| The Hamlin School | |
|---|---|
 The Hamlin School | |
| Address | |
2120 Broadway, , United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°47′42″N 122°25′57″W / 37.7951°N 122.4326°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Non-profit independent school |
| Motto | Compassion - Courage - Honesty - Respect - Responsibility |
| Established | 1896 |
| Founder | Sarah Dix Hamlin (1844-1923) |
| President | Wanda M. Holland Greene |
| Teaching staff | 70 |
| Grades | |
| Gender | girls |
| Enrollment | 435 girls |
| Colour(s) | Red, Gold |
| Affiliations | Non-sectarian |
| Website | hamlin |
The Hamlin School (also known as Hamlin School) is a private day school for girls in Kindergarten through eighth grade. It is the oldest nonsectarian, independent, day school for girls in the Western United States.[1] Its school campus is located at 2120 Broadway, San Francisco, near Pacific Heights.
History
In April 1896 Sarah Dix Hamlin purchased the Van Ness Seminary School located at 1849 Jackson Street, San Francisco.[2] In 1898, the school was renamed Miss Hamlin's School for Girls. In 1907, Hamlin moved to a mansion located at 2230 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco.[3]
On August 25, 1923, the Hamlin school founder, Sarah Dix Hamlin died after a short illness.[4] Her sister, Catherine "Kate" Hamlin operated the Hamlin School after Sarah's death. In 1927, Corenelia M. Stanwood became the new principal of the school.[5]
In 1928, Hamlin moved to its present location, a three-story Italian Baroque Revival mansion at 2120 Broadway in San Francisco. The mansion was built in 1901 by James Leary Flood.[1] In 1946, Edith A. Mereen supervised the school until 1958. In June 1857, the school was established as a nonprofit corporation and a board of directors was formed.
In 1961, a new classroom building was constructed on Vallejo Street that was named McKinne Hall with the main building on 2120 Broadway as Stanwood Hall. In 1971, Hamlin hosted boarders and became coeducational in grades 9-12 until the high school closed in 1975. In 2013, Hamlin celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Hamlin School.[5]
Extracurricular activities
- Athletics
Hamlin fields varsity teams in basketball, volleyball, cross country, running, soccer, track and field, among others. The rock climbing program is for 4-8 students.
- Arts
Hamlin offers courses in both the fine and performing arts including levels of visual art, and digital art. As well as a theater program with a musical performed by the graduating 8th grade class every year.
- Chorus
Hamlin offers a large and joyful chorus program. Hamlin has both a Gold chorus and red chorus with the gold chorus being composed of 6th-8th graders and the red chorus being made up of 4th-5th graders.
Academic program
The Lower School offers Kindergarten through Grade 4. Curriculum includes language arts, social studies, science and engineering, mathematics, art, health and wellness, music, physical education and Spanish language.[6]
The Middle School is from Grade 5 through 8. Teacher/student ratio is 1:7. The curriculum expands courses of the Lower School with elective courses offered in drama, dance, yearbook, computer science and music. Student social events include culture club, community service, literary magazine and student government.[7]
Hamlin's mission statement:
The Hamlin School educates girls to meet the challenges of their time and inspires them to become extraordinary thinkers and innovators, courageous leaders, and individuals of integrity.[8]
Notable graduates
- Janet Louise Choynski Fleishhacker ('28), married to Mortimer Fleishhacker[1]
- Marilyn Duke (attended, 1930s), American singer
- Katherine Feinstein ('75), attorney and judge; daughter of Dianne Feinstein[9]
- Katharine Bossart ('85), entrepreneur, scientist[10]
- Jennifer Dulski ('85), president and COO of Change.org[11]
- Zoe Grimaldi ('08), organizer for Elizabeth Warren's 2020 presidential race[10]
- Ivy Getty ('09), heiress, daughter of John Gilbert Getty[10]
See also
External links
References
- 1 2 3 O'Brien, Tricia (2008). San Francisco's Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights. Arcadia. p. 34. ISBN 9780738559803. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ↑ "Van Ness Seminary Changes Hands". The San Francisco Call. San Francisco, California. 20 Apr 1896. p. 7. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Ideals Boast of School Conducted By Miss Hamlin". San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco, California. 11 Jan 1920. p. 1. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Death Removes Sarah D. Hamlin Noted Educator". The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. 28 Aug 1923. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- 1 2 "Hamlin Timeline". hamlin.org. San Francisco, California. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "2020-2021 Curriculum Guide". hamlin.org. San Francisco, California. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ Little, Betsy; Molligan, Paula (2006). Private K-8 schools of San Francisco & Marin Counties. San Francisco, Calif. p. 111. ISBN 9781930074156. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help)CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ "Our Mission Statement". hamlin.org. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Never Underestimate". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. 15 May 1975. p. 31. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- 1 2 3 "Alumni Profiles". hamlin.org. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Honored Guests". hamlin.org. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
