DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 04.8.26

Posted on April 8, 2026 by The Dean Team

George Ratterman let a classmate borrow his computer charger so that they could complete their lab. Great TEAMWORK, George!

Zach Dollar, Jerica Newby, Dylan Selden, Sarthak Dahal, and Jacob Hartsell all demonstrated PASSION by volunteering to perform for the Greater Cabarrus Foundation. Thanks for sharing your PASSION for music with the Cabarrus Community!

J’Ericson Newby, Jackson Laws, and Kennedy Laguerre all demonstrated COURAGE for strings when they auditioned for judges and performed at the North Carolina Western Regional All-State Orchestra. Thanks for sharing your COURAGE and love for music with North Carolina!

Brice Mackall and Christian Marburger demonstrated RESPECT when they attended another student’s presentation during Office Hours.

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Henry Garrison

STUCO REPS NEEDED:

Students interested in running for Student Council grade-level reps should reach out to JoeTro by the end of this week!!!

Last week, Cannon’s High School Battle of the Books team won the regional competition against independent schools across the state!  

Throughout the competition and during the nail-biting final round, the students displayed incredible resilience, quick thinking, and analytical prowess.
The students listed below will travel to the state competition on Monday, April 20.  There, they will compete against the best BOB teams in North Carolina.
HSBOB Team:
Riley Basch, Neeva Gangopadhyay (captain), Diya Induru, Gabriel Lopez, Annette Mensah (captain), Jake Miranda, Fiona Nagle, Madikay Ndiyae, Jerica Newby, Richelle Syer
Please join in congratulating these students on this wonderful achievement and their hard work throughout the year!

Read the latest edition of THE CUSP here!!!

TODAY!!!

All Service Hours must be logged and approved by April 14th.  Be sure you have verification forms (found on bulletin board outside Math Cafe) signed and uploaded to Edsby as well.  Include 3-5 sentences about what you did for service and what you learned.  Please resubmit any hours that have currently been denied.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 04.7.26

Posted on April 7, 2026 by The Dean Team

Mia McHugh and Helena Cons demonstrated KINDNESS when they both offered to help Dr. Donah and Mrs. Ridenhour carry boxes. THANKS!!

Brooke Busby and Hudson Higbea demonstrated INTEGRITY when they made a conscious decision to do the right thing.

Cayden Fox, Evan Syer, and Adam Elassy exhibited KINDNESS by helping M take down the history monument projects on the first floor. Thank you, humans!

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Read the latest edition of THE CUSP here!!!

DEADLINE IS EXTENDED!!!!

All Service Hours must be logged and approved by April 14th.  Be sure you have verification forms (found on bulletin board outside Math Cafe) signed and uploaded to Edsby as well.  Include 3-5 sentences about what you did for service and what you learned.  Please resubmit any hours that have currently been denied.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 04.2.26

Posted on April 2, 2026 by The Dean Team

Henry Hawkins demonstrated RESPECT when he spoke with a teacher regarding a grading error on a quiz. Way to go, Henry!

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Read the latest edition of THE CUSP here!!!

All Service Hours must be logged and approved by April 14th.  Be sure you have verification forms (found on bulletin board outside Math Cafe) signed and uploaded to Edsby as well.  Include 3-5 sentences about what you did for service and what you learned.  Please resubmit any hours that have currently been denied.

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TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!!!

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If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

All fundraisers (monetary or items collected) require pre-approval. Bake sales DO NOT need approval. Fill out this form to start the approval process.  See Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 04.1.26

Posted on April 1, 2026 by The Dean Team

Shout out to Cooper Northrup for going above and beyond in the ARC! Noticing a squeaky, disruptive noise, he took the initiative to track down some WD-40 and fix the problem himself. We appreciate your KINDNESS, thoughtfulness, and willingness to make our shared space better for everyone—thank you for taking such positive action!

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Evan Geisler

Read the latest edition of THE CUSP here!!!

