Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 12

I N T H E C LAS S R O O M
Pillars Assemblies bring the school together
N
ew for school year 2017-18
are the Pillar Assemblies at
the Upper School. Led by history
teachers Eric Marston ’91 and
Mike Nelson, these assemblies
are themed around the Thornton
Academy pillars of respect,
responsibility, investment, and
compassion. These pillars promote
character and provide a foundation
on which students grow and thrive. and out of the classroom, cheers on
the student of the month, and ends
by singing the alma mater together.
Once a month, the Thornton
Academy community recognizes
student accomplishments both in Marston and Nelson set up the
assemblies to bring the school
together, celebrate the successes of
Students have been recognized for
a wide variety of talents and skills
this year, including a championship
in darts, step dance, and robotics,
to name just a few. Without these
assemblies, these students may not
otherwise receive recognition.
the students, as well as more deeply
honor the students of the month.
“The Pillar Assemblies bring a
closeness and a sense of pride.
We are a school of 1500 kids
and to celebrate each other’s
accomplishments, together, in a
fun and different format brings us
closer together as a community.
I have also heard kids say that
they look forward to going to the
assemblies. It's different than what
they are used to and I think they
like that,” Nelson said.
L-R: Dorm Parent Ben Nasse '93, December Student of
the Month Monika Kaczorowska, Dorm parents Mike
& Lauren Roche with daughter Nina, Dorm Parent Jodi
Nasse and Magda Kaczorowska on iPhone
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