In an afternoon that showcased thoughtful riding, helpful horses, and very tight margins between the winning and losing times, the Hounds emerged victorious Wednesday when the final Fox/Hound competition of the year was held at the Jean du Pont McConnell Stables and Riding Arena.

What do real estate, horses, insurance, cranberries, and Foxcroft have in common? William Howard Weeks, or Bill, as he is known to all of us. For the past 18 years, Foxcroft has been blessed to have Bill on its team. From that fortuitous day when his daughter Alexa came to visit the School — and Bill, rightly thinking the focus would be on her, yet came away feeling that he was actually the one being interviewed — to the successful completion of Foxcroft’s Centennial Campaign, Bill’s work, wisdom, and leadership have had a powerful impact on this School and its future.

This Monday, Abigail Kelsen ’11 returned to campus for a brief visit and spent part of her morning inspiring current Foxcroft girls with her story of grit and determination. Abigail currently lives and works in Los Angeles where she has a career in Film Production Management. Her most recent project, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, is currently in theaters. Abigail met with a creative writing class, answered a few questions at Morning Meeting, and spoke about her collaborative work with the story and art departments during a combined studio art class.