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T H E D E L B A R T O N E X P E R I E N C E
“...that here, we belong.”
DELBARTON SCHOOL • 230 MENDHAM ROAD • MORRiSTOwN, NJ 07960(973) 538-3231 • www.DELBARTON.ORg
How do we sayDELBARTON?Challenge your brain. Push your body. Draw, act, write. Be bold, be inspired. Be exactly who you are only better. And be among friends, for these are yourbrothers. Treasure your time here becausethis is not just another pretty place. This is an experience… The Delbarton Experience.
“Together!”
“A man’s homeland is wherever he prospers.”
Aristophanes 540 BC – 388 BC
Old Main
The blue granite mansion at the heart of the Delbarton campus completed in 1883 as the summerretreat of wealthy banker Luther Kountze and his family.
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Welcome to the DelbartonExperienceFor every young man who walked under the Delbarton arch,
there is a unique Delbarton Experience.
Yet Delbarton graduates share one thing in common: They have
a deep and abiding love for this place. Recent grads bring college
friends back to Delbarton campus for tours…Alumni return for
reunions and receptions…Delbarton parents stay connected long
after their sons have graduated…When members of our community
are hurting we join together to support them. In an age of speed
and change, this immutable bond that keeps Delbarton people
connected is what we call progress.
“I love teaching at
Delbarton. The boys are
so motivated to do their
best and they enjoy
being challenged —
exactly what every
teacher hopes for.”
Katie Schroeder
The name “Delbarton”
Luther Kountze named his country estate “Delbarton,” using a syllable from his children’s names:William Delancey, Barclay Ward, and Helen Livingston Kountze.
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A Brief History ofHeaven on EarthOur four hundred acre campus in the heart of western New Jersey
was named for the vacation estate of Luther Kountze. Purchased
by the Order of St. Benedict in 1926, the School was originally
established as a house of theological studies and in 1939 the
monks founded Delbarton as a college prep boarding school.
The School graduated its first class in 1948 and switched to a
day school in the late 1970’s. Of course, nothing about education is
new to the Benedictines who have been in the business for the last
1500 years. Long on tradition and short on trendiness, Delbarton
today remains one of the top independent schools in the nation yet
stays faithful to its original mission of educating the whole person
on an extraordinarily beautiful piece of God’s green earth.
The CampusDelbarton is located in Morris Township on Mendham Road,
three miles west of the historic Morristown Green and thirty
miles west of New York City. The four hundred acre campus
has four academic buildings, including a 24,000 square foot
science pavilion and a 36,000 square foot Fine Arts Center.
With four science labs, six computer labs, one language lab,
and a library of over 25,000 volumes, it’s little wonder why
our young men become young scholars. The school facilities
act as intellectual gymnasiums, enticing and challenging students’
capacities and imaginations. And because these academic buildings
line the perimeter of our bucolic formal garden, they constitute
the physical and
symbolic heart of
who we are.
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The Senior Garden
A formal Italian garden, constructed in the 1890s, with statuary dating from the Roman Empire. At its center is a tempting fountain that makes warm spring days difficult for guys withimagination (i.e. every Delbarton student). Entry into the garden may be reserved as a seniorprivilege, but for all students this unique privilege is a meaningful rite of passage, a doorwaythrough the Delbarton Experience.
The Senior Commons
A lounge in Old Main reserved for seniors, connected to the offices of the senior GuidanceDepartment and always abuzz with talk, music, food, chess boards, college guidebooks and, ofcourse, lounge chairs.
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The Delbarton Tie
Instead of a cap andgown, at Delbartongraduation each seniorproudly wears a tieembroidered with theSchool seal and motto.
Open Your MindDelbarton is not a quiet place. Debates, discussions, lectures and
laughter are in the air. If you’re intellectually curious, if you like to
learn, if you don’t mind sharing your ideas, you’ll fit right in here.
The Delbarton Experience is accessible to all qualified students,
regardless of their ability to pay, and our students come from over
one hundred public, parochial and independent schools throughout
New Jersey. What do they have in common? Open minds, the desire
to achieve alongside their Delbarton brothers, and a genuine
respect for one another.
The Ties That BindHow do you quantify the Delbarton Experience? Through
relationships forged over a lifetime. Our alumni magazine,
Delbarton Today, shows photos from Baptisms to Best
Men where alums are surrounded by
classmates. In fact, we are proud to lead
independent schools nationally in the
percentage of alumni who support the School
financially. At every level, in every way,
Delbarton inspires active
involvement by forging deep
connections among its students,
faculty, alumni, current parents,
and parents of graduates.
“We arebrothers from differentmothers.”
