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Students gather for discussion during David France's workshop on arts-based social change.

2019 MLK Day at Exeter

Exonians investigate “Gen Z Activism” with a series of events honoring the slain civil rights leader. Click the arrow to hear students reflect on the day's programming. 

MLK Day 2019 at Phillips Exeter Academy

MLK Day 2019

Exonians investigate “Gen Z Activism” with a series of events honoring the slain civil rights leader. 

Exeter students singing at the annual Holiday Concert

Salute to Non Sibi

In this season of giving, we celebrate the thousands of Exonians who are giving of themselves to help others.

Jenny Yang
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Exeter People

“I treasure Exeter’s collaborative spirit and desire to create something greater.”

Jenny '19

The Exeter Bulletin

Setting the stage for change

As part of Exeter's MLK Day 2019 programming, students performed "Hottentotted," a play written by Charly Simpson '04 and attended workshops led by alums. 

Exeter graduate Aomawa Shields
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Exeter People

​"When I feel most fulfilled is when I’m interacting directly with people of all ages.”

Aomawa Shields '93

Ayush Noori in Exeter's Design Lab.

Knowledge with goodness

Ayush Noori '20 found in Exeter a place that would challenge him academically, but also give him the tools to be “someone who can give back to the community.”

Knowledge and goodness
Exeter People

“That's one of the most noble goals ... embracing this one-of-a-kind education and using it to help others.”

Exeter People

"Exeter has given me the opportunity to develop into myself. It’s made me a more secure person.”

Exeter People

“It was a lot of hard work, but [what] made it worth it was the people who ... said, 'Wow, that really had a profound impact on me.'”