On the first day of the first year of a first-of-its-kind project, 30 students from six high schools in Lenoir County got a taste of what it takes to be a leader – and got a taste of breakfast from the event’s sponsor, Kinston’s Chick-fil-A.
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George Whitfield book launch held at Parrott Academy
A book launch event for Covering All the Bases: George Whitfield’s Extraordinary Life in Baseball was held at Ellis Simon Gymnasium on Parrott Academy’s campus May 3rd. The just-released book was authored by Bethany Bradsher, a Greenville journalist and writer known for numerous North Carolina sports books including Coaching Third about ECU baseball coach Keith LeClair and The Classic about the Dixie Classic basketball tournament.
Parrott Academy girls soccer team to host Wilmington Christian Academy
The Down East Wood Ducks will host the first-ever high school girls soccer match to take place in Historic Grainger Stadium on Friday, April 16th. The game will feature the NCISAA 3A Defending State Champions, Parrott Academy, who will take on Wilmington Christian Academy.
Parrott students headed to summer study
Three Parrott Academy juniors have been accepted into the 2021 session of the N.C. Governor’s School. Juniors Kate Robinson and Ava Blair will attend with a concentration in dance, and junior Nastia Hnatov has been accepted into the visual arts program.
Parrott alum returns for Freedom Classic
When the Air Force Falcons face Army’s Black Knights in the Freedom Classic this weekend, Parrott Academy alumnus Connor Bright will feel right at home. Bright, who graduated from APA in 2018, is currently a junior at the Air Force Academy and wears #21 on the varsity baseball team.
Parrott Academy advisor nationally recognized
The College Board recently honored Parrott Academy college advisor Mitzi Moye with the Counselor Recognition Award. According to the College Board, the award is given to “exemplary school counseling professionals who are proven lifelong learners, collaborators, and advocates.” Moye is one of only eight North Carolina counselors to receive this recognition.
Parrott Academy marks anniversary
As 2020 closes, Arendell Parrott Academy marks the end of its 55th year as an educational and economic force in Lenoir County and eastern North Carolina. Founded in 1964 by a small group of local citizens, the academy has grown from 123 students in 1965 to this fall’s enrollment of 667.
Parrott drama students take to film
Just like the stars of Broadway, Parrott Academy’s high school theatre students are missing the opportunity to perform for a live audience due to the school’s pandemic protocols. That’s why Theatre teacher Amy Calhoun developed a film project for her high school class. Given five short “open ended” scenes, each student chose a script to develop into a short film.
Parrott students lead 2020 vision project
Having seen a lot of changes in the year 2020, Parrott Academy students have taken up the challenge of helping others see clearly by collecting used eyeglasses to donate to the Lions Club.
Parrott students selected for national Grannie Annie publication
Two middle school students from Arendell Parrott Academy have had their historical family stories selected for publication in Grannie Annie, Vol. 15, to be released in May by The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration.
Parrott alumnus honored by ECU
Davis Basden, a 2016 graduate of Parrott Academy, has been selected by the East Carolina University College of Business as its 2019-2020 Outstanding Senior in Finance.
Coping with Covid 19: Parrott alumni on frontlines
Many Arendell Parrott Academy graduates are serving in medical fields and are on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parrott brings “Pure Imagination” to Wonka Musical
“Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination,” sings the title character in Parrott Academy’s musical production of “Willy Wonka.” Staged at the Kinston-Lenoir County Performing Arts Center on February 13th, 14th, and 15th, the play featured a cast and crew of 49 student actors, musicians, and technicians.
Two regional art awards for Parrott
Parrott Academy’s high school and middle school art programs both won first place in the NC Association of Scholastic Activities eastern regional art showcase held in mid-January.
Arendell Parrott Academy's college panel gives good advice
Returning to their alma mater on January 6th, more than a dozen of Arendell Parrott Academy’s 2019 graduates participated in a panel discussion to help APA’s current high school students answer that burning question: What’s college really like?