November 2020

PC/GA Week 2020

134 years of the PC/GA rivalry!

The decision to reinstate Inter-Ac fall sports meant the historic rivalry between Penn Charter and Germantown Academy would continue for the 134th consecutive year.

Due to safety guidelines, PC/GA competitions took place Nov. 10-14, making it not just a day but a full week of tradition, competition and school spirit!

Penn Charter won the Competition Cup with a score of 5 to 4. It all came down to football in what was arguably one of the most exciting comebacks in PC/GA history!

Live-streamed coverage of the games can now be watched on demand at penncharter.com/pcga, where you will also find scores and photos of all the competitions.

PC Clothing Sale in Time for Holiday Shopping

PC's School Store is holding its first-ever holiday sale of discounted PC clothing and merchandise. Use our new online order form to get 25, 50 or 65 percent off rugbies, sweatshirts, jackets, caps and winter accessories. Deck the halls and deck out your family in PC gear! Live nearby? We offer curbside pickup. Or, get it shipped to your door.

Questions? Call 215-844-3460 ext. 154 or email us at schoolstore@penncharter.com.

OPC Weekend

OPC graduating classes 0s and 5s, 1s and 6s will be celebrating their reunions May 7-8, 2021. Reunion webpages are now live. Check them out. Planning is underway and events may be subject to change. Check back for details!

Graham Athletics & Wellness Center

On Nov. 16, more than 900 tons of cement was laid on the base of the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center.

The Intech Construction team has safely and effectively worked to maintain their project timeline to ensure our PC students and community can utilize the AWC by next fall. Thank you to all those in our PC community who have and will contribute to the completion of this state-of-the-art building.

OPCs in the News

Ask Georgia Hight-Schickel OPC '18 what's cooler than being featured in Vogue? She'll respond, "Voting!"

In the virtual New York City Marathon, Joya Ahmad OPC '11 raised PPE funds for health care workers.

Sally Foley OPC '20 made a splash breaking Duke swimming records and earning the title of ACC Swimmer of the Week.

Jason Harrow OPC '02 published an opinion piece in Newsweek criticizing efforts to litigate the presidential election.

David Sirota OPC '94 is co-producing the upcoming Adam McKay film, Don't Look Up, which is set to star Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Robert Salkowitz OPC '85 sat down with prominent American cartoonist Peter Bagge for a nostalgia-inducing interview for all our comic book enthusiasts.

Congratulations to Russell Mahrt II OPC '91, who is celebrating the opening of the Elite Sports Factory in Manayunk.

PC Pumpkin Contest Winners

Congratulations!

Chris Ball OPC '89 Ι Best in Show
Emma Rowan Ι Most PC Spirit
Sean O'Brien OPC '14 Ι Cutest
Rebecca Foley OPC '08 Ι Scariest

Penn Charter Spirit Store

Gear up for the holidays. Get 15% off any order of $85 or more. Use code NOV20. Order online now at the Penn Charter spirit store.

Calling all OPCs

Send us a class note (100 words or fewer) for inclusion in the spring issue of Penn Charter magazine.

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.