Testimonials

“Fay graduates stand out in our community. They are skilled mathematicians, writers, musicians, athletes, scientists, and artists—and they’re also intellectually curious and passionate about their interests.”
– Admission officer, Phillips Exeter Academy

 

“Fay sparked my daughter’s love for learning—from the foreign language offerings, to the wealth of music and art, to the interscholastic sports. She can’t wait to go to school each fall.”
– Fay Parent

 

“The foundation I received at Fay helped me excel in high school and college. I learned how to learn, from developing study skills to being my own advocate in the classroom.”
– Faith Wallace Gadsden ’98 (graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall; B.A., Haverford College; Ph.D., Tufts, molecular biology; and founder and director of the Archimedes Project, a nonprofit dedicated to designing and launching large-scale and financially sustainable clean water social enterprises around the world)

 

“Fay prepared me well for secondary school. I learned that no matter what kind of challenged I faced—academic, athletic, social, personal—I had the skill, the strength, and the perseverance to see it through.”
– Sam Vogel ’12

 

“I loved going to school with students from around the world. I’ve made friends with kids from Europe, Asia, and Africa, and South America. It’s exciting learning about what makes us different, as well as what we have in common.”
– Jillian Carroll ’15

 

“Fay’s focus on reading will forever have an impact on Morgan's love for reading, and the books she is choosing from at Fay are incredible—with every book, she is gaining empathy for and exposure to worlds and situations and challenges well outside of her daily life.”
– Ali Maglieri, Fay Parent

 

“Over three generations, our family has benefitted from the focus of individual Fay faculty members on each of our strengths and learning needs. This foundation paved the way for success in higher education and helped direct us toward careers that match our individual strengths. Fay has played a vital role in all of our lives.”
- Dave Whittemore ’53, P ’83, ’84, GP ’23

 

“Although it has been ten years since Leigh graduated, she still has many fond memories of Fay. She especially appreciated the wonderful support of teachers, even those with whom she never had a class; the flexibility in the curriculum which made it possible to add Latin II and Algebra II for students who had already completed the existing course offerings; and the many extracurricular activities she participated in, including choir, musical theater, competitive math team, and a wide variety of sports teams. Leigh also participated in a spring break trip to Spain led by two wonderful teachers, Ms. Argueta and Mme. Naumes. By the end of her three years at Fay, Leigh was well prepared for the next chapter of her academic life and beyond.”
- Joyce Barton Bertschmann P ’07

 

“At Fay, every student has an important part to play in creating the community. You have the ability to change things, and when you work hard, you are rewarded by seeing the results, by being part of the results.”
– Savile Lord ’91

 

“We feel deeply fortunate to be a part of the Fay community and have the greatest respect and admiration for the exceptional faculty and staff who have taught and nurtured our three sons, Joseph, Kevin, and Owen. Our two oldest sons are now thriving at secondary school, and we are confident that Fay provided the necessary foundation for success.”
- Joseph and Noreen Harrington, P ’15, ’17, ’22

 

“As a ninth grader, you’re looked to as a leader for the other students, whether it’s being asked to head a table or serve as a color officer.”
– Mwicigi Wainina ’17

 

“Creators’ Class in the Innovation Lab is a highlight of my week. I’m challenged to be creative and try new things that I’ve never tried before.”
- Oliver Kim ’18

 

“Fay planted the seeds for who I am as an individual and a professional. I loved the Fay experience so much that I wanted to be part of the boarding school world professionally and personally.”
- Suzanne Walker Buck ’86,  Rector of Chatham Hall School

 

“Our son has been excited since the beginning of the school year. He loves being exposed to such powerful, eye-opening, mind-shaping learning experiences and having teachers who truly care about their students.”
– Jen Han P '19

 

“My Fay experience played a very important role in my life and influenced who I am today. I learned so much more than math and English at Fay – I learned how to be honorable, respectful, and responsible. Fay opened the doors to the world for me and allowed me to become whoever I wanted”.
- Luiza Ferreira '00 of Brazil

 

“My son is loving his first year of Latin. Ms. Gifford makes it fun, interactive, and dynamic. He is getting an A and wants to be a Latin scholar! We have had phenomenal teachers at Fay, and my son loves doing well in his classes. He is our second child to go through Fay, and we are thrilled and grateful for such a wonderful educational experience.”
- Margot MacArthur P’13 ’20

 

“A good strategy in business, and in life, is to take your every inherent characteristic and make it an asset. Meaning that, if you are big, then make it so that being big is good. But you have to find those inherent characteristics which aren’t always that apparent...you have to discover what is unique about you, something good, and then nurture that differentiation into something truly valuable. Fay School is a place that makes that happen.”
- Damian Woetzel ’81

 

"During my time as head at St. Mark’s, I can vouch for Fay students being among our most impressive, in the classroom, on the athletic field, in the arts, and as leaders—formal and informal—within the school community.” 
- John Warren, Head of School at St. Mark’s

"I have seen my three grandsons flourish at the Fay School. For years I have attended games, concerts, speeches, plays, science days, and grandparents' days. I am always impressed by the high level of teacher commitment to each student."
- Fay Grandparent

 

“Fay School prepared me well for both my secondary school ice hockey career as well as my college ice hockey career. I would not have been able to thrive at Deerfield Academy and Middlebury College and develop into a well-rounded student athlete if it was not for my time at Fay School. I furthered my playing career while building a strong academic base that opened up many opportunities for me.”

- Julia Wardwell ’09, Former Youth Hockey Development Coordinator, Boston Bruins