--- title: TaborTalk (13) description: (13) --- [Tabor Login](https://www.taboracademy.org/app) [![Tabor Academy](https://info.taboracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/master-logo.png?width=680&name=master-logo.png "Tabor Academy")](https://www.taboracademy.org) - [Inquire](https://www.taboracademy.org/admissions/inquire) - [Give](https://www.taboracademy.org/community/support) - [![myTA](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/large_link930751_80723.png)](https://taboracademy.myschoolapp.com/app/) [myTA](https://taboracademy.myschoolapp.com/app/) Search - Menu Item 1 - Sub-menu Item 1 - Another Item - Sub-menu Item 2 - Menu Item 2 - Yet Another Item - Menu Item 3 - Menu Item 4 # TaborTalk Blog #### [Leadership in Training at Tabor Academy’s Summer Program](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/leadership-in-training-at-tabor-academys-summer-program) Posted by [Meghan Olt, Leaders-In-Training Director](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/meghan-olt-leaders-in-training-director) on Aug 1, 2018 9:31:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_4109](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/IMG_4109.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/leadership-in-training-at-tabor-academys-summer-program) This summer at TASP, nine campers completed a five-week program structured around leadership called Leadership in Training. Their goal was to develop the “powerhouse skills” it takes to become a leader in all aspects of their lives. These nine campers, calling themselves the “LITs,” took over the West Reading Room in the Charles Hayden Library as their summer home. To help the reading room feel less like a library and more of a chill zone for teenagers, the LITs decorated the space with their self-portraits and large colorful posters to remind themselves of the skills they wanted to develop: self-awareness, self-regulation, teamwork, and grit! [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/leadership-in-training-at-tabor-academys-summer-program) Topics: [Leadership at Tabor](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/leadership-at-tabor), [Tabor Academy Summer Program](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-academy-summer-program) #### [Rockin' Guac](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/rockin-guac) Posted by [Aidan Conroy '19](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/aidan-conroy-19) on Jul 18, 2018 4:46:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Rockin' Guac founder Aidan Conroy '19](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Rockin%20Guac.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/rockin-guac) *Aidan shares a bit about the rare ingredients in the makings of his summer of 2018!* I hate guacamole. Well, I used to. Four years ago, I wouldn’t go anywhere near that green, mushy food that people seemed to be so attracted to. So how did I start a guacamole business? [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/rockin-guac) Topics: [Student Life](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/student-life) #### [A Research University or a Liberal Arts College: Which One Offers the Best Fit?](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/a-research-university-or-a-liberal-arts-college-which-one-offers-the-best-fit) Posted by [Anna Barlow-Boesch](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/anna-barlow-boesch) on Jun 26, 2018 1:20:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_2014](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/IMG_2014.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/a-research-university-or-a-liberal-arts-college-which-one-offers-the-best-fit) Did you know there are over 5,000 institutions of higher education in the United States? I was reminded of this fact during the recent college tour through the Mid-Atlantic. On this trip, 14 Tabor students, along with Chris Rorke, college counselor, and yours truly, had the chance to see seven different colleges over the course of three days. A whirlwind trip to be sure, it served as an introduction for the students (and welcome reminder for me) of the plethora of options available in the United States. Students also learned about the importance of finding the institutional type that will best fit and support their unique personalities and academic/extracurricular aspirations. It was a productive start to the summer for all of us. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/a-research-university-or-a-liberal-arts-college-which-one-offers-the-best-fit) Topics: [College Counseling](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/college-counseling) #### [Finding Strength in Thailand](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/finding-strength-in-thailand) Posted by [Poom Siripakorn ‘21](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/poom-siripakorn-21) on Jun 26, 2018 10:05:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_8826](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/IMG_8826.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/finding-strength-in-thailand) *Please enjoy this last post from our Service Trip in Thailand. It seems our students may have found some perspective along the way that may help them to lead more grateful and happy lives. Not a bad take away!* [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/finding-strength-in-thailand) Topics: [International Learning](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/international-learning) #### [Service In Thailand: Living with the Lahu Tribe](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/living-with-the-lahu-tribe) Posted by [ksaltonstall](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/ksaltonstall) on Jun 18, 2018 3:24:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_9472](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/IMG_9472.jpeg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/living-with-the-lahu-tribe) The second half of our student’s visit to Thailand was to visit the Lahu Tribe and help them with some homebuilding. Here are a few entries about the work they engaged in. