Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School Blog: Take Charge

Clouds gathered, and a steady rain fell over the Morgan Lawn on the morning of Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School's 198th Commencement, but from students to families to faculty and staff, nobody allowed the rain to dampen their spirits on this joy-filled day.

Head of School Dr. Lance Conrad opened the ceremony, welcoming graduates, families, alumni, and a distinguished roster of guests, including Board Chair Charlotte Merrell and commencement speaker Jackie Herrera, Program Coordinator at the Waltham Family School.

Ian MacPhail, CH-CH History Department Chair, Co-Director of Campus Life, and Head Boys' Lacrosse Coach shares his insights on student clubs, leadership opportunities, and the vibrant club culture at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall.

As Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall kicks-off the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to welcome new members to our community. The new members of the faculty and staff have spent the beginning of the year in CH-CH's pre-sessions, meeting members of the community, and learning all about CH-CH's approach in and out of the classroom. We're excited to introduce you to CH-CH's newest faculty and staff:

At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall (CH-CH), the intimate learning environment allows students to build meaningful relationships, take safe risks, and go on to college with confidence in who they are and what they want to accomplish. Last year, over 20 students in a senior class of 52 were engaged in curricular opportunities beyond the standard program, including independent studies, teaching assistantships, and college courses. The emphasis on personalized education resulted in remarkable outcomes: 52 students sent 404 applications to 201 colleges and universities, with impressive acceptance rates that speak to how well-prepared CH-CH students are for higher education.

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School celebrated the opening of The Landry Center on Saturday, May 31st, marking the completion of the largest capital campaign in the independent school's 197-year history.

The ribbon-cutting followed the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025, and drew alumni, parents, trustees, and community members to witness the unveiling of the School's newest academic building.

After a rainy morning, the clouds cleared, and the sun began to shine just as the Wilkins Hall bell began its 52 rings. The bell signals the 52 graduates of the Class of 2025 to begin their traditional walk over the hill to Morgan Lawn for the start of the School’s 197th Commencement ceremony. 

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School (CH-CH) is pleased to announce that Sara Wilson, Executive Director of the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 31st.

CH-CH is excited to announce that the GwinnLandry Family Challenge, supported by the Landry Family Foundation, has pledged to match up to $250k in leadership gifts to the Growing Minds, Growing Community Capital Campaign.

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It has been an eventful year for Raney Aronson-Rath P’27, as the documentary she produced with FRONTLINE, 20 Days in Mariupol, took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards in March. Aronson-Rath recently visited campus to host a screening of the film, along with a panel discussion, and is excited to return on June 1st to deliver the Commencement Address to the Class of 2024.