It’s hard to believe that the middle of Mod 7 arrives at CSW this week. There’s definitely a flurry of pre-graduation activity within the senior class as they choose speakers and plan the program.

Last week marked some fun close-to-the-end-of-year events. I always think it is important to take the time to note what is happening and try to slow down enough to enjoy and reflect.

For me last week marked our last board of trustees’ meeting of the year and after a packed agenda we said good-bye and thanked departing trustees: two fabulous seniors, Chloe Knopp ‘14 and Ella Williams ‘14, Margie Perse P ’13, Chris Gootkind P ‘12 and Jennifer Jones-Clark P ’05 who had served nine years on the board (three, three-year terms on the board). What a great group of people. On that same day we welcomed close to 30 grandparents and special friends to campus for a visit. It is fun to ask them about the high schools they attended. This year provided such an amazing range of schools: a school in East Germany under communism, a school in rural Kentucky, Newton High School when there was only one, schools for math and science, schools for music, overall representing a great range of educational settings. These visitors loved what they saw at CSW, lauded the mod system, and of course enjoyed seeing how happy their young relatives are.

And then the production of “Love’s Labors Lost,” a gem of a Shakespeare play in the Moir Theater, set against the backdrop of the 80s, music from Madonna, big collars, bright colors—and pizza. Congratulations to the ensemble and director, Barbara Whitney. This was a must-see. We also enjoyed a special residential life Cajun-themed dinner Sunday evening, the final boarding family-style dinner and program of the year. The beat goes on.

Relish these days.

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Pocket Change is a web diary written by Jane Moulding, head of school.