Official news site of Morristown-Beard School http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news 2009-07-03T22:38:38-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org/mbs http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/images/MB.jpg text/html 2009-06-16T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180982 06-16-2009 "Dummy article" for the purpose of displaying items on website. text/html 2009-06-13T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180981 06-13-2009 On a rainy Saturday, June 13th, Morristown-Beard School held its 2009 Commencement Ceremony on the MBS campus. text/html 2009-06-12T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180980 06-12-2009 On Friday, June 12th, Morristown-Beard School held its 2009 "Moving Up" Ceremony on the MBS campus. Although rain forced this year's ceremony indoors, it certainly didn't dampen the spirits of those gathered in Founders' Hall. text/html 2009-06-11T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180979 06-11-2009 Morristown-Beard School is pleased to announce the hiring of Randy Velischek as head coach of the varsity boys' ice hockey team. Velischek is a former defenseman who played for 11 years in the National Hockey League with the New Jersey Devils, the Quebec Nordiques and the Minnesota North Stars. text/html 2009-06-01T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180978 06-01-2009 Congratulations to Morristown-Beard senior Dan Ingraldi who recently signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse for Rutgers University next year. text/html 2009-05-28T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180976 05-28-2009 The Upper School student art exhibit, showcasing the creative diversity of Morristown-Beard's visual art students, is currently on display in the lobby of Founders' Hall. Additional 3-D work is on display in the library. text/html 2009-05-28T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180975 05-28-2009 The talents of Morristown-Beard students took center stage in Founders' Hall on May 27th as the School held its second annual Spring Arts Festival. text/html 2009-05-26T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180974 05-26-2009 Morristown-Beard School held its Middle School Academic and Spring Sports Awards Ceremony on May 22nd to honor students for excellence in the classroom and on the playing field. The following is a list of the winners. text/html 2009-05-21T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180966 05-21-2009 When Chef Robert Ubhaus opened his French bistro, Resto, in Madison last year, he received high praise from The New York Times, The Star-Ledger and others. Now his cuisine has garnered high marks from another group of discriminating critics - Morristown-Beard seventh graders. text/html 2009-05-19T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180965 05-19-2009 Graduates from the Beard School, the Morristown School, and Morristown-Beard School gathered from May 14th - 17th to reunite with old friends and enjoy a full slate of activities as part of Alumni Weekend 2009. text/html 2009-05-19T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180964 05-19-2009 The talents of Morristown-Beard students will take center stage on Wednesday, May 27th as the School holds its second annual Spring Arts Festival. The event will take place in the Theater at Founders' Hall from 3 to 8 p.m. text/html 2009-05-19T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180963 05-19-2009 Morristown-Beard senior Emily Leahy notched her 200th career goal on May 16th to lead the girls' varsity lacrosse team to an 11-4 victory over Mahwah in the first round of the North I state tournament. text/html 2009-05-19T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180962 05-19-2009 The Morristown-Beard golf team captured its first Prep B state championship in school history on May 14th, as the Crimson edged Montclair-Kimberly Academy by five strokes at Peddie Golf Course in Hightstown. text/html 2009-05-15T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180977 05-15-2009 On May 29th, members of the Morristown-Beard community gathered for an emotional Morning Meeting in Founders' Hall. Not only was it the final Morning Meeting of the school year, but it was also a day to honor departing faculty and staff members. text/html 2009-05-15T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180961 05-15-2009 Julie Beckman '91 returned to her alma mater on May 15th to accept the Morristown-Beard School Distinguished Alumnus Award and to speak to students and faculty about her experiences as an architect. Beckman and her husband, Keith Kaseman, designed both the Pentagon Memorial in Washington, DC as well as the memorial to the Space Shuttle Columbia in Nacogdoches, Texas. text/html 2009-05-14T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180960 05-14-2009 Morristown-Beard School held its Spring Sports Awards Ceremony on May 14th in Founders' Hall to honor Upper School students for athletic excellence. The following is a list of the varsity winners. text/html 2009-05-13T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180959 05-13-2009 The spirit of volunteerism has become synonymous with Morristown-Beard School and its mission. To assist students on their journey towards becoming productive and responsible citizens, the school requires community service of all students in grades 9-12. As a result of their volunteer efforts, students