a prospec- that happened around the school this year stronger our community here, that’s going ing new applications right now because the tive recruited student. such as several incidents of the swastikas as to be beneficial for the members.” school is currently full, which is a wonder- “It’s not going to be something where the well as the political atmosphere surround- Dr. Culbert explained that ‘Belonging’ ful position for us to be in,” explained Ms. coach comes to us and says, ‘This is my top ing the U.S. under the Trump adminis- is also connected and similar to this year’s Thompson. recruit and you need to admit them.’ That’s tration really calls into question of what it theme ‘Mental Wellbeing.’ The school There are discrepancies in acceptance not what happens,” explained Ms. Thomp- means to feel belonged into a community hopes for the students and faculty to recog- between all types of categories depending son. and how we can foster this inclusivity,” nize the role of belonging to our wellbeing on the number of slots available in each cat- An athletic scholarship or a merit schol- Lucy said on behalf of the Student Council. and inclusivity. egory. “It depends each year on the makeup arship does not exist at Loomis. The school The all-school reading accompanying Dr. Culbert said that Mr. Batchelder, the of the applicant pool,” Ms. Thompson said. only provides financial aid to families that this theme is Brené Brown’s Braving the first headmaster, “didn’t want a group of The acceptance rate can fluctuate each year qualify for it based on their financial cir- Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging. students to be out in the world and for them in different categories depending on how cumstances. Brené Brown is a researcher and social to be able to be identified as Loomis stu- many people apply in a particular group. “Because Loomis was founded as a free scientist who has also delivered two in- dents by the way that they looked, dressed, For example, if a particularly high num- institution, it’s incredibly important to the spirational Ted Talks. In her book, Brown or by a particular attitude of mind. Instead, ber of incoming ninth grade day student mission that we reserve all of our financial writes about the importance of understand- Mr. Batchelder wished Loomis students to girls apply, the acceptance rate may be par- aid for students who need it, and that we’re ing one’s role in a community through the be their best self to be individuals.” Dr.
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