The Latest News at Cape Fear Academy

CFA Alum White Listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30

Date: 12-02-2020 | Posted by: Cole Dittmer

Cape Fear Academy alumnus Cecil White (Class of 2011) was listed on Forbes Magazine’s 2020 30 Under 30 list in the sports category. A former Barclays investment banker, White is one of the youngest agents at William Morris Endeavor (WME) Sports, building equity-based endorsement deals for athletes including Venus Williams, Naomi...

Cavanaugh and Murtaugh Commit to College Athletics

Cavanaugh and Murtaugh Sign Commitment Letters

Date: 11-13-2020 | Posted by: Cole Dittmer

It was a great day for a couple standout athletes at Cape Fear Academy as seniors Devon Cavanaugh (lacrosse) and Liza Murtaugh (swimming) signed their letters of intent to play for Atlantic Coast Conference universities. Cavanaugh will be continuing her lacrosse career at the University of Pittsburgh and Murtaugh will continue...

After back surgery, Liza Murtagh seeks sweet redemption in final swimming season

Date: 11-06-2020 | Posted by: Cole Dittmer

By Jackson Fuller, Wilmington StarNews Click here to read on the StarNews website Liza Murtagh can trace her passion for swimming all the way back to a desire for candy. It wasn’t love at first sight for the Cape Fear Academy senior. Murtagh at first didn’t enjoy her time with the Pine...

Ellison begins work as new Cape Fear Academy Head of School

Date: 07-02-2020 | Posted by: Cole Dittmer

Following a nationwide search, Edward M. Ellison became the 11th Head of School at Cape Fear Academy on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Ellison takes over after his predecessor, Don Berger, retired from Cape Fear Academy with eight years in the role. “I am humbled, honored and excited to be following in...

Noah Durham wins 2020 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Date: 05-27-2020 | Posted by: Cole Dittmer

The national winner in the 2020 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students is Cape Fear Academy’s rising senior Noah Durham. The contest invites high school students from across the nation to write a 700-1,000-word essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected...

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