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Brewster graduates are caring, curious, creative, and persistent. There is no single type of Brewster graduate, and no typical path taken by our alumni.
Prepared to Succeed
Creating a Life of Purpose
BREWSTER GRADUATES HAVE MASTERED ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS. THEY:
BREWSTER GRADUATES SHARE QUALITIES OF CHARACTER THAT DRIVE THEM TO CREATE LIVES OF PURPOSE. THEY CHAMPION:
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Portrait of a Brewster Graduate
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Enjoy learning, embrace critique, practice reflection.
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Are critical and creative thinkers who practice inquiry as a means of knowing. Read and listen deeply and for understanding. Embrace new technologies to solve problems and envision a better future.
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Thrive in collaborative settings. Construct thoughtfully researched and coherent arguments and provide evidence in support of their beliefs. Reason quantitatively and qualitatively while pursuing solutions to pressing societal issues.
Joshua Sims ’04 & Tyler James ’04
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COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Achieved by Brewster Graduates
Lives of Purpose
QUALITIES OF CHARACTER Fostered by a Brewster Education
Inclusion and diversity—they lead with empathy, appreciate multiple perspectives, and work to create welcoming and inclusive communities.
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Lifelong learning—they understand that learning is a lifelong endeavor that is nurtured by curiosity and inquiry.
I came to Brewster a bit of a rebellious kid.
I came as a junior with one focus—basketball,
I was just going to ‘do my time’ here, but to
and getting a Division I college scholarship.
this day my closest friends are from Brewster.
Brewster gave me the opportunities to achieve
One transformative moment for me was
that goal, but I worked hard every day to
and passions, choose a college that best fits
starting a club and inviting the whole school
accomplish it. Brewster fueled my confidence
their interests and ambitions, and forge a
to join, and everybody did, including faculty
that I could do really hard things. My transformtive
and staff. We raised $3,000 at one event, which
moment was at our 10-year reunion, reconnecting
we used to build a house in Haiti. That was
with Josh, and then going to Uganda with
the first time in my life that I realized
him. We came back and started a nonprofit.
I COULD DO THINGS THAT COULD
FROM THAT MOMENT, MY LIFE HAS
CHANGE THE WORLD. JOSHUA SIMS ’04
REALLY TAKEN OFF. TYLER JAMES ’04
A Brewster education empowers every student to discover their own unique talents
career and life that only they could imagine. What our graduates share are competencies and qualities of character that will serve them as they forge lives of purpose—
F O R G I N G Y O U R O W N PAT H
whatever path they choose, wherever life takes them. Boston, MA ◆ Brewster boarding student ◆ Maryland Institute College of Art, BFA in graphic design ◆ multiple positions rising from designer to creative director ◆ NOW: brand & experience director for Dynatrace
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Milwaukee, WI ◆ Brewster boarding student ◆ University of Tulsa with Div. I basketball scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, BA in education ◆ NOW: business development representative for Kantata
A sustainable future—they are committed to living thoughtfully in order to create a sustainable future for all. Global citizenship—they appreciate the interconnectedness of all humanity and advance good citizenship in all aspects of their lives.
With other Brewster alumni, Josh and Tyler co-founded The Culture Connection Project in 2016. The volunteer-staffed nonprofit “builds understanding and appreciation among people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.” Learn more and enjoy their podcast at www.theculturecp.org.