Pictured above: Members of the Class of 2017 came back to talk to the class of 2018 before graduation to give them tips on making a smooth transition to college
Our alums (all 1,764 of them!) are a crucial part of the Cary Academy community. As networked problem-solvers and creative thinkers that are changing the world—look no further than our recent TEDxCaryAcademy, below, for proof of their impact—they exemplify the benefits of a Cary Academy education. As one of our greatest assets—the product of all the hard work of our teachers, staff, parents, and community—our graduates are a crucial resource and powerful inspiration for our current students and families. We are always excited to find new ways to bring them back, to learn from them, and to be inspired by them.
That’s why there is a lot of energy buzzing in the Cary Academy Alumni Office. With a new academic year underway and a new Director of Development on board, we’re renewing our focus on increasing engagement with our incredible graduates. By strengthening our existing relationships and building new connections, we hope to expand opportunities not only for our alumni base, but for the entire Cary Academy community.
We tried to kick-off the year with the first ever Alumni Weekend Celebration this weekend. We had looked forward to showing our Charger pride with Friday Night Lights, a Saturday picnic followed by a tour of all the new spaces on campus, and a night out on the town with good food and good drinks. Unfortunately, Hurricane Florence had other plans. While we’ve had to postpone those events, we’re working on rescheduling them. You’ll be hearing from us soon regarding new spring dates.
Thankfully, we’ve planned lots of alumni engagement opportunities (hopefully with less weather interference).
Read on to learn about just a few of this year’s events.
TEDxCaryAcademy
On September 7, 2018, we hosted TEDxCaryAcademy, featuring two Cary Academy alumni, seven students, and one faculty member. The videos will be up on the TED website in coming weeks. We were all inspired to hear the incredible work our alumni are doing to make the world a better place. We’re so proud of our speakers and our community.
Check out the speaker list and topics discussed at https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/30124 (full videos will be available here once submitted and approved by TED)
Lindsay Wrege (’17) was one of two alumni speakers at this year’s TEDxCaryAcademy
Alums cheering on our Chargers at Homecoming!
Homecoming
On December 14, we will host our annual Cary Academy Homecoming Alumni Party. It’s always great to see so many alumni come back to cheer on our Chargers. Be sure to come back to campus in December for a celebratory evening before the holiday season.
Career Connections
Every two years, CA hosts “Career Connections.” This career fair offers an opportunity for Upper School students to learn about possible careers and learning opportunities that might be a good match for their skills and interests. With more than 30 members of the community coming to engage our students, half of speakers are Cary Academy Alumni! This year’s event will be hosted near the end of T2.
Uzma Rawn (’02) was the key note speaker of Career Connections 2017