are doing more than gaining personal satisfaction and self-confidence; they are enriching their communities and transforming the lives of those around them. text/html 2009-05-11T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180958 05-11-2009 How does a Broadway production come into being? Take a look behind-the-scenes as Broadway designer Anna Louizos and scene shop production manager Ashley Elder Bishop '94 present Morristown-Beard School's 2009 Lehman Lecture, "Building the Broadway Musical: From Design to Reality" on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in Founders' Hall on campus. The event is free and the entire community is invited to attend. text/html 2009-05-11T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180957 05-11-2009 Congratulations to the Morristown-Beard girls' varsity lacrosse team which captured the Prep B Championship on May 8th, following a thrilling 13-10 overtime victory over Stuart Country Day School. text/html 2009-05-08T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180956 05-08-2009 The best-kept secret on the Morristown-Beard School campus is a secret no more. At an emotional yearbook dedication ceremony on May 8th, editors Julie Guempel and Holly Sandelands announced that the 2009 edition of "Salmagundi" was dedicated to math teacher Mark Hartman. text/html 2009-05-06T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180944 05-06-2009 As end-of-the-semester traditions go, it doesn't get much sweeter than this! On April 29th and again on May 6th, Middle School teacher Soni Dougherty's sixth grade French students traveled to the South Street Creamery in Morristown, where they got a true taste of French culture and cuisine. text/html 2009-05-04T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180932 05-04-2009 On May 4th, Morristown-Beard School held its Spring Awards Ceremony in Founders' Hall to honor those Upper School students who have exhibited exceptional academic and moral excellence. The following is a list of the winners. text/html 2009-05-01T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180931 05-01-2009 Classes at Morristown-Beard School became a true family affair on May 1st as grandparents joined their grandchildren on campus. text/html 2009-04-29T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180930 04-29-2009 Twenty-three Morristown-Beard students were inducted into the French and Spanish Honor Societies at a special ceremony on campus on April 29th. To be eligible for induction, students must earn at least an A- average for the past three semesters of study in the language and achieve honor roll status during those same semesters. Candidates must be enrolled at least at the sophomore level. text/html 2009-04-27T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180929 04-27-2009 Morristown-Beard School officially unveiled its new 20,850-square foot Performing Arts facility, Founders' Hall, on April 25th at the "Opening Doors, Opening Night" gala celebration on campus. text/html 2009-04-22T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180928 04-22-2009 For the third year in a row, Morristown-Beard School hosted a Foreign Language Day Consortium event for area middle school students, and the fun was certainly not lost in translation. The event, held on April 22nd, consisted of educational games and exercises that celebrated the linguistic heritages of Latin, French and Spanish. text/html 2009-04-21T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180927 04-21-2009 On April 16th and 17th, the Morristown-Beard English Department hosted this year's visiting writer, Megan Abbott. Abbott is the Edgar-winning author of the novels Die a Little, The Song Is You and the 2008 Edgar winner, Queenpin. Her new novel, Bury Me Deep, is scheduled for release in July 2009. text/html 2009-04-15T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180920 04-15-2009 During the week of April 6th - 9th, Morristown-Beard School celebrated International Week, where students learn about different cultures through games, food, performances and guest speakers. At Middle School Morning Meeting on April 15th, Spanish teacher Aline de la Torre announced the Middle School's International Week contest winners. text/html 2009-04-15T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180919 04-15-2009 In recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month and Autism Awareness Month, Morristown-Beard junior Jason Shatz will be hosting a "Jazz Brunch" at Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant in Montclair on Sunday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. text/html 2009-04-14T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180918 04-14-2009 Congratulations to Morristown-Beard senior Ian Moore who will receive the Princeton Prize in Race Relations-Certificate of Accomplishment. text/html 2009-04-08T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180911 04-08-2009 New Jersey State Assemblyman John Bramnick (R-21) visited Morristown-Beard School on Wednesday, April 8th to speak with Middle School students and offer insight into the legislative process. text/html 2009-04-08T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180910 04-08-2009 Morristown-Beard School is going global from April 6th to 9th as the World Languages Department holds its annual International Week - a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of the world. The weeklong celebration includes musical