the putney school: students
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Finding their own way in their own wordsTRANSCRIPT
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in many ways your biggest project here is creating your best self. The
self that can go out in the world and do good work. The self that can
work hard and have a good time doing it. You know you’ve found that
self when all 220 of your peers and 40 teachers give you a standing
ovation in Assembly. Or when your Independent Study project turns
into something that could provide a solution right here on campus,
like improved energy efficiency in the dorms. Or when you finish barn
work ten minutes earlier than usual and you sit watching the sun rise
over a crazy green hill.
If you’re going to leave home, why not make it count?
there’s nothing mindless about this place. The
work program, for example, is so much more than
checking off boxes on worksheets. It’s about doing
jobs well. Before I came to Putney, it was a struggle
to wake up in the morning. Now I’m up at 5:30 and
working in the barn. I’m not saying I always love it,
but I do it. My biggest challenge has always been
doing the things I just don’t want to do. We get stuff
done here.
I’m a more social person since I came to Putney.
I’ve expanded my group of friends — everyone here
is cool. Everyone has diverse interests. I played music
before I came to Putney, but my music and my
musical taste has really grown. The music I write and
play now is a better reflection of my artistic vision. It
has gained depth. Probably because I’ve gotten more
mature. I’ve played several shows in the Northeast
and I’ve gotten interested in music production. This
has given me a lot of confidence.
“Ben’s interest in music, acoustics and production have led him on a deep exploration of experimental music and the manipulation of sound to express artistic ideas. His transformation from a talented player to a young artist who thinks both expressively and academically about his medium, is exactly the kind of change we try to nurture in the music program.” —Cailin Manson, Music Director
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“We get stuff done here.”I’m inspired by Cailin, our music director, and
by my friends. I’m inspired by my physics course,
and by studying acoustics.
I miss being in a city, but who I’ve become has a
lot to do with the people I’ve met here. Progressive
education is more than ideology. It’s about people.
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i didn’t feel challenged at my old school. My
friends were burned out. I wanted to know how to
work with my hands. I didn’t want to memorize
information, take tests, and then forget everything.
I came to Putney and saw the barn, felt the vibe, met
some people and knew it was the place for me.
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“The difficult things in life are so often the
most rewarding.”
It seemed like the kind of school where you could
really be an individual, but also part of a community.
I’ve become a leader in the Outdoor Program —
arranging hiking trips and taking kids who may never
have experienced wilderness.
The teachers here are clearly invested in their
students. Because so much of our work in the
classroom is discussion-based, we get to know each
other very well. We help each other to develop ideas.
For example, I’m interested in homesteading —
last year in history we had a mock debate about
utopian society that really forced me to refine my
goals and think about what homesteading
really means.
I live in a cabin on campus and am getting
my Wilderness First Responder certificate. I get up
at 5:30 most days — which can be pretty brutal —
but it’s good to know that you can do it. The difficult
things in life are so often the most rewarding.
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i chose putney because I could see it was a school
that trusted its students to work independently
without teachers looking over their shoulders. And it
looked like fun. (I went to a very rowdy Sing on my
visit to Putney.) I thought I’d study photography, but
I got interested in so many other things. I built a
parabolic solar cooler my first Project Week. I took
Music and Spanish and wrote some songs in Spanish.
I built a traditional Adirondack chair. I really got into
science, particularly physics. I did a research paper
on whether the Church of Scientology should be
taxed, and another on Putney during the McCarthy
years. It’s not all easy, but by the end of your first
year here, you just want to high-five yourself.
The teachers here understand that we all have
very different learning styles. They find the explana-
tions and the questions that keep us engaged and
interested. And sometimes they just say, “Go figure it
out!” They trust us to participate in community
decisions. I’m on the Standards Committee, which
makes decisions about disciplinary action. I’m also
on the student council. We are passionate about
this place. We live here.
I’ve gotten very involved in raising money for
CITTA, a nonprofit that focuses on health,
education, and economic development in India
and Nepal, helping to build hospitals, schools, and
women’s economic development centers.
I’m so much more comfortable with myself, with
public speaking, with taking on leadership roles
since I came to Putney, and I’m more a part of this
community because of that confidence. Some of this
comes from classroom work and some from the
group work we do on campus.
I’ve also gotten so much better at thinking
critically, without necessarily making a judgment.
There are so many opinions out there! A lot of places
don’t teach you how to be on your own. But at
Putney, if it’s cold out and you don’t feel like doing
your work, you just do it. You learn how to structure
your time and set priorities. After all, there isn’t
a CEO in the world who is going to stand in front
of a blackboard and say: “This is what I want you
to do next!”
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“By the end of your first year here, you just want to
high-five yourself.”
