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[quote=Anonymous]I'm curious about the nature of the critiques, as objectively the school does seem to be doing well (enrollment, external reputation, college placements, quality of teaching, etc.).

Is there a bit of a double standard going on with respect to the reputation/focus on girls' lacrosse over the years?  I've seen numerous posters state that Bullis' new emphasis on sports is a smart move, and others have criticized Georgetown Prep or even Sidwell Friends for not having strong enough sports programs.

I first heard of "St. Agnes School" pre-merger, when two alums were on my college lacrosse team.  They were great lacrosse players, great students, and terrific people.  Over the years SSSAS has sent a lot of young women on to play lacrosse at the Division I level and they've represented the school very well and gone on to terrific careers in the workforce (or as moms!).

Schools do sometimes need a marketing "angle" -- is it such a bad thing for SSSAS that they are known as a powerhouse for girls' lacrosse, given the generally good effect that has had on college exmissions, for example?

I get that being a Head of School at any major independent in this area for sure (and probably elsewhere) is not a job for someone who wants to win a popularity contest -- there will always be those who disagree with decisions large and small.  But to the extent it matters, it is true that Joan Holden is highly respected in this area and beyond for a school leader.  Her successor will no doubt bring new ideas and new focus and that's as it should be in schools, but I'm sure that individual himself (after having a female head of a co-ed school they will surely feel they "have" to hire a man this time around) would be pleased to have a tenure as successful as Mrs. Holden's.[/quote]

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