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## [Our Boarding Students Love the Food and Off-Campus Trips](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/food-and-trips)

 Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 4:07:03 PM

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Hello! My name is John Fahey.  I became the Assistant Director of the Boarding Program at Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) in 2018 after working at a boarding school in the Boston area for 20 years. And, because we're always working to improve the Boarding program, I am excited to have the opportunity to share my knowledge and ideas to offer a more meaningful experience to all our boarding students.

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## [Our Boarders Explore During Weekend Activities at Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/boarding-activities)

 Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 1:52:31 PM

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[![Ice Hockey](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/Ice%20Hockey.jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/boarding-activities)

**Alison Cheetham, Activities Coordinator**

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