Curriculum American StudiesSpanish 4PrecalculusPhysics A
Writing and ResearchSpanish 4PrecalculusPhysics B
SculptureAmerican StudiesPrecalculusSpanish 4College Planning Seminar
Afternoon Activity XC Running Team Renaissance Fencing Jazz Dance
Evening Art Weaving Figure Drawing Creative Writing
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erica’s
i ’m on my way to teach kids in a school on the
border of India and Bhutan for the summer before
I go to the Rhode Island School of Design next
year. A group of Putney students are going with our
chemistry teacher, Hilary. We’re going to talk
about progressive education, do some projects, and
meditate! I’m going to take photos and keep
a journal.
I didn’t fall in love with Putney the first time I
came here. I fell in love the second time. You know
what got me? I read about a particular student on
the website. When I came for a second visit, I just
happened to meet her. That made a big impression
on me. It meant that the community was small enough
that I could get to know people pretty quickly.
Then there’s the Art Department, which is so
much better than at any other school. I think it was
Evening Arts my sophomore year that I realized how
many great skills I had already acquired and how
much I knew about traditional photography. I felt as
though I was ready to be creative on my own.
There’s a lot of figuring out who you are in those first
two years.
Lynne taught me everything I know, technically.
I’ve had her for four years. I’ve learned things from
her that I know most high school students never get
to learn (alternative painting techniques, how to
hand-coat paper, for example — once we used
Kool-Aid!). Plus, I was able to do an internship with
the photographer Sally Mann.
I’ve learned so much seeing what other students have
done here. As we study with different teachers — and
as we study different subjects — our work changes.
I like that we participate in the community
“down the hill,” in life in Putney village. This school
is a part of that community. And I like the work
program. It’s been great to work with my hands, not
just to make art, but to milk cows — even the less
exciting jobs have taught me a lot about how to do
things well, even if no one sees your work.
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“Flannery’s enthusiasm and open heart guide her as a student and drive her love of photography. She finds beauty in everything—from a rural landscape to a decomposing horse. It is her passion to share all she carefully frames.” —Lynne Weinstein, Art Department Chair
“As we study with different teachers—and as we
study different subjects—our work changes.”
Curriculum ExistentialismIntroduction to AstronomyPhotographyCollege Application Seminar
Social Documentary StudiesPhilosophical Themes in LiteraturePrintmaking
OrnithologyRevolutions: A Comparative StudySenior Exhibition
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i came to putney from the New International
School in Tokyo. I’ve been playing violin since
the second grade, and I love it, but when I came here
I thought long and hard about whether I really
wanted to be a musician. I thought about which
parts of it I was doing for my mother, and which part
for me. I tried new things. I realize how much I love
the violin, but also that I might want to do some-
thing different with music — perhaps musical
therapy. I realized that my biggest passion might not
be classical music!
I feel a great sense of responsibility at Putney — to
help take care of the school. Do I love all of the jobs?
No. But I try to do them well.
My biggest challenge at Putney was learning
to ask for help. I was so nervous. But at Putney we all
perform a lot, and that helped me to build confidence
in myself and in my English! I’ve gotten better at
communicating with my teachers. It sounds simple,
but I’ve learned how important communication is.
Now I don’t hesitate to ask questions.
“It sounds simple, but I’ve learned how important
communication is.”
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I love the people here. There is no bullying. In
the beginning I stayed close with the international
students, now I feel comfortable with everyone.
I don’t have one best friend, I have many friends.
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“People here care about me more than they care about
language. They want to know me.I feel like I am in paradise.”
i came to putney from china by myself — at first
for a summer program. I’d never been to the
U.S. before. After 24 hours of traveling, I arrived at
Putney. It was like a movie, like Harry Potter —
remember the train ride to Hogwarts? Like that. The
bus drove up to the top of the hill. I saw a huge
barn filled with cows. I heard happy voices. I went
out for a run and on the edge of the forest I saw a
deer. When I woke the first morning I had the feeling
of being home. But not home.
This is a small community. We say hello to each
other. I have responsibilities. I want to do things for
the community. I’ve grown braver about speaking
out. You know why? Because people here care about
me more than they care about language. They want
to know me.
I feel like I am in paradise.
There is music everywhere. It’s like a movie, but
I am fully engaged in the movie. I empty myself out
to be in this movie. And it opens another side of me.
A new personality. In six weeks, I learned so much
English. I feel that English fits my nature better
than Chinese. I have more words to express conflict,
sudden change, wildness. In this new culture, I learn
more about myself. I have a chance to do everything.
In the last three years, I have taken so many art
classes. In China, I would not have been given so
many choices. I have a dream to be an architect. So a
teacher helped me to fill out applications for a
six-week program at Syracuse University. My friends
helped me to submit my portfolio. At Syracuse,
I found I am actually good at architecture. I draw, I
sketch, I make models. When I returned to Putney,
I started my own studio on campus. My friend and
I find a classroom and desks. We design a master
plan for a high school. We consider everything — the
place, the students, the curriculum, the philosophy,
the public and private spaces. It is based in part
on Putney.
