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The Summit serves as a catch-all space for Hopkins student life. With such an enthusiastic and versatile community, it can be easy to get lost in your own niches and miss out on the opportunities offered in this wonderful community. Any club, team, organization, or individual is welcome to submit to the summit and will be featured. Use the live calendar as a quick reference for upcoming events. Rely on our Student Council, Maroon Key Board, Sustainability Board, and Diversity Board to provide monthly updates and educational passages to connect more with the student body. Read recaps and advertisements for club competitions and projects and share your story with the Hopkins campus.

Upcoming Events

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  • Feb
    15

    Chess Team USATE Tournament

    With over 300 teams in attendance, this tournament is a great way to gain over-the-board experience at a high level.
  • Feb
    15

    Ethics Bowl Divisional Playoffs

    Ethics Bowl represents Connecticut in the Divisional Playoffs against Rhode Island. Whoever wins will attend Nationals at UNC.
  • Feb
    18

    Origami Club Bake Sake

    Bake sale to help provide art supplies to Pediatric ward.

Student Council

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  • Winter Dance Recap

    Winter Dance
    The winter dance was a huge hit this year, with Heath proving to be the perfect spot for everyone to let loose and have fun. Thanks to all the amazing parents who stepped up to help, we were able to offer free snacks and drinks - though next time we'll definitely make sure to stock up on more cups! The real star of the show was Ivy Lewis, who absolutely killed it as our DJ. So many students were raving about how the dance floor was actually packed this time around, especially during the second half when everyone really got into the groove. And let's not forget Brock Bowen, who was there capturing all those priceless moments - those photo backdrop shots are definitely going to be some great memories to look back on! The decorations were on point too (those snowballs were a crowd favorite!), and we have our wonderful parent volunteers to thank for transforming Heath into such a festive space. The whole Student Council team worked super hard to make this happen, and it really showed in how smoothly everything ran. The best part? All the money we raised is going straight back to the students through free events like field day and the pumpkin bowl. Sure, there are some things we can work on for next time - maybe adding more games and making sure we don't run out of supplies - but overall, it seems like everyone had a blast. It was awesome seeing so many people feeling comfortable enough to just be themselves and dance!

Sustainability Board

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  • Ongoing Projects

    The Waste Subcommittee is planning a Winter Clothing Swap in the coming weeks! Be on the lookout for donation bins that will be set up across campus! Waste is also teaming up with the Hopkins Sustainable Creations Club to host a Sustainable Art Showcase with Daystar, highlighting projects made from recycled or upcycled materials. Stay tuned for event details and submission opportunities!
    The Energy Subcommittee is working on adding more collection boxes for used batteries across campus. Currently, there’s one in the Math Department—don’t forget to drop off any old batteries you have! Keep an eye out for more collection locations in Thompson and Malone. 
    The Natural Environment Subcommittee is continuing its efforts to install bird-safe window stickers on the Athletics Center to prevent bird collisions. The Climate Action Subcommittee is planning another petition bake sale to raise awareness and promote sustainable initiatives. More details to come!

    Keep an eye out for our future events:
    • Clothing Swap with Waste Subcommittee
    • Pop up at Sustainable Art Showcase with Daystar
    • Put bird-safe window stickers up on Athletics Center to prevent bird collisions
    • Join Nature Walks with the Natural Environment Subcommittee while collecting photos from trail cameras 
    • More Petition Bake Sale with Climate Action Subcommittee
    • Counting the days till Earth Week! 

  • Winter Recap!

    The Energy Subcommittee hosted a week-long “Veganuary” challenge with Ms. Connelly to show how easy and fun sustainable eating can be! Each day, Ms. Connelly shared vlogs of her vegan meals, and the subcommittee sent emails with sustainable eating facts. There even is a custom “Let Cows µ” shirt. The challenge encouraged students to try plant-based eating, demonstrating how small changes can make a big difference for the environment.

    The Sustainability Board also partnered with SURE to host a Community Conversation in the Weissman room during the activity block to discuss and learn about environmental justice, the intersection of race and marginalized communities with air pollution, food insecurity, and more.

    Make sure to follow Natural Environment Subcommittee’s Instagram account, @hopnat_en, and check out on-campus TVs in Upper Heath, Thompson, and Baldwin to explore the latest trail camera photos of wildlife and native plants on campus! 

Diversity Board

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  • Black History Month

    Happy Black History Month!

    Keep an eye on the Diversity Board and Black Student Union Instagram accounts (@hopkinsdiversityboard and @hopkinsbsu) for exciting events hosted by the Black Student Union for Black History Month. Throughout the month, Diversity Board aims to educate the community on the origins, purpose, and story behind Black History Month. This year's Black History Month theme, as chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is African Americans and Labor. The theme is meant to focus on how all kinds of work (skilled and unskilled, voluntary and involuntary, etc.) influenced the collective experiences of Black people, and how their world shaped the nation through industry and community.

