Last Thursday, Ms. Cook and Ms. Rangel invited a team of young engineers to share their college and work experiences with the APH community. Our guests were Samantha Eaton, a Structural Engineer at edm, Alex Moore, a Mechanical/Aerospace engineer with Pratt & Whitney, and Erin Dixson, a Biomedical Engineer with Boston Scientific.

As part of APH’s Women in Leadership Speaker Series, last week entrepreneur Vanessa Farino visited to give us insight into her illustrious career as a businesswoman. From the outset, Ms. Farino made it clear that the business world isn’t always glamorous and easy to navigate with all its trials and tribulations, but to survive, you must be willing to take an unconventional approach. Ms Farino has been named by Boston Business Journal “40 under 40”, El Mundo Boston “30 under 30”.

This past semester, the students put their understanding of the fundamental engineering principles to use in their creation of a tension table - a table with no solid legs supported by the tension of chains. From planning the design, to creating to-scale drawings, to constructing the table, the students did it all.

Traveling this Spring Break?  Staying in the area? Whatever you choose to do, this maybe the perfect time to visit a college either locally or on your travels. Here are 7 ways to visit colleges over break!

Girls in grades 9-12 now have the opportunity to experience a brand new 5-day boarding program at The Academy at Penguin Hall. Whether local or out-of-state, students will have the opportunity to live independently while actively participating in an intentional community.

For their culminating project, Dr. Kimberley invited students to create memorials that commemorate the history of racial slavery. She tasked students with understanding the concept of historical memory; exploring the complex decision making processes behind designing a memorial; examining the role of memorials in shaping historical memory of racial slavery; and using diverse forms of expression to memorialize racial slavery.

It is a crisp, breezy Saturday afternoon in October in Greenwich, a small, eerily quiet Connecticut town. My interviewee, Ms. Olivia Krebs, and I, are brought together by both the circumstance of a family reunion and our mutual affinity for writing. She has worked as a screenwriter on projects at Dreamworks, HBO Max, and Paramount Animation. At this particular moment, Olivia has agreed to talk to me about the complexity of the world within Hollywood, her identity as a writer, how she was led to the path of writing, and even her stance on Harry Styles.

Last week, Ms. Cook and Ms. Clarke took the Envisioning Information class on a field trip into Boston to visit the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library and the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston. While at The Boston Public Library, they explored the Leventhal map room, including the Bending Lines: Maps and Data From Distortion to Deception exhibit.

Before the Thanksgiving holiday, a time of giving back and caring for others, the students in Ms. Rangel’s Introduction to Structural Design class took a field trip to the Habitat for Humanity house in Lynn, MA.

The APH Make-A-Wish Club’s mission is to give back to the community in the form of wishes for children with critical illness between the ages of 2 ½ - 18. Led by Christina Autilio ‘22 and Anya Levoshko ‘22, the Make-A-Wish Club organized fundraisers to reach their goal: to grant Myah her wish of a bedroom makeover!

At Penguin Hall, students have the experience of pushing themselves past their perceived limitations. They learn that what they thought was a limit does not apply to them. This learning opportunity is part of Athletics at APH. The self-defense course, known as Krav Maga, gives our students the confidence and skills to ensure their own safety.

On Tuesday, November 16, Dr. Kimberley and Mr. McLean's Civics class took a field trip to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston! Anna B. '22, Natalie B. '22, and Mackenzie F. '22 attended the field trip and shared their thoughts on the experience.

Over the course of two evenings and one matinee performance, the student thespians of APH presented Chicago: Teen Edition at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly, MA.

In their Biology class, APH students receive a strong grasp of the biological concepts and the major themes that can be applied to life sciences. Students gain an understanding as to how interdependent these things are to life on Earth. In this case, Ms. Lilly presented a faux murder case (with it being almost Halloween!) to showcase biological reactions. Students were tasked with trying to decipher where the victim was killed and who killed him by analyzing the contents within his stomach.

Penguin Hall was honored to welcome the great friends of our students on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22. It was an event that did more than just welcome visitors, it broadened the APH family. Great Friends’ Day allowed family members and friends to catch a glimpse into the academic world of their students.

“Lifting others up lifts me up.” For APH Senior Christina Autilio ‘22, community service is not just a hobby or a box to check off on her high school resume. It’s an opportunity to lift others up and make a wish come true.

Life is a long, winding road and sometimes it leads you right to... a cookie factory! And for Brooke Carroll, life did just that. APH Women in Leadership Speaker Series welcomed Brooke to campus to speak with our students about her sweet success of becoming the owner of Lark Fine Foods in Essex, MA.

Students in APH's Street Art class had the opportunity to hear from local artist Miguel Cruz aka Oka.Je. Miguel is one of the six artists who completed the incredible Black Lives Matter mural in Lynn this summer. His artwork can be seen throughout Salem and on murals across the country. 

