- Boarder
- Head Tour Guide
“[Loomis] is one of those places that once you leave you’re dying to come back.”
This year, over 200 students have volunteered to be Tour Guides for Loomis Chaffee – almost half of all students in grades 10-12 – including 14 Head Tour Guides, traditionally one of the most highly respected leadership positions on campus. This number is a huge testament to the love our Pelicans have for their school and to their enthusiasm for sharing it with prospective families. While your visit will not include all 200+ tour guides, the following searchable database is available to you to learn more about our tour guides, their interests, and why they love Pelican Nation. Enjoy!
“[Loomis] is one of those places that once you leave you’re dying to come back.”
“I want new families to know that Loomis is a very welcoming place, where you can feel free to try new things.”
“Loomis is a school where students are able to explore their passions. It's okay to not have a popular interest or favorite subject because Loomis will always allow you to unleash your full potential and feel supported."
“I chose Loomis because everyone treats you with respect and makes you feel at home."
“Loomis is not a regular boarding school but rather an adventure and a future home.”
"You can always say hi to people on your way to class or join in an impromptu game of Spikeball on the Quad, no matter if you know them or not!"
“Loomis has a really tight and welcoming community. There are many opportunities to get involved with the community."
“Loomis was one of the few schools who offered an extended amount of high end courses, a variety of activities, and great sports programs.”
"I want prospective families to know that though the idea of attending a well-known prep-school like Loomis may seem intimidating we actually function as a warm community focused on inclusion, kindness, perseverance, and being servants to the common good."
“Loomis is a school where I can challenge myself in everything from sports to academics but not feel overly pressured."
“My teachers and advisor have been so supportive to me, and as a result, I've been able to do so many things at Loomis that I never thought I'd have the time or motivation to do.”
“Loomis has so much to offer and so many different paths to take. There is much opportunity to try out new things and really find yourself as a person."
“Loomis is so much fun and you grow so much as a student here.”
“It is easy to meet so many different people and achieve things that before coming to Loomis, you might not have thought you were capable of."
“I really like Loomis' theme of "the best self and the common good", and I enjoyed learning about how Loomis truly tries to spread this idea campus-wide through various student-lead projects.”