Great Day Blog Posts
Upper School Symphonic Band Plays The Final Countdown
Band is back and here to give us a boost as we cross the finish line on Great Day to Be a Quaker. Using the whole campus and special gear, students perform the rousing tune.
Great Day 2021
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The PC community raised an incredible $660,000+ for the Annual Fund.
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Symphonic Band is back in a big way.
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Ford cheers Great Day strength for today and his excitement for the future in a video message.
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PC surprised the newest members of the AHS on Zoom calls.
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Watch the video message. We are halfway through the day and this community has raised over $116,000 from more than 200 donors so far. Thank you!
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Join Director of Facilities Ansley Cox as she leads a series of PC faculty and staff through the construction site of the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center.
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Students help you travel the world - right from your couch!
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Bhelly Bagbonon delivers a short introduction to a new course coming Fall 2021.
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Remember to RSVP for virtual choir rehearsal with Fitz!
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