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After recreation, students sat down to a dinner of cream sherry chicken, wild rice, and asparagus. Midway through the meal, prefect Stephen Brown (’25) made an announcement: Study period would be short today because the night’s entertainment was a drive-in movie! Attendees cheered, excited at the prospect of a film under the stars. Although study time was briefer than usual, students made the most of it, carefully reading selections from Pascal, St. Thomas, and Fabre. “I’m so interested to hear what my classmates think of Pascal,” said James H.

As students finished their readings, prefects began driving them over to the Northfield Drive-In. Tucked behind a stand of pine trees on Rt. 10, the movie theater has been serving up films and memories for over three decades. Programmers were delighted by the retro venue, spreading out on chairs and blankets. “We just love having the high schoolers come,” said Julia Wiggin, one of the owners of Northfield Drive-In. “It’s really one of the highlights of the summer.”

While attendees waited for the movie to start, they headed to the snack bar for fries, mozzarella sticks, fried dough, and candy. As the sun set, the movie began. El Cid takes place in Spain in 1080, and tells the story of a heroic knight, Rodrigo, who brings together Christians and Moors alike to protect his country. Programmers sat entranced as they entered the world of the film, swept away by the story. As the credits rolled, the group cheered, both out of excitement and appreciation. Then all loaded into buses and cars back to their residence halls for lights out. “Today was so much fun,” said Grace J. “Every day here is awesome!”

Make sure to check the Summer Program Blog this afternoon to read about the day’s classes!