Students Take the Lead: Self-Gov, Disciplinary Committee, and Dorm Staff
Poet Kahlil Gibran wrote that “work is love made visible.” For many at Olney, this captures the philosophy of service by which students are invited... more »
Self-Government
In a tradition dating back more than 100 years, students take responsibility for helping to run the school. They meet weekly for “Self-Gov” to discuss matters of concern, to bring proposals to the Faculty Meeting for consideration, and to generally work things out peer to peer.
Recent student-generated proposals include modifications to the tech policy, the dress code, the location of the student lounge, and the weekly worship schedule.
Self-Gov leaders are selected each spring for the following year.