The Inaugural Great Hearts Invitational Tournament was a Triumph on the Greens
Great Hearts hosted its inaugural Great Hearts Invitational Tournament of Cup Champions (TOCC), a private 18-hole golf event where top golfers from Great Hearts academies competed at Talking Stick Golf Resort for the prestigious Navy-Blue Great Hearts TOCC Jacket. Ty Pennypacker, the 2024 Scottsdale Prep Cup Champion, claimed victory in the tournament. Roland Bennett, known to his... Read More »
Meet Lauren Lam – Glendale Prep Alumni Returns to Great Hearts to Teach and Coach
Lauren Lam’s journey from student to lead teacher at Great Hearts Glendale is a testament to dedication, perseverance, and a deep connection to her educational roots. Just finishing her first year as a second-grade lead teacher, Lam’s story began years ago as a student at the very campus where she now inspires young minds. “I... Read More »
Veritas Prep Graduate Punts His Way to UCLA
Brody Richter, a class of 2022 graduate of Veritas Prep, is set to become the starting punter for the UCLA Bruins this fall. Brody’s path from a high school soccer player at a small school to a collegiate football player is nothing short of inspiring. Richter began at Archway Veritas in the second grade. His initial adjustment to the... Read More »
2025 Symposium is “Cultivating Wonder”
Carol McNamara, Director of the Great Hearts Institute, and her team have unveiled the theme for the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education: “Cultivating Wonder.” This theme emphasizes the foundational role of wonder in classical education, highlighting its power to inspire curiosity and a desire for knowledge. With preparations in full swing, Dr. McNamara eagerly anticipates welcoming new... Read More »
Meet the Cicero Prep Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Cicero Prep announced the outstanding accomplishments of its Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Cruz Reichert, and Salutatorian, Ava Caggiano, who gave their graduation addresses at the academy’s commencement ceremony. Both students have not only excelled academically but have also demonstrated exceptional leadership, talent, and dedication in various extracurricular activities. Reichert made history at Cicero Prep by becoming the only student to... Read More »