Kenneth Nyameyke ’10
Guiding PrinciplesHonesty, integrity, and respect for others are foundations of the
Delbarton Experience. Newcomers are often struck by the fact
that School regulations, academic and social, are relatively few. The
underlying understanding is that each boy, entering with others
into a common educational enterprise, shares responsibility with
peers and faculty for developing standards which contribute to
the entire community. Each class has a moderator charged with
advising and assisting the group’s members. The moderator knows
each boy well and works closely with him, particularly during
difficult and challenging times in his growth. Every boy is also
assigned a guidance counselor to help with course selection,
college entrance requirements, and the student’s particular
interests. Individual and group conferences are also held regularly
to discuss academic and personal growth. The bottom line is that
nobody falls through the cracks here.
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“That government is best which governs the least, because its people
discipline themselves.”Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
A Del Aside…TimeManagementOne thing you willlearn at Delbarton istime management.Our attitude can besummed up withthese words: “Get itdone.” A busy Friday isfollowed by sportspractice, or Scholarehearsal, maybepizza (because mandoes not live by CluckU Chicken alone) anda movie with friends.And set your alarm fortomorrow’s game.You’re either a playeror a fan. See? It canbe done.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Delbarton School, an independent Roman Catholic learning community conducted by the Benedictinemonks of St. Mary’s Abbey with their lay colleagues, welcomes young men in grades 7-12 from diverse backgrounds to pursue excellence, to develop leadership, and to build character by
educating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Lifer
A student who has attended Delbarton from grade seven through twelve. Lifers are no better thana non-lifer — just ask a non-Lifer! — but the label is a source of some pride among those who bearthe distinction. Clearly this was not the case in the early days when Lifers were called “Schnoids”.Note: Eighty percent of Delbarton students are non-Lifers.
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The Middle SchoolThe seventh and eighth graders of our Middle School are fully
integrated into the Upper School, sharing the same facilities and
faculty with the Upperclassmen. Middle School goals are age-
appropriate and reflect, of course, the Delbarton demand for
excellence. And while the Middle Schoolers prepare for the college
prep Upper School curriculum, they are also having a blast. The
younger students are unofficially adopted by the older ones and
make excellent lifting fodder at pep rallies.
(Just kidding, Mom.)
“Brotherhood is
what Delbarton is
all about. I know
that if I follow my
own path in life
I need not look
who is behind me
because I know
my brothers
are there.”
Robert Powell ’08
“I shall foreverbleed green.”
Rob Rooke ’08
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“What makes Delbarton truly special is the sense of camaraderie exhibited by its
students, parents, and alumni - it is a veritable family, a place where members
enthusiastically stay in touch, and continually enrich one another.”
Matt Popper ’04 (Princeton ’08)
Del FactDuring theThanksgiving fooddrive someonesuggested thedeaneries competeagainst each other to see which wouldbring in the mostfood. Did we hear“Free pizza for thewinning deanery”?44,000 pounds offood later, Delbartoncollected enoughstaples to stock theMorristown FoodPantry for anentire year.
The Upper SchoolGrades nine through twelve are college prep, offering a challenging
course of study with the goal of teaching each boy how to listen,
read, think, imagine, speak, debate and write. Communication skills
are emphasized, and a level of comfort in one’s own skin is
encouraged. Afraid of public speaking? You’ll get over that here.
The process begins with respect: respect for one’s teachers, and for
other students. Course work can be intense and often involves
fifteen to twenty hours of outside preparation each week. For
qualified boys in the sophomore, junior and senior years, all
departments offer challenging Advanced Placement options.
Requirements for graduation (other than a highly evolved sense
of humor and a lot of green t-shirts) ) include English (4 years),
Math (4 years), Foreign Language (3 years), Science (3 years),
History (3 years), Religious Studies (8 terms), Fine Arts (5 terms),
Language Arts (1 term), Computer Science (2 terms) and Phys
Ed/Health (4 years).
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Teaching: A Joint VentureThe Delbarton faculty includes Benedictine monks and lay
teachers, men and women with a commitment to draw one thing
from every Delbarton student: their best. The same person who
assigns a paper in AP Euro History runs players through wind
sprints at basketball practice. When faculty members
serve as counselors, moderators, and
coaches, they are in a position to push
boys to develop their whole selves—
mind, body, and spirit. Students embrace
these relationships, so the joint venture
between faculty and students multiplies
the Delbarton Experience.
“He gave us his all, hisfull attention andcommitment, and anunwavering desire tosee us improve andperform our best everyday. This to me is a signof a great educator,whether they areteaching you how torun the bases or howto construct ahydrobromic acid.
Mike Kennedy ’08,
speaking of his
Delbarton chemistry
teacher/baseball coach
M Block
The Delbarton schedule is comprised of blocks. M Block (10:05 -10:35) is a time for students tostudy and seek extra help (all teachers make themselves available at this time). “Meet me at MBlock” is a common Delbarton phrase.
