Preparing To Say Goodbye

Mr Vesery, Ms Tan and a number of seniors braved the early morning hours and welcomed the sunrise at Pemaquid Point yesterday morning.  While we are finally experiencing consecutive days of sun, the clouds and smoke from Canada disrupted the sunrise a bit. However, being together and celebrating the milestone of graduation.  

On Tuesday evening, the dorm community came together to celebrate our year together with a slide show and dorm awards.  A video of the slideshow is available here.    

Underclassmen (Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors) are preparing to take final exams, which begin next week.  Students will have the opportunity to exercise at the YMCA, go to the Botanical Gardens, join a laser tag battle and go out to dinner this weekend.  However, much of our focus will be on packing, preparing to leave, and studying for final exams.  As always, be sure to check in with your students during this time.  Many are beginning to feel the academic pressure of exams, as well as the grief of leaving the dorms and close friends.

Preparing for Departure

Shipping & Storage:  Closing the dorm and moving students out is a complex process.  Students are expected to be out of the dorm by 3pm on Friday, June 13.  Dorm staff will supervise the packing and cleaning of rooms, sorting items no longer wanted, supporting shipping of items that won’t fit in suitcases, and ensuring that records, medications, and other belongings are returned.  Please work with your students to ensure that they understand the need to be organized and efficient as we work to complete these important tasks.

Any returning student may leave items in the dorm storage area.  All items must be boxed and well-labeled.  For anyone not returning, all personal belongings must be packed, donated, or shipped prior to leaving campus.  End-of-year departure plans are now past due in Orah. 

Please continue to be in touch with any changing travel plans.  We wish you safe travels! 

Be well and take care,