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More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
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“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
Success in the Arts is bred of self-confidence; a fearlessness or joy in the process, more than the outcome. Taft School Portrait of an Arts Graduate
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
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Former Track Captain Named Carnegie Mellon Student-Athlete of the Week

Seamus Conway

Liz Barre ’19 set a personal record in the hurdles and high jump while competing in her first pentathlon; named Student-Athlete of the Week.

Congratulations to Liz Barre '19, who was recently named Student-Athlete of the Week at Carnegie Mellon University. During her first pentathlon, Liz set a personal record in the hurdles and high jump. The cumulative result: A new school record of 3,162 points for Carnegie Mellon and Student-Athlete of the Week accolades for Liz. Liz was a track team captain at Taft, and a key contributor to Taft's 2016 through 2019 consecutive Founders League Track Championships.⁠