After careful deliberation, the Loomis Chaffee Board of Trustees has decided to change the name of Mason Hall, one of the school's original buildings.

The dormitory was named for John Mason, a prominent figure in the town of Windsor's early history, but whose role in the Mystic Massacre of 1637 has come under scrutiny due to the brutality of the attack on a Native American village.

A proposal to rename the building was brought to the Board for consideration about 18 months ago, and the Trustees reached a consensus on the issue recently.

"Today, many members of the Loomis community find the Mason name out of keeping with our values as a school and, in particular, with our desire to be a welcoming community for all students from all backgrounds," Head of School Sheila Culbert said in a letter to the school community announcing the Board's decision on Thursday.

Please read the letter regarding the decision from Head of School Sheila Culbert and Chair of the Board of Trustees Chris Norton '76.