Far Hills Students Compete in NJ–NY Middle School Ethics Bowl

On Saturday, February 28, Far Hills Country Day School proudly sent two teams to compete in the NJ–NY Middle School Ethics Bowl. Modeled after the National High School Ethics Bowl, the competition challenges students to thoughtfully examine complex ethical questions, listen carefully to differing perspectives, and engage in respectful, collaborative dialogue.

Representing Far Hills’ Grade 7 team were Siena Isgro, Amanda Meyer, Julian Saul, and Amelia Sederman. Competing as a Grade 6 team were Nate Surak, Tate Christman, Kiran Lucas, and Leo Mader. Throughout the day, students discussed a range of ethical scenarios, demonstrating not only their critical thinking skills but also their ability to consider multiple viewpoints and articulate their reasoning clearly.

Far Hills students competed against teams from Kent Place School, The Spence School (New York City), Packer Collegiate Institute (Brooklyn), The Pingry School, and The Ethical Community Charter School (Bronx).

“The Ethics Bowl is such a powerful experience for students because it teaches them that thoughtful disagreement can actually deepen understanding,” said Edward Thompson P’33 ’35, Director of Placement & Development Officer, who leads the program at Far Hills. “Watching our students wrestle with complex questions, listen to one another, and build ideas together is incredibly rewarding. They represented our school with curiosity, respect, and real intellectual courage.”

Participation in the Ethics Bowl reflects Far Hills’ commitment to developing thoughtful, engaged learners who are prepared to consider the ethical dimensions of the world around them.