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SPS History at the Lib
15 Sep 2024

SPS History at the Lib

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, Library Displays, School Publications | 0

You may have noticed some of the changes that were made at Ohrstrom Library over the summer. We are excited about all of them, but our archivist is especially happy about the changes that are making SPS history more visible … Continued

archives exhibit, Parsi, school history
The Boys in the Boat
10 Dec 2023

The Boys in the Boat

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, School Publications | 1

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown is the story of the University of Washington crew team and their journey to compete at the 1936 Olympic games. It’s a story about beating the odds and finding hope. It … Continued

boating club, crew, Parsi, rowing, school history
Thanksgiving in Verse, 1883
19 Nov 2023

Thanksgiving in Verse, 1883

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, School Publications | 0

As we enter our Thanksgiving break, we thought it might be fun to look back on early Thanksgivings at St. Paul’s School. Modern Thanksgiving was proclaimed for all states in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln and was usually held the last … Continued

Horae Scholasticae, Parsi, school history, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Break
February Is Black History Month
5 Feb 2023

February Is Black History Month

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: History, Library Displays, School Publications, Uncategorized | 0

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, often called the “father of Black history”, had the idea of setting aside time to educate people about Black history and culture. What started as a weeklong celebration to encourage the teaching of Black history … Continued

African American History, Black history, Parsi
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
15 Jan 2023

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, Library Displays, School Publications | 1

The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and was first celebrated a few years later in January 1986.  It took many years for all states, including New Hampshire, to recognize the … Continued

African American History, Black Americans, Black history, holidays

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