| | Finding perfect-fit schools is at the heart of DA college counseling program Gathered on the Upper School quad for a group photo, the 100 members of Durham Academy's Class of 2016 wear T-shirts representing the next chapter in their lives, the 50 different colleges and universities they will attend in the fall. After a few snaps of the camera, a woman emerges from the crowd, and the soon-to-be alumni erupt into wild cheers. Why the enthusiasm? This woman, Co-Director of College Counseling Kathy Cleaver, helped ensure that each shirt was just the right fit, just the right shade of red, blue, purple or orange. Finding the perfect-fit school for each student is the mission of DA's college counseling program, and the wide smiles of graduating seniors are proof of the program's success. Read More | |
| | Battle of the Books team closes book on best season in history The greatest competitive advantage for members of Durham Academy's Battle of the Books team is also a bit of vulnerability — a deep passion for reading. Such a voracious appetite for the written word means that reading the 27 required books wasn't a chore for them. But it also meant mentally sifting through the hundreds of books they've read in their lifetimes when given just 20 seconds to connect a small detail with one of the 27 Battle of the Books titles. Read More Faculty Spotlight: Upper School Chinese teacher Bonnie Wang Bonnie Wang began studying English as a 6-year-old in Changchun, a city of 3.4 million people in Jilin Province, an area of Northeast China that shares a border with North Korea. She spent 20 years in her hometown and grew up thinking she would teach English there. But her world was turned upside down when she came to Portland State University for her last two years of college, and she has found her passion teaching Chinese language in America. Read More
Six varsity teams gear up for conference, NCISAA contests Six of Durham Academy's varsity spring athletic teams will hit the fields, courts and track for state and conference tournaments and championships over the next week — and they'll appreciate the support of their loyal Cavalier fans! Read More 
Culture & Community Festival to celebrate diversity, inclusion on Friday
Class of 2018 raising funds for WISER
via Rent-A-Junior program
Indy Week's Best of the Triangle poll closes Sunday; vote now for Summer Programs! Book buyback/rental return set for June 8
Wisconsin State Journal:
DA connections played part in path of alumnus Jonathan Tsipis '91, now head women's basketball coach at Wisconsin The News & Observer:
DA girls soccer, boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse teams all ranked in N&O's top 10 The Herald-Sun:
DA boys golf team places second in TISAC championship; boys tennis team sets record with 19th win of season GoDuke.com:
Lauren Blazing '11 named Duke ACC Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year
 
 
 
| | This Week's Events 
Upcoming Events and Reminders Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Band Concert
- Thursday, May 12, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Hall Culture & Community Festival
- Friday, May 13, 6 to 8 p.m., Upper School Quad (will be canceled in the event of rain; check Facebook for updates) NCISAA Tournament Week
- Saturday, May 14, to Saturday, May 21 Final Day of Indy Week
Best of the Triangle Voting
- Sunday, May 15 Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Chorus and Movement Concert
- Thursday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Hall Spring Varsity Athletic Awards Program
- Sunday, May 22, 6:15 p.m. Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Band and Chorus Concert
- Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m., Taylor Hall Early Dismissal for
Grades 1-12
- Friday, May 27 (11:45 a.m., LS; noon, MS & US) No Extended Day or Enrichments
- Friday, May 27 Class of 2016 Commencement
- Friday, May 27, 3 p.m.,
UNC-Chapel Hill's Memorial Hall No School: Memorial Day
- Monday, May 30 Preschool Closing Exercises
- Friday, June 3, 8:30 a.m., Brumley Performing Arts Building Lower School Closing Exercises
- Wednesday, June 8, 10 a.m., Brumley Performing Arts Building Book Buyback/Rental Return
- Wednesday, June 8,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Kenan Auditorium Lobby Middle School Closing Exercises
- Thursday, June 9, 8:30 a.m., Middle School Gym |
