friendship

How our House System Builds Lifelong Friendships at Wilson Hill

19 Feb 2025

Pitching business ideas Shark Tank style… Running around the house on a scavenger hunt… Recreating famous paintings live on Zoom… These are just a few monthly activities Wilson Hill students enjoy in our beloved House System. While silly on the surface, House traditions like these play a vital role in fostering the genuine, enduring friendships that contribute to our school’s vibrant community.  Wilson Hill’s Four Houses and the History of the House System Starting in

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Easter and the Friendship of God

11 Apr 2022

The Decay of Friendship When I read the Passion and Resurrection narratives in the Gospels, I see a theme that is too little engaged within most Christian circles: one which offers us a glimpse into the nature of Jesus’ redemptive work. The theme is friendship. This school year, my students and I have encountered a number of compelling illustrations of friendship in ancient literature—Achilles weeping over Patroclus, Socrates consoling his heartbroken companions before his execution, Aristotle’s grand

By John Choi | | In Word on the Hill | Read more