“As I walk around campus with my children, I am reminded of how much fun it was to be young and feel so connected to the people around me.” By Norma Richman My Brief Bio— I was born and raised in Pasadena. I attended High Point Academy along with my two siblings, Scott and Lynn. … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Mosey Nuccio Dunn (Class of ’98)
“So I did it to make people happy, and they can stay warm over the winter. It makes me feel happy too because some people are homeless.”—C.K., age 5. By Norma Richman Every year at this time, a cross-town gift of warmth and comfort makes its way from High Point Academy to the Madison School … Continue reading High Point’s Kinders Learn What Giving Is All About
“Always separate the yin from the yang.” By Norma Richman My Brief Bio— I am married with two great children. I work for Northrop Grumman, and my specialty is designing communications satellites. After High Point Academy, I went to La Salle High School and then did my undergraduate work at UC San Diego. I attended … Continue reading ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Scott Nuccio (Class of ’96)
By Megan W., Madeline C., Jacob C., and Lexi N., Eagle Times Editors On Friday, November 10, High Point hosted their second annual Fall Family Picnic!Mrs. Schoenbaum and Mrs. Stern coordinated the event, which included bouncy castles, aface-painting station, a balloon station, a DJ, and a raffle. There were also several food stations, including tacos, hot dogs, … Continue reading High Point Hosts Second Annual Fall Family Picnic
“Work hard, do your best, learn how to step up as a winner and how to take defeat.”—Danny Kwan By Norma Richman My Brief Bio— I am a pediatric physical therapist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. I currently live in Altadena with my husband David and our two children, Evan (4 yrs. old) and Hannah … Continue reading ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Lynn Nuccio Buennagel (Class of 2000)
By Megan W., Madeline C., Jacob C., and Lexi N., Eagle Times Editors On Friday, October 27, the seventh and eighth grades gathered in anticipation of the Annual Jr. High Halloween Bonanza! Hosted at the end of the Jr. High’s first quarter, the teachers and Student Council plan a day (well, half-day, as the last day of … Continue reading Junior High Has A Scarily Good Time At Annual Halloween Bonanza
By Gint Valiulis High Point Academy showcased its debating accomplishment at a recent middle school debate tournament held on November 4th, 2023. The competition, which featured a diverse array of schools, allowed students to engage in intellectually stimulating debates on two thought-provoking topics like "Performance Enhancement Drugs in Professional Sports" and "Should 18 to 24-Year-Olds … Continue reading High Point Academy Excels at Middle School Debate Tournament
By Will Vasquez, October has been a fantastic month filled with innovation and creativity! Our students have been working with Tinker toys or Cardboard Construction, they have been taking on exciting challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. One of the highlights of this month has been the various projects where students have been tasked … Continue reading K-3 Technology Class October Update
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