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Samantha
Dorm Life, BBQ Chicken, and Big Dreams
Senior Year
Campus Home: Williston House
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Before coming to Landmark, Samantha Altman ‘26 had never even gone to overnight camp—but now? “I love having a roommate!” she says. “It’s like having a live-in best friend.” At Landmark, she’s fostered strong friendships and loves how the whole school comes together for spirited and fun events like the Landmark Olympics. “We all compete in silly events like tug-of-war, obstacle courses, water balloon toss—it’s like one big party.” And she likes the food, too, with her favorite meal, BBQ chicken. That’s a vote of confidence from a southern girl! She also appreciates the many choices in the dining room for picky eaters or friends with dietary restrictions.
“When my parents told me we were visiting a boarding school in Massachusetts, I told them there was no way I was going.” Once I arrived, I knew that Landmark could help me improve my reading, and this would open more doors for me.“ I am grateful to go to school with people who learn like I do. We’re not afraid to make mistakes or take chances in class.” Now Samantha feels more confident, independent, and ready for college. “I do my own laundry, take the train to Boston, and even take an occasional Uber with my roommate!” After graduation, Samantha is planning to study architecture and interior design in college. In Landmark’s STEAMworks lab, she uses programs like Fusion360 to design buildings and interior spaces. “Landmark helped me find myself and become so much more self-aware. I know wherever I go next, I’ll be ready.”
WORKING LUNCH
Balancing work with relaxation often blends seamlessly when you live on campus.
SAMANTHA'S SQUAD
"Playing volleyball has been a super fun part of my Landmark experience and a great way to make friends."
IN HER ELEMENT
"I've learned so much about myself since I arrived at Landmark. I am grateful for the opportunity to be here."
PARENT PERSPECTIVE
“Without the Boarding Program, Landmark School would not have been an option for Samantha, coming from Atlanta. In addition to thriving academically, she has matured and grown socially. Samantha has learned how to be a good classmate, housemate, roommate, and friend. While we have missed her dearly, we could not be more proud of the competent young woman she is becoming."
—Karen and Mike Altman P’26, Samantha’s parents
Article originally published in The Lantern Spring/Summer 2025.
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