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About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Mission and Motto
Our History
Taft Voices
Portrait of a Graduate
Honor Code
Mascot and Colors
Multimedia
Spiritual Life
Taft by the Numbers
Trustees
Campus Map
Careers at Taft
Welcome to Watertown
Social Media
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."
Peter Frew '75
, Director of Admission
Inquire/Request Viewbook
Portal Access
Inside Taft: A Virtual Visit
Plan Your Visit
Affording Taft
International Students
Apply to Taft
Meet Our Team
Taft Voices
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Academic Departments
Course Listings
College Counseling
Academic Assessments and Resources
Innovations in Learning
Hulbert Taft, Jr. Library
Faculty Directory
Summer Reading
Arts
“Art allows the heart, mind, and spirit to grow together.”
Loueta Chickadaunce
, Art Teacher
Programs
Mark W. Potter Gallery
Concert Series
Quicklinks
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Schedule
Scores
Teams
News
Coaches
Facilities
Multimedia
Inquire
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Daily Life
Living on Campus
Clubs, Activities, and Student Leadership
Health & Wellness
Multimedia
Campus Map
Student Portal
Store
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Annual Fund
Parents' Fund
Planned Giving
Endowed Funds
Alumni
Ways to Give
Make A Gift
Make a Pledge
Contact Alumni & Development
Alumni Directory
Taft-Hotchkiss Challenge
Day of Giving - Annual Fund
Day of Giving - Parents' Fund
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
Community Service Programs and Organizations
Center for Global Leadership and Service
Environmental Initiatives and Sustainability
Bringing the World to Taft: Morning Meeting Speaker Series
Summer at Taft
About
Apply
Programs
Daily Life
Employment
Taft Educational Center
TEC Van Reservation
Multimedia
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