Fay Magazine: Winter 2026

Head's Notebook: Across Cultures, One Community

Head of School Susanna Waters reflects on the values shared by Fay community members around the world.

Leadership in Action

At Fay, leadership isn’t a finish line; it’s a journey that begins the moment students walk through the doors.

Turning Experience into Action: George Foreman IV ’03

In fall 2025, George Foreman IV ran in the special election for Texas 18th District as an independent candidate - and learned firsthand how an independent voice can shift the tone of the political conversation.

Finding the Story in Maine: Norah Hogan ’11

While most of Casco Bay is fast asleep on the weekends, Norah Hogan is wide awake and heading into the newsroom. By the time the sun rises, she has already combed through scripts, written web articles, and is live on air, anchoring three hours of morning news on WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate for Southern Maine.

Riding Beyond Limits: Raleigh Hiler ’15

From the shores of Lake Geneva to the sunny coast of Portugal and the show rings of The Hamptons, Raleigh Hiler’s career as an equestrian show jumper has taken her around the world and provided opportunities to inspire other riders with disabilities.

Primary School Focus: Nature Explorers

Kindergarten students are in the midst of a year-long nature exploration that fuels their curiosity and develop foundational science skills along the way.

Lower School Focus: Where Historical Thinking Begins

As fifth and sixth grade social studies students trace the road to revolution and the founding of the U.S. government, they’re honing the critical thinking skills that breathe life into history.

Upper School Focus: Right Here, Write Now

Eighth graders dedicated a day this fall to a poetry symposium, where they explored poetry, language, and the craft of writing.

Meet Director of Residential Life Anna Marchard

The job of Director of Residential Life Anna Marchand is to make Fay a home away from home for Fay’s 157 boarding students.

Sports Spotlight - Season Recap

Fay's fall sports season was full of victories and opportunities for individual and team development.

Coach Spotlight

Fay is fortunate to have coaches who are not only skilled in their sports but also deeply experienced as educators. They know how to bring out the best in every athlete, helping students build skills, confidence, and character on the field and court.

Game On!

Upper School students in Creators 2 class have been taking a creative and reflective look at their Fay experience this fall as they design their own Fay-themed board games.

Faculty Profile: Amy Mohn, P '16, '17, '21

Meet Director of Learning Services Amy Mohn.

Common Ground in Washington: Lucas Hoffman ’18

Before returning to Davidson College for his senior year, Lucas Hoffman ’18 spent the summer interning in Washington, D.C., experiencing the inner workings of a legislative office as he considers a career in law, politics, or public service.

Finding Joy and Purpose at Camp Jabberwocky: Ilianna Santangelo ’12

For Ilianna Santangelo ’12, the most magical place on earth isn’t in Florida; it’s fourteen wooded acres on Martha’s Vineyard near the shores of Lake Tashmoo. That’s where you’ll find Camp Jabberwocky, a summer camp for individuals with disabilities and their families, where Iliana has spent the past twelve summers as a counselor.

From Sidelines to Spotlight: Jake Klein ’19

It’s rare for a college student to land a bucket-list broadcasting moment, but Jake did exactly that this summer when he made his ESPN SportsCenter debut, joining sideline reporter Molly McGrath in the press box of the Chatham Anglers, where he calls games as a play-by-play broadcaster.

Bringing the Flavors of Fay to Japan: Sachi Oiwa ’03

Little did Sachi Oiwa know that one day, her love for exploring new cuisines would inspire a career: writing cookbooks and teaching American cooking back home in Japan.