Leadership at Berkshire

The 1907 Society is an enthusiastic group of students that organize fundraising activities such as phone-a-thons to ask alumni for their financial in support of the mission of Berkshire School, as well as to thank alumni who have given in the past. Working closely with Berkshire's Advancement Office, members participate in alumni events and act as liaison between the Alumni Office and the student body.

Students work closely with the Student Life Office, student government, student activities and the Director of Berkshire’s Custodial Department to insure all events and daily activities held in Benson Commons and the Student Center are organized and supported by students, faculty and families of Berkshire School. Some of the Benson Commons Proctors responsibilities include: serving as Head Waiters for Community Dinner, being responsible for student-led initiatives focused on the improvement and maintenance of the facility and to act as the main student liaison between the school and the Post Office, Bookstore, Shawn’s Place, and Flik Dining Services.

Using knowledge gained from studying Economics and Philanthropy, students strive to embody Berkshire School’s core values by being stewards of the community and giving back. Seeing all lives as equal, students strive to be a catalyst for human potential everywhere by providing an NPO with resources that can be used to better lives. In executing this mission, students contribute to improving the overall well-being of humanity.

Green and Gray Leaders (8 total, 4 Green and 4 Gray) should embody the Berkshire spirit and have a genuine desire to lead their team in a positive way. G&G leaders will lead Berkshire students in campus-wide activities, announcements, get the student body excited about sporting events, other campus activities, and carry on the tradition of Green vs. Gray, which began in 1907. Leaders should be committed, organized, work well in groups, and with adults around campus. They are responsible for campus events such as the G&G ceremony, Berkshire Idol, G&G Ball, Last Bear Standing, and Hunger Games to name a few. The captains should be spirited, organized, work well in groups, and be committed to creating a positive school culture.

Green Key leaders work closely with the Office of Admission. This is one of the highest ranking student leadership positions at Berkshire. The largest responsibility of a Green Key Leader is to help coordinate the daily prospective student tour schedule. Green Key Leaders also perform a variety of duties for the Admission Office, including helping around the office, attending off-campus admission events and giving tours to Placement Directors from others schools and Berkshire faculty candidates. Applicants must be current members of Green Key.