March 2021 It was a Great Day to Be a Quaker! A community effort and record-breaking day.
On March 11, 2021, the Penn Charter community came together to make a remarkable collective impact on the school. More than 550 donors (almost 50% of whom were OPCs) contributed over $660,000 to Penn Charter, the largest totals ever in our six years of Great Day!
Thank you to our community for participating in Great Day to Be a Quaker. From Fitz's chorus rehearsal and tuning in to fun videos throughout the day, from OPCs snapping selfies and making contributions in honor of inspiring teachers, you showed your PC spirit and blew us away! During this extraordinary year, the love and support of this community has been a comfort and inspiration.
Watch the video wrap-up of Great Day to Be a Quaker anchored by Ella DiGiovanni OPC '13, and catch up on all the action from the day at penncharter.com/greatday.
Save the Dates: May 6-8 Virtual Celebrations
Considering the issue of safety surrounding Covid-19, OPC Weekend 2021 will be hosted virtually from Thursday, May 6 to Saturday, May 8.
The celebrations will begin with our Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. EDT, recognizing the winners of the Alumni Award of Merit, Distinguished Teacher Award, OPC Vision Award and Honorary 1689 diplomas.
Please visit www.penncharter.com/opcweekend for OPC Weekend details and registration information.
OPCs in the News Happy belated birthday to Ray S. Benson Jr. OPC '69. He and his band, Asleep at the Wheel, have many reasons to celebrate in 2021.
Richard A. Mariano OPC '99 didn't forget to set the clock forward last weekend!
March Madness has the Philadelphia Inquirer reminiscing about Steven W. Goodrich OPC '94 and his "Hoosiers" moment 25 years ago.
Mark R. Nicoletti Sr. OPC '83 is designing office buildings around a pandemic. The selling point: health.
Find out why Chelsey B. Donn OPC '04 squatted 525,600 times. Hint: It was worth it!
Basketball is not only a sport, it's a vehicle for positive change for Di'anna Thomas-Palmer OPC '12 and her family of all-star leaders in the Philly basketball community.
Make connections that matter on Alumnifire Find summer internships and future job opportunities on Alumnifire.
Summer is right around the corner! Make the connections you need to advance your career by leveraging our OPC Network, Alumnifire.
Over 400 OPC members are ready to connect today. Look how many offer specific services!
Your virtual tour of the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center Missed our sneak peek of the AWC during Great Day?
Watch it below. Highlights include the future training room, competition courts, climbing wall, wrestling room and fitness center. Along the way you'll see the latest architectural renderings and get all the up-to-date info about this sophisticated new facility, set to open in August 2021.
Athletic Honor Society Individual Inductees Announced We are thrilled to announce the individuals who have been inducted into the 2021 Athletic Honor Society: Cydney Irving-Dasent OPC '93, Michael James OPC '95, Steven Ley Jr. OPC '96, Melissa Schuck OPC '98 and Virginia McMunigal OPC '06!
Stay tuned for OPC Weekend, when we will announce the teams that will join these individuals in the 2021 Athletic Honor Society induction class!
Penn Charter Task Force Survey An OPC Call to Action
The Race & Equity Task Force and the Gender Equity, Sexuality & Consent Task Force are in need of your assistance. Both are currently gathering data to better serve all of our students and OPCs. We are determined to guarantee that all members of our community have a rich and fulfilling experience at Penn Charter. Moreover, we desire to ensure all of our students feel safe and secure. Your experiences will help us identify how we can better serve our community. If you are interested in participating, please complete this survey.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion would like to connect with OPCs of color. It is our desire to develop inclusive programming geared towards OPCs of color. If you are interested, please complete this form.
Customize your PC gear! Find the spirit the fits your style.
Penn Charter's Spirit Store has some of the best gear from the top sports brands in the business. Get ready to show your PC pride with fully customizable gear shipped directly to your home.
Connect with Your Class Stay connected to your class through its Facebook page! Don't see your class listed? Let Chris Rahill OPC '99, director of alumni relations, know if you'd like to set one up. |