The Eagle Eye: 5/25/2023
Happy Thursday! The final Eagle Eye newsletter of the 2022-2023 school year is now available. Thank you for staying updated on what’s going on at Eagle Ridge Academy by reading the Eagle Eye this year. The first issue of the 2023-2024 Eagle Eye newsletter will be published in September. If you haven’t already, make sure to like the ERA Facebook page and follow the ERA Instagram and Twitter accounts to see summer updates. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find in this week’s Eagle Eye:
- Latest Issue of The Link Alumni Newsletter Now Available. The Link is a quarterly alumni newsletter meant to help Eagle Ridge Academy alumni get and stay connected with fellow alumni and the ERA community. Check out this issue for news on Muthu Meenakshisundaram ’22, a spotlight on Maddy (Bradley) Hellevik ’12 and her work as an artist, 10 Questions with Sophrona LaVasseur ’12, Classical Corner with ERA Board of Directors Treasurer David Croson, Alumni Class Notes, and more.
- Eagle Ridge Academy Launches New Family Program: Gryphon Greeters. In an effort to build community and welcome new families, Eagle Ridge Academy launched the Gryphon Greeter program this year. This pilot program is comprised of volunteer Eagle Ridge Academy parents who adopt new families by serving as their guide and resource to all things ERA. Read more about the program and sign up to be a Gryphon Greeter inside the issue.
- Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Scholarship and Award Winners. The Annual Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony was held at ERA on Wednesday, May 24. At the ceremony, the Class of 2023 salutatorian and valedictorian were honored, three scholarships were awarded, and four major awards were given out. Pins of Perseverance were also given to students who completed the Schools of Logic and Rhetoric (grades 6-12) at Eagle Ridge Academy. This year, for the first time, Stoles of Strength and Truth were bestowed upon six students. These six students were the first to attend Eagle Ridge Academy for 13 years, from kindergarten through graduation. View all award winners and photos inside the issue.
Read on for more and have a wonderful long weekend, Gryphons!