Shedding light on the value added by an independent school experience, Cape Fear Academy’s Head of School Ed Ellison offers these thoughts in the first of a series of blogs presented by CFA and authored by several experts in their respective fields. Value Added: Why Parents Choose Independent Schools, Part 1 Sometimes, I get asked […]
Who owns the learning? That was the topic of discussion when Cape Fear Academy faculty and staff attended a professional development seminar on Aug. 5 with Alan November, an international leader in education technology and learning communities. Prior to his arrival on campus, CFA faculty and staff read November’s book, “Who Owns the Learning: Preparing […]
The space where the sets for the many theatrical performances of Cape Fear Academy come to life is now named for the teacher that has helped countless students explore their passions. The Benedict R. Fancy Scene Shop, located just behind the Erin E. McNeill Fine Arts Center, was dedicated in honor of Fancy by Cheryl […]
William Dahl ’21 is a recipient of UNC Chapel Hill’s Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Less than 4 percent of Morehead-Cain candidates this year were invited into the Class of 2025. The Morehead-Cain Scholarship program is a unique educational program that offers many opportunities to discover, explore, and pursue interests. The scholarship provides a four-year, fully funded opportunity for students of […]
On Saturday, February 27th, the CFA debate team had several amazing successes. Nash Riebe competed in the conference JV District Tournament, with over 20 competitors from 7 different schools. After 4 regular rounds, he broke to semifinals, then finals, and, after 10 grueling hours of debate, won the entire tournament, becoming the JV champion of the […]