Succisa Virescit (Suc-chis-sa Vir-esh-it)
1. The School motto, from the Book of Job, meaning ‘Once cut down, one will grow back stronger.’ 2. Borrowed from the motto of Monte Cassino, Italian home of the Benedictine Order, rebuilt
five times and site of one of the bloodiest battles in the World War II European theater. 3. Though difficult at first to pronounce, ‘Succisa Virescit’ trips easily off the tongue of every
Delbarton graduate.
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College CounselingDelbarton senior guidance counselors share the list of colleges
attended by Delbarton graduates like proud parents with
treasured photos. Together, counselors and students produce
exceptional results by giving qualified students thoughtful,
informed advice and helping them execute their plans with
integrity and grace. The process begins
during junior year when each boy meets
with his counselor to define and refine
his interests and goals. Next comes a
meeting with student and parents
to clarify realistic expectations
(“Rule #1: everyone is not going
to Harvard next year”) and
specific objectives. During a
student’s final year, guidance is
an ongoing, daily process. The
Senior Commons and the Senior
Guidance Department are
separated by one open door.
Parents stay involved and informed,
and every boy is guided toward a
college that challenges his abilities
and matches his interests.
“One of ourprincipal values inthis partnershipamong theDelbarton faculty,parents, andstudents is communication. Perhaps at no othertime in a boy’s fouror six years atDelbarton iscommunicationmore vital than aswe proceedthrough the collegeselectionexperience. “
Abbot Giles Hayes OSB,Director of Senior
Guidance
Religious ValuesPeople are surprised to learn that one quarter of Delbarton students
are not Catholic. Yet at this unabashedly Benedictine School,
teachings from the Rule of St. Benedict are referenced again and
again. Educating the spirit is our hallmark. The School attracts young
men with open minds and hearts, exposing them to retreats,
religious studies classes, and prayer services that cultivate our
shared Judeo-Christian values. A life of conviction, a habit of respect,
a solid relationship with God and thy neighbor. This is Delbarton.
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“What impresses me now is that Andrew’s three closest friends at Delbarton are
STILL his closest friends, although they are scattered from Boston to San Francisco.
I’ve told Andrew that I believe the Marine Corps was an extension of the Delbarton
hallmark of community, loyalty, and responsibility for your brothers.”
Catherine McVicker, mother of Andrew McVicker ’91
(Major, USAF, formerly USMC)
“The monks are the life
and spirit of this school.
Without their friendship
and guidance, the school
could not raise the type
of young men it does.”
Chris Butterfield ’08
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Write. Draw. Act. Perform.The fine and performing arts flourish at Delbarton. Our Fine
Arts Center, which opened in 2006, symbolizes the School’s
commitment to offering a vital arts program. No student leaves
Delbarton without deep, satisfying exposure to the arts in its many
forms: Five terms are required including a full-year (three terms)
elective course in art, music, drama, or creative writing. Courses in
studio art include drawing, painting, sculpture, film, print-making, and
computer-generated graphic design. The Music Department offers
courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students
in the history, appreciation, and theory of music. Instructors are
available to teach voice, piano, organ, classical guitar, harpsichord,
strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass. Recitals and performances
are held throughout the year by our choral group, Schola Cantorum,
by several a cappella groups, and by our instrumental groups,
including the Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and
the Abbey Orchestra, whose membership draws from Delbarton
students and from musicians in the surrounding community.
Delbarton’s theater group, the Abbey Players — with assistance
from visiting thespians — stages three theatrical productions
a year, including a musical in the winter and one-act plays in
the spring that are student-written, directed and
performed.
The arts are alive and kicking at Delbarton.
“Delbarton is home, a
sanctuary for me. It has
places for all to go. For
arts, science, sports and
music, people have a
place to be.”
Allen Shih ’09
Run. Throw. Lift. Try.
At Delbarton you get respect for taking risks, for leaving your
comfort zone, for daring to grow. Yes, athletics are in the air here
but you are admired for whatever sport or activity you undertake
…just make sure you do something. We sponsor a variety of sports
with teams ranging from our intramural, middle school, freshmen,
junior varsity, and varsity levels including cross country, soccer,
football, winter track, ice hockey, wrestling, swimming, squash,
basketball, bowling, spring track, baseball, lacrosse, golf and tennis.
And many of our sports programs don’t have cuts.
If athletics are your
thing, you have
come to the right
place. And if they
aren’t, welcome to
the greatest fan zone
in high school sports.
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“The only thing worse than losing is not playing.”
