The start of a school year is a time of possibilty. Students--new and old--have the opportunity to present new commitment, goals and levels of achievement. For most entering kids, wilderness orientation offers an ideal environment for the process of choosing the values and relationships that will define their year. They are hiking and camping out in the White Mountains now. For aspiring varsity athletes, pre-season sports camps offer a similar start to the new year. The field hockey team is stacked with veterans.

Boys' varsity soccer finished the 2006 season with the longest undefeated string in decades, and is looking good. Assistant coach Ian Hamlet remarks that this squad is comprised of quiet leaders, without big egos.

Head coach Phil Goodnow watches on as his team executes a drill to maximize use of open space.

Girls' soccer, which won the Lakes Region Championship in '06, blends experience with youth. Coach Karl Methven likes what he sees on Farrell Field.

Varsity football, which won the Evergreen League championship last year, and then went on to be undefeated co-champs (with Noble & Greenough) of New England D2, has some exciting new talent to complement returning leaders. Here, linemen sprint to beat offensive position players to water.

The sun emerged at 10:00 this morning, and temperatures soared, necessitating plenty of breaks for water. We're back to girls' soccer.

Back at Carr Field this afternoon, Kenny challenges Will as Frasier supports.