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March 2019

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Friday, March 15

 

There's no better time to give back to Penn Charter and help us to educate students to live lives that make a difference.

Reunion classes! This is a great time to make your reunion gift because it will be doubled, until we reach the $100,000 match!

Young OPCs! Great Day is your opportunity to join the Clock Tower Society and take advantage of special invites to events. Not only will your gift be doubled, but you'll make our special list for discounted or free admission to Alumni Society networking events, luncheons and regional receptions.

Local (or visiting) OPCs! Come to a complimentary reception at Moriarty's Irish Pub on March 15! 

Make a gift, and visit our Great Day blog!

Upcoming Events

Baseball Field Grand Opening

 

Friday, April 5, Strawbridge Campus. Join us to celebrate completion of the first major project in PC's campus transformation. In just a few short weeks, Penn Charter athletes will play in a new baseball facility that will not only elevate their performance but complete the first building project in a bold plan to transform PC's campus. Arrive early for an opening ceremony honoring former baseball coaches, players and How Far? capital campaign donors committed to securing PC's future. Stay to cheer on the team, enjoy concessions and get excited about what's to come. Questions? Contact Chris Rahill.

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Florida OPC Regional Reception

 

Saturday, March 23, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando. It's time to take our OPCs out to the ball game! Join Head of School Darryl J. Ford for a day at the ballpark. See the Quakers play in the morning, and watch the Braves vs. Mets game in the afternoon. Details and registration.

New York OPC Reception

 

Thursday, April 11, Lena, New York City. Experience the art of food, wine and coffee with fellow OPCs at Lena! Whether you are a resident or just passing through, all are welcome. This event is complimentary. Register.

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OPC Weekend

 

Prepare for another epic gathering of reunion classes, from 1949 to 2009. Enjoy a weekend packed with fun festivities as you recollect your fondest PC memories and make new ones along the way! Register here.

Events Recap

West Coast Reception 

 

Get a taste of our recent West Coast receptions. At receptions in Seattle and San Francisco, OPCs gathered, caught up and savored some communal camaraderie. More photos.

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Disney's My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto's Musical Tale

 

The all-school musical was an absolute smash! This production was a retelling of the classic Disney story from Geppetto's perspective, featuring songs from the original animated film along with a fresh score by Oscar and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz.  Students from grades 4-12 participated in this production. See all the action here.

OPCs in the News

Jamie Wells OPC '92 is honored by the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation.

 

Hannah Fox OPC '16 repeats as an All NESCAC selection for Amherst.

 

Jack Mahoney OPC '16 broke multiple pool records at Cornell, including the 100 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly and 50 Freestyle.

 

John Moderski OPC '12 has been selected to play for the Premier League Lacrosse team Chrome Lacrosse Club in the PLL's inaugural season this summer.

 

The City All-Star Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 28th annual awards banquet on Tuesday, April 9, where Ted Cushmore OPC '58 will be inducted.

 

Izzy Hirshberg OPC '15 is among the Princeton squash trio that earned CSA scholar-athlete honors.

 

Tucker Roberts OPC '09 is included in an article examining the trend of e-sports and competitive gaming.

 

Lauren Veznedaroglu OPC '12 gets a shout-out as a regular volunteer at Broad Street Ministry.

Today at PC

Penn Charter's New Upper School Director

 

Erin Purcell Hughes is Penn Charter's new Director of Upper School.

 

Head of School Darryl J. Ford appointed Hughes following a national search process for this key position. More than 60 qualified educators applied for the post.

More about Erin.

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Winter Athletes Honored at Awards Ceremony

 

Athletes in the Upper and Middle Schools were recognized for their achievements this season. Penn Charter Athletics celebrated another terrific season and honored 27 athletes for outstanding contributions to their teams. Twenty-two PC athletes were also recognized by the Inter-Academic League for outstanding performances in the Inter-Ac this season. And, in our Middle School, winter athletes won awards for sportsmanship and dedication, which were announced during a daytime assembly in Balderston Commons.

Students Lead Way with Successful Diversity Conference

 

Penn Charter's inaugural Diversity Conference brought together 150 area students for an all-day event designed to give young leaders tools to be ambassadors for community building and social justice. Read more about the Cheryl Irving Student Diversity Conference.

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Girls Blaze to Finish at National Meet

 

Penn Charter's girls indoor track Distance Medley Relay team broke a school record and finished ninth in the country on March 8 at the New Balance Nationals in New York City. Read more.

Watch a video of the girls' performance.

Girls Win Second Consecutive League Title

The girls swim team continued its historic run, repeating as Inter-Ac champions and Easterns champions. The year was highlighted by a big home victory against Germantown Academy and a one-point victory on the road against Episcopal Academy. Read more.

 

And read the winter sports recap and all the latest, in SportsZone.

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OPC Sightings

Isabella Hondros OPC '18 chatting with Beth Glascott Hon. 1689 while visiting during her spring break from Holy Cross.

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OPC Twitter

Follow OPC-related news at our new Twitter handle @PenncharterOPC.

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Stay spirited, whatever the weather may bring! Order your Penn Charter spirit wear today!

Calling All OPCs

Send us a Class Note for the fall 2019 issue of Penn Charter magazine. And thanks to all who submitted updates and photos for the spring issue!

 

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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