Hawken House System

Hawken Upper School Students Support The JADE Foundation. Alex Dobay created the idea for the House System at Hawken Upper School, which he intended as a way to generate school spirit and a sense of community. Watch the video below where Jennie Becker, upper school teacher and House coordinator, explains the connection between Alex Dobay, The JADE Foundation and the Hawken House system.

April 2019:

Hawken Upper School students participated in the second annual "Gates Mills Kickball Classic". Hawken's "Kicky Bally Legs" won the tournament and beat Gilmour in the championship game on April 25. Many thanks to the students and faculty who participated in this fun event to raise money for the JADE Foundation.

April 2018:

Hawken Upper School Students participated in the "Kickball Classic" tournament and raised over $1,000 for The JADE Foundation. The senior boys team won the tournament and beat Gilmour in the championship game on April 20 with a score of 5-0. Many thanks to the Hawken upper school community for their continued support of The JADE Foundation!

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April 2017:

Hawken upper school students participated in an obstacle course and mud run during House Week to raise money for The JADE Foundation and to honor the memory of Alex Dobay as well as his vision for the House System. Many thanks to Hawken upper school students for their continued support of The JADE Foundation!"