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Photos in the new CMS lobby courtesy of alum Deming Haines ’17. I thought it would be so simple We’d just continue to call it the C. This is short for the Center for Math and Science, which is the building formerly known as the SEA, which itself is short for Sports Education Annex. SEA […]
As a school dedicated to innovation, Cary Academy utilizes a lot of technology on campus. Unfortunately, that also generates a considerable amount of potential e-waste. As one of the world’s fastest-growing trash streams, e-waste has been identified as one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the global community. “[E-waste] growth is staggering: The worldwide accumulation of […]
On Tuesday, December 4, nine CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) students visited the Raleigh Police Department's Special Operations Facility. The Special Operations Facility houses all specialty units for the police department, including the bomb squad, SWAT, K-9, and motorcycle unit, as well as performing other administrative functions. Students were treated to two presentations and […]
It’s Computer Science Week at CA! The week is held every year in honor of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, whose birthday is December 9. Hopper is known for creating one of the first compilers that converted english into machine code, among other things. This year, the computer science department and the Upper School WISE club […]
During the November professional development week, eighth-grade Language Arts teachers Laura Price and Meredith Stewart presented at the National Council of English Teachers Convention in Houston, Texas. Price and Stewart’s presentation focused on the new end of year Language Arts project, the American Vision Film Narrative, which they created with eighth-grade history teacher David Snively. This […]
The CA community enjoyed a special treat on Wednesday, November 7: a collaborative cross-divisional dance and orchestra concert featuring the works Hey There Delilah (Middle School) and Bitter (Upper School). In addition, the Middle School orchestra presented Mark Williams’ Dorian Variations, JC Bach’s Sinfonia in D major and Fiddle Tune arranged by M. Isaac. The Upper School Honors […]
Cary Academy is an academic powerhouse; it’s the San Francisco 49ers of the 80’s led by Joe Montana. We smash ACT and SAT scores and rightfully flaunt Discovery, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence. Our halls are full of students donning the swag of their future: Davidson, Princeton, Cornell, our Triangle schools, and many more prestigious universities. […]
Last Friday's state cross-country meet was a wet and sloppy "mud run" in the midst of Tropical Depression Willa. But, in CA style, our boys and girls battled through the conditions and posted outstanding runs and results. The boys finished 3rd overall behind Providence Day who edged Durham Academy by 1 point. The girls, squaring […]
On Friday, October 26, 7th-grade students attended the International Festival of Raleigh. They explored various cultural booths, speaking with people from 36 countries about this year's theme: celebrations around the world. Students enjoyed a world bazaar and a delicious international café featuring 31 different cuisines. They interacted with people from around the world and […]