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/living-with-the-lahu-tribe) Topics: [International Blog](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/international-blog) #### [Service In Thailand: Elephants!](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/service-in-thailand-elephants) Posted by [ksaltonstall](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/ksaltonstall) on Jun 15, 2018 2:18:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-06-15 at 11.48.54 AM](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-15%20at%2011.48.54%20AM.png)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/service-in-thailand-elephants) Through this year's Global Service Program, 35 Tabor students and faculty are traveling in Thailand for a week of service. Read the journal entries below to get a first-hand account of our students' experiences. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/service-in-thailand-elephants) Topics: [International Blog](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/international-blog) #### [Tabor Travels to Thailand](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/tabor-travels-to-thailand) Posted by [ksaltonstall](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/ksaltonstall) on Jun 12, 2018 11:46:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-06-12 at 11.07.36 AM](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-12%20at%2011.07.36%20AM.png)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/tabor-travels-to-thailand) This week, 35 students and faculty arrived in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a week of service after a weekend of travel from the U.S. They are there for a cultural exchange, as well as to engage with the local community to help with a house building project and to teach English to local adults. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/tabor-travels-to-thailand) Topics: [International Blog](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/international-blog) #### [Spread the Word… Tabor Loves Special Olympics](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/spread-the-word-tabor-loves-special-olympics) Posted by [Talli O’Leary ’19](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/talli-oleary-19) on May 22, 2018 1:48:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_3672](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/IMG_3672.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/spread-the-word-tabor-loves-special-olympics) With the Special Olympics club looking to start its fourth year of activity at Tabor, we are starting to spread beyond the student body and connect with the outside community through various campaigns and programs. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/spread-the-word-tabor-loves-special-olympics) Topics: [Service Learning](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/service-learning) #### [Absolutists and Relativists](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/absolutists-and-relativists) Posted by [Tenzin Chodak '18](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/tenzin-chodak-18) on May 16, 2018 11:28:08 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![398A9837-3](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/398A9837-3.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/absolutists-and-relativists) For my senior project I am studying Ancient Greek philosophy and making a short film on a philosophical concept. Before I came to this project, my initial goal was to do something that would allow me to learn more about people. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/absolutists-and-relativists) Topics: [Senior Projects](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/senior-projects) #### [Mind The Gap](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/mind-the-gap) Posted by [Mary Kate McCain, Co-Director of College Counseling](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/mary-kate-mccain-associate-director-of-college-counseling) on May 10, 2018 9:23:39 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-05-10 at 4.44.35 PM](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-10%20at%204.44.35%20PM.png)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/mind-the-gap) When Malia Obama decided to take a gap year before enrolling at Harvard University, the world took notice. “The Malia Effect” means that scores of high school seniors now consider deferment at their university of choice, taking a break from the “education treadmill” to do something different before getting back on and running for another four years. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/mind-the-gap) Topics: [College Counseling](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/college-counseling) #### [A Tribute to David Horne](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/a-tribute-to-david-horne) Posted by [John Heavey](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/john-heavey) on May 9, 2018 12:59:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Arts Classroom - 3652663](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Arts%20Classroom%20-%203652663.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/a-tribute-to-david-horne) David Horne has been a musical institution at Tabor for the past twenty-two years. During his long career, Mr. Horne has filled many roles: chapel organist, choral director, dorm parent, musical director, drama director, and advisor. Indeed, he has been the consummate boarding school faculty member. [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/a-tribute-to-david-horne) Topics: [Tabor Portraits](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-portraits) #### [2018-2019 Co-Heads of School Elected](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/2018-2019-co-heads-of-school-elected) Posted by [Sophie Browning ’19 & Owen Sughrue ’19](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/sophie-browning-19-owen-sughrue-19) on May 7, 2018 3:19:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![large_news1182581_1141717](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/large_news1182581_1141717.jpg)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/2018-2019-co-heads-of-school-elected) *Please enjoy these excerpted speeches from our recently elected student Co-Heads of School. It is our custom at Tabor to elect a female and male co-head of school to represent the student body as the heads of our student government.