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Veritas Prep June 6, 2024

Veritas Prep Graduate Punts His Way to UCLA

  Brody Richter, a class of 2022 graduate of Veritas Prep, is set to become the starting punter for the UCLA Bruins this fall. Brody’s path from a high school soccer player at a small school to a collegiate football player is nothing short of inspiring. Richter began at Archway Veritas in the second grade. His initial adjustment to the […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute June 5, 2024

2025 Symposium is “Cultivating Wonder”

Carol McNamara, Director of the Great Hearts Institute, and her team have unveiled the theme for the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education: “Cultivating Wonder.” This theme emphasizes the foundational role of wonder in classical education, highlighting its power to inspire curiosity and a desire for knowledge. With preparations in full swing, Dr. McNamara eagerly anticipates welcoming new […] Read More »
Cicero Prep June 4, 2024

Meet the Cicero Prep Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Cicero Prep announced the outstanding accomplishments of its Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Cruz Reichert, and Salutatorian, Ava Caggiano, who gave their graduation addresses at the academy’s commencement ceremony. Both students have not only excelled academically but have also demonstrated exceptional leadership, talent, and dedication in various extracurricular activities. Reichert made history at Cicero Prep by becoming the only student to […] Read More »
Great Hearts Online Arizona June 3, 2024

Great Hearts Online Students Shine in Statewide Poetry Contest

The Arizona State Poetry Society (ASPS) recently announced that two Great Hearts Online Arizona scholars took first and second place in the grades 1-4 category in their 2024 Youth Contest. Tyler, a fourth grader, won first place for his poem, “Pupu’ole,” and his third grade sister, Emi, won second place in the same category for […] Read More »
Archway Veritas May 30, 2024

The Phoenix Symphony Brings the Arts to Life at Archway Veritas

Archway Veritas recently hosted a special concert featuring five brass musicians and a pianist from The Phoenix Symphony. According to Headmaster Megan Opitz, this is not an isolated event at the academy, which places great value on exposing scholars to the fine arts. They come multiple times a year to perform different classical music based on […] Read More »