January 2019
Upcoming Events
Downtown Reception
Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30-9:30 pm, the Union League, Philadelphia. Enjoy an evening among friends, connect with former teachers, and learn how fellow OPC John Somers found inspiration to live a life that makes a difference. Details and registration.
Seattle OPC Regional Reception
Thursday, Feb. 28, 6-8 pm, Re: Public, Seattle. Rekindle friendships and spark new ones with other OPCs within the brick wall interior of the minimal yet atmospheric Re: Public. OPCs visiting Seattle are also welcome! Register.
San Francisco OPC Regional Reception
Sunday, March 3, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, The Dorian, San Francisco. Join fellow OPCs amid the Victorian ambiance of the Dorian for a delectable brunch. Are you an OPC passing through San Fran? Come on down! Register.
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On the Campaign
Watch your mailbox for our next newsletter about the capital campaign and read about gifts from Mark OPC '07 and Marghi Walters Adzick OPC '07; Chris Carroll OPC '96; Craig Harlan OPC '55; James Lehman OPC '54; and Scott Simon OPC '78.
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OPCs in the News
Highly anticipated TV sitcom Schooled, created by Adam F. Goldberg OPC '94, premiered on Jan. 9 to a whopping 4.82 million viewers. The episode featured Atlanta Falcons football star Matt Ryan OPC '03 in a post-episode interview with Rick Mellor OPC '69, a favorite on The Goldbergs who is now a regular on Schooled.
Hannah Fox OPC '16 broke the Amherst single-game scoring record with 43 points on Dec. 28.
Last year's Downtown Reception speaker Ken Young OPC '68 has been recognized along with John Traub and the Albuquerque Isotopes organization for the minor-league team's amazing success.
David Oxtoby OPC '68 has been appointed the next president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
ESPN named the San Francisco 49ers' Mike McGlinchey OPC '13 the NFC West Rookie of the Year and has placed him on their 2018 All-Rookie Team.
Matt Ryan OPC '03 donated his "My Cause, My Cleats" shoes to support preterm babies and their families.
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Today at PC
During winter break, the Penn Charter girls basketball team won their bracket at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Ariz. In the semifinals, PC edged out Highland High School (AZ). The Quakers went on to beat Pinnacle High School (AZ) in an exciting final round. Catch up on the latest, in SportsZone.
Sean Foley OPC '16 presented to faculty in the Teaching & Learning Center about religious practices in modern China and his experiences studying at Peking University.
Penn Charter Summer Camps has been making summer fun for 50 years. New and returning camps include traditional Day Camp, Sports Camp, pottery, Minecraft, drones, rocketry, chess, DJing and lots more. Registration is open.
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OPC Sightings
Bobby Wurtz OPC '12 with his fifth grade teacher Ruth Aichenbaum. Bobby is coaching water polo after finishing his MS in cybersecurity at Johns Hopkins. He's going to be a teaching sub. "That's how I got my start!" exclaimed Mrs. A.
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New year, new PC gear! 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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