Academy at Penguin Hall

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The Academy at Penguin Hall
APH ManorHouse GardenView.jpg
Address
36 Essex Street

Wenham
,
(Essex County)
,
Massachusetts
01984

United States
Coordinates42°35′36″N 70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W / 42.59333; -70.84722Coordinates: 42°35′36″N 70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W / 42.59333; -70.84722
Information
TypePrivate
Established2015
CEEB code220007
Head of schoolMolly Martins
Faculty25
Grades9–12
Enrollment170
Average class size10
Student to teacher ratio8:1
CampusSuburban
Campus size50 acres (20 ha)
Color(s)Maroon and White   
Athletics conferenceNew England Preparatory School Athletic Council
MascotEmperors
NicknamePenguin Hall, APH
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges
Tuition$25,800 (2021-22)
Director of AdmissionDean Tsouvalas
Websitewww.penguinhall.org

The Academy at Penguin Hall is an independent, college preparatory high school for young women, located in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. The school was founded in 2015 and serves young women from over 40 communities, including the North Shore and the northern region of the Boston metropolitan area.[1]

History[]

The stone manor house that serves as The Academy at Penguin Hall's home was originally built in 1929 by architect Harrie T. Lindeberg for Ruby Boyer Miller, a progressive-minded Detroit socialite. Her family owned the Burroughs Adding Machine. Miller summered at Penguin Hall, along with her children. In 1962, Penguin Hall was purchased by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and became a home for educating women. Jim Mullen of Mullen Advertising purchased Penguin Hall in the late 1980s and used it as their headquarters until they relocated to Boston in 2009.[2] Penguin Hall acquired the property in 2016[3] and opened its doors to the first cohort of students in September 2016.[1] The dedication ceremony for Penguin Hall was attended by Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Karyn Polito as well as State Senators Joan Lovely and Bruce Tarr, and State Representatives Bradford Hill and Lori Ehrlich.[4][5]

Curriculum[]

The Academy at Penguin Hall uses an . While The Academy's curriculum includes core academic disciplines such as math and science, many other college-level courses are also on offer, such as Introduction to Russian History, Art and Politics,[6] and Women in History.[7]

Campus[]

The Academy at Penguin Hall is located in the town of Wenham, Massachusetts, about 26 mi (42 km) North of Boston. The school is set on 50 acres (20 ha) of lawns and woodland. Students spend most of their time in the main academic building, which is separated into three different wings:

  • The Manor House
  • Abbey Walk
  • Ruby Lane

Athletics[]

The Academy at Penguin Hall offers a variety of sports including cross-country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, and lacrosse. Students also have opportunities to participate in co-op sports with other local schools, including mountain biking, cheerleading, gymnastics, and ice hockey.

Fine and performing arts[]

The Academy at Penguin Hall's fine and performing arts include a cappella group The Ruby Slippers, choir, drama, art, film, photography, poetry and writing, and rock band. The Drama Club presents a fall play and spring musical each year, with past productions including The House of Bernarda Alba and Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, adapted by Lindsay Price. Members of the Drama Club also participate in the annual The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival.

References[]

  1. ^ a b McCabe, Kathy. "Girls high school in 'Catholic tradition' to open in Wenham". The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  2. ^ Gianatasio, David. "Mullen Moves HQ to Boston". Adweek. Adweek. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  3. ^ Convey, Eric. "Group Eyes Independent Catholic Girls' School in Wenham". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Academy at Penguin Hall Celebrates Opening Day". The Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle. 15 September 2017.
  5. ^ Rattigan, David. "Academy at Penguin Hall opens in Wenham". The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  6. ^ MacNeill, Arianna. "Class at new all-girls Catholic high school zeroes in on 'Drama of Politics'". The Salem News. The Salem News. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  7. ^ MacNeill, Arianna. "Starting a new chapter: The Academy at Penguin Hall holds first-day dedication". The Salem News. The Salem News.

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