Come One, Come All, to the 72nd-Annual Circus

By Hannah Garcia May 19, 2025

The 72^nd installment of Circus at BB&N was bigger and better than ever this year, with new events, sponsors, and the return of a parade to kick off the event. The community brightened the overcast day with their enthusiasm and joy for the love of BB&N.

This year, the parade returned, led by the Head of School, Dr. Jennifer Price, and the legendary science teacher, Carol Fine, who is retiring at the end of the school year after 39 years at 10 Buckingham Place. Two members of the Lower School band joined the head of the procession on the trumpet and saxophone.

To open the event, Dr. Price honored Carol Fine and Bill Hritz for their collective 77 years of service to the school. After a memorable speech, Dr. Price released circus-goers to the festivities, including the usual dunk tank, bouncy castles, and some new attractions.

Varsity athletes from the Upper School football, soccer, and hockey teams hosted their respective sports with students on the turf and in the gym. The turf also hosted a pie-eating contest sponsored by Petsi Pies and a potato sack race that drew an enthusiastic crowd to cheer on the contestants.

Thanks to John Oh, Andrew Myerson, Ingrid Hammond, and many other volunteers, Circus 2025 was a smashing success full of cotton candy and plenty of laughs.