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The Defamation Experience
This week, ANC had a unique educational opportunity to discuss issues of race, class, religion, gender and bias through The Defamation Experience.
News
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Summer Programs
When the school year is over, life at ANC doesn't stand still.
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New Turf Field Construction
On Thursday, January 9th, the Academy of the New Church broke ground on the Glenn Family Field.
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MLK Day of Service
On Martin Luther King Day, Delta Mu hosted a day of service for volunteer students and teachers.
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Beauty and the Beast Cast List
A record-breaking 69 students have been cast in ANC’s spring musical.
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Belonging: Navigating the Teenage Years
Join NewChurch LIVE and ANCSS for a service and info session on Sunday, January 12th.
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Winter Break Connection
ANC is holding its third annual Winter Break Connection on Wednesday, January 8th.
Spring Musical Auditions
Auditions for the spring musical--Disney’s Beauty and the Beast--will be held immediately following Christmas break.
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Humbug | December 5 - 7
Upbeat holiday drama delivers great fun the whole family will enjoy
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Fall Sports Recap
This fall, 125 student-athletes competed in five different sports. The Lions gave their fans many memorable moments....
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Thanksgiving Day Service
ANC’s community service club, Delta Mu, will be collecting donations of canned and packaged food at the Bryn Athyn Church Thanksgiving service
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Distinguished Alumni
Every year the School Faculty votes to honor two men and two women as Distinguished Alumni.
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Join Us For An Open House
Join us for an Open House on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am - noon.
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Humbug Cast List Announced
Twenty-three students have been cast in this character-driven production.
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"Mr. Odhner" becomes "Dr. Odhner"
Mr. Dylan Odhner---Medieval History and Senior Project teacher---was awarded his Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Jungian depth psychology.
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Welcome Back Picnic
The Lions Pride Parent Association invites ANC families to attend the annual Welcome Back Picnic on Sunday, August 25th from 12:00 to 1:30 pm on back campus.
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Volleyball Earns Team Academic Award
The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced on Monday, July 22nd that the varsity volleyball team was recognized as a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2018-19 school year.
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Livestream Chapel
Each morning at the Academy of the New Church begins with a chapel service. All are welcome to join us by viewing our livestream feed.