Last week, the Cannon HOSA-Future Health Professionals Chapter traveled to Greensboro, NC to represent our school at the 2026 HOSA State Leadership Conference. 15 Cannon School students competed in HOSA competitive events. The conference encourages members to change the game with innovations in education and in the health industry through competitive events, educational workshops/symposiums, and exciting sessions to provide opportunities to all HOSA members!
Please congratulate:
Rumaisa Syed ’29 for earning 1st Place in the Family Medicine Physician competitive event and advancing to the International Leadership Conference this summer.
Cannon School’s HOSA team in attendance included: Rani Century ’29, Neeva Gangopadhyay ’27, Orietta Grady ’29,  Diya Induru ’28, Tayo Jegede ’28, Aanya Joshi ’29, Janani Karthik ’28, Malcolm Musinguzi ’27, Nikhil Patel ’28, Aria Shinde ’29, Libby Swaney ’27, Rumaisa Syed ’29, Richelle Syer ’27, Nodumo Tunyiswa-Ward ’28, Liam Waite ’28

TONIGHT!!!

All Service Hours must be logged and approved by April 14th.  Be sure you have verification forms (found on bulletin board outside Math Cafe) signed and uploaded to Edsby as well.  Include 3-5 sentences about what you did for service and what you learned.  Please resubmit any hours that have currently been denied.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!!!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.31.26

Posted on March 31, 2026 by The Dean Team

Skyler Thurman gave up her spare time to participate in one or more Learning Support candidate presentations.

Danilo Zelaya opened the door (and held it open) for other students to safely and efficiently enter the Gossage building after yesterday’s fire drill.

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The Cannon Poetry Club will be meeting in G200 (Mrs. Taylor’s room) TODAY, March 31st during Office Hours.

You can find us on Club Hub too!!

 

Last week, the Cannon HOSA-Future Health Professionals Chapter traveled to Greensboro, NC to represent our school at the 2026 HOSA State Leadership Conference. 15 Cannon School students competed in HOSA competitive events. The conference encourages members to change the game with innovations in education and in the health industry through competitive events, educational workshops/symposiums, and exciting sessions to provide opportunities to all HOSA members!
Please congratulate:
Rumaisa Syed ’29 for earning 1st Place in the Family Medicine Physician competitive event and advancing to the International Leadership Conference this summer.
Cannon School’s HOSA team in attendance included: Rani Century ’29, Neeva Gangopadhyay ’27, Orietta Grady ’29,  Diya Induru ’28, Tayo Jegede ’28, Aanya Joshi ’29, Janani Karthik ’28, Malcolm Musinguzi ’27, Nikhil Patel ’28, Aria Shinde ’29, Libby Swaney ’27, Rumaisa Syed ’29, Richelle Syer ’27, Nodumo Tunyiswa-Ward ’28, Liam Waite ’28

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If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!!!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.30.26

Posted on March 30, 2026 by The Dean Team

Lauren Benz, Elizabeth Booker, Molly Cherry, Will Davis, Grant Delaney, Avery Fawcett, Sammy Fowler, Christian Marburger, Chimmy Ndubueze, Ben O’ Hara, Max Pegram, Parker Powell, Marcus Sales, Gillian Ferris, Asher Sipp, Skyler Thurman, Kate Whittington, Spencer Williamson, and Danilo Zelaya all gave up their spare time to participate in one or more Learning Support candidate presentations.

Thank you, Augie Wolding for showing KINDNESS by helping out a fellow student when their laptop wouldn’t work.

Great job, Drew Westgarth- Taylor for taking a student their laptop when it got left behind. Way to show TEAMWORK!

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Conger Chalfant, Parker Powell

 

The Cannon Poetry Club will be meeting in G200 (Mrs. Taylor’s room) TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 31st during Office Hours.

You can find us on Club Hub too!!

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What is the Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy?

The Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy will unify our student-athletes around a shared vision of leadership, providing our student-athletes with the growth opportunity to become leaders inside their respective locker rooms. Leadership is the foundation of a strong culture, and this Academy will provide consistent, actionable development that helps athletes grow both on and off their respective playing surfaces. By setting out a clear program with curriculum and expectations, we build consistency and meet the strong desire our athletes have to lead. This program not only strengthens Cannon Athletics but also equips our student-athletes with lifelong skills that prepares them for success beyond their time at Cannon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.27.26

Posted on March 27, 2026 by The Dean Team

Congratulations to our new STUCO Executive team for 26-27:

President:  Ben O’Hara
VP: Gabe Sacks
Treasurer: Charlie Zaccarelli
Secretary: Fin Pralong
PR: Grace Ryan

Noelle Rizzo demonstrated KINDNESS when helped a substitute teacher (who was on crutches!) carry a big bag into the building. Thanks, Noelle!

Keenya Western, Ej Martinez, EC Morrow, Charlie Zacarelli, Julia Wever, and Kaylee Dobbins all demonstrated PASSION for their school and community when they volunteered their time over 3 different days to meet with US Dean candidates during the interview process. Thanks, we appreciate your help and input!

Cayden Fox demonstrated KINDNESS when he offered to provide feedback for a student on a project.

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Alayna Poole

The study carrel area is reserved for AAPPL testing TODAY- Friday, March 27th during C Block (11:40 am to 12:50 pm). During this time, students may use the annex for silent study ONLY.

 

The Cannon Poetry Club will be meeting in G200 (Mrs. Taylor’s room) on Tuesday, March 31st during Office Hours.

 

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What is the Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy?

The Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy will unify our student-athletes around a shared vision of leadership, providing our student-athletes with the growth opportunity to become leaders inside their respective locker rooms. Leadership is the foundation of a strong culture, and this Academy will provide consistent, actionable development that helps athletes grow both on and off their respective playing surfaces. By setting out a clear program with curriculum and expectations, we build consistency and meet the strong desire our athletes have to lead. This program not only strengthens Cannon Athletics but also equips our student-athletes with lifelong skills that prepares them for success beyond their time at Cannon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

 

All fundraisers (monetary or items collected) require pre-approval. Bake sales DO NOT need approval. Fill out this form to start the approval process.  See Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

         

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.26.26

Posted on March 26, 2026 by The Dean Team

Congratulations to our new STUCO Executive team for 26-27:

President:  Ben O’Hara
VP: Gabe Sacks
Treasurer: Charlie Zaccarelli
Secretary: Fin Pralong
PR: Grace Ryan

Carson McDew showed Teamwork when teaching a student who missed class how to use lab equipment. Thank you for helping!

What time is it? It’s time to party…for Seth Carnes-Ramsey! He helped a friend by walking allll the way to CPAC in the cold when another friend refused.

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Shawn Kennedy

Come to The MiLL during Office Hours to work on Open Lab projects

  • Have a project in mind? Great! Come work on it!

  • Have no idea where to start? Great! Come get inspired!

  • Not sure how to use the tools? Great! Come learn!

Open Lab Training Session TODAY: Vinyl Cutting: Stickers & Custom Shirts

No CDE Experience needed – All are welcome!

Training Session spots are limited, so please use this form to sign up

PURCHASE YOUR PROM TICKETS  here

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

What is the Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy?

The Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy will unify our student-athletes around a shared vision of leadership, providing our student-athletes with the growth opportunity to become leaders inside their respective locker rooms. Leadership is the foundation of a strong culture, and this Academy will provide consistent, actionable development that helps athletes grow both on and off their respective playing surfaces. By setting out a clear program with curriculum and expectations, we build consistency and meet the strong desire our athletes have to lead. This program not only strengthens Cannon Athletics but also equips our student-athletes with lifelong skills that prepares them for success beyond their time at Cannon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

Leaders Unite! 

Our Keynote speaker TODAY will be our own Head of Upper School, chess master, published author, and father of seven, Dr. Fabio Hurtado.  He’ll be discussing the value of REFLECTION for a leader.
EVERYONE is welcome!

