Hail to the New Headmaster!
For Ben Rein, University School's new Headmaster, "the boys come first," so it is no surprise that the students played a big part in his big day.
Rein's installation today as the school's eighth headmaster coincided with Founders' Day, a beloved tradition for students that celebrates the founding of the school in 1890. Over 800 boys in Kindergarten through grade 12 gathered for camaraderie and friendly competition with each "house" of students enjoying battleball, tug-o-war, relay games, capture the flag, soccer, and a picnic lunch together.
September 17 has a special significance because it was on this day, 125 years ago, that University School held its first day of classes at the original building on Hough Avenue in downtown Cleveland.
"This day is not so much about me, as it is about honoring those things that make this school so great," said Rein. "The traditions, the history of excellence, the boy-centric learning, and the depth of the relationships that happen here are the things that matter. It is amazing and humbling to be 'officially' installed as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of US. What better way to do this than to involve the US community, and especially our students, in the moment?"
Rein, 44, who previously served as Head of the Upper School at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Va., succeeds Stephen Murray, who now heads The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Rein worked at the all-boys' Haverford School in Philadelphia where he spent 14 years teaching AP US history, economics, and world history, eventually becoming Upper School Dean and later the Assistant Head of the Upper School. He grew up in the Washington, DC, area where he attended St. Albans, an all-boys' independent school. From there, he went to Amherst College, and later received his master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Rein and his wife, Claudia, have two sons who are students at US. The family resides in Shaker Heights.
The installation coincides with the school's 125th Homecoming Weekend, which will be held on Saturday, September 19, at the Hunting Valley Campus.
Read the cleveland.com article about the installation by clicking HERE.
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Rein's installation today as the school's eighth headmaster coincided with Founders' Day, a beloved tradition for students that celebrates the founding of the school in 1890. Over 800 boys in Kindergarten through grade 12 gathered for camaraderie and friendly competition with each "house" of students enjoying battleball, tug-o-war, relay games, capture the flag, soccer, and a picnic lunch together.
September 17 has a special significance because it was on this day, 125 years ago, that University School held its first day of classes at the original building on Hough Avenue in downtown Cleveland.
"This day is not so much about me, as it is about honoring those things that make this school so great," said Rein. "The traditions, the history of excellence, the boy-centric learning, and the depth of the relationships that happen here are the things that matter. It is amazing and humbling to be 'officially' installed as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of US. What better way to do this than to involve the US community, and especially our students, in the moment?"
Rein, 44, who previously served as Head of the Upper School at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Va., succeeds Stephen Murray, who now heads The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Rein worked at the all-boys' Haverford School in Philadelphia where he spent 14 years teaching AP US history, economics, and world history, eventually becoming Upper School Dean and later the Assistant Head of the Upper School. He grew up in the Washington, DC, area where he attended St. Albans, an all-boys' independent school. From there, he went to Amherst College, and later received his master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Rein and his wife, Claudia, have two sons who are students at US. The family resides in Shaker Heights.
The installation coincides with the school's 125th Homecoming Weekend, which will be held on Saturday, September 19, at the Hunting Valley Campus.
Read the cleveland.com article about the installation by clicking HERE.
Shaker Heights Campus
20701 Brantley Road
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
JUNIOR K – GRADE 8
Phone: 216-321-8260
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
JUNIOR K – GRADE 8
Phone: 216-321-8260
Hunting Valley Campus
2785 SOM Center Road
Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
GRADES 9 – 12
Phone: 216-831-2200
Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
GRADES 9 – 12
Phone: 216-831-2200
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