Ending a June 3rd commencement ceremony, 49 Parrott Academy seniors turned their tassels and marched out of Ellis Simon Gym as graduates. Head of School David Moody saluted the Class of 2022 for their “spirit, enthusiasm, and talent.” He noted their honors in fine arts, six state athletic championships over four years of high school, and over 2,700 hours of community service in their senior year.
Local students Caroline Keenan and Holland Killinger recently learned their art work has been selected for a national virtual exhibition sponsored by the renowned Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
For more than three decades, Parrott Academy first graders have honored their moms with a special Mother’s Day Tea.
First place honors in the Eastern Regional North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities Art Showcase went to a team of Parrott Academy middle school artists. Competing against ten other regional schools, the Parrott students submitted art in 8 categories.
Foreign language teachers at Parrott Academy congratulated their students on the school’s first World Culture Day held on Thursday March 3.
Parrott Academy student SERV Society members travelled to Florida on March 18th to volunteer at Give Kids the World, a destination that serves critically ill children and their families.
Two Parrott Academy sophomores have been accepted into the NC Governor’s School in dance after completing applications and submitting audition videos.
On Friday, March 11th, the Parrott Academy school community came together in support of Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Students and faculty wore blue and yellow and displayed Ukrainian flags and badges.
Three Parrott Academy middle school chorus students attended the University of Mount Olive’s 68th Honor Choir Festival on March 3rd. Arianna Aviles, Blaney Blizzard, and Zina Mozie participated in the day-long event with their chorus teacher Lisa Duke.
Parrott Academy’s Middle School Dance Ensemble were state runners up at the NC Scholastic Dance Festival held February 4th .
Parrott Academy’s student artists have had their works chosen in record numbers for publication in the “Celebrating Art Anthology Fall 2021.” This annual compendium of excellence in student art is sponsored by the Blick Art Materials company, a national leader in art supplies.
Arendell Parrott Academy’s National Junior Honor Society inducted 35 seventh and eighth grade students in a January 28th ceremony.
Three Parrott Academy middle school students have won awards in the 2021-22 Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest. Sixth grader Taylor Woodcock won First Place in District 8, seventh grader Chloe Lewis won Third Place in District 8, and former eighth grader Ezra Zapler won First Place in both District 8 and in the state of North Carolina.
Parrott Academy kindergarten students welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus to their classrooms on Dec. 12th. During his special visit, Santa shared a book with students, noted their gift requests, and posed for photo opportunities.
Parrott Academy students have organized multiple charitable drives this holiday season. The week before Thanksgiving, Middle School Council sponsored its traditional canned food drive, filling 5 pick-up trucks with donated items for food distribution in Kinston, Greenville, New Bern, and Snow Hill.
