February 2025
Harmony for Peace Foundation Awards
The Harmony for Peace Foundation recently recognized several of our HRAI student musicians.The Foundation celebrates the power of the arts and music for a more peaceful world, and students compete to become ambassadors for peace through music.
Third Prize awards went to: Andres Ramos '26, strings and Valentina Ramos '26, piano. Honorable Mention was awarded to Arlene Chiu '25. The students study under Mrs. Mary Ellen Schauber, Director of the Helena Raskob Arts Institute.
The Harmony for Peace Foundation recently recognized several of our HRAI student musicians.The Foundation celebrates the power of the arts and music for a more peaceful world, and students compete to become ambassadors for peace through music.
Third Prize awards went to: Andres Ramos '26, strings and Valentina Ramos '26, piano. Honorable Mention was awarded to Arlene Chiu '25. The students study under Mrs. Mary Ellen Schauber, Director of the Helena Raskob Arts Institute.
Seven Students Participated in the National Chinese Essay Contest
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the 3rd annual National Chinese Essay Contest. This year, there were over one thousand essay submissions across the nation, and seven of our students received recognition for their work. Their proficiency in the Mandarin Chinese language ranges from the beginner to the intermediate-mid level. We are extremely proud of our students who had the courage to participate in this event and the exceptional quality and creativity demonstrated in their writing.
Recognized students are:
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Congratulations to the following students who participated in the 3rd annual National Chinese Essay Contest. This year, there were over one thousand essay submissions across the nation, and seven of our students received recognition for their work. Their proficiency in the Mandarin Chinese language ranges from the beginner to the intermediate-mid level. We are extremely proud of our students who had the courage to participate in this event and the exceptional quality and creativity demonstrated in their writing.
Recognized students are:
Alex Xu '25, McKayla Hwang '27, Rowan Parikh '27, Alice Zhang '27, Karina Wong '27, Valentina Ramos '26 and Chisom Emedoh '27
Global Studies Updates
Over President's Day weekend, Global Studies Coordinator Tim Dougherty traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, on a trip provided by Worldstrides, the travel company guiding Archmere students to Iceland over Easter break. A side trip to Chamonix, France, took Mr. Dougherty (and twenty other teachers from around the country) by cable car to the frigid peak of Mont Blanc, at 15,766 ft the highest point in the Alps and Western Europe. Something of a practice trip with the company, Mr. Dougherty has a better grasp of what Worldstrides will provide to Archmere in Iceland.
Over President's Day weekend, Global Studies Coordinator Tim Dougherty traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, on a trip provided by Worldstrides, the travel company guiding Archmere students to Iceland over Easter break. A side trip to Chamonix, France, took Mr. Dougherty (and twenty other teachers from around the country) by cable car to the frigid peak of Mont Blanc, at 15,766 ft the highest point in the Alps and Western Europe. Something of a practice trip with the company, Mr. Dougherty has a better grasp of what Worldstrides will provide to Archmere in Iceland.
Though a student trip to an icy European mountaintop probably won't be happening in the future, a journey to Eastern Europe this upcoming Thanksgiving certainly is. Mr. Dougherty recently announced--and held a parent Zoom to discuss--a November trip to Prague, Kosice, and Budapest where students will visit Norbertine schools and abbeys, perform service in communities, and experience the food and culture of these Eastern Europe locations. And there are more trips being planned for 2026, so stay tuned for more Global Studies news!
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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