Mission

Frederick Gunn believed in the value of pursuing education outside of the classroom and felt strongly that character was developed and honed in what we today call co-curricular activities.
 

 

The guiding principle behind athletics at The Frederick Gunn School is our belief in its educational value for our students. Our primary commitment is to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to fully develop their academic and athletic potential while simultaneously preparing them with life-long lessons for success. These opportunities include the drive to take one’s talents to the highest level of performance; embracing the discipline needed to reach high standards; learning to work with others as a team in pursuit of a common goal; and adherence to codes of fairness and respect.

 

 

FGS is committed to excellence in athletics as part of a larger commitment to excellence in education. Athletes are also expected to adhere to a level of conduct that brings credit to themselves and the school and uphold the values stated in our school’s mission; character, citizenship, and service. Through practice, training and competition, the department strives to instill the character traits of engagement, collaboration, fitness, and competition in each student-athlete:

  • ENGAGEMENT is defined as regular co-curricular interactions with FGS peers and faculty that build community and lifelong relationships.
  • COLLABORATION is defined as the experience of working together with FGS peers and faculty towards a common goal and learning selflessness by being a part of something bigger than oneself.
  • FITNESS is defined as engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise, learning how to be/stay fit, learning the value of physical fitness, and learning the lifelong ideals of healthy living.
  • COMPETITION is defined as striving, individually or collectively, against others toward a goal and risking the adversity and potential failure that accompanies that endeavor.