We had an amazing year of growth and learning that culminated in hearing 45 senior and post-grad speeches last Saturday. They inspired us with their vision, their experience, and the gratitude they expressed to their teachers and families. The year included so many defining moments. These included:
- Leadership - Maine State Youth Leadership Day welcomed 1,300 students from around the state for a day of leadership development.
- State of the Art Track and Field - Students were excited to train and compete at our new sports complex.
- Intellectual Life – There were Academic Intensive classes at the north campus, honors classes, a new E-Commerce class, and student empowerment through Learning Connections
- Mandatory Fun – This included the Friday night Disco Cup Series
- Family First -Two Family Weekends, where parents from around the world participated.
- Public Speaking - Weekly practice on Saturdays
- Community – The Big Brothers & Big Sisters Volunteer Program returned, and we celebrated 30 years of our Annual Salvation Army Holiday Party!
- Innovation - Hyde alum Tony Rae '69 ran AI workshops with esteemed colleagues from Dell Technologies.
- Financial Literacy – Hyde Alum Michael Cannon ‘11 hosted a A Merrill Lynch Finance Immersion trip to NCY.
- Conversations - Launch of the Hyde Talk podcast
- Victory - Hyde Soccer swept the "triple crown," with Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity, and Boys JV teams winning MAISAD championships, and the Girls Varsity Basketball team won the Krowne Invitational Tournament, held at Boston Trinity Academy
- More Wins! - Boys JV Basketball team finishes the year off 15-1, winning the MAISAD Champions for a second year in a row, and our 1st doubles tennis team won the MAISAD trophy.
- Hyde Grit - Hyde girls wrestling won the small school New England team trophy, and three girls wrestlers won all-American status
- Legacy - Track and Field are MAISAD champs for the fourth year in a row
- Future - 100% of graduates receive admittance to college!
- Unique Potential - The senior/postgrad class wrapped up a meaningful evaluation process, and each made a speech during commencement.
Hyde is and has always been a family school. While students go to other schools, families go to Hyde. It is our secret weapon, along with creating a peer culture and supporting and challenging the best in each student. Once you attend Hyde, you are also part of the Hyde family, and that commitment is lifelong.
Thanks to everyone for a great year!
Laura D. Gauld