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Responding to COVID-19
Senior student, Head of School take part in senior parade
Taylor Murray '20 participated in her neighborhood's "Salute to the Senior Class of 2020" parade on Saturday, May 16 alongside Pinewood's Head of School Dan Seiden. "Taylor and Mr. Seiden represented Pinewood well! It was such an honor having the Head of School share this special event with Taylor," said Murray's mother Mandy Bailey.
Taylor will be attending the Honors College at Lander University, pursuing a degree in Nursing, and will also be involved in the Lander University Spirit Program as a Bearcat Cheerleader!
Teacher Appreciation Week goes off-campus
Pinewood's annual Teacher Appreciation Week looked different this year as students and parents found creative ways to honor faculty members off campus. Families coordinated drive-by parades, surprise porch drop-offs and chalk art messages on campus. Pinewood's PTO looks forward to celebrating the entire faculty upon our return to campus.
A huge word of thanks goes to everyone who participated in these kind gestures!
Pinewoodstock 2020 goes virtual
Although Pinewood was not able to host Pinewoodstock 2020 live on April 16, the show went on in a virtual format: Pinewoodstock@Home! Like the annual concert, the virtual concert featured performances by Music Technology students and faculty members. Many thanks to the Music Technology department for producing the Pinewoodstock@Home video. Be sure to check out the music video for an original song written, performed and produced by Music Technology students at the end of the concert!
Click here to view the full concert.
Administrators recognize 2020 commencement honorees
With the end of the school year in sight, Pinewood's senior leadership team sought a creative plan to announce the students who will receive special recognition at the School's 2020 commencement exercises. These students are usually announced at a High School assembly, but with classes meeting virtually, a group of administrators took this task on the road.
Head of School Dan Seiden, Head of High School Babette Hamilton, Director of Guidance and Counseling Brendan Diffley and Director of Advancement Brooks Hearn recently surprised each of the students at their homes. The administrators presented this year's Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Junior Marshals and Flag Bearer with a yard sign proclaiming their achievements. Although the administrators drove separately and everyone involved stayed outdoors and maintained proper social distance, the effort was intended to provide a personal touch in a currently virtual world.
- Valedictorian: Emma Robertson '20
- Salutatorian: Alyssa Cox '20
- Junior Marshals:
- Flag Bearer: Alexander Berry '22
