Congratulations and welcome to our newest OPCs!
On Saturday, June 11, 110 members of the Class of 2022 graduated from William Penn Charter School. Surrounded by friends, family, faculty and staff, our newest OPCs began their journey beyond the red doors! Head of School Darryl J. Ford addressed the class with this message: "It is my hope, and I'm certain the hope of your teachers and families and friends, that you leave this old school and enter the wild world and not be afraid, and that you 'listen less to your fears and more to your dreams.'" Henry Davis, Lauren Martz and Amani Rivers shared messages as Commencement student speakers. Charlotte Hodgson was awarded Phi Beta Kappa. And Lane Murray received the Alumni Society Senior Award, presented to a member of the senior class who "on qualification of scholarship, character, leadership and athletic ability exemplifies the best Penn Charter type." Watch a recording of the ceremony and see photos. |
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The OPC community is remarkable. In each OPC Spirit we recognize just some of the recent accomplishments of our alumni. |
Biff Gottehrer OPC '04, co-owner and chef at Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, was featured on the Inquirer's list of "the 17 best burgers in Philly to eat right now" for his decadent double-patty burger creation. Anne Flemming OPC '20 shared her "Writer's Room" pitch about a fictional exposé on sorority rush, showcasing the good and bad experiences young women experience. Melissa Atkins OPC '01, labor and employment partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP, was named to City & State Pennsylvania Philly's 40 under 40 in 2022. Priya Ahmad OPC '18 received the the Occidental College Capstone Leader of the Year Award, which honors an outstanding junior or senior who served as a peer mentor and demonstrated an understanding of how to create change within an organization or community. Devotion, directed by J.D. Dillard OPC '06, hits theaters this October. J.D. tapped into his own family history while directing this incredible story of Naval aviator, Jesse Brown. Watch the trailer out now. |
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Long gone for OPCs are the days of summer reading, but the Alumni Office would like to offer some summer assignments to help our OPCs stay connected. |
- Update your contact information. New seasons bring change! Have you moved out of college housing, moved for a new job, or retired onto new adventures? Share any changes to your email address, mailing address, or phone number with the Alumni Office to stay up to date on OPC news and events.
- Join Alumnifire. An influx of OPC '22s have joined Alumnifire and are looking to connect with fellow OPCs. Join Alumnifire today and be a part of this growing alumni network!
- Visit Campus. The Alumni Office is open all summer. If you are in town, please let us know by emailing MaryKate Boland, director of alumni relations, at mboland@penncharter.com. We would be happy to reconnect and give you a tour of campus!
- Share a class note. The spring magazine will hit mailboxes soon. Next up, we'll begin work on the fall magazine over the summer! Please share any news to be featured in the next issue.
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On Friday, May 20, the PC Alumni Society hosted the annual Senior Meet & Greet, with lunch catered by Middle Child, owned by Matthew Cahn OPC '08. Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Class Agents: Lauren Anderson, Hannah Bowe, Amanda Ehrenhalt, James Fitzgerald and Chandler Turner. Friday, May 27, was Color Day! An unusually close contest, it all came down to the rope pull, and Blue Team walked away victorious! See the full set of Color Day photos on Flickr. PC girls lacrosse won the PAISAA Championship, defeating Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8-7. PC girls track and field won both the Inter-Ac and PAISAA championships. Thank you to the OPCs who served as mentors for the Senior Comprehensive Project. PC Spirit Store: 20% off $80 or more with code: JUNE22 |
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Save the Dates. A new school year will be here before you know it. Below are some key dates to keep in mind as you plan your 2022-23 calendar. |
- Run for Peace Ι Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
- PC/GA Day Ι Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 @ GA
- OPConnect Meeting for Worship Ι Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 (virtual)
- Alumni Society Downtown Reception Ι Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023
- Great Day to Be a Quaker Ι Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- OPC Weekend Ι Friday & Saturday, May 5-6, 2023
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Stay up-to-date on OPC connections on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter | Follow @penncharteropc on Instagram and Twitter and @penncharter on Facebook. Check below for your class Facebook group and join today! |
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