Traditions run deep on the Mountainside!
You'll leave Darrow someday, but Darrow will never really leave you. By the time you're a senior, you'll have accrued enough memorable, fun, and gratifying experiences to last a lifetime.
Darrow School Traditions
Some favorites: Convocation lighting of the candles signaling the start of the new school year, Fresh Fire (the Freshman camping trip & retreat), MapleFest, celebrating the arrival of spring and the running of the sap, Tuesday Community Programming, and SpringFest Dorm Wars, the ultimate competition!
Convocation, the celebration of the new school year
- Darrow Coffee House, celebrations of performance
- Maple Fest, a celebration of Spring
- Baccalaureate, a celebration of achievement
- Commencement, the final celebration of the school year
- Darrow on the Fringe
- The Formals
- Sports Banquet
- Prom
- Sports Banquet
- Experiences
CONVOCATION
Marking the official start of the academic year, the Darrow community—students, faculty, and staff—gathers around Tannery Pond to welcome the new year, which features an awe-inspiring ceremonious lighting of the candles!
Coffee House
A student-run open mic night, offering a laid-back opportunity for our campus performers. It is a relaxed and welcoming event on our campus where students can showcase their talents in front of a supportive audience. This event is an excellent opportunity for students to gain confidence in front of an audience of loud cheers and applause.
