Throughout November, Cushing students have been hard at work coordinating our 8th annual community food drive. Spearheaded by our Director of Student Activities Donny Connors, and in concert with a local Girl Scout troop, students prepared and delivered donation bags to 650 homes in Ashburnham. This past weekend, students collected these community donations, sorting and processing more than 2,800 food items, enough to help stock Ashburnham's pantries for nearly three months!
One of the pillars of our Portrait of a Graduate is the Community Journey. At Cushing, we learn that being part of a strong community of learners and leaders is not done passively. In the classroom, on the field, in the dorms, and in the community at large, we reap rewards that are amplified by the connections and active efforts we put into them. As we head into Thanksgiving break, it’s a perfect time to reflect on these meaningful connections — and to thank all members of our community for helping make our collective Journey stronger.
I hope you and your family have a very enjoyable holiday and relaxing Thanksgiving break. We look forward to welcoming students back in December.
Jillian Stone ’19 returned to Cushing as a guest choreographer for the fall dance showcase, creating the opening work Moon River, which is depicted below. This year's fall showcase — titled Break Free — featured 14 amazing group and solo dances. (Dance Teaser Video) > Around Campus: Week Ten| Week Eleven
Cushing Academy's Campus Store Holiday Sale is happening now until December 1, 2025! Take 20% off Cushing apparel online and in person. Use the discount code "Thanksgiving20"
Aaron Golub is the first legally blind athlete to play in a Division I football game. He played at Tulane University, where he was named team captain, and later became an NFL free agent. As part of our continuing Cushing Speaker series, he will be speaking with our community about facing adversity during a special assembly on Super Saturday, December 6.
Sanborn House Tour
Next on our Dorm Tour Series is Sanborn House. Opened in 2017 and featuring all single rooms, Sanborn House predominantly houses upperclass students. Join Ben Forman ’26 as he share highlights of the dorm.
Girls’ Varsity Field Hockey celebrates a 2-1 home playoff victory against Suffield Academy in front of a packed house at Quimby Field. The team also beat the top-seeded Rivers School 2-1 en route to advancing to the championship game against Middlesex School. Field Hockey’s deep run through the Class B Playoffs capped a remarkable 17-4-1 season.
At the NEPSAC Cross Country Championships, Candace Maple ’26 came in second place overall and Olivia Richard ’28 placed 11th. Six Cushing athletes finished in the top 50 out of 210 competitors, and the girls’ varsity cross country team placed 5th overall, a new Cushing record! Congratulations on an amazing season of running!
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