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628902 Apply Today Accepting Applications for 2010-2011 Moravian Academy is still accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year for Pre-K through Grade 11. If you are not already familiar with Moravian Academy, we encourage you to get to know our school by visiting us and talking with our Admissions Directors, faculty, and staff.  When you visit Moravian Academy, a respectful, supportive community will welcome you. On our two beautiful campuses, we offer day students in prekindergarten through grade 12 an education that develops the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We seek to build character by inspiring and supporting our students, building a solid foundation for them, rich in hands-on experiences, innovation, and global perspective upon which a lifelong love of learning can grow. Please contact our Admissions offices to schedule a visit and campus tour. <div></div> <div> Lower School (Pre-K through Grade 5) Contact: Ingrid Gerber, Admissions Director 610-868-8571 <a href="mailto:igerber@moravianacademy.org">igerber@moravianacademy.org</a> Middle School (Grades 6 through 8) Contact Christine Murphy, Admissions Director 610-866-6677 <a href="mailto:cmurphy@moravianacademy.org">cmurphy@moravianacademy.org</a> Upper School (Grades 9 through 12) Contact: Dan Axford, Admissions Director 610-691-1600 <a href="mailto:daxford@moravianacademy.org">daxford@moravianacademy.org</a> </div>

633917 School Year Begins Moravian Academy Celebrates the Start of its 269th Year On Wednesday, September 1, new and returning Moravian Academy students were greeted by their divisional directors, faculty, and staff as the school started its 269th year. <div></div> An all school chapel service at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem was held on the morning of Thursday, September 2. Headmaster George N. King, Jr. opened the service with the welcoming remarks and he also delivered the Meditation. He shared some memorable accounts and observations from his past that made a profound impact on his life. Mr. King stated, “The key is to find and develop your own unique passion . . . what makes you tick . . . what is the passion that drives you and makes it worth it for you to get up every day. Each of you can and will make a difference in the world as you strive to be a decent human being while achieving excellence and leading productive, meaningful lives." In closing, Mr. King mentioned the names of a few Moravian Academy alumnae and alumni who have been inspired to achieve excellence. <div></div> The chapel service was followed by the annual flag raising ceremony at the School’s Church Street Campus, where students in Grade 1 through Grade 12, accompanied by Mr. King, faculty, and families, gathered to sing the school Alma Mater. <div></div>   <div></div>

633331 Fine Art of Woodworking Michael Brolly Exhibit Opens September 3rd Moravian Academy Upper School woodworking instructor and international wood-turning artist Michael Brolly will display a recent series of work plus collaborations with Ted Cooper at The Gallery at Home & Planet (25 East Third Street, Bethlehem, Pa). His exhibit will open on Friday, September 3, at a SouthSide Bethlehem First Friday event scheduled for 7:00–10:00 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the public through September 26. Mr. Brolly’s unique and often humorous creations have been on display throughout the United States and all over the world. His furniture and sculpture creations feature a distinctive style of wood-turning that is visually stimulating and complex, with unmistakable precision. His original show at The Gallery at Home & Planet features many of the works he created between 2007 and September 1, 2010, including “Waking History,” an installation piece recently shown at the Irish Arts Center in New York City. Reflecting on his inspiration for “Waking History,” Mr. Brolly stated, “This work is an attempt to tug at the viewer’s subconscious and to hopefully start the questions about why men do the horrible things that they do to each other… for in the end, this is a very small planet and we are frail, weak creatures too often driven by our fears instead of our hopes. Our fears would have kept us in the caves of our prehistoric ancestors, but our hopes enabled us to put a man on the moon.” Mr. Brolly has invented a unique way of working with wood that features an optical phenomenon in which made images seem to appear and disappear, depending upon the angle at which they are viewed. “Technically what I am doing is carving a bas relief into the wood and then removing the summerwood, which gives the eyes glimpses of what is there and allows the brain to recreate what it thinks was there,” said Mr. Brolly. “Metaphorically I am using the time signature of the wood, the annual growth rings, as a filter to mimic how the brain stores and retrieves memories.” Mr. Brolly earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Kutztown University and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Wood/Furniture Design from the University of Massachusetts. You can explore pieces from Mr. Brolly's collection of wood turned objects, videos of his work, upcoming exhibits, news, and more at www.michaeljbrolly.com.

