November 30, 2007

Concert Dazzles, Ryan Wins, Veteran recap, and Toys for Tots



Last night's Band and Chorus concert was fantastic. Those who missed it can look forward to the replay at our assembly on December 10.

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Everybody's All-American -- After winning the 2006 contest in Durham, Sophomore Ryan Tozzi finished 2nd in this year's Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, sponsored by Durham's Veterans of Foreign Wars. When he's not writing, Ryan (kneeling, third from left) and his teammates from the Carolina Chargers have been winning baseball tournaments all over the south. After winning consecutive tournaments in Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and Fayetteville, the team is currently ranked #1 in the country among U-16 teams. Congratulations, Ryan!

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Speaking of veterans, check out the story about our recent Veteran's Day assembly, presented by Mr. Adair and his Literary and Artistic Responses to the Vietnam War course.

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From Patrick Toal and Jon Vagi (two-time AFS host parents who collaborated with our students on a service project this fall).

"Leslie Ogden and the rest of the Upper School Cavaliers did a great job helping us to collect for Toys for Tots this year. We are just beginning to collect from the various sites, but already have 9 overflowing collection boxes, donations of $750 and a few gift cards to add to the mix. Thanks to DA US students for your generous donations, and thanks again to the CAVS CLUB for their supreme efforts!"

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