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Documentarian Ken Dornstein P’23 Shares His Search for the Truth in 2022 Centennial Davidson Lecture
At CA, Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and author Ken Dornstein P’23 shared his riveting life story, a true tale of dogged determination and investigative journalism.
read moreRichard Selden P’23 Shares with CA How Rapid DNA Technology Is Advancing Social Justice
When Richard Selden P’23 spoke at an all-school assembly at Concord Academy on November 16, he acknowledged how much CA students want to change the world. “No matter what your academic and career interests are, you can find a way to tie them into fighting for social justice,” he said. Selden shared how he turned his passion for molecular biology into a rapid DNA technology that is making the world a safer place.
read moreCA Club Helps Fight Food Insecurity Ahead of Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving season, the CA students involved in the Lawrence-Concord Action Partnership (LCAP) aren’t just giving thanks—they’re also giving back. Together the student-led initiative has a goal of fighting food insecurity in the local community. LCAP is making a meaningful difference through its work with the Lazarus House nonprofit organization by volunteering in the soup kitchen and transitional housing program.
read moreCA Dance Project Celebrates Creative Self-Expression in Dark Before Dawn
On November 11 and 12, the Concord Academy Dance Project presented Dark Before Dawn, directed and choreographed by dance program co-directors Rika Okamoto and Alexander Brady. The contemporary dance presentation powerfully explored movement, music, and self-expression.
read moreWith New Vans, Fans, and Coordinator, CA Makes Progress Toward Sustainability Goals
Science teacher Gretchen Roorbach, CA’s first environmental sustainability and justice coordinator, recently reported on actions the school is taking to meet its sustainability targets. Of several projects of note, a fan system soon to be installed in the gym will reduce heating and cooling demand. The first project approved for the Green Revolving Fund support, it resulted from a proposal created last year for a CA science class on energy and climate by recent graduate Ishan Narra ’22.
read moreAction-Packed Fall Mainstage She Kills Monsters Breathes Fresh Life Into Storytelling
Go behind the scenes of the action-packed fall mainstage play She Kills Monsters in a special interview with Director Shelley Bolman. The high-energy show was thrilling, heartfelt, and at times hilarious, incorporating puppetry and swordplay in an immersive experience that blurred the line between fantasy and reality.
read moreCA Alums Contribute Lively Literary Conversation to Concord Festival of Authors
On October 20, a special literary reunion took place at CA as part of the Concord Festival of Authors. Publisher Susan Knopf ’74 moderated a discussion among authors Julia Glass ’74, Susan Minot ’74, and Ruth Ozeki ’74. Between reflections on their youthful days at Concord Academy and their writing process today, the evening’s talk was lively indeed.
read moreCA Fall Teams Claim Chandler Bowl Victory Once Again
On an idyllic October afternoon, Concord Academy claimed the sixth consecutive Chandler Bowl victory over league rival Pingree School. Against stiff competition, CA’s 10 fall sports teams competed well, once again winning the overall contest in dramatic fashion, with the outcome decided in the final game of the day.
read moreCA Students Present Medical Science Research from Their InSPIRE Internships
Through Concord Academy’s InSPIRE program, four CA seniors gained invaluable hands-on experience in research labs over the summer, matched with mentors in their fields of interest. On October 19, they presented their research to the CA community.
read moreCentennial Chapel Challenge Sets CA’s Second Century in Motion
Concord Academy couldn’t have picked a more beautiful fall day to host the Centennial Chapel Challenge. This October 15 event, one of several celebratory gatherings throughout CA’s 100th academic year, encouraged CA community members to get active together and celebrated the unique history of the Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel.
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