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Spring Sports Awards Ceremony
Members of the girls track and field team joined dozens of their fellow student-athletes to be recognized on May 30.
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![A Thrilling End to Color Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685474373/penn/m750c4p1fg8juxpshtqq/ColorDay2023_Captains.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685474373/penn/m750c4p1fg8juxpshtqq/ColorDay2023_Captains.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685474373/penn/m750c4p1fg8juxpshtqq/ColorDay2023_Captains.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685474373/penn/m750c4p1fg8juxpshtqq/ColorDay2023_Captains.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685474373/penn/m750c4p1fg8juxpshtqq/ColorDay2023_Captains.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685474373/penn/m750c4p1fg8juxpshtqq/ColorDay2023_Captains.jpg","width":2000}])
A Thrilling End to Color Day
Yellow gets the bragging rights, but everybody wins!
![Large group of high school students stand together for a photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685472391/penn/ersgsgr8zbjd8pvj4lnm/2023PrizeAssemblyTN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685472391/penn/ersgsgr8zbjd8pvj4lnm/2023PrizeAssemblyTN.png","width":380}])
43 US Students Receive Year-End Awards
Upper School students were honored at the annual Prize Assembly on May 26. View photos and the event video.
![Penn Charter Cum Laude Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684863000/penn/zooxuznuuma2vskymt9z/IMG_3804.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684863000/penn/zooxuznuuma2vskymt9z/IMG_3804.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684863000/penn/zooxuznuuma2vskymt9z/IMG_3804.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684863000/penn/zooxuznuuma2vskymt9z/IMG_3804.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684863000/penn/zooxuznuuma2vskymt9z/IMG_3804.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1684863000/penn/zooxuznuuma2vskymt9z/IMG_3804.jpg","width":2200}])
Senior Members of Cum Laude Society Honored at May 17 Ceremony
Penn Charter’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society held its annual spring ceremony inducting 20 juniors and seniors.
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SportsZone for May 19
What an action-packed spring season we've had! Let’s take a closer look at where each individual team stands as we approach the finish line for 2023.
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From tending gardens to campus scavenger hunts to walks in the nearby Wissahickon, the natural environment is a teacher for students in all divisions. Environmental sustainability is interwoven through our curriculum.
991
Students
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1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
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Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
108
Family Zip Codes
Students from every neighborhood, including yours
$13.25m
Financial Aid
To achieve socioeconomic diversity, Penn Charter awarded $10M in need-based aid last year.
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![Michael Brooks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Athletics
![Naveena Bembry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":2200}])
Fifth Grade Teacher, SEED Facilitator, ISTF Professional Development Facilitator
![Jody Sweeney]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of College Counseling
![Brionna Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":600}])
Athletics Program Assistant
![Jaysen Rosario]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":2200}])
Performing Arts Teacher
![Tony Yoo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":2048}])
Performing Arts Teacher
![Joe Maguire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":2200}])
Teacher, Coach
![Jordan Studevan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":2200}])
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Coach
![Michael LoStracco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":2200}])
Religious Studies and Philosophy Department Chair, Teacher
![Jeff Humble]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":646}])
Science Department Chair, Teacher
![Antonio Williams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":960}])
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Upper School Math Teacher
![Katie Kelly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Counselor
![Jim Fiorile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Latin Teacher
![PC security guard David Wright in a suit is seated and smiling contentedly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":2000}])
Housekeeping, rear parking area (mornings), Strawbridge parking area (athletic events)
![Alyson Goodner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1414}])
Director of Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world.
This green campus within one of the nation's most populous cities offers expansive space for athletics, outdoor classrooms and play, plus easy access to scholars, cultural events and service opportunities.
