Milton Snow Days

At Milton, the sight of snow falling from the sky can be mistaken for Christmas morning. All through the night, as snow piles on the ground, we patiently wait for the call from the head of school, as we constantly refresh the “snow day calculator” on our computers. When the Milton system calls students to notify them of school`s cancelation, shouts of joy can be heard from every room in the dorm. Although day students cannot come to campus, boarders know how to make the best of a snow day. For me, that consists of baseball batting practice in our gym with teammates,...

Parents’ Weekend

While the end of October may mean fall foliage and Halloween to many, to Milton Academy students the end of October means one thing: Parents’ Weekend. One of my favorite weekends of the year, Parents’ Weekend gives parents special insights to everyday life as a Milton student. On the Friday of Parents’ Weekend, my mom accompanied me to each of my classes, observing the lectures and even solving some calculus problems. After my school day ended, we ventured down to the ACC for an excellent lunch with friends and their parents. Parents also have the opportunity to meet...