RL Songs
Notable Alumni
Buildings and Grounds
Faculty and Staff
"RL"
100
“The Founder’s Song” asks students to give these three Greek letters to the founder of our school.
What are alpha, beta, gamma?
100
This Revolutionary War general, class of 1755, was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and has his statue standing proudly at the entrance of the school.
Who is Joseph Warren?
100
This long-serving field is said to get Lola and Rascal itchy every time they walk on it.
What is the Flea Patch?
100
With 41 years under his belt, this teacher is the longest serving faculty member.
Who is Mo Randall?
100
Although he began his career as a clerk at Brooks Brothers, this man became the fashion designer behind the iconic Polo brand.
Who is Ralph Lauren?
200
“Gaudeamus Igitur” translates to this phrase in English.
What is, "So let us rejoice/ therefore let us rejoice."
200
This business mogul, class of 1895, founded the famous pineapple company in Honolulu, Hawaii that bears his name.
Who is James Dole?
200
What is the official name of RL's new turf football/lacrosse field?
What is the Schoolhouse Field?
200
Mr. Cataruzolo, Mr. Guden, Mr. Reid, Mr. Teixeira, and Mr. Walsh all bow down to the flag of this college, their alma mater.
What is Bowdoin College?
200
This Olympic swimmer became famous not for his gold medals, but for his on-camera buffoonery, like when he said, “I guess you would say I’d be like the Michael Phelps of swimming if he wasn’t there.”
Who is Ryan Lochte?
300
“Jerusalem,” which sings of England’s “dark satanic mills,” was originally a poem written by this famous English romantic poet.
Who is William Blake?
300
A noted biologist, this member of the class of 1954 wrote the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies.
Who is Jared Diamond?
300
This current inspired space served as the school's woodshop for forty years.
What is the IDEA Lab.
300
A fellow RL classmate of Mr. Teixiera’s, this faculty member plays accordion for the Brazilian forro group, Banda Raizes.
Who is Mr. Hiatt?
300
This crustaceous restaurant chain is famous for its “endless shrimp” deals.
What is Red Lobster?
400
“Fortis Laetissima” is based on this friendly tune.
What is "Vive l’amour"?
400
The longest living RL alumnus at 107, this Wall Street businessman and member of the class of 1919 was known for running marathons in his eighties and collecting rare books—and has a wing of the school named after him.
Who is Albert Gordon?
400
You can find two portraits of John Eliot at Roxbury Latin. The first hangs in Rousmaniere Hall, and the other hangs in this hallway of the school.
What is the Perry Second Floor?
400
Besides Mr. Brennan, this man is the only other member of the faculty or staff who currently lives on campus.
Who is Reggie Brun?
400
Ronald Reagan called him “the number one voice for conservatism in our country.”
Who is Rush Limbaugh?