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Tubman continues to draw on the creativity and inspiration he gained at CH-CH as he invents aircraft that are being utilized in projects ranging from major film productions to providing assistance to those affected by natural disasters. [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-alumni-entrepreneurs-maxwell-tubman-04) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-alumni-entrepreneurs-maxwell-tubman-04#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall), [Alumni Entrepreneurs](https://blog.chch.org/tag/alumni-entrepreneurs) ## [The Celebration of Flag Day](https://blog.chch.org/the-celebration-of-flag-day) Posted by [Ko L. '22](https://blog.chch.org/author/ko-l-22) on 1/9/19, 2:46 PM [![Blog Title-4](https://blog.chch.org/hubfs/Blog%20Title-4.png)](https://blog.chch.org/the-celebration-of-flag-day) Flag Day is a tradition at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall that dates back as long as most people can remember. Each year, students choose a flag with meaning to them and ceremonially present it to the CH-CH community with a speech about their connection to it.   [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/the-celebration-of-flag-day) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/the-celebration-of-flag-day#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall), [Caring Community](https://blog.chch.org/tag/caring-community), [Embracing Diversity](https://blog.chch.org/tag/embracing-diversity), [Inclusion](https://blog.chch.org/tag/inclusion) ## [CH-CH Teachers Receive Emotional Holiday Surprise from Alumni](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-teachers-receive-holiday-surprise-from-alumni) Posted by [Matt Soule](https://blog.chch.org/author/matt-soule) on 12/23/18, 11:15 AM [![Blog Title (28)](https://blog.chch.org/hubfs/Blog%20Title%20(28).png)](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-teachers-receive-holiday-surprise-from-alumni) Teachers at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall received an emotional surprise this holiday season, as their former students delivered an unexpected personal message about the impact these teachers have made on their lives. [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-teachers-receive-holiday-surprise-from-alumni) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-teachers-receive-holiday-surprise-from-alumni#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall), [Teacher Spotlight](https://blog.chch.org/tag/teacher-spotlight), [Caring Community](https://blog.chch.org/tag/caring-community), [Alumni](https://blog.chch.org/tag/alumni), [Inspiration Video](https://blog.chch.org/tag/inspiration-video) ## [Community Service for the Common Good](https://blog.chch.org/community-service-for-the-common-good) Posted by [Bekah LaCoste and Kelly Walsh](https://blog.chch.org/author/bekah-lacoste-and-kelly-walsh) on 12/12/18, 11:36 AM [![Blog Title (27)](https://blog.chch.org/hubfs/Blog%20Title%20(27).png)](https://blog.chch.org/community-service-for-the-common-good) In its mission, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, “challenges young men and women to realize their individual potential, experience academic success, and develop moral strength and personal integrity.” Part of this work involves helping students experience and learn from the world beyond the boundaries of our 42-acre campus. [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/community-service-for-the-common-good) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/community-service-for-the-common-good#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall), [Student Skill Building](https://blog.chch.org/tag/student-skill-building), [Caring Community](https://blog.chch.org/tag/caring-community), [Community Service](https://blog.chch.org/tag/community-service) ## [And Now, Your Senior Presenter...](https://blog.chch.org/and-now-your-senior-presenter) Posted by [Matt Soule](https://blog.chch.org/author/matt-soule) on 11/14/18, 3:41 PM [![Blog Title (15)](https://blog.chch.org/hubfs/Blog%20Title%20(15).png)](https://blog.chch.org/and-now-your-senior-presenter) The following article, *And Now, Your Senior Presenter...,* was featured in the 2017 issue of CH-CH Chronicle, the magazine of Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School. The Chronicle is available to read digitally [here](https://www.chch.org/page/alumni/the-chronicle-magazine). Keep an eye out for more articles showcasing CH-CH Senior Presentations coming soon!      It's 1:15 p.m. and the arched ceiling of the Assembly Hall echoes with the laughter of students as they continue their conversations from lunch. The crowd becomes silent as the Head of School, Dr. Lance Conrad, approaches the podium and straightens the microphone. After giving a reminder to place phones on silent, Dr. Conrad introduces one of the most significant traditions at CH-CH with steady words, "And now, your Senior Presenter..." [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/and-now-your-senior-presenter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/and-now-your-senior-presenter#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall), [Student Skill Building](https://blog.chch.org/tag/student-skill-building) ## [CH-CH Breaks Ground on Historic Barn Renovation](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-breaks-ground-on-historic-barn-renovation) Posted by [Matt Soule](https://blog.chch.org/author/matt-soule) on 8/31/18, 3:02 PM [![Blog Title (11)-1](https://blog.chch.org/hubfs/Blog%20Title%20(11)-1.jpg)](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-breaks-ground-on-historic-barn-renovation) On Wednesday, August 29, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School broke ground on their $5.5M re-imagination of their historic building for the visual and performing arts, the Barn. As a result of CH-CH's Building Creativity Campaign, the School will add 9,000 square feet, including a new theater, new music classroom space, expanded state-of-the-art studio spaces, and a glass atrium gallery, creating a 22,000 square foot center for the arts.   [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-breaks-ground-on-historic-barn-renovation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/ch-ch-breaks-ground-on-historic-barn-renovation#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall) ## [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Partners with Harvard to 'Make Caring Common' in Schools](https://blog.chch.org/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall-partners-with-harvard-to-make-caring-common-in-schools) Posted by [Josh Bubar](https://blog.chch.org/author/josh-bubar) on 3/6/18, 2:10 AM [![ChapelHill-ChauncyHallSchool\_MCC\_CommonGoodFacebook](https://blog.chch.org/hubfs/ChapelHill-ChauncyHallSchool_MCC_CommonGoodFacebook.png)](https://blog.chch.org/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall-partners-with-harvard-to-make-caring-common-in-schools) Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Among Nation’s First Schools to Join New Campaign Led by Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project to Bridge Divides, Build Stronger Communities [Read More](https://blog.chch.org/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall-partners-with-harvard-to-make-caring-common-in-schools) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.chch.org/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall-partners-with-harvard-to-make-caring-common-in-schools#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding School](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school), [Student Wellness](https://blog.chch.org/tag/student-wellness), [Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall](https://blog.chch.org/tag/chapel-hill-chauncy-hall) [Previous](https://blog.chch.org/tag/boarding-school/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.chch.org/all) [![Book Your CH-CH Tour Meet students and teachers, experience how CH-CH students achieve their best!  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4008772/interactive-184089442460.png)](https://blog.chch.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIGO2Cu4fr1ecbCYSpKEYZI01WCBQ0RT6roFT2EBTTc7clw0Z60doZToKOPTi9OrbdP7%2FY1F9%2BqDkS4ZXzwfYth%2Bzmt1BMM3ujkkLpJ6aG4dv3eHR%2FOXnGzf5%2Fv9AV9OGbpMJ69CeQphA8ariUsYu2Zps8085qnqs0622YUU7Sdmh%2FXBwKTXQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=184089442460&portalId=4008772) [![Take-Charge-Blog-Logo-WEB](https://blog.chch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Take-Charge-Blog-Logo-WEB.jpg?width=650&height=474&name=Take-Charge-Blog-Logo-WEB.jpg "Take-Charge-Blog-Logo-WEB")](https://blog.chch.org/) ### Subscribe Here! 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