History of its Third Half-Century" by Bill Paxton, covers the school's history during the period 1919–1969. The school transitioned to a private day school in the 1980s. the school was owned by New England Yearly Meeting, with its own Board of Overseers, and operated independently of the yearly meeting. The school was examining the possibility of changing its specific affiliation while still retaining its identity as a Quaker school. Academics Ninth and tenth grade students are offered limited flexibility in their courses, aiming to expose them to a varied selection of topics. English is the only subject mandated through four years in the Upper School. Students must study a single language for three years, and lab sciences for two. There is a requirement for a comparative religions class. Students are also required to take a minimum of two semesters of fine art courses. Students are required to participate in varied school activities whether athletic, theater, dance or community service. In popular culture In the 1960's, Moses Brown's Field House was the testing ground for what became known as AstroTurf. The school briefly made headlines during the January 2015 nor'easter when Headmaster Matt Glendinning released a music video called "School Is Closed", in which he parodied "Let It Go" from Frozen. The school is mentioned in H. P. Lovecraft's novella The Case of Charles Dexter Ward as the alma mater of the titular villain. Facilities Moses Brown School is located on on Providence's East Side. Collis Science Center – Upper School science complex on the ground floor of Friends Hall. Dwares Family Student Center Hoffman House and Lubrano Science Classroom Fischer Ricci Family Instrumental Music Center Waughtel-Howe Field House Gorgi Family Squash and Education Center Campanella Field Milot Field – Athletic fields belonging to Moses Brown School in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Woodman Center – performing arts facility, connected to the current library by a sky bridge. It was designed by DBVW Architects. Alumni Robert Aldrich, acclaimed film director Prudence Crandall, state heroine of Connecticut Buddy Cianci, former Providence Mayor, politician, radio host, and convicted felon. Willem Van Lancker (class of 2006), entrepreneur and product designer. Dean Woodman (class of 1946), philanthropist and investor. Jesse Williams (class of 1998), actor, director, producer and activist See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence, Rhode Island List of high schools in Rhode Island References External links GreatSchools Educational institutions established in 1784 1784