Timeline

1982

The urban courtyard was completed through a gift from the Patty, Price, and Kitchell families. From Fall Festival to Senior Sneak, the space is used for all types of activities. ..

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1986

In a much needed effort to expand drama practice and performance space, Benaroya Hall was constructed in 1986. Larry Benaroya, a trustee with two children at Bush, dedicated the building..

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1987

Fred Dust became the head of school.

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1989

The first Fall Festival was held in 1989. Campus was transformed into a carnival with students from all grades playing games, eating food, making art, and drinking hand pressed cider…

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1996

Elsa ‘Midge’ Bowman ’51 became the interim head of school.

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1997

Tim Burns became the seventh head of school.

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1999

Wissner Hall, the STEM focused building, was completed in 1999, thanks to the support of more than 200 donors from the Bush community.

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2000

Frank Magusin became the eighth head of school.

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2006

Construction on the new Lower School campus is completed. This was one of the largest construction projects on campus and consists of classroom spaces, a gym, a new library, a..

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2008

The Big Rock was established as a wayfinding marker for the campus. The Big Rock marks the main entrance on East Harrisons street and sits just across from the Big..

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