| | Lower School plant detectives unearth tropical mystery
This fall, the Lower School's garden yielded its own mysterious bloom. The identity and origin of our mystery plants befuddled many members of our DA community. Our surprise opportunity for discovery and collaboration brought together teachers, staff, parents and professionals to solve our foliage riddle. Read More
Strategic Plan survey results In early September, more than 4,000 Durham Academy constituents representing current parents, faculty, staff, alumni and Upper School students received a quantitative online survey created by The Link Group to engage input, identify priorities and assess support for initiatives for the 2014-2015 Strategic Plan. More than 1,100 respondents completed the survey, and the results are in. Read More In The Pocket concert Saturday to aid Stop Hunger Now efforts Durham Academy's Upper School jazz-rock ensemble In The Pocket and Stop Hunger Now club are helping to end world hunger one high note and guitar solo at a time. Saturday's annual benefit show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 in Kenan Auditorium. Read More Admissions tours continue; financial aid session is Nov. 24
Interest is strong for the 2015-2016 school year at Durham Academy. The Middle School tour and information sessions held earlier this month drew 45 to 55 attendees for each of the two sessions, and the Nov. 6 Preschool and Lower School tour attracted more than 100 attendees. Read More
Swimmers dominate in St. Croix For the third year in a row, members of the Durham Academy swim team left behind the fall chill of North Carolina for the sunny skies of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where they splashed away the competition in the annual St. Croix Coral Reef Swim on Nov. 9. Read More Save the date for DA Hockey Night Mark your calendar for a fun-filled night of hockey on Sunday, March 29! The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Boston Bruins in this game beginning at 5 p.m. at PNC Arena, and Durham Academy families are invited to enjoy the game from special sections. Stay tuned for details on ordering tickets and a pre-game reception. Turkey Trot is just around the bend
The fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run is less than two days away, and the weather forecast is perfect for a morning of running — brisk and sunny!
Participants who have already registered can pick up their packets in front of Kenan Auditorium on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or on the morning of race day. Those who have not yet registered may do so at packet pick-up times (cash or check only). Read More | | This Week's Events 
Upcoming Events and Reminders Grades 5/6 Band & Chorus Concert
- Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Taylor Hall Basketball Jamboree
- Friday, Nov. 14, to Saturday, Nov. 15, Kirby Gym Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. In The Pocket Stop Hunger Now Concert
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Kenan Auditorium Preschool/Lower School Tour & Information Session
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:15 a.m. Parents Council Coffee for Middle School and Upper School Parents ("Alcohol and the Law")
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:15 a.m., Kenan Auditorium
Admissions Financial Aid Information Night
- Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m., Lower School First Floor Commons Thanksgiving Break (No school, offices closed)
- Wednesday, Nov. 26, to Friday, Nov. 28
DA in the News The Herald-Sun: DA alumnus Scott Bradford '83 opens "an authentic 'School of Rock' " with fellow DA parent Bowdoin Polar Bears: DA alumnae Quincy Leech '13 and Dana Williams '14 head to NCAA Division III tournament with Bowdoin volleyball team The Durham News: Renowned pianist and DA alumnus Andrew Tyson '05 performs with the Chamber Orchestra CBS Evening News Q&A: Steve Hartman: "I consider Chris Rosati [DA '89] a dear friend. ... I would see him every day if I could."
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Upper School Fall Play:
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 |