I discovered dance at Putney. I made the
connection between my mind and my body. There
is a sense of freedom here.
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putney is a really good fit for me. Because it is
small (my old school had 2000 kids) you can have
strong relationships with your teachers.
I really like the work jobs — in the kitchen and
the barn. The tasks are repetitive and meditative. It’s
great to start your day working. Shoveling gutters,
milking cows — you see the products of your
work — there’s a tangible, physical benefit. No pale,
dusty scholars here!
I’ve grown tremendously at Putney. I feel as
though I was going through life asleep before I came
here. By senior year, I expect to be really present in
every moment!
There is a fantastic, well-layered support system
at Putney — your roommate, your friends, the
faculty, your advisor, and then, of course, your
family. And there are so many opportunities for
leadership. I’ve been elected to the Standards
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“I feel as though I was going through life asleep
before I came here.”
“Henry has a great desire to bring people together and celebrate what’s good about our world. He was one of eight students who went on the Beets & Streets trip where we traveled the country looking at examples of urban agriculture. We had such a wonderful group and had such an amazing time. I’m so excited I get to spend another two years with such a wonderful student.” —Dawn Zweig, Science Department
Committee — we listen to people describe their
situations, then we ask questions, we debate and talk,
sometimes for hours until we reach a decision about
consequences. We don’t just give out punishment,
but rather guide them to a realization about how
their actions affected others.
I feel that the basic life skills I’ve learned here are
really going to help me in college and beyond.
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English: Foundations of Literary AnalysisFrench 2GeometryPhotography
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i came to putney because I wanted to get out
of the city and try something new. This was the
perfect place for it. Everyone is very supportive and
into trying new things. Last fall, I did a photography
project — portraits of people in New York and
people here.
I’m really enjoying History—we learn about events
that shape the way we live now and we are constantly
applying the things we learn to our own lives.
I’ve learned a lot about myself — for example, how
to look back over my work, particularly in math.
I like to listen more than talk, so I’m trying to balance
that out. I’m good with time management, but there
are so many options here, it’s important to choose
and focus, so that you can go deeper into particular
subjects. I’m learning how to make choices.
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“I’m learning how to make choices.”
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how many places can you go where people
learn for the pure joy of it? When I came to Putney
I was a very busy person — always doing something.
But I wasn’t really taking the time to stop and think
about things, to connect the dots. My education
before Putney was all about memorizing and
leaping through hoops. I hated math and science.
All that has changed (maybe not the busy part).
I’m studying musical composition — I’ve written
a ballet and an opera. I’m fascinated by anatomy.
I’ve learned how to slow down and enjoy concepts,
to take the subjects I love and apply them to
everyday life. I’ve learned how to balance work and
play. And mix them up.
At Putney, we are given the basics and then
we build on the basics. We challenge the basics and
find new applications for them. We study subjects
in context — who were the composers, what was it
like to live in their time and culture?
The interdisciplinary curriculum allows us to be
creative with the things we learn, to see how science
and music share common elements. I grew up with
a Disney-esque idea of creativity. I’ve learned that
creativity is about being able to use ideas.
I never thought of myself as a role model until
I came to Putney. It turns out people look up to me!
I’m on the Queer/Straight Alliance and the
Diversity Committee. I’m in Math Club.
The people here are, well, multidimensional.
My advisor, Ann-Marie White is like my mother.
And teachers expect you to go the extra mile. What
do I mean by that? It means the teachers know
when you really put in the effort.
This is a place where you develop study habits
without authority figures hovering around you all
of the time. You learn how to manage your time
and how to live away from home.
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“I’ve learned that creativity is about being able
to use ideas.”
“Jules has grown and changed much in her four years here. Never one to step into others’ assumptions, Jules carves a world and identity out for herself that is unique and powerful. She strives to open her arms wide to make room from others to safely grow and shine with all the support she can muster.” —Ann-Marie White, Academic Dean & Science Department Faculty
Curriculum Creative WritingRevolutions: A Comparative StudyMusic CompositionAnatomy & PhysiologyCollege Application Seminar
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i grew up in seoul in a family of entrepreneurs.
Most of my family went to British boarding schools,
but I wanted to go to a progressive school, where the
learning would be hands-on and where I could study
independently while learning the fundamentals.
Most of the places I looked at were teaching students
how not to be independent. At Putney we don’t just
learn how to adapt to the world. We work to figure
out how to change it.
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“At Putney we don’t just learn how to adapt to the world.
We work to figure out how to change it.”
