Hoosac School

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The Boar's Head and Yule Log Pageant is one of the oldest and grandest traditions of Hoosac School. The annual production involves all of Hoosac's students and faculty. "After experiencing one performance of this show with all of Hoosac's students in their jeweled and feathered Elizabethan finery, you know that it's not just another Christmas play," says Dean Foster, the current headmaster.

Bleeze Banquet is one of the best nights on campus for the VIth Formers at Hoosac. The night begins with a church service where many of students either sing the school choir or serve as alter boys/girls. This is followed by a burning of the greens which signals the end of the Jester's misrule (see above), and the first step toward commencement. Students pose and take photographs in front of the large bonfire. The entire school then moves into the dining hall where both students and faculty sit at tables arranged in the shape of a cross, another time honored Bleeze tradition. In addition to the great food and fellowship, many students take advantage of the photo booth before giving their attention to an alumni keynote speaker. After an emotional speech, there are usually three or four musical performances by some of the school's best musicians.

Upon their arrival at Hoosac, every student is sorted onto either the Antonian (named for Mount Anthony, which is to the north of the school) or the Graftonian (named for the Grafton Hills that bracket the southeastern edge of campus) team. Each team also reflects the school colors: red for the Antonians and purple for the Graftonians. These teams compete throughout the year for the most points, and the winning team is granted the prestigious Guilford Cup! Competitions include dodgeball games, swimming contests, and an entire day dedicated to Antonian/Graftonian events: ASADO Day, in the spring. Participation in on campus charity events or other fun activities can also count towards each team’s point total. Nothing brings out Hoosac spirit and pride like an Antonian vs. Graftonian competition.