Pelican Scoop Podcast
The Pelican Scoop is a podcast about life at Loomis Chaffee — the many interesting and exciting things that happen here and the people who live and learn on the Island.
Topics might range from the mysteries of dark matter to the joys of lemon chiffon pie.
Podcasts are released roughly once a month.
Featured Episodes
Webb Trenchard Convocation
In this episode of the Pelican Scoop Podcast, we share the remarks delivered to the school community by Associate Head of School Webb Trenchard during the opening convocation.
Touching on this year’s all-school theme of belonging, Webb shared a personal story of feeling like an outsider when he himself was in high school.
Recipes from the Past
In this episode, School Archivist Karen Parsons stopped by the studio to tell us how the students received these recipes from the past.
Keith Scribner ’80
In this episode, English teacher and Director of Writing Initiatives Sally Knight chats with author and alumnus Keith Scribner ’80.
Writing at Loomis Chaffee
In this episode, we hear pieces from a variety of voices on campus. Writing Studio faculty member Sally Knight then discusses the pieces and what writing means here at Loomis.
Financial Aid
Director of Admission and Financial Aid Nancy Cleary speaks with our Dean of Enrollment Amy Thompson about financial aid at Loomis Chaffee.
Book Chat: How Not to be Wrong
Senior Nina and Math Department Head Joe Cleary reflect on their book chat, and the experiences at Loomis and beyond, that Nina brought to the discussion.
Guided Research Projects
Erica Gerace speaks with us about the Science Department's Guided Research Projects, one of Loomis Chaffee's distinctive programs for advanced science students.
Mathematics at Loomis: No Limits
Joe Cleary, chair of the mathematics department, discuss opportunities for students with a passion for the subject.
Pearse Hub for Innovation, PHI
Scott MacClintic and Jen Solomon, Director and Associate Director of Innovation respectively, on the Pearse Hub for Innovation, the PHI, which is currently under construction as part of Loomis Chaffee’s new campus center.
Aarman's Watch
Student Aarman tells his math teacher about an interesting — and impromptu — math problem he solved while an audience member at his younger brother's spelling bee.
Students Loren & Simone
Loren and Simone—who come from opposite ends of the United States and quickly became good friends in Cutler Hall last fall—reflect on how they met, their first year at Loomis, and their hopes for the future.
Artist Mohamad Hafez
George P. Shultz '38
Former U.S. secretary of state George P. Shultz '38 paid a return visit to the Island for a question-and-answer session with Head of School Sheila Culbert in front of an all-school audience on October 27, 2017.
Campus Center Architect Sam Olshin
We hear a conversation among Sam Olshin, the architect for the new campus center; Student Council vice president Sarah Bennett; and Pelican Scoop director Keller Glass.
Science and the Common Good
Science teacher Neil Chaudhary '05 presented his lecture “Science and the Common Good” to members of Loomis Chaffee’s Class of 2021 gathered for a special Freshman Seminar class on January 30.
Dark Matter
Loomis Science teacher James Sainz talks to visiting researcher Alissa Monte about dark matter, scientific inquiry, and her work with the international research project, "The Darkside Collaborative."
Who was Nancy Toney?
We sit down with Archives Director, Karen Parsons, to talk about a fascinating painting by one of Loomis Chaffee's founders.
Sand Mandala
Pelican Scoop director Keller Glass shares audio he recorded of Tibetan monks preparing a traditional sand mandala in Founders Chapel.
Arabic Program
Faculty member Ludmila Zamah and senior Anika Bhargava drop by to talk about Loomis' innovative Arabic program.
Genuine Admissions
Learn more about Loomis Chaffee with Amy Thompson, dean of enrollment, and her guests.