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The junior was standing in front of U126. Twenty students had scattered themselves about the classroom, slouching in chairs, sprawling across the couch, or propping their elbows on tables. They were chatting and surreptitiously scanning their phones and trying to ignore my presence. I had walked in, a few moments late. “Ok,” the junior said, […]
On a cloudy, breezy, chilly, beautiful (for cross country!) afternoon, the CA MS boys three-peated as conference champs! Way to go Chargers!! The afternoon started off with the Co-ed Open race. Charlie Eheman was the overall winner of the boys’ race in 11:10 and was closely followed in by Derek Wang, Adam Zhang, Mordecai Mengesteab, […]
I wasn’t destined to be a tour guide. For both my independent high school and undergrad college communities, I lacked the prerequisite skill of walking backward while talking. I always envied those who could, as meeting new people and talking about my school were both activities I enjoyed. Perhaps that is why I started my […]
I arrived in our nation’s capital after a sleepy five-hour bus ride with the junior class. As I stepped off the bus on to The George Washington University’s campus, I looked around at the many students, food trucks, and scooters. The energy palpable, I was struck by GW’s intimate campus environment despite its location in […]
In my role as Head of Middle School, I wear many hats: cheerleader, mentor, advisor, teacher, and leader, to name a few. But, one of the most rewarding (and fun!) is observer. Every day, in ways big and small, I get to witness the amazing learning that takes place across our academic, physical education, and […]
CA Speech and Debate had one of its best showings ever at the 27th annual Yale University Invitational Tournament, with four students placing in the top 10 of their respective events. Congratulations to: Casey Powell for reaching the Semifinal round of JV Lincoln Douglas (Top 4) Allie Chandler for reaching the Quarterfinal of JV Lincoln Douglas […]
Impactful service learning is a cornerstone of the Cary Academy experience. Addressing childhood hunger has long been an aim of sixth grade service learning. For years, the sixth–grade team has partnered with Interfaith Food Shuttle and Reedy Creek Elementary School for the Backpack Buddies program, which provides weekend food bags for students whose families are […]
The American Baseball Coaches Association has awarded the Spring 2019 varsity baseball Chargers with the “Team Academic Excellence Award.” Cary Academy was only one of two high schools in North Carolina to receive this national recognition, awarded annually since 1949. In order to be nominated for the award, teams must have a minimum cumulative grade […]
Echoing major renovations elsewhere on campus, this summer and fall have seen major additions and upgrades to CA's athletics department. The impact of these changes extend beyond the playing field, helping to raise spirits and fitness across campus.
