As you might expect from a school founded
before George Washington was the president,
traditions run deep at Exeter... and few
traditions are as ingrained in our ethos as
OUR SENSE OF
COMMUNITY.
The entire campus gathers weekly for assembly, a shared cultural
experience featuring notable speakers, performances or campuswide celebrations. We come together in smaller groups, too —
over meals in the dining hall, hanging out in the student center,
trail-running in the Academy woods. Our commitment to each other
defines the Exeter experience and is encapsulated in the school’s
motto, non sibi, or “not for oneself.” We learn from each other,
lead by example and support our peers.
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