By Rylie Robinson ‘21

June 9, 2018

This year, Concord Academy is delighted to host Dame Vivian Hunt, DBE, ‘85, a leading businesswoman who has succeeded in diversifying her field, to speak at today’s commencement. Currently working as a lead management consultant at McKinsey & Company, Hunt went to Harvard college where she got her MBA from Harvard Business school. At McKinsey & Company,  Hunt helps businesses, governments, organizations, and nonprofits make beneficial decisions in all areas to strengthen their practices....

By Samantha Davidson ‘19

June 9, 2018

On May 4th 2018, the whole school gathered in the chapel for an unordinary mid-morning meeting. After sitting for quite some time, Head of School Rick Hardy shared a tale about a school tradition that ended here at Concord Academy when the school became coed. It was called Red and Blue day or Field Day. The school would divide into two colors: red and blue where the two teams battled each other in a variety of fun and competitive activities. After Hardy’s speech, Student Head of School Kaity Goodwin...

Helen Wu '19

December 12, 2017

Concord Academy prides itself on its diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to engage diligently and passionately in conversations about social justice and politics defines the environment for activism at our school. There are two components that make these conversations successful: active participation and richness in perspectives. While the CA community willingly participates in conversations about social justice and politics, these often lack diverse political perspectives. Oftentimes,...

Elle Stetson Dibble ’18

November 28, 2017

With ten years of experience in alumni fundraising under her belt, Emily Walberg arrived at CA this past summer as an alumnae/i engagement officer. Emily grew up in independent schools in Connecticut and her parents both work as independent school administrators. She said, “I knew I didn’t want to teach, but I knew I wanted to be a part of a school community. So [development] was a natural fit for me.” She earned her master’s degree in education from Elmira College in New York, where she...

Yoon Kim ’18

November 28, 2017

On Tuesday, September 26th, Concord Academy students presented the highlights of their summer science research at the first annual Summer Science Poster Presentation. The thirteen participants included those who pursued the Concord Academy’s Interested Students Pursuing Internship Research Experiences (InSPIRE) Program as well as those who independently secured internships at un-affiliated university programs.           I  had the privilege of being one of the nine seniors who participated...

Anna Sander '20

November 28, 2017

Thomas Mandala brings over two decades of enthusiasm about teaching to his new position in the French division of Concord Academy’s Modern and Classical Languages Department. Mandala’s love of education was sparked at a young age. Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he began tutoring his peers in French grammar and conjugation after his middle school classes. According to Mandala, “The passion of transmitting what I knew to other people drew me to teaching.” This excitement...

Lex Keegan Jiganti ’19

November 28, 2017

Andrew Stevens, the newest member of Concord Academy’s English Department hails from Michigan but came to CA by way of Mississippi and Alabama. Stevens is a recent alumnus of the University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Program where earned a Masters in creative writing. While he earned his masters, he taught creative writing to undergraduates and earned a special accommodation from the school for his exploratory teaching in the composition and creative writing. At...

Darley Boit '21

November 28, 2017

Abby Jenney came to Concord Academy as a Donor Experience Officer in the Advancement Department after working as a consultant for six years. Her first job in the general field was at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy where she worked in financial aid. After five years there, Jenney decided that the job was somewhat discouraging, as she regretted having to deny many students financial aid due to the college’s limited funds. She decided to switch jobs and become a consultant for six years, with...

Stefano Amador ‘19

December 12, 2017

“Our Stories” is a new Community and Equity column in the Centipede. Monthly submissions are managed by Opinions Editor, Yoon Kim. Trayvon Martin first introduced me to social justice. In 2012, Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, because his appearance as a young black man with a hood made him “suspicious.” When I saw a picture of Martin, I could only think of how much he looked like my cousin. That thought stayed with me as I learned about...

Lily Gray '20

December 12, 2017

The Concord Academy winter sports season began on November 16th and team tryouts ended on Monday, November 20th. Now that the teams have been chosen, athletes are ready to...