I think the biggest thing that I've gained from Foxcroft is confidence.
Foxcroft has really helped me hone my time management skills.
Public speaking is a huge thing I've learned.
At Foxcroft, I learned I can advocate for myself and my needs.
I am so grateful for my experiences
and for being a part of an amazing group of women.
When I was in elementary school, I remember walking past this poster every day that said,
“Character is what you do and no one is watching.”
So when I got to Foxcroft, I was really curious about the Honor Council,
I'd never heard of something like that before.
And I remember looking up to the current Chair when I was a freshman
and thinking that she was so cool and I was so inspired by her and wanted to be like her.
And so that's where that leadership seed was planted.
And freshman year I ran for a sophomore class position
and I've been involved ever since.
Academics have always been important to me.
Growing up, I went to a large public school where I could easily get lost in the crowd.
Foxcroft has fostered a very personalized academic environment for every student.
Here I'm taking classes in topics I'm genuinely interested in
with teachers I know care about me.
My academic studies are important to me because with each new class I take
I get to broaden my unique perspective and understanding of the world around me.
I follow my passions. I ask questions.
I find things that fascinate me, even in subjects that aren't my favorite.
Before coming to Foxcroft, I went to a really large public high school
and unless you were one of the popular kids, which spoiler alert – I wasn't,
your needs weren't really a priority to anyone.
Then I moved to Foxcroft.
Being Vice Head of School is important because making people's voices heard is really important to me.
Before Foxcroft, I really didn't put myself out there and if I did, I was definitely nervous.
Foxcroft gave me a safe environment to push the bounds of my comfort zone.
As I gained more confidence, I began to try more and more things
and seek out all kinds of new opportunities.
Foxcroft has shown me that everyone can be a leader.
One of the primary reasons I chose to attend Foxcroft was to be challenged more academically
and to be able to concentrate my studies both in STEM and in theater.
And I've been successful in both of these areas.
Each and every one of my classes here has been a perfect combination of
discussion, collaboration, and study.
And I've grown more as both a learner and a person than I ever thought possible.
As a parent of two recent graduates,
I so value their experience
that has instilled a lifelong love of learning.
And I'm so grateful to their teachers for providing that to them.
Foxcroft has provided me with countless learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Because of my involvement in the school in many different aspects
– clubs, sports, Fox/Hound, and dorm life –
I feel that I've become a very well-rounded person.
When I came to Foxcroft, I got out of my shell a lot more
and I realized that I enjoyed speaking up for myself and for my peers.
My old girl really helped me adjust to life here, and she was the previous Vice Head of School,
so I kind of wanted to follow in her footsteps.
I feel more comfortable speaking in classes now and just in general settings.
Foxcroft really helped me get out of my shell
and now I feel comfortable enough to the point
where I am able to be a Student Vice Head of School.
For my daughters, I am so thankful for their experiences.
I think they have come out of Foxcroft
intellectually curious and brave and
able to advocate for themselves in any situation,
and I think it's just made them really strong young women and active members of their community.
Because of Foxcroft, I know that I'll continue to have big aspirations
and keep using my voice to advocate for myself and others.
I would attribute progress to not only the initiative that I've taken,
but also the confidence that my teachers have helped me build
and the opportunities that they've supplied for me.
So after graduating Foxcroft, I feel prepared to be an active member
in my college's community while pursuing my collegiate academic career.
When I was pushed academically, I learned that I needed to advocate for myself.
It was a process, but I'm so happy that I learned it here in the grace and support of this community.
When I go on to college and in my career, I'll keep seeking out these new opportunities
because this school shown me that I'm capable of whatever I set my mind to.