Alumni publication shares news of distinguished language program and other Hill happenings
Founded in 1851 as "The Family Boarding School," The Hill School prepares young men and women from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within the school environment and with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, The Hill challenges its students to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto: “Whatsoever things are true.” Famous alumni include Former Secretary of State James Baker III, critically acclaimed author Tobias Wolff, and Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone.
Hill Ties, the biannual alumni publication, was a creative collaboration with circle S studio and the Communications team at The Hill School. The magazine consisted of various sections and features communicating to alumni as far back as 1906 to parents of current students. Each volume started with a story budget and target mail date. While both content and timing shifted from issue to issue, the client was always pleased with the final product and delivery.
In this issue of Hill Ties, the Hill School announces occurrences in the language departments (including a special honor an bestowed to the Chinese program), the retirement of a Hill renaissance man, a classic tale of schoolboy shenanigans, and the class of 2011 commencement.
The feature story of this issue of Hill Ties focuses on the language programs offered to its students. For the cover, the Hill School motto of "Whatsoever things are true" was translated into the six languages spoken on the campus: Spanish, Greek, English, French, Chinese, and Latin.
Chinese characters and a line drawing of the Chinese philosopher Confucius were the inspiration for these featured spreads detailing success in the Hill School language departments.
This "Cresting the HIll" spead features a scene from The Hill School's production of "Beauty and the Beast."