I’ve started a small company with a few of my
friends at Putney, making ice cream. I chose a
leading Vermont ice cream company, and researched
the family, their philosophy and the way they make
ice cream. I teamed up with them to create a new
brand called Elm Lea, after Elm Lea Farm (that
serves as home to Putney). I’ve learned that business
is so much more than profit and loss — it is truly
about relationships, how you feel about your work
and how people talk to each other.
I came to Putney with a passion for singing and
songwriting and it has only grown.
Before Putney, I never had true friends, so this
has been a huge part of my experience. I’ve gotten to
know people really well — I count on them and this
is a great source of happiness. I think at a more
competitive school I might not have formed such
tight relationships.
I’m not a great exam taker, but I’m a good worker
and a good leader — something that probably doesn’t
show up in exam scores. I have a deep lineage of East
Asian values and priorities. You can’t avoid your
heritage, but a tree needs many roots.
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American StudiesChemistryCreative MusicCollege Planning Seminar
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here’s the thing about putney: You have to
contribute to the community in order to be here.
The good news is that this is a skill you also really
need to be happy in the world — the ability to
contribute, even if it is in a small way. For example,
one of my jobs was cleaning the basement bathroom
in my dorm. I took this job very seriously and
I felt proud of the work I did.
This is of course also true in class. We focus on
taking pride in our work, not on grades. Education is
not a competition.
All my life I’ve gotten comments from teachers
like, “Kayla is very quiet. Kayla is a good student.”
Well, this last marking period, I got comments about
my participation in class, my efforts to share my
thoughts, the fact that I was more present and
engaged! It was amazing to see that. I found a way to
put myself out there, to reflect on what I needed
to learn and ask for it.
I’m a math/science person, but here that means so
much more. It means molecular genetics, physics,
astronomy, the chemistry of microbiology. I’ve also
taken fiber arts. In one Project Week, I combined
fiber arts and science to knit a dress that used the
colors of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Our teachers don’t just know us in the class-
room — they see us everywhere. My lacrosse coach is
my advisor. Being on the team, I’ve gotten to know a
lot of Juniors and Seniors. People are friends across
grades here. It’s a level playing field.
In middle school, I was risk averse. The confidence
and independence I’ve developed here is helping me
to make better decisions.
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“Education is not a competition.”
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i started coming to putney when I was five or
six — my older sister went here. I’m the youngest of
five. So Putney felt familiar to me, and yet it is
truly a place where you are forced to step outside
your comfort zone. You can’t fake your way out
of a challenge here; you can’t say “no, I don’t feel like
learning now.” The teachers won’t let you. We have
tight bonds with our teachers, and conversations
that last all four years!
In spite of the familiarity, I faced a bit of culture
shock when I came to Putney. I’m from the south,
from Virginia. So to try and understand what I was
going through, I did a cultural comparison for my
first Project Week. I interviewed people in their
sixties about what it was like to be in a racial minority
in Virginia and also in Vermont. I worked hard on
my presentation, and was very nervous.
You have to understand, at Putney, we clap
for everything. But I was amazed when the entire
audience rose up!
I love this place.
I did community service at a school in
Pennsylvania and came back to Putney after two
weeks feeling so much older.
I’m becoming who I want to be.
Every year, I feel like I depend on the approval
of others a little less. I’m an overachiever, it’s true, but
now it’s not so much that I want my parents to be
proud of me, or even my teachers. I am proud of me.
There are things happening at Putney that just
don’t happen at other schools. Take Sing. On a good
Sing day, you leave the auditorium feeling like you
can do anything.
We run the work program, we participate in
decision making at Putney. This has shown me that
I really want to take on a leadership role in the
work I do in the future. I want to go on to a college
where I will be able to lead.
We work hard here. What does that mean? It
means we make sacrifices to get things done. We are
engaged. We are passionate. We struggle.
“We work hard here. What does that mean? It means we make sacrifices to get things
done. We are engaged. We are passionate. We struggle.”
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“Mollie has a creative intellect that she applies to everything she does here, from classes, theater and student leadership, to afternoon activities and work jobs. Ultimately, she’s a thinker that relishes her insights, not narcissistically but because she recognizes their relevance and beauty and is grateful to have them.” —Juan Rodriguez, English & Modern Language Departments
Afternoon Activity Horseback Riding XC Skiing Ballet & Jazz Dance
Evening Art Creative Writing Ballroom Dancing Theater
Work/Job Head Tour Guide Dinner Kitchen Boss Reynolds Building: Head Cleaner
Project Week Writing an Elizabethan Tragedy
A Cultural Comparison of Virginia vs. Vermont: Racial Minorities before 1953
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Curriculum PrecalculusPhysicsTheater WorkshopAmerican Studies
PhysicsPrecalculusAmerican StudiesSpanish 1
American StudiesWriting and ResearchSpanish 1