633246 All School Picnic Back to School Community  Picnic a Success Moravian Academy held its third annual All School Back to School Community Picnic in front of Benigna House on Sunday, August 29. The celebration, which was sponsored by Headmaster George N. King, Jr. and the Parents' Association, was attended by nearly 600 members of the Moravian Academy Community. Entertainment and activities included clowns, a DJ, crafts, moon bounces, volleyball, and more. All in attendance were invited to meet Moravian Academy's new faculty, staff and administration during a designated block of time. Prior to the event, an hour-long reception was held for new families to meet with their ambassador families. A great time was had by all!

633026 Classmates Reunite Seniors Enjoy Cookout at Benigna House The senior class enjoyed a relaxing cookout on of evening of Wednesday, August 25 at Benigna House hosted by Headmaster George N. King, Jr. and Mrs. Charliese King. Those who attended were able to catch up with one another and share stories of their summer trips and experiences. Anna Marks '11 stated, "I enjoyed catching up with people at the senior cookout, prior to the start of school. I think it'll be a great year." The event has become a tradition and a way for the senior class to kick off the school year.

629826 Summerbridge Celebration LV Summerbridge Experiences Demonstrated at Event  Lehigh Valley Summerbridge students, faculty and staff gathered in Walter Hall on Friday, July 29 for “Summerbridge Celebration,” the culminating annual event that features presentations to demonstrate what the students learned throughout the summer’s six week program. Friends and family of Summerbridge students were also in attendance and enjoyed hearing about the experiences of their loved ones. Steph Cangelosi, Lehigh Valley Summerbridge literature teacher, spoke at the event and provided reflections from this year’s Summerbridge program. Ms. Cangelosi, who taught math at Summerbridge during the 2009 season, is a recent graduate of Moravian College. She will be teaching third grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the fall. Photo: Steph Cangelosi, Lehigh Valley Summerbridge literature teacher.

628543 Solar Energy MA Awarded $1.36 Million in Grants for Solar Work Moravian Academy’s Merle-Smith Campus is one of six area schools selected to receive solar grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, as announced by Pennsylvania state Senator Lisa Boscola on July 7. The $1.36 million grant awarded to Moravian Academy will be used to purchase and install a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system on land that is currently open on the Merle-Smith Campus. Installation could begin as early as October 2010, with power generation by January 2011. The Headmaster would like to thank The Stonehouse Group, PAIS BOA, Walt Dealtry and his ad hoc committee, John Weber and Bill Stank for managing the application process. While there is much more work to be done, the approval and funding of the project makes it possible for the Academy to take a significant step forward with regard to its commitment to sustainability.

628421 Summerbridge Lehigh Valley Summerbridge is in Full Swing Lehigh Valley Summerbridge classes began on June 21. Summerbridge students and faculty have been very busy with interesting classes, activities, and community service. Lehigh Valley Summerbridge supports bright and motivated middle school students in the Lehigh Valley who aim to overcome limited educational opportunities. At Lehigh Valley Summerbridge, high school and college students teach and mentor middle school students as they endeavor to enroll in college preparatory programs in high school. Photo 1: Summerbridge students perform musical selections for the residents of New Eastwood nursing home. Photos 2-4: Lehigh Valley Summerbridge students engaged in classes. Faculty member Lisa Cheung directs an activity with her students on the novel Holes, one of four novels Summerbridge students are reading this summer.

627862 Green Pond Day Camp Summer Programs and Green Pond Day Camp Begins June 21  Moravian Academy is excited to offer several summer classes and a six week summer camp program, Green Pond Day Camp. Moravian Academy camps and programs are open to the community and provide students with a fun, nurturing environment in which they can play, learn, and explore. Green Pond Day Camp Green Pond Day Camp offers programs for children from age four to those entering Grade Eight. The camp is run as six independent one week sessions. Each week revolves around a central theme and all of the children's activities – arts and crafts, drama, music and field trips – focus on the theme. Summer Classes Moravian Academy is offering several classes in sports, science, creative arts, and SAT prep. All classes–except SAT prep–are being held during the week of June 21-25. For more information, view <a target="_blank" href="http://www.moravianacademy.org/podium/default.aspx?t=132862" title="Summer Programs">Summer Programs</a>.

627863 Interact Club MA's Interact Club Met with Saucon Rotary Club Some of the 2009-2010 leadership of Moravian Academy's Interact Club met with the Saucon Rotary Club, its sponsor, on Tuesday, June 14. Layne Cole and Nour Abdulhay, both last year's leaders with Casey Parzych and Angus Rittenburg, were in attendance as was the new incoming President Camille DeNardo. Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact Clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary Clubs, which provide support and guidance, but are self-governing and self-supporting.