    Additionally, after the new developments in our History and English curriculum to represent more worldwide communities, our curriculum committee will be sending out a survey on the new changes. Please take a moment to fill it out!

Maroon Key

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  • Polar Plunge Recap

    On January 16, the Hopkins community came together for the Maroon Key-led Penguin Plunge Fundraiser, supporting the Special Olympics of Connecticut. The Special Olympics is an incredible organization that provides athletic events and essential medical care for athletes with intellectual disabilities, making a positive impact in communities across the state.

    Held on the last day of exams, students and faculty alike had the opportunity to take a chilly plunge while raising awareness for the vital work of the Special Olympics! We played lots of fun pool games and ate yummy treats from the bake sale. It was a great festive way to end exams. 

    By the end of the event, we had raised 1,200 DOLLARS for Special Olympics! This is truly an incredible feat, and we want to thank everyone who donated and plunged. Our community’s ability to come together in support of a cause is truly inspiring, and we can’t thank you enough! 

    The Penguin Plunge Fundraiser was a perfect blend of fun and philanthropy, showcasing the Hopkins community's dedication to giving back while fostering a sense of togetherness. It was truly a splash for a great cause.

    If you’d like to volunteer with Special Olympics, information about their Winter Olympics is below. 

  • Upcoming Events

    Impact-a-thon:

    Mark your calendars: this April, the Hopkins Impact-a-thon is back! We'll come together for two weeks to work on a different social issue, combining education, advocacy, and action to create meaningful change. 

    Last year's focus, disability advocacy, highlighted the power of inclusion and community engagement, leaving a lasting impact on participants and beyond. Highlights included meal prep with Chapel Haven for Sunrise Cafe in New Haven, autism awareness training with Luv Micheal, and a Special Olympics luau-themed dance. This year, we're raising the bar with an exciting new focus—stay tuned for the big reveal! 

    Whether you're a returning advocate or new to the Impact-a-thon, there's a place for everyone to contribute and make a difference. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of student-driven solutions and build momentum for change.

    More details coming soon—get ready to make your mark!

Sum It Up: Hear from More Clubs

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  • Ethics Bowl Wins States

    On Saturday, January 25th, the Hopkins Ethics Bowl team competed at the Connecticut championships. This year, there were a record number of teams competing, with a total of 18 participating teams. Our B team, with members Nathan Fekadu, Riya Rao, Claire Billings, Kyle Song, Samantha Aguero, and Evan Galvani-Townsend, had an amazing showing with a win accompanied by some very close rounds. Our A team, made up of Logan Matthews, Sarah Galvani-Townsend, Vidwan Aryan, Henry Foushee, and Ripley Chance, got first in the state for the first time in Hopkins’s history! On February 15th, they will be competing against the winners of Rhode Island, the winner of which will attend Nationals in April at UNC Chapel-Hill.
    Read below for the questions we discussed, and if you’re interested in the topics we ponder, read the full case set!
    Every year, students are also able to submit cases to be included in the case set, so we are currently in the process of writing our own ethical dilemmas. Join the classroom if you’re interested with the code nvlf5e.

    Round 1:
    Hopkins A (W) (147 pts) vs. Cheshire (141 pts.)
    Hopkins discussed Case #5, with the question “What obligations, if any, do artists have to their sources of inspiration?”
    Cheshire discussed Case #2, with the question “What sort of restrictions, if any, does being in a romantic relationship place on one’s other relationships?”

    Round 2:
    Hopkins A (W) (156) vs. Trumbull B (144)
    Hopkins discussed Case #11, with the question “Is there a morally significant difference between boycotting a company for its CEO’s values versus the values of the company itself?”
    Trumbull 2 discussed Case #3, with the question “Is it hypocritical to feed your pet meat products if you are Vegan?”
    Hopkins B (W) (147) vs. New Canaan (138)

    Round 3:
    Hopkins A (W) (152) vs. Trumbull A (148)
    Hopkins discussed Case #12, with the question “How should sporting organizations decide which countries to host large scale events?”
    Trumbull 1 discussed Case #4, with the question “What obligations are there to voice your disagreement when hearing something you perceive as morally wrong?
    Hopkins B (150) vs. Fairfield 1 (W) (154)

    Round 4:
    Hopkins A (W) (157) vs. Hotchkiss A (151)
    Hopkins discussed Case #15, with the question “Is there a morally significant difference between adjusting insurance rates based on reckless driving versus adjusting them for accidents?”
    Hotchkiss discussed Case #9, with the question “When, if ever, is it okay for parents to force their kids to do something that is against their wishes?”

