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,...

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...

Samantha Davidson '19

November 28, 2017

It can feel impossible to balance academics and social life here at Concord Academy. There are so many opportunities to hangout with your peers on the weekends, on school nights, and free periods  throughout the day. On the flip side, there is also a significant amount of work and studying that fills up that free time. One trick is finding a way to effectively get your studying done with other people so that you can be social and studious at the same time. The problem is that trick is almost impossible...

Vedika Sharma ‘20

November 28, 2017

Elizabeth (Liz) Beal from Acton, MA is the new Associate Director of Admissions at Concord Academy. She has been working in education for 20 years as a college counselor and in college admissions. She has also worked for college access programs based in high schools. School feels like home for her. Liz shared that, “I see education as a great equalizer, and I am motivated by moving toward access, equity, and opportunity for all students.” She attended the Acton-Boxborough Public Schools, and...

Benjamin Simpson ’21

November 28, 2017

Erin Bouton joined the Concord Academy community in September as an associate director of admissions and assistant director of financial aid. Bouton oversees the tour guide program and ensures that incoming students get the resources they need to be successful at CA. Bouton recently moved to Boston from the small town of Dublin, New Hampshire, where she worked for eleven years as a history teacher and admissions counselor at Dublin School. Raised Tampa Bay area, Bouton graduated from Florida State...

Rylie Robinson ’21

November 28, 2017

Concord Academy welcomes Jean Mike Remy, a new member of the IT team, this fall. He has experience working in education and technology, having worked as a data specialist in the Arlington Public Schools, and an IT coordinator at the Davis Leadership Academy, a public charter school in Boston. Remy’s interest in technology started with computers and Playstation games when he was a child. These were personal passions of his. He was inspired by the Geek Squad commercials, in which a computer support...

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...