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At Harley, joy in learning permeates everything we do. Enjoy our latest news and stories about what is going on at our School.

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In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke

In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke

Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life,...

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Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09

Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09

Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her...

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Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78

Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78

“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational...

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Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12

Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12

“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of...

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Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17

Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17

It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at the Urban Choice Charter School and doing just fine. One day, his mom was with one of her patients,...

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Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14

Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14

Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a superior violin player, always involved with anything music related at the school, with a boisterous,...

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Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15

Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15

Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College and pursued a career in the New York City filmmaking industry as a cinematographer...

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In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson

In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson

Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and Harley parent, worked at the school from 1973 to 1987. During those years she was the school's in-house...

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In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer

In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer

Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former students and colleagues shared their sentiments about Mr. Laimbeer: "Frank lived a rich and full...

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In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia

In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia

Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more years, Lou Battaglia has served as the Upper School's utility player. "Mr. B"--as students called...

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Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83

Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83

“I am really good at structuring an unstructured problem.” --Jon Caulkins ’83 The media’s focus on the legalization of marijuana in the United States has caused quite a discussion and Jon Caulkins...

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Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist

Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist

Tina Durham, our MSACN nutritional consultant, has put together a collection of recipes for our families to try at home, ranging from Chicken Parm Zucchini to Apple Nachos to Maple Sriracha Stir...

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Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!

Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!

Capoeira Camp Grades 5-12June 27-31 and/or August 8-12Taught by Hope Kantor and Jen CleggTry one or both weeks! Register here! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form which combines kicks, rhythm...

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Alumni News: John Goldman ’52

Alumni News: John Goldman ’52

John Goldman '52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story.  John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in...

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Students may create independent studies with supervising teachers throughout their Upper School experience or, during Grade 12, they can design Capstone projects—intensive collaborations with Harley faculty and off-campus mentors—involving rigorous academic study and culminating in public presentations. They are empowered to create their own curriculum, set goals, and work on time management skills in order to accomplish their objectives.

Independent Studies run the gamut from The Psychology of Sports to Furniture Design to The Neuroimaging of Alzheimer’s Disease. Capstones, meanwhile, are as diverse as the students who pursue them: Fictional Rochester, Autobiographical Art, Biomimicry Education, Organic Fuel, and Rochester Refugees. 

Indicative of Upper School curiosity and creativity, pursuits such as these distinguish our graduates in college. Through deep dives of this sort, Harley students master more than speaking, writing, and computing: they learn to communicate, advocate, collaborate, organize, listen, and empathize. 

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Features

Central Work that Matters

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Climate Crisis Curriculum

Citizen Scientists

Joy Moss: Storytelling Roots

In Every Issue

Class Notes

Diane Donniger Award

By the Numbers

From the Archives

What’s (Who’s) New at Harley

Divisional Highlights

Alumni Profile: Vandebroek

Alumni Profiles: Keller

HAC Athletics

2021 Lives of Great Purpose Awards

1000 Words

Commencement 2022

Reunion 2022

In Memoriam

Retirements and Fond Farewells