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THE EXPLORER: ALUMNI EDITION
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Dear Alumni and Alumni Parents,
I hope you enjoy the new format and expanded content of the Alumni Explorer.
Because I am in the enviable position of spending much of my work day connected with you throughout our country and around the world, I want to share many of the stories you’ve told to me. Additionally, there are delightful and impressive stories of our Academy students to relate.
For these same reasons, we’re now including alumni parents on our electronic mailing list.
Thanks to you, each day I’m increasingly in contact with more of you. Our alumni network is growing and enabling me to put you in touch with each other. I hope you will help continue to define, shape, and mold our alumni community, and have a significant impact on our alma mater.
To the parents who are joining our network, welcome! I hope the news of our students and alumni spark the fondest of memories for you.
Michael LaRue '02
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
larue.m@harrisburgacademy.org
(717) 763-7811 Ext. 1397
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David Heisey '79
"Congratulations to Dave Heisey '79 and his family for his induction into the Central PA Chapter of US Lacrosse. It was a proud moment for all of us to witness our very own #16 receive this honor for his dedication, passion, and continued work towards growing the 'fastest game on 2 feet.' Dave was very humbled by the recognition bestowed upon him, and for me, it was an honor to sit at his table with his family to share in the moment," said Jeane Serino, director of athletics.
Evan Tzanis '88
Evan has been promoted to senior vice president, clinical development and clinical operations. Evan has successfully led clinical development efforts at Paratek since joining the company in 2014.
Charles Newcomb '98
Congratulations to Charles and Diana on their engagement and upcoming wedding! We wish you both all the happiness in the world!
Courtney Capalupo '99
Courtney and her husband, Paris, recently welcomed into the world Annabella Paris Capalupo, born Jan. 22, 2017. Annabella, born at 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and 21 inches long, shares her mother's birthday.
Alex St. John '04
"I am excited to announce that I have joined The Corcoran Group as a licensed real estate salesperson and assistant to Randy Baruh. With powerful tools, innovative technology, and superior brand strength, Corcoran provides me with unparalleled resources to best service your real estate needs. If you or someone you know is looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in NYC, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Wishing you a very happy and prosperous 2017!"
Matthew Nye '05
"Hello Harrisburg Academy,
Just wanted to give you a quick update. I've written a horror feature, "
Venor
," that has placed in a few screenwriting contests so far as a quarter-finalist and finalist."
Alexander Remmel '12
Landmark Commercial Realty, Inc. recently announced Alex Remmel as a new commercial real estate affiliate sales agent. Read more...
Iqra Shaikh ’12
Iqra is a healthcare recruiter working for JFC Medical and is hiring recruiters. If there are any local alumni who are looking for a job in the greater Harrisburg area, please contact Michael LaRue to reach Iqra.
Hannah Shea '14
Congratulations to Hannah on her performance in Johann Strauss' comedic opera, "Die Fledermaus," at the Purnell Center of the Arts in Pittsburgh. It was also live-streamed on the Carnegie Mellon University YouTube channel.
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HAppenings Around Harrisburg Academy
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Update on Andrew Kantor
We heard directly from Andrew on Feb. 23 with an update on his treatment: “Things are trending in the right direction. I had a bone marrow biopsy done that revealed that the chemotherapy had completely rid me of all cancer cells in my blood and bone marrow, so I am on the road to recovery.”
We hope Andrew continues along his successful recovery path.
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Harrisburg Academy Student Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
James Thompson '17 has been recognized as a Finalist in the 2017 National Merit® Scholarship Program (NMSP). During the past five years, 18 of our students have received either Commended, Semi-finalist or Finalist awards!
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Points of Pride
Discover how Harrisburg Academy has grown and developed into the area's flagship independent school! Much has changed, but a lot remains the same as the experiences you had while you were a student here. Learn more about the success of today's students.
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HAppenings: The Official Blog Of Harrisburg Academy
LESSONS ON TRUE CHARACTER
by John Martin, Middle School Athletics Director
Coaches play a vital role in the development of a child, both on and off the courts/fields. They are influential in the personal development of each child they coach. I know this to be true because my coaches had such a great influence on my own character development.
When I was a teenager, I kept a piece of paper that stated the definitions...
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VEX Robotics Competition
The Academy's VEX Robotics Team, Max McMurray '19, Henry Naguski '19, and Alec Warren '19, for their recent win at the regional VEX Robotics Competition Starstruck at West Shore Christian School. Competing with 28 other teams, the Academy's team placed in the top six and is headed to the State Championships on March 4 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Thank you to Center director and robotics team advisor, Becky Coutts, for encouragement and support of the team, including after-school builds and the weekend match.
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New Academic Schedule
Harrisburg Academy is excited to announce a new schedule for our Middle School and Upper School, to take effect at the beginning of the 2017-18 academic year. Cycle days have been replaced with a Monday-to-Friday schedule - the platform through which we will be able to offer more curricular and experiential learning opportunities to our students. Read more about the change and the valuable curricular and extracurricular improvements it will allow the Academy to provide because of it!
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"The Wizard Of Oz"
All are invited to attend the spring musical, "The Wizard of Oz." Performances will be held Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in McCormick Auditorium. Harrisburg Academy will also host a character lunch and performance on Saturday, March 11 at 12 p.m. Tickets are now available for all performances.
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Some Enchanted Evening:
Spring Benefit
Plans are underway for the Academy's 31st annual Spring Benefit, Some Enchanted Evening, to celebrate our greatest assets, you and our students! Join us on Saturday, April 22 at Stock's Manor. Set in an idyllic 19-acre country-side manor in Mechanicsburg, come take part in an evening of tasteful cuisine, fantastic auction items, and the overwhelming love of Harrisburg Academy.
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Hannah Shea ’14 Musical Performance
Join us on April 8, 2017 in McCormick Auditorium for a wonderful performance of vocal chamber music. Hannah Shea ’14 will be accompanied by our very own music teacher, Michael Gamon, as they perform Brahms' "Zwei Gesange" and many selections.
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Save the Date for Alumni Weekend 2017
Mark your calendars now for October 13 and 14 of 2017! More details to follow, but rest assured, this is a weekend you don't want to miss.
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We support the Academy Fund because we are grateful to our Academy for providing an abundance of opportunity that shaped our lives and helped to develop our character. It gives us a great amount of pride to see the same drive and passion that we received years ago, alive, making a great impact on all the students here at our school today. Our alumni network is our most valuable asset. Join us in supporting the Academy, just as the faculty and staff supported us in pursuing our dreams and goals.
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The Greater Harrisburg Area's First IB World School
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