This week, the APH community took the time to reflect with a moment of silence as we remembered the 20th anniversary of September 11. Mr. Williams' Philosophy elective class, who will also be studying a novel centered on the events of 9/11, helped lead this remembrance.

On Wednesday, September 1, author Anita Diamant spoke with our APH students virtually about The Boston Girl, what inspired her to write Addie Baum’s story, and her advice to future writers!

Methuen 8th-Grader Named 2021 Ruby Boyer Miller Scholarship Winner

Neomi G., an eighth grader at Saint Patrick Academy, and Molly T. an eighth grader at St. Joseph's School were recently awarded a prestigious scholarship from The Academy at Penguin Hall, (APH).

The one-semester elective course Capturing Oral History introduced students to the techniques and practices of the oral history interview, including: the background research, drafting the interview questions, and planning the interview with awareness of the ethics and etiquette of oral history. APH students were tasked with discovering the history of a topic of their choosing, and conducting an interview with someone who shares an experience from that particular topic and presented their interviews during the Academic Showcase of APH’s Spring Symposium: Express Yourself!

On Friday, June 11, Penguin Hall welcomed family members, friends, current students, faculty, staff and trustees to its 5th annual Commencement Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2021. 

Penguin Hall's Symposium Week 2021 featured a variety of faculty- and student-led master classes, documentary viewing, and academic showcase.

APH had the privilege of being one of the first groups to view a brand new documentary titled Borderland: The Life and Times of Blanche (Ames) Ames. After the viewing, the creator and narrator of the film, Kate Klise joined our community virtually for a Q&A session.

This past semester, students in Mr. McLean’s Art of Diversity class looked at the many ways artists communicate diversity, and then created their own virtual art exhibits exploring the concept.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, causes of test anxiety may include a fear of failure, lack of adequate prep time, or bad experiences taking tests in the past. You're not alone! Here's what you can do to stay calm in the days leading up to and during your test.

For Symposium Week 2021, Ms. Healy offered a Master Class titled “Cemetery Iconography,” which was a two-hour course that would take place off-campus. The master class drove north to the Old North Burying Ground in Ipswich, MA. It was established in 1634 and is one of the oldest cemeteries in North America.

On Friday, May 21, the South Lawn transformed into an oasis for the arts. Weeks of preparation included building a stage complete with lights, curtains and microphones for the three-act extravaganza. Our tent housed carefully curated artworks created by students. Early Friday evening, the sun began to slip into golden hour and filled the campus with its glow--a spotlight on what would be Penguin Hall’s first spring production in a year.

Two students, Fleurianne (Fleur) N. ‘22 and Ashlyn G. ‘22 have been selected as two of twelve members statewide of the Inter-ethnic Youth Advisory Board at one of the most nationally recognized hospitals in Massachusetts, Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH).

Each year, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) sponsors a student video contest. This year, they held the "Democracy Challenge" Student Video Contest. The league asked high school students in Massachusetts to create 30-second videos answering the question "What did you learn about our democracy in 2020?" And what a year for our democracy!

The Academy at Penguin Hall announces the following honorees on the 2021 National Latin Exam.

Caitlin D. ‘24 is just beginning her journey at APH. As she remembers when she first walked through the spider-web doors of Penguin Hall she notes that who she was eight months ago has grown and changes today.

At Penguin Hall, we believe that there is a place for you here--no matter your beliefs. To be truly empowered to live and lead exemplary lives, the students at Penguin Hall are invited to grow in inner wisdom as well as intellect and learn to navigate their unique inner truth. Students held an Interfaith Spring Prayer Service during Morning Meeting, which was also a celebration of the diverse religions held by many members of the APH community.

On Monday, March 22, Penguin Hall welcomed its entire student body back to campus for fully in-person classes for the first time since March 2020--marking almost a full year. This was a momentous occasion and cause for celebration! While the first week back was a time of becoming reacquainted with the classwork after two weeks of Spring vacation, students were able to take time out of their rigorous academic schedules for some good, old-fashioned fun!

In our Civics class with Dr. Hannah Kimberley and Dr. Alick McLean, offers such practice and for students, it’s a golden opportunity to make their voices heard--hopefully to the ears of the President of the United States. 

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in the Atlanta, Georgia area in which eight people, six who identified as Asian American, were senselessly murdered. This violent act is the latest in a series of brutal attacks on members of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in our country.

What was unthinkable to us a year ago has become all too familiar. The ring of a Zoom call signaling the start of class, the sting of hand sanitizer over a small papercut, the adjustment of a mask as it slips off the nose. March 2020 marked the beginning of these daily routines not only for the community at APH, but the world.

Yesterday, Penguin Hall welcomed Dr. Nerissa Kreher as a guest speaker for our Women in Leadership Speaker Series. Dr. Kreher is an accomplished physician executive and pediatric endocrinologist with strong biotech experience in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs.

For their culminating project, Dr. Kimberley invited students to create memorials that commemorate the history of racial slavery. She tasked students with understanding the concept of historical memory; exploring the complex decision making processes behind designing a memorial; examining the role of memorials in shaping historical memory of racial slavery; and using diverse forms of expression to memorialize racial slavery.

