Know and Be Known

On August 14, the Class of 2027 kicked off the annual celebration of their senior year with the Blue Tie Parade. Riding on trailers and truck beds and launching water balloons toward students, faculty, and parents along the route, the seniors embraced this long-standing, lighthearted tradition that officially marks the beginning of their final year at Saint Mary’s Hall.

Our Lower School officially opened the doors to its newly renovated STEM Lab, a bright and engaging 1,400‑square‑foot space designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on discovery. Equipped with three 3‑D printers, drones, and an exciting range of STEM activities—from robotics to engineering challenges and snap circuits—this dynamic lab offers students endless opportunities to explore, build, and imagine.

Big things are happening for Mr. Blanco! This summer, Logan Blanco, Upper School 2D Drawing & Painting Teacher and Fine Arts Chair, took his passion for art and printmaking across the globe through the Peggy Pitman Mays Grant. During a 10-day journey through Japan, Logan immersed himself in the study of Ukiyo-e printmaking, exploring museum collections in Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kyoto, and Osaka. He also participated in a Mokuhanga (woodblock printmaking) workshop with artist Mia O., using drawing to explore the textures, colors, and spaces that shaped his experience.