When Mark Hallen, ’06, arrived at Cary Academy as a self-described “bookish” student with a budding interest in math and science, he could never have imagined that one day he’d help turn what once felt like science fiction into reality. Today, he is doing just that, leading a team of scientists in designing cancer drugs […]

Cary Academy is excited to unveil our new digital viewbook. Made with future Chargers in mind, it’s all about giving you a peek into what makes CA unique—our innovative and purpose-driven learning approach, inclusive community, and endless ways to explore your interests. The viewbook is a robust, self-guided experience. Future students and their families can chart a course based on areas of […]

Amongst the hiss of The Hub’s espresso machine, Palmer Seeley, Entrepreneurship Director in the Center for Community Engagement, is inspiring the next generation of innovators and business leaders. His secret? An entrepreneurial approach rooted in creativity, empathy, and community. For Seeley, it’s the latest chapter in a dynamic career spanning two decades, during which he […]

In CA’s Middle School science labs, students don’t merely learn the facts and figures of science. Instead, they transform into engaged scientists, activists, and communicators thanks to an evolving year-long teaching and learning approach that blends classroom science with immersive experiential and social-emotional learning opportunities and equity-minded service. Moving beyond theory to engage with science […]

Social entrepreneur Serena Advani, ’13, is turning her passion for sustainability into a groundbreaking business that is as innovative as it is impactful.  As the founder and mastermind behind Sea Drop—a preservative-free, waterless skincare line—Advani is making waves in the beauty industry by tackling two of its most pressing issues: plastic waste and carbon emissions. […]

Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.

In February, we welcomed Trey Murphy III, ‘18, shooting guard for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, back to his home court to retire his varsity basketball jersey. Murphy was joined by fellow alums, family, friends, and the entire CA community in a spirited celebration of his exceptional legacy. Emceed by the late Josh Rowsey, ‘09, […]