I’m a list maker.  I make “to-do lists” for school and home because lists help me stay organized and ensure I accomplish certain tasks.  Last academic year, thanks to a tip from my colleague Mr. Travis Kreider (US…
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On October, 3, 2014 Harrisburg Academy recognized two new Athletics Hall of Fame inductees: Blair Trogner, Jr.’93 and Devin Dadigan’06.  Granted, Devin was only four years old when Blair graduated from the Academy, but both had a common…
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Aviv Bliwas ’98, an Academy alumna, is a Pennsylvania lawyer specializing in Medicaid planning and elder law.  After graduating from the Academy, Aviv went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Tulane University and her law degree from…
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The maturation fairy flew by and sprinkled her magic dust again… it happens every year, but for some reason it always catches me by surprise. The shy are more confident; the overly bold have mellowed.  Those who pushed…
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“Atomic” – adjective: of or forming a single irreducible unit or component in a larger system. “Learning” – noun: the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught. The two words together make Atomic…
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I recently attended the Academy’s Coffee & Conversation event with Deborah McCoy about internet safety and the use of social media.  Ms. McCoy has been involved in anti-bullying and internet safety programs for over 25 years, working closely…
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At Harrisburg Academy, diversity is valued.  In fact, one of our Core Values reads as follows: We promote positive character development that values diversity, respect, mutual support, integrity, a strong sense of self-worth, and hard work. Independent schools,…
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