I too, grew up around Bennett and could not be swayed from attending this college. While my memories of many of the other students are not as fond as others, my memories of growing up around this beautiful school and my time there (sans some students) was delightful. I have missed this school and what it stood for since I left.
As the old saying goes, there's always funding for those "good 'ole boys" prep schools, but when it comes to women, either these women or their husbands still seem to think there are better things in this world than providing for a secular education for their daughters.
I can't tell you how proud I am that my own daughter attended a girls high school and is now attending an all women's college. The difference between she and her other friends who have attended coed schools is like night and day. Poise, confidence, interest, goals, drive, ambition, compassion, grades, and a true sense of self. The work she puts into her studies is unwaivering-something she is very proud of.
Although Bennett, such a beautiful school and part of an eclectic community, can never be recovered from it's demise, it remains all the more important to continue to support other women's bastions of education to ensure our future women leaders will continue to thrive.
Of the many historic places to save, this would have been one of the more esthetic locations in the Hudson Valley to save. But then again, so would all of them.
How does a community prevent the sale of a historic icon sich as this to someone who could never fulfill the potential of such a large building? Preservation? Historic Society? Town Council, Federal Grants, Historic Preservation? How many hands must be in the pot before it will undoubtedly spoil the broth?
The view is so peaceful. Don't mind closing the door behind you. I done it pretty often when I go exploring these places, just to shut out the hustle and bustle of the world and enjoy the sunlight and Nature.
Anytime someone comments on the colours in these places, saying horrible colour not very therapeutic, I wonder what would the colour need to be for you to call it therapeutic?
Red? Black? White? Creme? I can't think of any colour that would look therapeutic in these places, especially years after they have been abandoned.
Has anyone approached the cops or determined who actually is in charge of the place? Perhaps one could make arrangements to check the place out by asking and getting permission. If not maybe just hit the cops with a stick or something whe they show up... but i digress. Be safe and happy hunting
When I was a kid, I skipped school and listened to my walkman until the batteries went dead while exploring these wrecks. The pics are great. Also had some keg parties near by. Brings back memories. Thanks.
As the old saying goes, there's always funding for those "good 'ole boys" prep schools, but when it comes to women, either these women or their husbands still seem to think there are better things in this world than providing for a secular education for their daughters.
I can't tell you how proud I am that my own daughter attended a girls high school and is now attending an all women's college. The difference between she and her other friends who have attended coed schools is like night and day. Poise, confidence, interest, goals, drive, ambition, compassion, grades, and a true sense of self. The work she puts into her studies is unwaivering-something she is very proud of.
Although Bennett, such a beautiful school and part of an eclectic community, can never be recovered from it's demise, it remains all the more important to continue to support other women's bastions of education to ensure our future women leaders will continue to thrive.
Of the many historic places to save, this would have been one of the more esthetic locations in the Hudson Valley to save. But then again, so would all of them.
How does a community prevent the sale of a historic icon sich as this to someone who could never fulfill the potential of such a large building? Preservation? Historic Society? Town Council, Federal Grants, Historic Preservation? How many hands must be in the pot before it will undoubtedly spoil the broth?