    Round 5: Bye
    Hopkins B (125) vs. Torrington A (W) (156)

    Round 6: Bye
    Hopkins B (146) vs. Masuk B (W) (153)

    Finals:
    Hopkins 2 (W!!!!!) vs. Fairfield Prep 1
    Hopkins discussed Case #14, with the question “Is there anything intrinsically wrong with forming deep social/romantic bonds with AI?”
    Fairfield discussed Case #10, with the question “To what extent should someone’s meaning in life be connected with their job? Why or why not?”

  • Black Student Union Black History Month

    This Black History Month, the theme is Black Excellence! In this month full of exciting events and activities, here’s what’s happening:
    • Junior School Movie Night (Feb 7): Watching Rise in the South Thompson Atrium
    • Spirit Week！ (Feb 10–13) Celebrate culture and pride by dressing up each day:
      • Monday, 2/10: 90s Day
      • Tuesday, 2/11: Sneaker Day
      • Wednesday, 2/12: Pan-African Colors (red, black, & green)
      • Thursday, 2/13: Black-Out Day
    • Affinity Lunch (2/12): Gather with peers during lunch in the Weissman room to celebrate Black identity and community in a supportive space.
    • Showcase (2/19): Poetry reading, singing performances, speeches from BSU members, and more in upper heath during activities period. The African-American arts gallery opens!
    • Movie Night (2/20): Watching The Six Triple Eight in Upper Heath
    • Affinity Game Night (2/21): Spend the evening playing games with family and friends in Lower Heath, right after Ski Lodge Day festivities.
    • Basketball Tournament (2/26): Bring the energy to our Black History Month Basketball Tournament, whether you’re playing or cheering.
    • BHM Celebration (2/28): The month concludes with the Black History Month Affinity Celebration.
    Join us as we honor Black history, culture, and excellence throughout the month! Reach out to Avonna Wilkes, Elissa Matthews, or Lucio Kombo with any questions.

  • Debate at NYPDL

    RECAP:

    NYPDL January:
        Hopdebate had a great performance at NYPDL January! Highlights included: Dr. Z discovering .5s, winning the novice finals and division, judges falling asleep in-round, several teams getting one win away from breaking to quarters, a certain team making us almost miss the train because they had to get smoothies, running with 10 bobas, and driving up business in an empty Chinese restaurant by 500%. Thank you to Dr. Z for his support!! 


    UPCOMING: 

    Hopkins Home Tournament:
       Join us for the 2025 Hopkins Home Tournament! There will be a novice and varsity division, with free lunch and breakfast (catering). Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned competitor, the Hopkins Home Tournament is a great opportunity. Registration will be released soon through Google Classroom. 


    ANNOUNCEMENT 

    Meeting Schedule:
       We’ll be meeting every other Wednesday to allow for debaters to attend more than one club! Instead of weekly Monday meetings, we will have weekly Sunday meetings, as many debaters had conflicts on Monday. Email cwang26 or kagarwal25 with any questions! 

  • Model UN at ILMUNC + HOPMUN

    Recap:
    Hopkins Model UN, representing the Republic of Albania, attended ILMUNC in Philadelphia last weekend. We enjoyed the lively debate, food from Reading Terminal Market, continuing our traditions of one-claps, sign-stealing shenanigans, and much more.

    Upcoming:
    The 10th Annual Hopkins Model United Nations Conference is Saturday, April 26 from 9-4. HOPMUN is a small conference hosted here at Hopkins, with students from Hopkins and other schools around Connecticut participating. We have committees with debate topics ranging from the Paris Climate Accords to the NFL to the Democratic National Convention (and maybe even an “ad hoc” mystery committee?). Sign up at https://forms.gle/xf8BxFJwpsB5qJDAA! All experience levels are welcome, and lunch is provided! If you want to staff, keep your eyes peeled—applications will open soon!

    Follow us @hopkinsmodelun1660 on Instagram.

  • Oragami Club Big Projects

    Origami Club is a place for students to learn origami in a calm environment. It’s a fun way to relax and make paper art. We aim to spread the art of origami with the whole school! Our first week, we all made kawasaki rose variants, a simple (for most people) yet beautiful origami piece that club members got to take home (or donate to the 1000 origami project!). 

    Origami club is hosting two upcoming events!

    1000 Origami Project:
      • The Origami Club is starting a really cool project and we NEED YOUR HELP! 
      • We are making a display full of 1000 pieces of origami inspired by the 1000 origami crane story, but instead of just cranes we’re including flowers, butterflies and dragons too. Contribution does not need to take up a lot of your time, just make something you are pleased with and drop it off in Mr. Young’s office :) 
      • A tentative end date for this project is around the end of this year. 

