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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.

Julia Schattner

Kaleb Davis and J’Ericson Newby earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK when they assisted another student cleaning up nets in the Hill Grimmet.

Aditi Myana helped Mr. Frye clean up a mess in the classroom. Thanks for your KINDNESS!

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!

Hina Nakamura & Sally Woolwine

Spencer Williamson, Sebastian Dally, and Max Pegram earned a Core Value of TEAMWORK for helping to set up Foundation Hall for a class meeting. Thanks, fellas!

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.

Clara Dornburg

Aditi Myana was beyond KIND when she fed a hungry teacher, getting her something from the cafeteria when the teacher had difficulty walking.

Spring 2025
Driver Education Program

Virtual driver education programs are available during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $450 per student.

The classes will be held Monday, April 21^st–Friday, May 2^nd from 4:30 – 7:30 (virtually). The maximum number of available spaces is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form  https://forms.gle/NPMRXrcUD5jBx31j7

 If you have additional questions, please email khulin@cannonschool.org

Hayes Harris, Logan Zaborski, Albert Einstein

Gray Bokas demonstrated TEAMWORK by picking up trash left by others in the One’23 Zone at the end of lunch. Thank you, Gray!

and…

Gray Bokas demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in a Carowinds card and a debit card that he found in the hallway. The owner of these cards is very grateful for you, Gray!

Ragan Goodwine, Addie Hartz, and Emily Kessel demonstrated TEAMWORK when they took it upon themselves to clean up Freshman Hallway. Thank you!

AP/AT Students: If you would like to make changes to your AP exam order, you may do so until TODAY, March 14. You should contact Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) immediately with your change(s). After Friday, March 14, absolutely NO additions can be made to AP exam orders. Cancellation and late add fees do apply this year per College Board. No exam refunds will be issued after May 4. Please contact Mrs. Kulp ASAP if you have questions.

FYI: During Spring Break our Facilities team will be removing 2 sets of lockers in the English hallway to make more room available in the hallway. The lockers being removed are marked with an X.

Spring 2025
Driver Education Program

Virtual driver education programs are available during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $450 per student.

The classes will be held Monday, April 21^st–Friday, May 2^nd from 4:30 – 7:30 (virtually). The maximum number of available spaces is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form  https://forms.gle/NPMRXrcUD5jBx31j7

 If you have additional questions, please email khulin@cannonschool.org

London Barnhardt & Seth Flaherty

Lilly Breese and Caroline Cain demonstrated TEAMWORK by volunteering to help fourth-graders write speeches for the Living Museum.

Brianna Larkins and Jolie Matthews were superstars when they found and returned a teacher’s badge. Thank you for the KINDNESS!

River Ridge, Max Dry, Nicolas Fernandez, and Olivia Crane demonstrated TEAMWORK by assisted their classmates to complete a project on time. Way to go!

Gabe Sacks earned a Core Value for RESPECT when he picked up the art supplies and pushed in his classmates’ chairs after class today. Way to go, Gabe!

AP/AT Students: If you would like to make changes to your AP exam order, you may do so until thisFriday, March 14. You should contact Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) immediately with your change(s). After Friday, March 14, absolutely NO additions can be made to AP exam orders. Cancellation and late add fees do apply this year per College Board. No exam refunds will be issued after May 4. Please contact Mrs. Kulp ASAP if you have questions.

TODAY!!!

Award-winning professional actor and Cannon alum (’08) Justin Weaks will present an interactive workshop for student artists and writers of every medium called The Power of Storytelling. Through conversations and exercises, Justin will lead us in unpacking the stories of our own lives, the stories we tell ourselves, our need for stories in our current culture, and the power we all possess in authoring a new story to be told. Justin will share his own story, focusing on experiences and tools that may help us navigate own creative journeys, and more importantly, our lives.Anyone interested should join us in the CPAC on Thu Mar 13 during Office Hours 12:55-1:40pm.

Spring 2025
Driver Education Program

Virtual driver education programs are available during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $450 per student.

The classes will be held Monday, April 21^st–Friday, May 2^nd from 4:30 – 7:30 (virtually). The maximum number of available spaces is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form  https://forms.gle/NPMRXrcUD5jBx31j7

 If you have additional questions, please email khulin@cannonschool.org

TODAY!!!

My name is Olivia Long, and I am a senior.

For my capstone, I am planning on teaching mini classes this week on different topics related to marketing!

I will be teaching a mini-class on how to market yourself during lunch this Friday in Foundation Hall! This class is perfect for anyone who wants to get better at interviews or wants to know how to best portray who they are and what they bring to the table (perfect for college applications, Juniors!)

Neil Saini

Samuel Simon earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK for changing his teacher’s clock Thanks for being a great teammate!

Fiona Nagle earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK by helping out a peer print her short story. Way to go, Fiona!

Madison Drayton earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK when she helped Dean Zelaya with a secret project.

Award-winning professional actor and Cannon alum (’08) Justin Weaks will present an interactive workshop for student artists and writers of every medium called The Power of Storytelling. Through conversations and exercises, Justin will lead us in unpacking the stories of our own lives, the stories we tell ourselves, our need for stories in our current culture, and the power we all possess in authoring a new story to be told. Justin will share his own story, focusing on experiences and tools that may help us navigate own creative journeys, and more importantly, our lives.Anyone interested should join us in the CPAC on Thu Mar 13 during Office Hours 12:55-1:40pm.

Spring 2025
Driver Education Program

Virtual driver education programs are available during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $450 per student.

