DEANS' DAILY DOWNLOAD

Canon Diana was the epitome of TEAMWORK when he assisted his classmates with understanding a technology portion of the AT Lang defense. Thank you for helping everyone shine, Canon!

Another core value for Jake Miranda this week. He showed KINDNESS when he helped a teacher who needed supplies for the classroom. Thanks, Jake!

Wyatt Doty, Mia McHugh, Thomas Smith

For more info and a detailed schedule:
The Art of Learning ~ Cannon School Arts Jam 2025

The Math Lab, Science Lab, World Language Lab, and Writing Lab at Cannon through the Academic Resource Center is looking for students interested in becoming peer tutors!

What: Application to be a Peer Tutor
When: Between Monday, 4/7 and end of day on Tuesday, 4/15.
Who: Any 9^th-11^th grade students interested in peer tutoring. You DO NOT have to be an “expert” in the subject area. Rather, we are looking for people who are curious, friendly, and responsible. We will train you on what to do.
Why: “By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.” We know that students often learn best from each other. You will be giving back to your school and community through service. You will also learn a lot from the experience, and we believe, find that helping others is a lot of fun!
How: Use the QR Code to complete and submit the application no later than end of day on Tuesday, April 15.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Vreeburg, Dr. Arriaga, or Mrs. Kulp.

**For those who served as Academic Lab tutors this school year, please reapply for next year to confirm your continued interest in being a peer tutor.

Have you RSVP’d?

Sophomores and Junior Families (ONLY) – you are invited to the Case Studies event on April 27^th.

You should have received an email from College Counseling with the registration link and the RSVP is due by April 7^th. Reach out to College Counseling if you have questions!

Jake Miranda was all about TEAMWORK when he helped out a teacher who had neglected to staple the handout; he stapled them all and distributed them with this characteristic good humor and bright smile.

Brielle Wilson earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK when she organized all her classmates to do an in-class activity. Way to go, Brielle!

Henry Garrison

The Math Lab, Science Lab, World Language Lab, and Writing Lab at Cannon through the Academic Resource Center is looking for students interested in becoming peer tutors!

What: Application to be a Peer Tutor
When: Between Monday, 4/7 and end of day on Tuesday, 4/15.
Who: Any 9^th-11^th grade students interested in peer tutoring. You DO NOT have to be an “expert” in the subject area. Rather, we are looking for people who are curious, friendly, and responsible. We will train you on what to do.
Why: “By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.” We know that students often learn best from each other. You will be giving back to your school and community through service. You will also learn a lot from the experience, and we believe, find that helping others is a lot of fun!
How: Use the QR Code to complete and submit the application no later than end of day on Tuesday, April 15.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Vreeburg, Dr. Arriaga, or Mrs. Kulp.

**For those who served as Academic Lab tutors this school year, please reapply for next year to confirm your continued interest in being a peer tutor.

Have you RSVP’d?

Sophomores and Junior Families (ONLY) – you are invited to the Case Studies event on April 27^th.

You should have received an email from College Counseling with the registration link and the RSVP is due by April 7^th. Reach out to College Counseling if you have questions!

Tayo Jegede showed KINDNESS to a teacher by helping her in the cafeteria line. She appreciated it, Tayo!

Vanessa Marion demonstrated KINDNESS by giving her parking space to a student in need when all the handicapped spaces were taken.

Hannah Wittwer showed KINDNESS when she dropped in at the end of the day to wipe down my desks just because!

ATTENTION – AT English Language Students:

Are you struggling with the complexities of constructing your Wix portfolio page? Well, have we got a solution for you! Thanks to some seniors who are willing to offer their Wix expertise, you are enthusiastically invited to a “WORKING LUNCH” in The ARC (G213) today, Monday. Food and support will be in abundance – don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! We look forward to seeing you there.

The Math Lab, Science Lab, World Language Lab, and Writing Lab at Cannon through the Academic Resource Center is looking for students interested in becoming peer tutors!

What: Application to be a Peer Tutor
When: Between Monday, 4/7 and end of day on Tuesday, 4/15.
Who: Any 9^th-11^th grade students interested in peer tutoring. You DO NOT have to be an “expert” in the subject area. Rather, we are looking for people who are curious, friendly, and responsible. We will train you on what to do.
Why: “By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.” We know that students often learn best from each other. You will be giving back to your school and community through service. You will also learn a lot from the experience, and we believe, find that helping others is a lot of fun!
How: Use the QR Code to complete and submit the application no later than end of day on Tuesday, April 15.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Vreeburg, Dr. Arriaga, or Mrs. Kulp.

