|  Greetings from under the Mountain!
It has been a busy, exciting (and cold) January at Berkshire since our return from winter break. Recently, we welcomed alumni back to campus for alumni games in basketball, hockey, and squash, and it was wonderful to see everyone excited to be back under the Mountain... Read more. Watch: Berkshire's New Welcome Video 
Sixth Former Named INTEL Contest Semifinalist 
Jimmy Chung '14 was selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious INTEL Science Talent Research program. Chung, who was recently accepted to the University of Pennsylvania, was recognized for his work with the CryoEM structure of MacK, a novel Mycophage isolated here at Berkshire School.
Academic Award Winners
Students were recognized this month for their academic achievement during the second marking period, including scholar, advanced, performance and most improved awards.
From the College Office Early returns for this year's sixth formers were again strong, with Early Decision and Early Action candidates earning acceptances to a host of fine colleges and universities. We expect the news from the winter applications to be just as strong, leaving the Class of 2014 with some exciting options for life after Berkshire! Read the Early Decision and Other Committed Acceptances List here. The Fifth Form College Program is scheduled for January 29-30. The event will provide students and parents with an important overview of the college admissions process. Representatives from Dartmouth College, Boston University, Vassar College, William Smith College and Hobart College will attend.
Pro Vita Course Catalog From Julia Child to Descartes', Star Wars to Solar Power, this year's Pro Vita Winter Session is shaping up to be a memorable one. Check out the list of more than 80 courses here. Also: Summer Trips — Berkshire Explores Patagonia February Face-off Starts Feb. 1 Young alums from the classes of 1994 to 2013 are gearing up for a friendly competition to support this year's Annual Fund. Watch: Game On! Support a Berkshire Experience
Berkshire Bulletin and Annual Report of Giving Available Online In line with Berkshire's commitment to sustainability, we've posted the latest Berkshire Bulletin and the 2012-2013 Annual Report of Giving online. Click here to view the electronic Bulletin. If you would like to view the electronic Annual Report of Giving (pass key required), please contact Jodi Rathbun at 413 229 1308 or jrathbun@berkshireschool.org.
Alumnus of the Month: Phil Sandick '01 Combining his passion for art, law and humanitarian work, Phil Sandick '01 has been a busy fellow since his year under the Mountain. "I just enjoy driving up the road to the school, taking in the expanse and looking up the mountain. Next time I go back, I will take a nice, long hike, maybe to South Pinnacle." -PS
Faculty of the Month: Amanda Morgan Berkshire's Senior Master is a renaissance woman who shares her passion of chemistry, knitting, running, and even moles, with her students. Watch: Mrs. Morgan Explains her Mole Collection
Winter Team Photos Risley Sports Photography was on campus this month to take our winter team photos. These pictures and additional game photos can be viewed and purchased online here.
Photo Galleries
More News From Berkshire Watch: Faculty Member Pays Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Latin Students Take Awards at Classics Day Health and Wellness: A Discussion on Eating Disorders | 
