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We're baaaa-aaaack!
Welcome back to our students — and welcome to Exeter to our newest Exonians! It's going to be a wonderful year.
![Kendra Stearns O'Donnell](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/KSO-1200-1-edit.png?itok=qcPkq_5m)
"I was less wrapped up in being the first woman and more conscious of being the 12th principal at this ancient and revered institution.”
Kendra Stearns O'Donnell
![Camilla Norman Field](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/Camilla_Field-1200.jpg?itok=ebM05K-R)
"It's a much more enriching and wonderful life knowing that I'm both receiving support and giving support."
Camilla Norman Field '93; P'24
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“I have always wanted to have a positive impact on the world and use my skills to do that."
Diana Davis '03, Math Instructor
Scholars in residence
Gone skating
Our students will discover two new outdoor rinks when they return to campus this week. Principal Rawson '71; P'08 tested them out recently.
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Hellos for the heroes
Senior Ryan Pettit’s letter-writing campaign brings joy to veterans.
Tribal leaders address Exeter community
Denise and Paul Pouliot of Pennacook-Abenaki people make Academy history as the first local indigenous tribal leaders to speak at assembly.
![Elizabeth Alexander, Ilya Kaminsky, Jericho Brown, Arthur Sze, Natasha Trethewey, Julia Alvarez, Gregory Pardlo.](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/recent-Lamont-Poets-4.jpg?itok=WoFhI73M)