performances, workshops, speakers, foreign films and food. text/html 2009-04-02T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180903 04-02-2009 From March 11-13, the Morristown-Beard Eighth Grade Class visited Washington D.C., where they toured national landmarks and museums and participated in many exciting activities. text/html 2009-04-01T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180902 04-01-2009 Morristown-Beard freshman cellist Dammy Adeoti has been accepted into the New Jersey All-State Intermediate Orchestra. The orchestra is organized by the New Jersey Music Educators' Association (NJMEA), and is comprised of students in grades 7-9. text/html 2009-04-01T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180901 04-01-2009 Following successful ice hockey seasons, Morristown-Beard sophomore Sarah Bayersdorfer and senior Bobby Yannotta were both recently honored with state-wide awards. Bayersdorfer was named the Star-Ledger's Player of the Year, while Yannotta was named the New Jersey Devils High School Player of the Month. text/html 2009-04-01T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180900 04-01-2009 On April 1st, members of the Morristown-Beard Stock Club got an overview of institutional investing and pension plan asset management from MBS parent Patricia Haverland, a Director of Investments at MetLife in Morristown. text/html 2009-03-06T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180882 03-06-2009 Morristown-Beard School held its Middle School Winter Sports Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 6th to honor students for athletic excellence. The following is a list of the winners. text/html 2009-03-05T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180881 03-05-2009 Morristown-Beard sophomores Clarence Williams, Sal Sclafani and Quentin Ong are getting ready to rub shoulders with the filmmaking elite. The three students created an 8-minute mobster movie, "Johnny Wong, Volume I," which was accepted to the Garden State Film Festival and will be shown at the event in Asbury Park this April. text/html 2009-03-05T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180880 03-05-2009 Morristown-Beard School held its Winter Sports Awards Ceremony on March 5th to honor Upper School students for athletic excellence. The following is a list of the varsity winners. text/html 2009-03-03T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180878 03-03-2009 The Morristown-Beard boys' ice hockey team avenged last year's loss to Randolph High School as they defeated the Rams, 4-2, on February 28th to capture their sixth Mennen Cup Championship. The win gave MBS their first Mennen Cup title since 2006. It marked the first time since 1983 that the Crimson won both the Prep Tournament and the Mennen Cup title in the same year. text/html 2009-03-03T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180871 03-03-2009 Be on the lookout for your invitation to "Opening Doors, Opening Night" and be sure to save the evening of Saturday, April 25th for this "not to be missed" event. text/html 2009-03-03T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180879 03-03-2009 Ten Morristown-Beard Middle School students helped students at the Matheny School hone their basketball skills on February 27th as part of several activities designed to raise awareness and money for the American Heart Association. text/html 2009-02-27T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180875 02-27-2009 The Morristown-Beard boys' ice hockey team captured their third consecutive Prep Tournament Championship on February 24th following a 6-0 shutout win over Princeton Day School at Mennen Arena. text/html 2009-02-26T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180874 02-26-2009 On February 26th, students in Mr. Kamil's History of the Middle East class learned about the Suez Crisis from local expert Brian Forbes. Mr. Forbes has written several papers about the conflict between Israel and its neighbors and is the unofficial Rutgers University authority on the topic. text/html 2009-02-26T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180873 02-26-2009 Congratulations to Morristown-Beard Visual Arts students Caroline Gaffney '10, Carson Gannon '10, Courtney Leeds '10, and Annie Taggart '10, who recently had pieces accepted into the annual Pingry Student Photography Show. text/html 2009-02-26T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180872 02-26-2009 Six Morristown-Beard Middle School students recently participated in a volleyball tournament with students from several area schools. The event was hosted by Newark Academy and was part of a middle school consortium that also includes Oak Knoll, The Frelinghuysen School, Oratory Prep, Delbarton, Central Middle School and St. Virgil's School. text/html 2009-02-25T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180860 02-25-2009 Tickets are now completely sold out for the Upper School musical, LUCKY STIFF, which will be performed from Wednesday through Saturday evenings, March 4th through March 7th at 8:00 p.m. and Friday afternoon, March 6th at 3:30 p.m. This is the last major production that the Performing Arts Department will stage in Wilkie Hall before moving into the new MBS Performing Arts Center! text/html 2009-02-23T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180865 02-23-2009 Are there clothes, shoes, or outerwear in your closet that you do not wear, that don't fit or are no longer your style? Well, now