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Arendell Parrott Academy Kicks Off 60th Year with Family and Tradition

Arendell Parrott Academy kicked off its 60th year Thursday with a Founders Day celebration featuring Susan Parrott, sister of the school’s namesake. Parrott shared stories of her family’s role in creating the school in memory of her late brother, Arendell. The ceremony also included the induction of the 2024-2025 Honor Council, honoring the Academy’s tradition of integrity. Dr. Ike Southerland, the longest-serving Head of School, reflected on the school’s growth and lasting legacy.

Arendell Parrott student tops Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) is announcing the winners of the 2024 Third District of North Carolina Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual, nationwide event for high school students to showcase their artistic abilities. Each congressional district's winning piece of artwork is hung in the Cannon Tunnel to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. 

Arendell Parrott Academy senior claims top DYW state honor

In a prestigious event held in Greensboro on January 27, Arendell Parrot Academy senior Haynes Lewis was named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina.

“I was very surprised,” said Lewis. “I was on stage with so many capable and amazing young women. Any one of them would have been capable of representing our state. I feel very honored to be able to represent North Carolina but most especially to be able to represent that group of amazing young women.”

APA Student, Hannah Henderson, is named Semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship

Officials named Arendell Parrott Academy student, Miss Hannah Henderson (New Bern), as one of more than 16,000 Semifinalist in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth $28 million that will be offered next spring.

Parrott Academy graduates 46

Arendell Parrott Academy conferred diplomas on 46 graduating seniors in commencement exercises on June 4th. Held at 4 p.m. in Ellis Simon Gymnasium on the school’s campus, the ceremony featured student speakers Elena Williamson, Josh Okonkwo, and Matti Snyder. Head of School Brooks Sutton stated.

Arendell Parrott Academy to keep campus closed through April 17

An update from Dr. Bert Bright: In the interest of safety and after consultation with many authorities, we have decided to keep our campus closed and continue online instruction through April 17, 2020. All school-related activities and ceremonies that were planned from March 16 through April 17 have been canceled, including Terra Nova testing and our prom. (Given the stated importance of the prom to our students, if we return to school later this spring we will consider rescheduling a modified prom event.)

Parrott Academy Coronavirus Update

In an email to Arendell Parrott Academy's parents, Headmaster Dr. Bert Bright stated, “It’s safe to say that last week was likely one of the most impactful and challenging weeks of our lives. Our hearts truly ache for all APA students, especially our seniors. In the same breath, we are increasingly excited about the possibilities ahead for a new style of learning – for our students, for our faculty, for our administration and for our school.”