With beautiful fall weather setting the stage for their visit, Concord Academy families came to campus October 6–8 from near and far to share in the CA experience during Family Weekend. They connected with fellow parents and guardians, visited art studios, met with their children’s advisors, and cheered on CA’s athletic teams. While parents attended classes, students took part in Community and Equity programming in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Chorus, chamber music and jazz ensembles, and advanced dance classes held open rehearsals, as did the cast of the fall mainstage production, She Kills Monsters. With opportunities for families both to observe and participate, this tradition is a highlight of every year and an important occasion for building community. We are glad so many families were able to attend and pleased to share this gallery of photos.
Concord Academy’s 100th school year culminated in a heartwarming ceremony on May 26, 2023, when the CA community gathered in pride in Academy Garden to honor its newest graduates. Commencement speaker André Robert Lee spoke on the power of love as a way forward in a moving speech, followed by the awarding of the diplomas. Congratulations to the class of 2023!
On May 4, students, faculty, and staff celebrated the installation of Henry D. Fairfax as the 11th head of school. The ceremony honored his visionary leadership and marked a historic moment for CA. Speakers shared reflections on Fairfax’s commitment to community and Fairfax shared his vision for the future of CA.
Concord Academy will welcome André Robert Lee to speak at Commencement on May 26, 2023. A filmmaker, keynote speaker, consultant, writer, and educator, Lee has committed his career to “building an army of change agents.” He currently serves as the executive producer for the WNYC Live Radio show Notes from America with Kai Wright.