Palmer Trinity School

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E E D I T O R 5 S U M M E R 2 0 1 7 It is common knowledge that our lives pass by on a timeline with an established beginning and end. However, despite this linear nature, many aspects of our lives unfold in a cyclical fashion, like the changing seasons or the ticking of a clock. As our 8 th graders "moved-up" to high school and our seniors embarked on exciting new journeys another cycle came to an end. After a year of demanding work and thrilling accomplishments as a community, the need and appreciation of summer's rejuvenation was a theme that swept the campus of Palmer Trinity School. Among the many highlights of the 2016-2017 school year, perhaps most notably, we opened the gates of our South Campus! e combined unflinching support put forth by our students, parents, faculty, staff, Board of Trustees and administration was a beautiful reminder of our school's remarkable sense of community. We are continually moving forward to offer new opportunities for our students through the expansion of the campus. is past year was exciting for our adventurous students, who traveled to South Africa, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, England, and Argentina amongst other locations. Back at home, while our seniors made some meaningful decisions about their collegiate path, our eighth graders spent a week in Washington, D.C. learning about our founding ancestors, hearing from Senators and Representatives in Congress, and revealing that they were more than ready for high school. e extracurricular events at Palmer Trinity School were abundant as ever this year. Our Varsity Soccer teams and Varsity Girls Track team went to the first round of the State Championships, while many of our teams went onto Districts and Regional Finals. Our students won a Silver Knights Award and a Silver Knights Honorable Mention. Guests from all over the world traveled to our campus and spoke at our convocations and chapels. We were even visited by a Buddhist monk who artfully crafted a sand mandala for us. e art department displayed the work of our students during their annual art walk. In addition, the band and orchestra played under the stars at Pinecrest Gardens, and our theatre department performed outdoors under the moon on our campus. ese, of course are just some of the many outstanding highlights of the past year. Reflecting upon these memories reveals the diverse opportunities that our school has to offer. is edition of the Aerie will give you a glimpse into many of our programs here at Palmer Trinity School. As VisionAerie, our very own Head of School, Patrick Roberts, lends his wisdom and insight in this issues' featured interview. Perhaps most appropriately, our graduation marked the culmination of the school year as we celebrated all that has passed, all that is now, and all that is yet to come. Graduation initiates our time of renewal, a critical component in the cycle of growth and triumph. All the effort expended during the school year is undeniably important, but often in our fast-paced culture we forget the importance of rest, where all the benefits of our hard work coalesce to restore our energy. Year after year, cycle after cycle, Palmer Trinity School proves that it nurtures and fosters extraordinary students with bright, promising futures. With their compassion, intellect, and creativity, our students will continue to make our world a better place. " e future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." E L E A NOR RO OSE V E LT S U Z A N N E G O T T L I E B C A L L E JA A S S O C I AT E H E A D O F S C H O O L F O R C O M M U N I C AT I O N S A N D S T R AT E G I C PA R T N E R S H I P S

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