**For those who served as Academic Lab tutors this school year, please reapply for next year to confirm your continued interest in being a peer tutor.

Have you RSVP’d?

Sophomores and Junior Families (ONLY) – you are invited to the Case Studies event on April 27^th.

You should have received an email from College Counseling with the registration link and the RSVP is due by April 7^th. Reach out to College Counseling if you have questions!

Grace Ter Poorten earned a Core Value for respect by updating her advisor’s schedule posted on the board and making sure her advisory was up-to-speed on the Dean’s Daily Download. Way to go, Grace!

Clark Hudson selflessly lent her calculator to another student for a test! Thanks for your KINDNESS!!

Belle Holloway, Colin Kieley, Madikay Ndiaye

ATTENTION – AT English Language Students:

Are you struggling with the complexities of constructing your Wix portfolio page? Well, have we got a solution for you! Thanks to some seniors who are willing to offer their Wix expertise, you are enthusiastically invited to a “WORKING LUNCH” in The ARC (G213) today, Friday, and/or Monday. Food and support will be in abundance – don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! We look forward to seeing you there.

Have you RSVP’d?

Sophomores and Junior Families (ONLY) – you are invited to the Case Studies event on April 27^th.

You should have received an email from College Counseling with the registration link and the RSVP is due by April 7^th. Reach out to College Counseling if you have questions!

John Kroll and Joey Burke exhibited PASSION for English by leading their group in an analysis of Chronicle of a Death Foretold.

Meredith Tunnell showed INTEGRITY when she picked up trash that was left behind by another junior. Way to go, Meredith!

Jaela Simmons demonstrated KINDNESS when she helped Mrs. Hulin transport some heavy boxes. Thanks, Jaela!

ATTENTION – AT English Language Students:

Are you struggling with the complexities of constructing your Wix portfolio page? Well, have we got a solution for you! Thanks to some seniors who are willing to offer their Wix expertise, you are enthusiastically invited to a “WORKING LUNCH” in The ARC (G213) today, Friday, and/or Monday. Food and support will be in abundance – don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! We look forward to seeing you there.

Have you RSVP’d?

Sophomores and Junior Families (ONLY) – you are invited to the Case Studies event on April 27^th.

You should have received an email from College Counseling with the registration link and the RSVP is due by April 7^th. Reach out to College Counseling if you have questions!

TODAY!!!

Josiah King and Max Pegram showed KINDNESS when they supported the junior class by delivering textbooks for 11th-grade teachers. Thanks, guys!

A million thank yous to the following students that helped (or at least tried to help) with the set up of Foundation Hall: Beau Posthauer, Carter Lowry, Jay Suresh, Ragan Goodwine, Kaila Greiner, Grant Springate, Bennett Miller, Andrew Peterson. I appreciate you all so very much!!

Blair Henderson showed KINDNESS to another student when she stopped to help clean up a spill. Thank you, Blair, for always lending a helping hand when needed.

Thanks to Gray Bokas for his KINDNESS in helping a presenter figure out tech issues so they could continue with the presentation.

Phenix Brown and Julia Schattner showed KINDNESS this morning when they helped Mrs. Bumgarner clean up a HUGE mess of papers and boards that fell out of a box. Thanks for your help girls!

Ruthie Hillman displayed PASSION and TEAMWORK as she volunteered and recorded the whole activity for our advisory. Thank you, Ruthie!

Lucas Lopez showed TEAMWORK when he helped one of his peers find information on Edsby for class. Way to go, Lucas!

Dalton Mattsson showed RESPECT when he held the door for his class as they were entering the library. Way to go, Dalton!

North Carolina Outdoor & Adventure And Education
Our vision is a world supported by people and institutions who are naturally inclined to serve one another while protecting the natural environment. We believe in creating empowering experiences. Our core curriculum goes beyond wilderness skills — it teaches our students critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and a compassion for and duty to the environment.

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education’s (NCOAE) High School Summer Semester is an immersive, 32-day academic and outdoor adventure designed for rising 10th and 11th-grade students. This unique program combines on campus academics and field based research expeditions, with hands-on leadership training, offering students the opportunity to earn high school credit while exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking environments. Held in North Carolina, Oregon, and Ecuador, the Summer Semester blends classroom learning with real-world application in the outdoors.