A Del Aside:After a big doubleovertime lacrossewin the Delbartongoalie ran past hisdad who couldn’twait to congratulatehim. “Dad, I don’thave time, I’m late formy wind ensemblepractice!” The teamfinished the seasonranked 5th in thecountry and thegoalie continued his studies at MIT.
The Green Wave
1. Symbol of the Delbarton sports program.2. Rumored to have originated on the monster hill at the Lower Abbey soccer field. 3. A force to be reckoned with. See BraveHeart.
Braveheart
1. From the movie of same name. 2. Delbarton’s BraveHeart is the intimidating sight of the student body rushing downhill faces and
bodies painted green and white, some wearing kilts, others wishing they owned one, chanting‘Wave! Wave! Wave!’ carrying the school flag, tree limbs (but no sharp sticks, Mom).
3. A sight guaranteed to weaken the knees of any opponent. 27
Deanery
1. Delbarton’s deanery system breaks all students into groups of 15 boys under the leadership of twodeans, a senior and a junior.
2. Deaneries organize discussion forums, intramural athletics, and competitions like the DeaneryOlympics.
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ClubsDelbarton has over 40 clubs tailored to the interests of our
highly evolved and involved student body. If we don’t already
have an organization, start your own. One student with a
home-based baking company — his Tart au Poivre was
superb — initiated a Culinary Club. Another fellow interested
in finance created the Green Wave Stock Exchange.Our
student government sponsors social and recreational
events throughout the year, including dances, trips to area
attractions and nearby cities, and concerts and coffee houses
held in conjunction with local girls’ schools.
(Yes, this is an all-boys school. Yes, guys here get to meet
many, many girls.)
“My favorite Delbarton moment was the tricycle
race during Spirit Week. I had heard of how
some people crash, so I made sure I was padded
up pretty well. When we started off, a snowball
immediately hit me; I swerved and crashed.
It was great!”Jack Smith ’11
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Del FactEvery year, 98% ofDelbarton studentsget involved in at leastone service activity.Most guys do multiple serviceprojects, yet unlikemany schools,Delbarton has noservice requirement.We believe in givingback and studentshere do it sincerely,generously, creatively,unselfishly. AndDelbarton studentsaren’t satisfied withthe 30 Delbarton-sponsored groups –often they put their own spin on it, inviting theirbrothers to ‘dressdown’ for a day and donate to a causethey feel stronglyabout.
Ministry and ServiceDelbarton’s faculty-and-
student run Campus
Ministry office
is home to over 30
service projects. The
Delbarton Experience
is a way of life, a way of
giving back. We partner
with local organizations including Big Brothers, Habitat for
Humanity, and the Morristown Soup Kitchen. With no community
service requirement, virtually everyone participates in service
projects each year, affirming the School’s Benedictine message of
educating the mind, body and spirit.
The Campus Ministry office also runs a comprehensive retreat
program. On-campus weekend retreats are required of all freshman
and sophomores, while days of recollection are offered to juniors,
seniors and Middle Schoolers. These programs are exciting breaks
for the boys, allowing them to get away from the daily grind and
reflect on their beliefs and values in relationship to their peers,
their community, and their God.
“To those who have been given much, much is expected.” Luke 14
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Listen carefully, my son, to the master’sinstructions, and attend to them withthe ear of your heart. — Prologue, Rule of St. Benedict
“A man’s homeland iswherever
he prospers.”
DELBARTON FAST FACTS
LOCATION:Morristown, NJ
NUMBER OF TOWNS REPRESENTED:90
NUMBER OF STUDENTS:540, Grades 7-12
NUMBER OF FACULTY: 80
ACCREDITATED BY:Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
APPROVED BY:The Department of Education of the State of New Jersey
MEAN SAT VERBAL AND MATH:1350
NUMBER OF AP COURSES:23
NUMBER OF ARTS PROGRAMS:12
NUMBER OF VARSITY SPORTS:15
NUMBER OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS:30 (98% Voluntary Participation)
ALUMNI ANNUAL FUND:48% Participation
FINANCIAL AID:Need-blind Admissions Decisions
Over $1 million in aid given annually
WWee bbeelliieevvee……That God works with us and through us.In the Delbarton motto ‘Succisa Virescit’:
“Once cut down, one will grow back stronger.”In the power of love to help students understand
the potential within themselves.In using our gifts in the service of others.
In the importance of seeking truth, beauty and goodness.In the power of community, where all members are respected and where
we celebrate the accomplishments of one another.In conversation promoting growth and change.
In the importance of instilling and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.In the pursuit of excellence.
That a community centered in participation and conversation provides thefoundation for the development of character and integrity.
……TThhaatt hheerree,, wwee bbeelloonngg..
DELBARTON SCHOOL • 230 MENDHAM ROAD • MORRiSTOwN, NJ 07960(973) 538-3231 • www.DELBARTON.ORg