December 2018
Upcoming Events
Downtown Reception
Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30-9:30 pm, the Union League, Philadelphia. Enjoy an evening among friends and hear keynote speaker John Somers OPC '78 discuss how his time at Penn Charter prepared him to revitalize a Buffalo neighborhood. Details and registration.
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Events Recap
In November, Penn Charter students performed in the Upper School play, which consisted of two comedies: It's Not You, It's Me, by Don Zolidas, and 13 Ways To Screw Up Your College Interview, by Ian McWethy. More photos.
The Upper School Band and Choral Concert, Middle School Band and Choral Concert and Lower School Winter Concert brought holiday cheer to Penn Charter.
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OPCs in the News
Joe Torg OPC '53, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine pioneer, accepted the Philanthropist of the Year award from the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for his longstanding generosity to Penn Charter, Haverford College and Temple University.
J.D. Dillard OPC '06 will have his second appearance at the Sundance Film Festival, this time with his film Sweetheart.
Schooled, created by Adam Goldberg OPC '94, premieres on ABC on Jan. 9, after The Goldbergs. Adam's new series focuses on the lives of teachers at "William Penn Academy."
Thomas Lendvay OPC '91, pediatric urologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Washington, was recently honored by University of Washington Medicine as the 2018 Inventor of the Year.
Michael Hnatkowsky OPC '17 and John Washington OPC '18 have played a major role in the Muhlenberg University football team's historic season.
Ruben Amaro Jr. OPC '83 recently appeared on the podcast "Philadelphia Baseball: Past, Present, & Personal," hosted by former Penn Charter faculty member Bill Kashatus.
Ray Benson OPC '69 is featured in an interview about his band's new album New Routes.
Sierra Tishgart OPC '08, co-founder of new cookware brand Great Jones, shared a family recipe with the New York Times Style Magazine.
Shanin Specter OPC '75 authored an opinion piece reflecting on the recent passing of former president George H.W. Bush.
Mike McGlinchey OPC '13 dedicated his "My Cause, My Cleats" shoes to his little brother, Jimmy.
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Today at PC
On Nov. 17, the Penn Charter Ethics Bowl team advanced to the semifinal round of the regional High School Ethics Bowl at Villanova University.
Three Penn Charter seniors recently signed national letters of intent to play for their respective colleges.
Catch up on all the latest Penn Charter sports news by visiting PC SportsZone. Sign up for email alerts about new posts by clicking on the small bell icon and entering your name and email. Watch this brief tutorial on how to get email alerts.
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OPC Sightings
Naveena Bembry ran into her former third grade student Jordan Studevan OPC '09 at the NAIS People of Color Conference in Nashville, Tenn. Jordan is the assistant director of college counseling at St. Mark's School in Southborough, Mass.
Griffin Lipson OPC '12 visited photography courses and art clubs, giving critiques and talking about his remarkable career. Visit his website: griffinlipson.com and remember his advice: work hard and be nice to everyone.
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The holidays are upon us. Order your Penn Charter spirit wear today!
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Calling All OPCs
Follow OPC-related news on Twitter @PenncharterOPC.
Send us a Class Note for the spring issue of Penn Charter magazine. Not only do we want to hear what you're up to, but your classmates do, too.
Stay connected to your class through its Facebook page. Don't see yours? Let Chris Rahill OPC '99, director of alumni relations, know if you'd like to set one up.
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