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Students gather for a special Lunar New Year assembly.
Chapin Stories
The Chapin School is a place where young women grow, learn and thrive. Browse the stories below and discover our vibrant, engaging community.
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Read about Chapin Scholar Professor Naomi Extra's informative community-wide presentation.
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Class 6 students select a famous portrait to sketch but with one unique component.
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Ruth Jurgensen, CEO of Prep for Prep, and Dr. Angel Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling join the Chapin community for the 2021 Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship Series Lecture.
![Sally Hemings and Her Place in American History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612371445/chapin/m4m042ll0nvzni6tc4mu/Gordon-Reed-Photo-21-e1569019597704.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612371445/chapin/m4m042ll0nvzni6tc4mu/Gordon-Reed-Photo-21-e1569019597704.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1612371445/chapin/m4m042ll0nvzni6tc4mu/Gordon-Reed-Photo-21-e1569019597704.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1612371445/chapin/m4m042ll0nvzni6tc4mu/Gordon-Reed-Photo-21-e1569019597704.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1612371445/chapin/m4m042ll0nvzni6tc4mu/Gordon-Reed-Photo-21-e1569019597704.jpg","width":1481}])
On January 26, Chapin welcomed distinguished historian Annette Gordon-Reed as our 14th annual Gilder Lehrman lecturer.
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Class 7 students prepare their production of "6 Ft. Scenes" to share with the Chapin community.
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Kindergarteners learn about young advocates and the importance of equality and using your voice.
![Scientist Visits Class 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611089800/chapin/naouy5jce1jsekyh5z6g/ScreenShot2020-12-08at115656AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611089800/chapin/naouy5jce1jsekyh5z6g/ScreenShot2020-12-08at115656AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611089800/chapin/naouy5jce1jsekyh5z6g/ScreenShot2020-12-08at115656AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611089800/chapin/naouy5jce1jsekyh5z6g/ScreenShot2020-12-08at115656AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611089800/chapin/naouy5jce1jsekyh5z6g/ScreenShot2020-12-08at115656AM.png","width":1440}])
Microbiologist Dr. Denise Tombolato-Terzić virtually joins Class 4.
![Making Music with Their Feet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611158192/chapin/bbeq8sx4uq61m3ojfj2z/ScreenShot2021-01-07at103020AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611158192/chapin/bbeq8sx4uq61m3ojfj2z/ScreenShot2021-01-07at103020AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611158192/chapin/bbeq8sx4uq61m3ojfj2z/ScreenShot2021-01-07at103020AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611158192/chapin/bbeq8sx4uq61m3ojfj2z/ScreenShot2021-01-07at103020AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1611158192/chapin/bbeq8sx4uq61m3ojfj2z/ScreenShot2021-01-07at103020AM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1611158192/chapin/bbeq8sx4uq61m3ojfj2z/ScreenShot2021-01-07at103020AM.png","width":2200}])
Performing artists from dance-and-music ensemble Music from the Sole join Class 2 for a fun workshop.
![Exploring Abolitionism with Scholar in Residence Dr. Alcenat]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610462004/chapin/qgqjyrwrssynmchlqa4o/ScreenShot2020-12-18at90744AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610462004/chapin/qgqjyrwrssynmchlqa4o/ScreenShot2020-12-18at90744AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610462004/chapin/qgqjyrwrssynmchlqa4o/ScreenShot2020-12-18at90744AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610462004/chapin/qgqjyrwrssynmchlqa4o/ScreenShot2020-12-18at90744AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1610462004/chapin/qgqjyrwrssynmchlqa4o/ScreenShot2020-12-18at90744AM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1610462004/chapin/qgqjyrwrssynmchlqa4o/ScreenShot2020-12-18at90744AM.png","width":2200}])
Dr. Alcenat joins Class 11's American Experience course to teach a unit on abolitionism.