January 13, 2021
Acclaimed scholar guides students through the lessons of Martin Luther King’s final years
On Wednesday, Cary Academy, in partnership with Durham Academy, proudly welcomed acclaimed scholar Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. as part of its Upper School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance. In the keynote address “Lessons from the Later Dr. King,” Dr. Glaude offered a complex and nuanced representation of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and work, ultimately issuing a call to action for us all to strive towards creating the society that King envisioned.
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December 17, 2020
Introducing the Spector Family Fund
This fall, the Spector Family Fund was created at Cary Academy. Established in memory of Grey Spector (‘16), and in honor of the entire Spector family’s impact on CA, the Spector Family Fund is a merit-based award that will be given annually to an Upper School student who exemplifies Grey’s spirit—his individuality and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of passions. The award supports the recipient’s tuition for a year. Students are encouraged to apply annually, and faculty members may also nominate students for recognition.
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December 8, 2020
CA’s Conrad Hall recognized as ‘Outstanding Educator’ by University of Chicago
Upper School history teacher Conrad Hall has been recognized as a University of Chicago Outstanding Educator, for leaving an impression that is carried over a learner's lifetime.
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December 3, 2020
Universal yums
For so many reasons, I am continually impressed by CA students. Our students love being at school. Our students are not afraid to think critically, to challenge the process. They are great athletes and musicians. Exceptional innovators and bold, creative thinkers. Risk takers and global changemakers. The list goes on and on.
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October 15, 2020
Putting their game face on
Mary Esposito ’21, Mila Patel ’21, and Sonia Shah ’22 took the top spot in the Young Founders Institute 2020 Fall Makethon, this past weekend, publicly launching Blōra Beauty (formerly Nexkap) and generating $50 in sales in just a few hours.
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October 12, 2020
Speech and Debate on a virtual roll
CA's speech and debate team is on a roll to start the 2020-21 tournament year, unhampered by the move to virtual tournaments.
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September 3, 2020
CA Senior helps hurricane-devastated community
Many of us would be forgiven for feeling that Hurricane Florence, which roared through North Carolina two years ago this month, was in the far distant past -- especially during a pandemic. Anna Newman '21 would not let current events distract her from helping Ivanhoe, NC, which was devastated by Florence's floodwaters.
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June 12, 2020
CA Bands finish out the year on a high note
Three CA students not only made the 2020 NC Music Educators Association All State Band and All State Jazz ensembles but earned the top chairs for their instrument in each of the bands. The outstanding musicians receiving these […]
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June 10, 2020
Cary Academy students honored as Catalysts for Change
At the recent Global Online Academy Catalyst Conference, CA student Allie Chandler ’22 was awarded the Catalyst for Change Award, her project was selected for the top prize from amongst hundreds of students from across the U.S. and 18 other countries around the globe.
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