| | DA recognized for innovative use of tech; renewed as Apple Distinguished School Two years after first earning the Apple Distinguished School designation, Durham Academy has once again earned Apple's stamp of approval, a designation that lasts through 2017. The honor is in recognition of DA's 1:1 iPad and laptop programs in the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. Read More | |
| | Eight legends of DA athletics to be inducted into Hall of Fame Friday Five alumni athletes and three coaches will be inducted Friday into Durham Academy's Athletic Hall of Fame. This marks the second class of inductees for the Athletic Hall of Fame, which was established in 2013 and will tap new members every other year. The new Athletic Hall of Fame members will be honored Friday at halftime of the DA boys basketball game, which will be at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Kirby Gym. Read More
Faculty Spotlight: French teacher Teresa Engebretsen Teresa Engebretsen has had a love affair with French since she was 15 years old. “I still feel that way about it. I think that’s what I bring to the classroom. I am just passionate about French, and the kids know that.” She tells Middle School parents that she’s going to brainwash their kids. “In Durham, North Carolina, French is not that big a deal, but in the big world it is, in all of Europe and in Africa. I just want them to love it.” Read More Athletic Director's Update: Hoops and swim teams off to great start Cavalier basketball and swim teams have all been working hard as they get into the routine of the winter seasons. Read More
DA Night at the Hurricanes is set for Feb. 28
School store to hold annual winter clearance sale Dec. 7 to 9 Summer Programs 2016 listings are live Lower School technology coordinator
Michele Gutierrez to speak on digital citizenship at Dec. 10 Hill Center event 
The Herald-Sun:
Senior Liz Roberts pushes to top of DA girls hoops' points list ESPN:
Alumna Elizabeth Eason '13 describes experience in Paris soccer stadium amid terror attacks The News & Observer:
Alumnus Billy Fischer '94 is relentless in fight against Ebola GoDuke.com
Alumna Lauren Blazing '11 receives the NCAA's Elite 90 award
 
 
| | This Week's Events 
Upcoming Events and Reminders Affinity Programs: Whole Foods Gift Card Orders Due
- Thursday, Dec. 3 Chorus Concert, Grades 7 & 8
- Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Hall Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
- Friday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Kirby Gym School Store Winter Sale
- Monday, Dec. 7, to Wednesday, Dec. 9 Band Concert, Grades 7 & 8
- Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Hall Upper School Winter Dance Concert
- Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Kenan Auditorium Affinity Programs: Whole Foods Gift Card Orders Due (Last chance for 2015-2016)
- Wednesday, Dec. 16 Winter Break Begins (Noon dismissal; no Extended Day)
- Friday, Dec. 18 Classes Resume
- Monday, Jan. 4 |