Check out THIS LINK for a video about students from Cape Fear Academy who participated in the NCOAE Ecuador Teen Expedition.

North Carolina Outdoor & Adventure And Education
Our vision is a world supported by people and institutions who are naturally inclined to serve one another while protecting the natural environment. We believe in creating empowering experiences. Our core curriculum goes beyond wilderness skills — it teaches our students critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and a compassion for and duty to the environment.

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education’s (NCOAE) High School Summer Semester is an immersive, 32-day academic and outdoor adventure designed for rising 10th and 11th-grade students. This unique program combines on campus academics and field based research expeditions, with hands-on leadership training, offering students the opportunity to earn high school credit while exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking environments. Held in North Carolina, Oregon, and Ecuador, the Summer Semester blends classroom learning with real-world application in the outdoors.

Check out THIS LINK for a video about students from Cape Fear Academy who participated in the NCOAE Ecuador Teen Expedition.

AP Studio Art Talks TODAY!!!  Schedule Updated!

Today our AP Studio Art students will be exhibiting their work and giving artist talks. If you would like to hear our highest-level art students discuss what they’ve made and their ideas behind their work, we’d love to have you join. It’s always a great day for our students. Each talk will last for about 15 minutes and then they will hold time for questions at the end.

Locations and schedule below:

B Block
9:45 – 10:05 – Kendall Laguerre – Outside Testing Center
10:10 – 10:25 –  David Griffing – Outside US Art Room

After School
3:00 – 3:20 – Caiya Pfitzner – Junior Hallway

 We hope to see many of you TODAY and on Monday!

The Cannon Athletics Boosters (CAB) recognizes the passion, discipline, and personal sacrifice necessary to compete in varsity sports while also excelling in the classroom. To honor our young men and women who epitomize the attributes of commitment, leadership, sportsmanship, athletic ability, and academics, we annually award the Cannon Athletics Boosters Student-Athlete Excellence Scholarship.

Scholarship: One male and one female scholar-athlete will each receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship to celebrate their respective character, exemplary work ethic, and outstanding achievements.

Use this link to learn more about the process and criteria.

Emma Farley & Atherton Wolding

Kendyl Majors, Julia Schattner, Finley, Morgan, Amber Hollar, Elias Simon, Olivia Long, Gabbi Coppa, Josh Miah, Sofia Moncada, and Edi Zywicki showed PASSION for our House system when they escorted students from St. Joseph’s Catholic school around our campus on Wednesday.

TODAY!!!

TODAY!!!

North Carolina Outdoor & Adventure And Education
Our vision is a world supported by people and institutions who are naturally inclined to serve one another while protecting the natural environment. We believe in creating empowering experiences. Our core curriculum goes beyond wilderness skills — it teaches our students critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and a compassion for and duty to the environment.

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education’s (NCOAE) High School Summer Semester is an immersive, 32-day academic and outdoor adventure designed for rising 10th and 11th-grade students. This unique program combines on campus academics and field based research expeditions, with hands-on leadership training, offering students the opportunity to earn high school credit while exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking environments. Held in North Carolina, Oregon, and Ecuador, the Summer Semester blends classroom learning with real-world application in the outdoors.

Check out THIS LINK for a video about students from Cape Fear Academy who participated in the NCOAE Ecuador Teen Expedition.

AP Studio Art Talks TODAY!!!  Schedule Updated!

Today our AP Studio Art students will be exhibiting their work and giving artist talks. If you would like to hear our highest-level art students discuss what they’ve made and their ideas behind their work, we’d love to have you join. It’s always a great day for our students. Each talk will last for about 15 minutes and then they will hold time for questions at the end.

Locations and schedule below:

E Block
8:30 – 8:50 –  Wil McDermott – Outside US Art Room
8:55 – 9:15 – KG Smith – Outside Testing Center
9:20 – 9:40 – Amber Hollar – Math Hallway

F Block
10:30 – 10:50 – Charlotte Trembath– Science Hallway

Lunch
10:55 – 11:15 – Krish Dave – Math Hallway

C Block
11:40 – 12:00 – Lizzy Loveland – Outside US Art Room
12:05 – 12:25 – Bri Cagnina – Science Hallway

After School
3:00 – 3:20 – Anna Lomax – Outside Testing Center
3:25 – 3:45 – Avari Hedgepeth – Outside Testing Center

We have a few students who need to present on Monday, schedule below:

B Block
9:45 – 10:05 – Kendall Laguerre – Outside Testing Center
10:10 – 10:25 –  David Griffing – Outside US Art Room

After School
3:00 – 3:20 – Caiya Pfitzner – Junior Hallway

 We hope to see many of you TODAY and on Monday!

