Individual growth and public purpose
Individual growth and public purpose
As we prepare to welcome our students back to campus this month, we do so with a deep sense of purpose and gratitude. Our students bring an incredible thirst for knowledge, a desire to excel in every aspect of their Exeter experience, and a great sense of joy...
- By Principal Bill Rawson '71; P'08
- July 25, 2024
Exeter lives within each of us
Exeter lives within each of us
Quite a few years ago, returning to the Exeter Inn from an alumni volunteer dinner with the senior class in Love Gym, I found myself walking alone a few paces ahead of an older couple. I stopped to introduce myself, and to my utter astonishment, Mickey...
- July 25, 2024
2021 Graduation Remarks
2021 Graduation Remarks
On June 6, 2021, Principal William Rawson ’71; P’08 delivered his Commencement address in Phelps Stadium. Before him sat the graduating seniors, in chairs six feet apart. Watch his speech or read the full...
- July 25, 2024
Principal Rawson’s 2020 Opening Assembly Address
Principal Rawson’s 2020 Opening Assembly Address
On Sept. 10, 2020, Principal William Rawson ’71; P’08 broadcast his Opening Assembly address to a virtual audience from the steps of Phillips Hall, with a few socially-distanced students in attendance on the quad. Watch his speech or read the full...
- July 25, 2024
2022 Graduation Remarks
2022 Graduation Remarks
On June 5, 2022, Principal William Rawson ’71; P’08 delivered his Commencement address in front of the Academy Building. Watch his speech or read the full...
- July 25, 2024
Principal Rawson’s 2021 Opening Assembly Address
Principal Rawson’s 2021 Opening Assembly Address
On Sept. 10, 2021, Principal William Rawson ’71; P’08 delivered his Opening Assembly address to an audience in Love Gymnasium. Read the full text of his...
- July 25, 2024
A letter to our community
A letter to our community
July 1, 2023 Dear Exeter community, On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a decision addressing consideration of race in college admissions decisions. While the Court’s decision does not apply directly to Phillips Exeter Academy, this seems an appropriate...
- July 25, 2024
2023 Graduation Remarks
2023 Graduation Remarks
Members of the Class of 2023: I am pleased to deliver this farewell address. Soon you will be graduates of Phillips Exeter Academy. With diplomas in hand, you will be fellow Exeter alumni. In that sense, we will be peers, members of the same extended...
- July 25, 2024
Principal Rawson’s 2022 Opening Assembly Address
Principal Rawson’s 2022 Opening Assembly Address
Good morning, Exeter. I welcome you again to this Opening Assembly, which marks the beginning of the 242nd year in the history of our school. It is indeed wonderful to see everyone gathered together, and to feel the energy and excitement in the...
- July 25, 2024
2024 Graduation Remarks
2024 Graduation Remarks
Members of the Class of 2024: By tradition, it is now my privilege and honor, as principal, to deliver a farewell address. I would like to begin where commencement addresses often end, by saying congratulations. You came to Exeter to learn and grow, have fun,...
- July 25, 2024