All fundraisers (monetary or items collected) require pre-approval. Bake sales DO NOT need approval. Fill out this form to start the approval process.  See Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

         

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.25.26

Posted on March 25, 2026 by The Dean Team

The following students all demonstrated PASSION for strings when they volunteered with 4th grade students on March 11: Zach Dollar, Jerica Newby, Jackson Laws, Nina Morgan, Sarthak Dahal, Claire Northrup, and Jacob Hartsell. Thanks so much!

Emmi Coppa and Kaylin Kenseth demonstrated KINDNESS when they expedited a MiLL material disposal process.

Christian Marburger carried up several boxes from a teacher’s car and neatly arranged them in cabinets.

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Hina Nakamura, Sally Woolwine

Come to The MiLL during Office Hours to work on Open Lab projects

  • Have a project in mind? Great! Come work on it!

  • Have no idea where to start? Great! Come get inspired!

  • Not sure how to use the tools? Great! Come learn!

Open Lab Training Session March 24 & 26: Vinyl Cutting: Stickers & Custom Shirts

No CDE Experience needed – All are welcome!

Training Session spots are limited, so please use this form to sign up

PURCHASE YOUR PROM TICKETS  here

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

What is the Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy?

The Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy will unify our student-athletes around a shared vision of leadership, providing our student-athletes with the growth opportunity to become leaders inside their respective locker rooms. Leadership is the foundation of a strong culture, and this Academy will provide consistent, actionable development that helps athletes grow both on and off their respective playing surfaces. By setting out a clear program with curriculum and expectations, we build consistency and meet the strong desire our athletes have to lead. This program not only strengthens Cannon Athletics but also equips our student-athletes with lifelong skills that prepares them for success beyond their time at Cannon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

 

Leaders Unite! 

Our Keynote speaker on TOMORROW will be our own Head of Upper School, chess master, published author, and father of seven, Dr. Fabio Hurtado.  He’ll be discussing the value of REFLECTION for a leader.
EVERYONE is welcome!

All fundraisers (monetary or items collected) require pre-approval. Bake sales DO NOT need approval. Fill out this form to start the approval process.  See Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

         

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.24.26

Posted on March 24, 2026 by The Dean Team

Channing Barge showed PASSION for geography and history by filling out most of a blank map of Africa entirely from memory!

Christian Marburger and Hayes Ward showed KINDNESS and TEAMWORK by restocking tissues for all the teachers on the third floor.

Jolie Matthews showed KINDNESS when she noticed a faculty member having trouble carrying a heavy load and stopped to help. Thank you Jolie!

Gigi Moore shows RESPECT every day by always going out of her way to greet the teacher and thank them after class. It may seem small, but her daily consistent respectful and kind attention is very appreciated.

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Clara Dornburg

PURCHASE YOUR PROM TICKETS  here

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What is the Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy?

The Cannon Athletics Leadership Academy will unify our student-athletes around a shared vision of leadership, providing our student-athletes with the growth opportunity to become leaders inside their respective locker rooms. Leadership is the foundation of a strong culture, and this Academy will provide consistent, actionable development that helps athletes grow both on and off their respective playing surfaces. By setting out a clear program with curriculum and expectations, we build consistency and meet the strong desire our athletes have to lead. This program not only strengthens Cannon Athletics but also equips our student-athletes with lifelong skills that prepares them for success beyond their time at Cannon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CALA Director, Coach Brittany Pasut. bpasut@cannonschool.org

Leaders Unite! 

Our Keynote speaker on Thursday 3/26 will be our own Head of Upper School, chess master, published author, and father of seven, Dr. Fabio Hurtado.  He’ll be discussing the value of REFLECTION for a leader.
EVERYONE is welcome!

All fundraisers (monetary or items collected) require pre-approval. Bake sales DO NOT need approval. Fill out this form to start the approval process.  See Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

         

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