    Bake Sale For Art Supplies in Pediatric Wards:
      • DO YOU like Brownies? Cupcakes? APPLE PIE? (results will vary based on club head’s skill)
      • Come enjoy a sweet treat at upper heath on February 18th and help provide children with art supplies

    Where to find us!
    • Google Classroom: 2wrohfm
    • Instagram: @hoporigami

  • Quiz Bowl Island Cup

    This past weekend, the Quiz Bowl team competed at the Island Cup VI Tournament at Kings Park High School in Long Island. Facing off against some of the best teams in the country, Hopkins placed 7th in a field of 18 teams. The team also saw impressive individual placements, with team member Neil Mehta ’26 scoring 290 total points and ranking 29th out of nearly 80 players, and team captain Claire Billings ’25 putting up the tournament’s highest individual score of 875 points. Claire also clinched the coveted award for most incorrect answers: a plastic tub of expired mayo.
    Quiz Bowl also saw success at their January tournament at Choate, with high individual placements from young team members Angel Lu ’28 (15th), Noah Novemsky ’27 (19th), and Todd Xue ’27 (24th).

  • Robotics FTC Wins + New Developments

    The halls of Vernon Center Middle School were buzzing with excitement this Saturday as Hopkins' FTC robotics teams proved that even mechanical hiccups can't hold back true innovation. Despite facing their share of technical challenges, both teams turned obstacles into opportunities. The Maroon Team - the Hopkins RoboGoats - caught everyone's attention with their ingenious 3D printed intake system, a design that earned them the Innovate Award. Meanwhile, their sister team, the cleverly dubbed Hopkins Schrödinger's Goats, showcased all-around excellence to capture second place for the Inspire Award - the competition's highest honor - securing an impressive bid to the state championship. 
    This success at the FTC level comes at an exciting time for Hopkins robotics, as the program takes a giant leap forward with the launch of its first-ever FRC team. For those not in the robotics loop, FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) is essentially the varsity team of high school robotics - where students design and build industrial-grade robots for intense, high-stakes competitions. Team captains Jacob, Jeet, Albert, Wyatt, and Michael are leading this ambitious expansion that's already attracting attention from major partners like NASA. 
    The growth doesn't stop at competitive teams, though. Hopkins has created a comprehensive robotics pipeline that starts with a dedicated training team. This innovative approach is already paying dividends, with many rookie members successfully transitioning to the new FRC team this spring. 
    In the classroom, Hopkins is pushing boundaries just as aggressively. Students can now progress from an introductory robotics course to the cutting-edge AI and Advanced Robotics class, where they work hands-on with the same robotic dogs that have become a familiar sight around campus. But perhaps the most exciting development is yet to come - with the opening of the new APAC building, the Malone seminar room is set for transformation into a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory, featuring professional-grade ventilation systems, collaborative workstations,

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All Upcoming Events

List of 12 events.

  • Feb
    15

    Chess Team USATE Tournament

    With over 300 teams in attendance, this tournament is a great way to gain over-the-board experience at a high level.
  • Feb
    15

    Ethics Bowl Divisional Playoffs

    Ethics Bowl represents Connecticut in the Divisional Playoffs against Rhode Island. Whoever wins will attend Nationals at UNC.
  • Feb
    18

    Origami Club Bake Sake

    Bake sale to help provide art supplies to Pediatric ward.
  • Feb
    19

    BSU Black Excellence Showcase

    Poetry reading, singing performances, speeches from BSU members, and more in upper heath during activities period. The African-American arts gallery opens!
  • Feb
    19

    Hopkins Swim & Dive Senior Day

    Come support your classmates at the Bud Erich Pool for the Varsity Swive 2025 Senior Day!
  • Feb
    20

    BSU Movie Night

    Watching The Six Triple Eight in Upper Heath
  • Feb
    21

    BSU Affinity Game Night

    Spend the evening playing games with family and friends in Lower Heath, right after Ski Lodge Day festivities.
  • Feb
    22

    Hopkins FTC CT State Championships

  • Feb
    22

    Science Bowl State Competition

  • Feb
    26

    BSU Basketball Tournament

    Bring the energy to our Black History Month Basketball Tournament, whether you’re playing or cheering.
  • Feb
    28

    Black History Month Celebration

    The month of events and appreciation concludes with a Black History Month Affinity Celebration!
  • Mar
    2

    Hopkins Annual Home Debate Tournament

    Anyone is welcome - no debate experience necessary! Registration will be released soon on Google Classroom.
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