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grandparents and alumni. Country Fair, held each fall since the 1930s, is an old-fashioned fair with games and food for families, including the favorite "lemons with peppermint sticks" sold by the senior class. Another notable, though somewhat younger tradition, is the Orange and Brown competition. Each newly admitted student is randomly assigned to a team representing one of the school's colors. The teams compete throughout the year, accruing points through a variety of athletic and academic events, with the annual winning color inscribed on a trophy. One of the competitions between the Orange and Brown teams is Winter
Carnival. For half a day the high school goes outside and they compete in different activities. The last activity is always a relay race, then there is a group hug between the whole high school.
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Feast is held annually, during which students and faculty from all three schools (Lower, Middle and Upper) assemble in the refectory for a traditional dinner and accompanying festivities. The feast is traditionally prepared by the Upper School graduating class, and is often attended by parents,
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Activity Center, Helen Long Building, the Clement Gymnasium, Preston L. Wright Greenhouse and a newly
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