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In this challenging year we asked for your support, and you answered. A record 2,277 donors gave a record $4,520,579 to the 2020-2021 Annual Fund, as we aimed to advance Roxbury Latin's mission with integrity and creativity. We are grateful for and humbled by your benefactions.

Classes ending in 0, 1, 5, and 6—last call to register for Reunion on September 24 and 25! Check the link below for complete details and schedule, registration, and COVID safety protocols. We hope to see you then! roxburylatin.org/reunion/

Last Night in Rozzie—an award-winning film by Ryan McDonough '89—will have its theatrical release at the Somerville Theater this Friday, 9/17, at 7:30. It will include a screening of the film and a live Q&A with Ryan. Tickets are available at the Somerville Theater website.

Join us Saturday for Homecoming and Fall Family Day! Varsity XC and BBQ at 1:30. O'Keeffe Field dedication at 2 p.m. Varsity soccer and football at 2:30. Fifthie vs. Sixie Tug-of-War at halftime. We'll also celebrate Reunions for members of classes ending in 0, 1, 5, and 6.

Alumnus Zach Kanin '01 and his writing partner Tim Robinson—creators of the hit sketch show "I Think You Should Leave"—were featured as this weekend's New Yorker interview. ow.ly/rNgn50GlnkI

We were honored to hear in Hall today from Dr. Stephen Hoge, President of Moderna, who spoke with students about his company’s development of its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine; his trajectory from an ER physician in NY to leading Moderna’s R&D; and the lessons he learned along the way.

Alumnus Adam Granduciel '97—frontman of the Grammy Award-winning rock band The War on Drugs—discusses fatherhood, his band's new album "I Don't Live Here Anymore," and their upcoming show at Madison Square Garden in a recent New York Times article. ow.ly/JI8M50GwnVc

Class of 2008–Class of 2017: Join us Friday evening, at Coppersmith in South Boston, for some post-Thanksgiving cheer, from 6 to 8 p.m. The first hour of food and drink will be courtesy of RL. Register below, and we'll look forward to seeing you there! ow.ly/li8Z50GTEqX

We are sad to share that legendary and beloved faculty member Steve Ward died this morning after a long illness. From 1976 through 2014, Mr. Ward had a significant impact on countless RL boys. We will gather in the spring to honor his life and legacy. ow.ly/fhfy50HylVR

Calling all RL Nation: Join us Friday, 1/28, as we cheer on our athletic teams during Winter Family Night, beginning at 3 p.m. through Varsity Basketball v. Nobles at 7:30. Food, fun, and fierce competition on the ice, mats, and courts. Masks are required for all spectators.

Alumnus Cherry Brice Jr. '09 (née Alex Cherenfant) will showcase the short film "sweet pie" as part of New York's MoMA Millennium Film Workshop on February 17. Cherry's film will be part of the Nighttime series, at MoMA's Titus Theater beginning at 7 p.m. ow.ly/e7TK50HS1AO

Roxbury Latin’s Giving Day is underway! Our goal is to raise 700 gifts over the next 24 hours, in support of RL's students and faculty, and we know we can reach that goal, together. Will you join us? ow.ly/BWAZ50I9HC0

RL's declaimers will take the Rousmaniere stage at 8:30 a.m. for Exelauno Day Hall. Tune into the livestream, and while our students "march forth" on campus, we hope you will march forth with us by making a gift to Roxbury Latin this Giving Day. ow.ly/lsYv50I9Yvf

The challenge is on! We've reached our goal of 700 gifts, and so several trustees have offered to donate an additional $75K if we can raise 250 more gifts today. We’re confident that, together, we can do it. Will you take part and be counted? ow.ly/F3NS50Iav0O

Thank you. With your help, we together raised more than $695,000 with 1,258 gifts, in 24 hours, for Roxbury Latin. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting RL's students, faculty, and distinctive mission. Thank you for marching forth with us. ow.ly/lRIw50IaYp0

We are sad to report that long-time and beloved faculty member Ken Conn died yesterday. From 1973-2009, Ken principally taught French and was a dedicated coach of the varsity football team. He represented an inspiring model of the fully invested schoolman. ow.ly/XQhF50Ii1Fv

Great to meet @RoxburyLatin’s Glee Club singers who came all the way from Boston to perform in Vienna. Through music, these young people share U.S. culture and help build people-to-people connections between our countries. I wish them all the best during their European tour.

Andy Chappell, Assistant Head for Program, has been elected the Head of Derryfield School in Manchester, NH, a role he will begin on July 1. Read Headmaster Brennan's announcement to the community and about Andy's many contributions to RL over 25 years. ow.ly/A40K50IkF09

RL's Track & Field team achieved a strong 2nd place finish in the ISL Championship meet on Saturday, earning 79 points—the team's best finish since 2013. Read about athletes' individual performances and records set, and view photos from the meet. ow.ly/6ZyG50Jb6Hn

Thanks to you, Roxbury Latin has raised a record-setting $4,812,306 for the Annual Fund. Thank you for joining us in our distinctive mission, and for affirming our good work, as we promise to know and love the boys in our care. We are grateful for, and humbled by, your support.