is the time to clean out your closets, organize and create more space! text/html 2009-02-23T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180855 02-23-2009 On Thursday, February 26th at 8:30 a.m. in the Kirby Chapel, Agent Bill Tsigaras, an Internet Safety and Computer Crime Specialist from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office will address parents on Preventing Cyber Bullying Among Our Tweens and Teens. text/html 2009-02-20T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180864 02-20-2009 Twenty-three years ago, on February 10, 1986, the day after Halley's Comet came closest to the sun - the Morristown-Beard community celebrated by burying a time capsule - filled with school memorabilia, photos and student essays - in Senior Circle. MBS faculty and staff will open the time capsule in 2061, the next time Halley's Comet will be visible to the human eye. text/html 2009-02-19T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180863 02-19-2009 The Performance Arts Class of the MBS Middle School presented "A Thousand Cranes" and "As The Wind Does Blow" on Thursday, February 19th in the Theater at Wilkie Hall. text/html 2009-02-13T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180862 02-13-2009 Love is in the air at Morristown-Beard School as students and faculty submitted more than 70 entries to the Library's Valentine's Day Haiku contest. text/html 2009-02-11T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180861 02-11-2009 Ten Morristown-Beard Middle School students recently participated in "Life in Space," a special program presented by the traveling scientists of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The event was hosted by Oratory Prep and was part of a middle school consortium which includes area schools such as Oak Knoll, Newark Academy, The Frelinghuysen School and St. Virgil's School. text/html 2009-02-10T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180853 02-10-2009 As Morning Meetings go, this one was truly historic. On Tuesday, February 10th, Morristown-Beard students, faculty and staff gathered in the new Performing Arts Center for the first time. text/html 2009-02-10T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180852 02-10-2009 As Morning Meetings go, this one was truly historic. On Tuesday, February 10th, Morristown-Beard students, faculty and staff gathered in the new Performing Arts Center for the first time. text/html 2009-02-10T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180851 02-10-2009 Morristown-Beard School is pleased to announce that faculty members Jeanine Erickson and Bisa Washington have been selected to receive the 2009 Kellogg Awards. text/html 2009-02-09T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180850 02-09-2009 It may be the middle of winter, but who says that all of the bowl games are over? Morristown-Beard School's Quiz Bowl team was recently in action for an all-day competition at Half Hollow Hills High School in Long Island. Nearly 60 teams competed in this regional event. text/html 2009-02-06T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180849 02-06-2009 Looking for a way to brighten up these wintry days? Take a few moments and check out the stained glass exhibition in South Wing Room 112 (the art classroom facing Senior Circle). text/html 2009-02-05T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180848 02-05-2009 The Performance Arts Class of the MBS Middle School will present "A Thousand Cranes" and "As The Wind Does Blow" on Thursday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Theater at Wilkie Hall. text/html 2009-01-23T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180820 01-23-2009 Morristown-Beard School is hosting its 21st Annual Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 25 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Main Gymnasium on campus. Members of the community are encouraged to participate. Anyone 17 years of age or older is eligible to donate blood. text/html 2009-01-21T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180819 01-21-2009 The musical talents of Morristown-Beard faculty and staff will take center stage on Thursday, January 29 as MBS presents its fifth annual Chamber Music Concert. This free event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Wilkie Hall. text/html 2009-01-21T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180818 01-21-2009 Soni Dougherty's 7th grade French students recently started a penpal program with students from the European School in Strasbourg, France. On Tuesday, January 20, the Morristown-Beard students not only received their first group of letters, but they also enjoyed a visit by Strasbourg student Samuel Bourdages, who hand-delivered the packet. text/html 2009-01-16T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180817 01-16-2009 In past years, Morristown-Beard School has invited guest speakers to offer reflections on Martin Luther King Day. This year, MBS looked inward and focused its celebration on the viewpoints and talents of its own school community. text/html 2009-01-06T09:00:00-05:00 http://www.mobeard.org MBS News http://www.mobeard.org/mbs/news/news.php?id=180807 01-06-2009 Morristown-Beard School is pleased to announce the hiring of Timothy Fell as head football coach. Fell comes to MBS from Seton Hall Prep, where he has served as head coach of the freshman team for the past eight years, and an assistant with the varsity team for two years.