* [Read More](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/2018-2019-co-heads-of-school-elected) Topics: [Leadership at Tabor](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/leadership-at-tabor) [Previous](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/page/12) [All posts](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/page/14) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Tabor Academy (94)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-academy) - [Student Life (57)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/student-life) - [College Counseling (47)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/college-counseling) - [Alumni (44)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/alumni) - [Faculty News (25)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/faculty-news) - [Academics (21)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/academics) - [Admissions (21)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/admissions) - [Senior Projects (20)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/senior-projects) - [Service Learning (20)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/service-learning) - [Athletics (18)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/athletics) - [The Arts (18)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/the-arts) - [Leadership at Tabor (15)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/leadership-at-tabor) - [Events (12)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/events) - [International Learning (12)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/international-learning) - [Global Citizens (10)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/global-citizens) - [Diversity (9)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/diversity) - [Marine Science (8)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/marine-science) - [Science Education (8)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/science-education) - [Cultural exchange (7)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/cultural-exchange) - [International Blog (7)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/international-blog) - [Tabor Boy (7)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-boy) - [Tabor Portraits (7)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-portraits) - [Campus Life (6)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/campus-life) - [REEF (6)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/reef) - [School by the Sea (6)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/school-by-the-sea) - [Tabor Drama (6)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-drama) - [Fun Seawolf Moments (4)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/fun-seawolf-moments) - [Graboys Symposium (4)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/graboys-symposium) - [Model UN (4)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/model-un) - [head of school blog (4)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/head-of-school-blog) - [Engineering (3)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/engineering) - [Fundraising News (3)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/fundraising-news) - [Podcast (3)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/podcast) - [Tabor Sailing (3)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-sailing) - [Transitions (3)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/transitions) - [Advanced Placement (2)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/advanced-placement) - [Commencement (2)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/commencement) - [Rockflower Foundation (2)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/rockflower-foundation) - [Tabor Reunions (2)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-reunions) - [Travis Roy (2)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/travis-roy) - [Boarding (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/boarding) - [Eileen Neville Marceau (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/eileen-neville-marceau) - [Gerry Dineen (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/gerry-dineen) - [National Parks Service (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/national-parks-service) - [Sustainability at Tabor (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/sustainability-at-tabor) - [Tabor Academy Summer Program (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-academy-summer-program) - [Tabor Crew (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/tabor-crew) - [dorm life (1)](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/topic/dorm-life) see all ![Taboracademy](https://info.taboracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/footer-seal.png?width=370&name=footer-seal.png "Taboracademy") ## TABOR ACADEMY Admissions Office: 226 Front Street, Marion MA 02738 | Mail: 66 Spring Street, Marion MA 02738 | 508.748.2000 | [info@taboracademy.org](mailto:info@taboracademy.org) - [Employment](https://www.taboracademy.org/about/careers) - [Directions](https://www.taboracademy.org/about/contact) - [Directory](https://www.taboracademy.org/about/faculty-staff) - [Contact Us](https://www.taboracademy.org/about/contact) - [![Facebook](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/large_link930774_80816.png) ![Facebook](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/hover_link930774_80816.png)](https://www.facebook.com/taboracademy) - [![Twitter](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/large_link930773_80817.png) ![Twitter](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/hover_link930773_80817.png)](https://twitter.com/taboracademy) - [![Instagram](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/large_link930772_80818.png) ![Instagram](https://info.taboracademy.org/hubfs/Tabor_Academy_August2017%20Theme/Images/hover_link930772_80818.png)](http://instagram.com/taboracademy)