APH 9th graders in World Humanities read the first play of the trilogy, "Agamemnon", together and then broke into groups for a creative assignment. Each group put their own spin on the tragic play and presented it in a totally different style, from a rap video to a reality TV show!

If you had the opportunity to invest in a non-profit, which would you choose? For students in Ms. Healy’s Contemporary Ethics Class, that’s exactly what they want you to do! 

Change is not always easy and starting something new is full of unknowns. But more often than not, change is worth it and can open the door to greater opportunities! At APH, you have the ability to blaze your own trail.   During this time of great uncertainty for schools, parents and students need an academic institution they can rely on--one that prioritizes engaging education, health and safety, and the overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being for students. 

Our country is in the midst of two pandemics. One has taken hold of us for over a year. And the other pandemic has had its roots in our nation for far longer than it should: racism. As I searched for words to share with you this morning, I was reminded of a sermon of Peace and Hope given by the Late Honorable John Lewis of Georgia on January 17, 1999 at the National Cathedral in Washington DC.

Let’s invite one another to talk about these and other events that trouble us. Not only peaceful marching makes a difference. We can make a difference in the very act of inviting discussion, and, super important, in how we engage in discussion. Embrace, even celebrate, the diversity of points of view that make up our community.

We’ve heard this called 'an assault on our democracy.' The United States has prided itself on being a country that by definition does not have a king or a ruler, but has a government of the people in which citizens have a voice in choosing their own representatives--a democracy.

Have you ever become so enraptured by a book that you forget where you are? You look up, blink and can’t tell how much time has passed. It feels as though the very words in the pages you’ve read were happening in reality--that you became part of the story itself.  For Penguin Hall juniors, that’s exactly what happened in Mr. Williams’ Global Literature class. 

Just steps from the Great Hall you can walk into one of APH’s Student Art Galleries. Once you enter the Gallery you will see this message on the wall: “Climate change is one of the most pressing issues worldwide, as the clock towards irreversible global warming and unfixable worldwide change ticks down by the day. However, there are millions of people worldwide protesting, researching, and reaching out to make change as much and as quickly as possible. Climate change is a real current issue, affecting everyone--but there is still time to stop it.”

We’ve all felt it in some way or another. Spending hours and hours inside quarantining can take its toll. That’s why it’s important to keep our minds and bodies healthy by going outside for socially distant activities. It’s also a wonderful way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active. Lily M. ‘24 and her mom knew they needed to get out of the house.

Everyone can agree that hybrid learning is hard, but here are some tips to help you with our new normal from a student's perspective.

Meet Dr. Kimberley, a nature lover, dedicated educator, advocate for strong women and democracy — and so much more. Read on to find out how this Humanities Teacher stays grounded and connected to her community.

Meet APH Student Avery B. '22, who has a knack for finding silver linings in challenging times and unexpected opportunities along the way!

Read why APH Spanish Language Teacher Dr. Barozzi identifies as a global citizen, how she fell in love with languages, and her timeless advice for a life well-lived.

Meet APH Student Kayle W.'22, who shares what she misses most about the APH campus, her talent as a big sister, and much more!

This week, APH shines a spotlight on Mathematics Teacher Mr. Borzi, a man of many talents and a self-described "enigma". Read to find out why!

APH shares its top 5 tips for a more organized distance learning experience!

Students at The Academy at Penguin Hall share 6 tips for students participating in distance learning.

Penguin Hall shares 5 tips for parents who have children participating in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

APH Student Isabelle G. '22 shares her five favorite ways to handle uncertainty during the Coronavirus.

Why an all-girls education at Penguin Hall? Freedom to speak ideas, try new things, and form authentic relationships are at the heart of our learning experience.

Penguin Hall's Symposium Week 2020 featured a variety of faculty- and student-led master classes, service treks, and inspiring guest speakers.

The Academy at Penguin Hall's President and Co-Founder Molly Martins shares why advisory is part of a balanced education at APH.

Lila C., class of ‘20 and a member of the first cohort to complete all four years of high school at Penguin Hall, shares how one life-changing summer with Save a Child's Heart and the support of the APH community has helped form her vision for the future.

Interested in learning Russian? Students at The Academy at Penguin Hall are offered the chance to take this unique elective course!

Shadow Days are a fantastic way for you to get a true feel for what it's like to be a student at The Academy at Penguin Hall!

Recently, students from French IV, V and VI classes prepared meals at the French Cultural Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Delpfine Welch, a women's rights activist with Boston Female Liberation, visited Academy at Penguin Hall students to discuss activism, art and literature.

Spanish Language Teacher Rosa Maria Maloney was not always comfortable with her name — until she recognized the strong cultural heritage and how it helped shape her identity.

Sometimes amazing opportunities arise when we least expect them. This September, Humanities Teacher Alick McLean was invited to Seoul, South Korea to share his expertise on city planning.

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