On November 6, 2011 Mrs. Nancy Huston Hansen, hostess of the Capstone Living Legacies Radio Program, interviewed Mrs. Lee Anthony, Head of School, about her personal testimony and about The American Academy. Click the link below to listen.
We are very grateful to the Capstone Legacy Foundation for inviting Mrs. Anthony to the program.
Please visit Capstone’s web site to learn more about their mission. From their home page:
Capstone Legacy Foundation exists to provide Christian donors with tax-efficient charitable gift planning, fund strategic ministries, advocate and leverage support in the Greater Philadelphia Region and beyond to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
After studying fairy tales, and reading a number of Hans Christian Andersen’s tales, the kindergarten and first grades were able to attend the world premiere musical based on his story, “The Flea and the Professor” at the Arden Theatre on May 10. The children were quite surprised at the ending of the musical, which was much different from that of the story, but they thoroughly enjoyed the tale of unusual friendships and rousing adventure, and each has chosen a favorite character.
Our Scottish dancers, under the tutelage of Mrs Susan Null, have been traveling far and wide to compete in various Scottish games and dance competitions. In late April, in a difficult novice competition in southern Maryland, Jaqcueline Hofstetter scored 5th and 6th places in 4 dances. In the beginner competition, Magdelena Harnish and Nathania Hofstetter both scored second and third places, moving them one step closer to novice level.Brava ladies!
We have received the results from our National Greek and Latin exams. We are very proud of our students, and give the glory to God for their accomplishments. Congratulations to Samuel Anthony, for his certificate of merit in the intermediate Attic Greek. The results for the National Latin Exam are: Introduction to Latin: David Matej, Magna Cum Laude (certificate of merit); Jim Mearnes, Magna Cum Laude (certificate of merit); Molly Wells, Magna Cum Laude (certificate of merit). Latin I: Molly Harnish, Maxima Cum Laude (silver medal); Nathania Hofstetter, Cum Laude; Harry Robinson, Magna Cum Laude; Josiah Wells, Summa Cum Laude (gold medal). Latin II: David Null, Magna Cum Laude. Latin V-VI: Sam Anthony, Cum Laude.
On Thursday, May 12, the classroom was literally brought inside from the outdoors when a large and beautifully marked moth decided to pay a visit, much to the delight of our students. The moth was lovingly kept on a table to warm in the sunshine and our students were able to closely observe the creature and identify him in an encyclopedia of insects as a Polyphemus moth.From Wikipedia:
The Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths.It is a tan colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 inches). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hindwings. The eye spots are where it gets its name – from the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus. The caterpillar of the Polyphemus Moth can eat 86,000 times its weight at emergence in a little less than two months. It is widespread throughout much of North America, from southern Canada to parts of Mexico.
You see another reason why knowledge of the classics and mythology comes in handy and enhances our understanding and enjoyment of the world!
There will be an informational session about the school this Saturday, May 7th, at 9:30 AM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Anthony, 1426 Farview Road, Villanova, PA 19085.
The following video is intended to serve as a brief introduction to The American Academy, our founding principles, and our philosophy of education. If you are curious about who we are and what we stand for, then this video is for you.
On March 4 TAA hosted an awards luncheon for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest. Our students entered this contest in December. The students were to imagine themselves as Paul Revere writing his memoirs. This year TAA took all the firsts in the district, with one winner in each grade. Congratulations to David Matej, 5th grade; Molly Harnish, 6th grade; Nathan Master, 7th grade; and Josiah Wells, 8th grade.
On Thursday Mrs. Hanko treated her class to a pancake lunch. The kindergartners and first graders are studying Nate the Great, and Nate’s favorite food is pancakes, so Mrs. Hanko incorporated these two things. The class has been enjoying using the clues to solve the mysteries before Nate, and they also enjoyed the pancakes. Thanks to Mrs. Hanko!