The Cannon Athletics Boosters (CAB) recognizes the passion, discipline, and personal sacrifice necessary to compete in varsity sports while also excelling in the classroom. To honor our young men and women who epitomize the attributes of commitment, leadership, sportsmanship, athletic ability, and academics, we annually award the Cannon Athletics Boosters Student-Athlete Excellence Scholarship.

Scholarship: One male and one female scholar-athlete will each receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship to celebrate their respective character, exemplary work ethic, and outstanding achievements.

Use this link to learn more about the process and criteria.

Alayna Poole
Shawn Kennedy 3/26 (sooooo sorry we missed you yesterday!)

Dylan Manni demonstrated KINDNESS when he helped Dean Zelaya with a project in the #ONE23Zone.

Connor Benz, Jay Suresh, Graham Miller, Danilo Zelaya, Carson Brown, Lucas Lopez, and Walker O’Brien all demonstrated TEAMWORK when they moved 3 of the very heavy picnic tables int he Quad off of the grass and onto the concrete. We appreciate you guys looking out for our growing grass and for helping us keep campus beautiful!

TODAY!!!

Leaders Unite! 

Our Keynote speaker on Thursday 3/27 will be our own Head of Upper School, chess master, published author, Cuban, storyteller, leader, renowned office singer, motorcycle rider, Miami Dolphins fan, and father of seven, Dr. Fabio Hurtado.

He’ll be discussing the value of REFLECTION for a leader.  EVERYONE is welcome!

North Carolina Outdoor & Adventure And Education
Our vision is a world supported by people and institutions who are naturally inclined to serve one another while protecting the natural environment. We believe in creating empowering experiences. Our core curriculum goes beyond wilderness skills — it teaches our students critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and a compassion for and duty to the environment.

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education’s (NCOAE) High School Summer Semester is an immersive, 32-day academic and outdoor adventure designed for rising 10th and 11th-grade students. This unique program combines on campus academics and field based research expeditions, with hands-on leadership training, offering students the opportunity to earn high school credit while exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking environments. Held in North Carolina, Oregon, and Ecuador, the Summer Semester blends classroom learning with real-world application in the outdoors.

Check out THIS LINK for a video about students from Cape Fear Academy who participated in the NCOAE Ecuador Teen Expedition.

AP Studio Art Talks Friday

This week you will start to notice exciting new artwork appearing on the walls around campus. On Friday, our AP Studio Art students will be exhibiting their work and giving artist talks. If you would like to hear our highest-level art students discuss what they’ve made and their ideas behind their work, we’d love to have you join. It’s always a great day for our students. Each talk will last for about 15 minutes and then they will hold time for questions at the end.

Locations and schedule below:
E Block
8:30 – 8:50 –  Wil McDermott – Outside US Art Room
8:55 – 9:15 – KG Smith – Outside Testing Center
9:20 – 9:40 – Amber Hollar – Math Hallway

F Block
9:45 – 10:05 – Anna Lomax – Outside Testing Center
10:30 – 10:50 – Charlotte Trembath– Science Hallway

Lunch
10:55 – 11:15 – Krish Dave – Math Hallway

C Block
11:40 – 12:00 – Lizzy Loveland – Outside US Art Room
12:05 – 12:25 – Bri Cagnina – Science Hallway

After School
3:00 – 3:20 – Caiya Pfitzner – Junior Hallway
3:25 – 3:45 – Avari Hedgepeth – Outside Testing Center

 We hope to see many of you on Friday!

The Cannon Athletics Boosters (CAB) recognizes the passion, discipline, and personal sacrifice necessary to compete in varsity sports while also excelling in the classroom. To honor our young men and women who epitomize the attributes of commitment, leadership, sportsmanship, athletic ability, and academics, we annually award the Cannon Athletics Boosters Student-Athlete Excellence Scholarship.

Scholarship: One male and one female scholar-athlete will each receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship to celebrate their respective character, exemplary work ethic, and outstanding achievements.

Use this link to learn more about the process and criteria.