The classes will be held Monday, April 21^st–Friday, May 2^nd from 4:30 – 7:30 (virtually). The maximum number of available spaces is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form  https://forms.gle/NPMRXrcUD5jBx31j7

 If you have additional questions, please email khulin@cannonschool.org

My name is Olivia Long, and I am a senior.

For my capstone, I am planning on teaching mini classes this week on different topics related to marketing!

I will be teaching a mini-class on how to market yourself during lunch this Friday in Foundation Hall! This class is perfect for anyone who wants to get better at interviews or wants to know how to best portray who they are and what they bring to the table (perfect for college applications, Juniors!)

Reagan Pinkerton & Mrs. Velandia

Award-winning professional actor and Cannon alum (’08) Justin Weaks will present an interactive workshop for student artists and writers of every medium called The Power of Storytelling. Through conversations and exercises, Justin will lead us in unpacking the stories of our own lives, the stories we tell ourselves, our need for stories in our current culture, and the power we all possess in authoring a new story to be told. Justin will share his own story, focusing on experiences and tools that may help us navigate own creative journeys, and more importantly, our lives.Anyone interested should join us in the CPAC on Thu Mar 13 during Office Hours 12:55-1:40pm.

TODAY!!

Spring 2025
Driver Education Program

Virtual driver education programs are available during the spring semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/). WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $450 per student.

The classes will be held Monday, April 21^st–Friday, May 2^nd from 4:30 – 7:30 (virtually). The maximum number of available spaces is 25.

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

To register for the spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form  https://forms.gle/NPMRXrcUD5jBx31j7

 If you have additional questions, please email khulin@cannonschool.org

My name is Olivia Long, and I am a senior.

For my capstone, I am planning on teaching two different mini classes this week on different topics, both related to marketing!

On Tuesday, I will be teaching a mini-class on marketing basics in Foundation Hall during office hours. If you are interested in marketing and business, I hope to see you there!

I will also be teaching a mini-class on how to market yourself during lunch this Friday in Foundation Hall! This class is perfect for anyone who wants to get better at interviews or wants to know how to best portray who they are and what they bring to the table (perfect for college applications, Juniors!).

TODAY!!!

Avery Fawcett, Ayden Flaherty, Josh Miah

Emma Jones earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK when she helped them by understanding content she was confident in. Way to go, Emma!

Richelle Syer, Libby Swaney, J’Ericson Newby, and Malcolm Musinguzi showed TEAMWORK when they helped a teacher clean up a classroom before conferences!

Award-winning professional actor and Cannon alum Justin Weaks will present an interactive workshop for student artists and writers of every medium called The Power of Storytelling. Through conversations and exercises, Justin will lead us in unpacking the stories of our own lives, the stories we tell ourselves, our need for stories in our current culture, and the power we all possess in authoring a new story to be told. Justin will share his own story, focusing on experiences and tools that may help us navigate own creative journeys, and more importantly, our lives.

Anyone interested should join us on Thu Mar 13 during Office Hours 12:55-1:40pm.

TOMORROW!!

Course Registration and petition requests are DUE TODAY!!! March 10 at 5:00 pm.  Please log into your Veracross student portal to choose your classes. Your course registration is completed when . . .

• You have 7 classes listed. You should have 6 core classes and 1 alternate classes
• Every class has a different group number (except your alternate)
• Every accelerated or AP/AT class listed has a recommendation
  • If you want to petition for a course you were not recommended for, fill out the petition form. In your course registration, you should list the course you’ll take if your petition is not approved.
• Your advisor checks a box telling us your course registration is complete.

Here is an example of what a completed course registration form should look like:

1- We know the weather is starting to warm up, and with that usually comes a wardrobe change. All US Students should review our Upper School Style Guide.

2—No student should use someone else’s key fob or ID number to gain access to the buildings on campus after hours or on the weekend.  This is a safety and security issue. Students in violation of this will be issued a consequence.

3- The parking spots behind the Gossage Building, Boswell Gym, and the Andrews Strength and Conditioning buildings are off-limits to student drivers- at all times.  Please do not move your car there from the student parking lot at 3 pm.  This also applies to students arriving for evening practices.

Please see your Grade-Level Dean if you have specific questions, or if something is unclear. 

Dr. Eury

TODAY!!!

Course Registration and petition requests are DUE on Monday, March 10 at 5:00 pm.  Please log into your Veracross student portal to choose your classes. Your course registration is completed when . . .

• You have 7 classes listed. You should have 6 core classes and 1 alternate classes
• Every class has a different group number (except your alternate)
• Every accelerated or AP/AT class listed has a recommendation
  • If you want to petition for a course you were not recommended for, fill out the petition form. In your course registration, you should list the course you’ll take if your petition is not approved.
• Your advisor checks a box telling us your course registration is complete.

Here is an example of what a completed course registration form should look like:

1- We know the weather is starting to warm up, and with that usually comes a wardrobe change. All US Students should review our Upper School Style Guide.

2—No student should use someone else’s key fob or ID number to gain access to the buildings on campus after hours or on the weekend.  This is a safety and security issue. Students in violation of this will be issued a consequence.

3- The parking spots behind the Gossage Building, Boswell Gym, and the Andrews Strength and Conditioning buildings are off-limits to student drivers- at all times.  Please do not move your car there from the student parking lot at 3 pm.  This also applies to students arriving for evening practices.

Please see your Grade-Level Dean if you have specific questions, or if something is unclear. 

We will host a blood drive on March 6^th, House Day of Service!  You will be helping the larger community, and Cannon receives a monetary donation for each unit of blood donated.  Students 16 and older can donate.  You must have parental consent if you are younger than 18.  Sign up HERE