June 2019
Upcoming Events PC at the Shore!
Friday, Aug. 30: Boys soccer at 1:30 p.m. Girls soccer at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31: Football at 10:00 a.m.
The fourth annual Penn Charter vs. Lansdale Catholic Battle at the Beach features boys and girls soccer as well as football games; the Quakers are aiming for the 700th win in PC history! This two-day competition kicks off the fall athletic season in sunny Ocean City, N.J. (Stay tuned for location details.) Look for the alumni tents at the games. And join other alumni and parents (adults only) immediately after the football game at Doc's Place in Somers Point with food provided by Penn Charter.
Events Recap Congratulations to the class of 2019!
See photos of this momentous day. And watch the full ceremony, recorded on Facebook Live.
Commencement speakers: Ryan Maloney and Ayana Opong-Nyantekyi
Phi Beta Kappa Award: Amelia Dogan
Alumni Award: Haley Joyce Color Day
See the energy, the camaraderie, the competition and watch that head-scratching senior rope pull in this video! Congrats to the Yellow Team on their win this year. See photos.
OPCs in the News Ray Benson OPC '69 discusses a defining moment as frontman of Grammy award-winning band Asleep at the Wheel.
Reece Whitley OPC '18 qualified to swim for the USA in the international junior event Mare Nostrum in the 18-and-under category.
Jeff Torchon OPC '06, musical director of the band Conjunto Philadelphia, reflects on his love of Cuban music. Jeff's band launched a free concert series in Philadelphia this month.
Sammy Siani OPC '19, Brendan Cellucci OPC '17 and Joey Lancellotti OPC '17 were selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, respectively, in this year's MLB first-year player draft!
Joey Sankey OPC '11 is interviewed on the Lax Sports Network about his first game back with the Redwoods Lacrosse Club.
OPC Sightings Sean Foley OPC '16 spoke to sixth graders during their unit on Modern China after his recent return from his study-abroad experience there. Nicole Thomas OPC '11, pictured with Head of School Darryl J. Ford, visited campus for the first time since graduation! Nicole is a business analyst at Wellington Financial Management Company. She is based in Boston and visits the Philadelphia office frequently.
It's time to gear up for the summer with some new PC threads! Order your Penn Charter spirit wear today. Use code GRADS19 for 20 percent off a purchase of $85. Ends June 29.
Calling All OPCs Send us a Class Note for the fall 2019 issue of Penn Charter magazine!
Follow OPC-related news at our new Twitter handle @PenncharterOPC.
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. |