West Nottingham Academy News

Canterbury Tales Performance - This Week

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:04:35 -0000

This week the Nottingham Players will present the Canterbury Tales, a dramatic (and often comedic) adaptation of Chaucer's classic work of the same name. The shows will be at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at Old Academy. All are welcome and are sure to be entertained by our student actors and actresses.

Color Run 5K Event

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:16:16 -0000

This past Saturday, a group of thirty students and faculty participated in Baltimore's Color Run at Camden Yards. The 5K run/walk is a charity event that rasises money for children with cancer and for their families to help with the costs of treatment and care. Check out some of the pictures from the event on our facebook page!

AP Exams Underway

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:33:38 -0000

All of our students are busy studying for and taking their AP exams this week and next week. We know that all of our students are prepared for the exam and we wish them the best of luck!

Summer Online Courses Available for WNA Students

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:07:00 -0000

Online summer courses for WNA students are available, including a variety of Math, History and English class for advanced study and credit.

Parents' Day & Prom

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:43:03 -0000

Tomorrow we welcome back to campus some of our current families who will visit classes and meet with teachers. All parents attending will also get the opportunity to see their children leave campus for prom, which takes place tomorrow night on Baltimore's Spirit Cruise. The day concludes with a Parent Dinner at the Headmaster's home.

Third Trimester Exams

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:07:00 -0000

The exam schedule for the third trimester is now available. Click on the link above to view the schedule.

WNA's Earth Day Celebration makes the news!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:53:48 -0000

A longstanding tradition for West Nottingham Academy is for the entire student body to participate in an Earth Day Celebration. Today, students and faculty worked both on and off campus. Read more about our comprehensive day!

Gettysburg Culture Credit Trip

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:06:00 -0000

On April 20th, students took a culture credit trip the Gettysburg Battlefield. Former Math Department Chair, Paul Griffith welcomed students into his home where they watched parts of the movie Gettysburg before leaving for a guided tour of the battlefield where students walked the parts of the battle they had watched. They were able to see where Chamberlain and the 20th Maine held at Little Round Top, where Pickett's Charge began and ended, along with other sights and special places in the park.

Students Return from Spring Break

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:56:55 -0000

All of our students and faculty have returned from Spring Break. Everyone seems to have had a nice break spending time with friends and family and recharging for the last trimester. A group of sixteen of our students had the opportunity to travel to Europe over their break. They explored France, Switzerland, Austria and Germany and had an incredible time. Good luck in the last trimester to all of our students.

Second Trimester Exam Schedule

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:13:00 -0000

The exam schedule for the second trimester is now available. Click the link above to view the schedule. Please look over the schedule carefully as it also has important information regarding student departure and return dates for Spring Break.

Welcome 2013!

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:06:46 -0000

2013 has arrived with a flurry of activity on campus – and our students and faculty have not skipped a beat! It is also hard to believe that it is projected to be sixty degrees this weekend – not bad for mid-January! We are delighted to welcome former faculty member Jill Walsh back to West Nottingham Academy. Mrs. Walsh will be teaching history, and serving as an advisor.

The WNA Community celebrated the holiday season with convocation.

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:50:00 -0000

One of the favorite traditions of WNA is the annual holiday convocation. Students, faculty, and many parents enjoyed music, singing and reflections of the season. Read Stephen Brotschul's reflection here.

December is a busy month at WNA!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:42:00 -0000

Campus is a flurry of activities these days. Basketball is in full swing, the Parent Committee is busy preparing holiday goodie bags, seniors are finishing up college applications with a December 15th deadline, students are out and about in our community volunteering with holiday events and the admission office is in full swing recruiting students for the 2013-14 academic year. Yesterday, a dozen educational consultants from around the world visited WNA and treated to student-run tours and our usual delicious weekend brunch.

First Trimester Honor Roll

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:53:00 -0000

Please join us in congratulating all the students who earned Honor Roll for the 1st Trimester. They are to be commended for their hard work and determination! Click the link above to see the list of students.

Girls Cross Country Returns to WNA!

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:02:15 -0000

After a five-year hiatus, the Girls Cross Country team has re-organized and won their first scheduled meet last week against Tall Oaks! Congratulations Lady Rams!

Relay for Life a Smashing Success

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:07:13 -0000

Students and faculty spent several days last weekend participating in the Relay for Life. The Ramblin' Rams raised over $4,000 for the annual North East Relay by the Bay event. This could be the third year in a row that our team raised the highest amount of funds by a youth team! Participation in this event were credited to our student's yearly service learning requirement.

Spring Break Trips!

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:46:28 -0000

Now is the time for students to sign up for our exciting spring break trips: Costa Rica with Mr. Jezovnik or Europe with Ms. Bennett!

WNA makes the list of the Top 10 Most Legendary Prep Schools!

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:23:46 -0000

West Nottingham Academy named to list of Top 10 Most Legendary Prep Schools. We are proud of our history and the contributions that members of the West Nottingham Academy community have made to society. See who else is on the list and where WNA ranks! http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/05/22/the-10-most-legendary-prep-schools-in-america/

Academic Calendar 2012-2013

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:56:41 -0000

Academic Calendar 2012-2013

Alumni Weekend, June 15-16, 2012

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:51:33 -0000

Alumni of America's Oldest Boarding School to Return to Campus for Bicentennial Celebration Weekend, June 15-16, 2012

WNA's McHugh Signs Letter of Intent

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:03:28 -0000

Soccer phenom to play at University of Denver.

Trimester II Exam Schedule

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:23:02 -0000

Trimester 2 Exam Schedule

Monday, February 27th:
Regular Class and Review Day

Tuesday, February 28th:
6:50-7:50 - Breakfast
8:30-10:30 - Humanities 9, Humanities 9 ESL, US History, AP Euro
11:30-12:30 - Lunch
1:30-3:30 - Spanish I-V, French I-V, ESL Comm A & B

Wednesday, February 29th:
6:50-7:50 - Breakfast
8:30-10:30 - Env Science, Physics 12, AP Chem, AP Bio, AP Physics
11:30-12:30 - Lunch
1:30-3:30 - Precalculus, College Math, Calculus, AP Calculus

Thursday, March 1st:
6:50-7:50 - Breakfast
8:30-10:30 - English 9, English 12, Conflict Exams
11:30-12:30 - Lunch
1:30-3:30 - Conflict Exams

Friday, March 2nd:
Travel Day - Dorms Close for Spring Vacation

Trimester II Alternative Assessments: English 10-11, Algebra 1, Geom, Algebra II, Physics 9, Chemistry, World History, Global Conflict

WNA Student Competes in World Youth Olympics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:39:52 -0000

WNA Student Competes in World Youth Olympics

Congratulations to WNA senior skater Michael Johnson (Yorktown, VA) and his partner Caitlin Belt (Kennett Square, Pa.) who finished in fourth place in Pairs Figure Skating at the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

The pair closed out their competition on Monday, January 16, 2012, with a score of 70.96 in their free skate program. They were just a tenth of a point shy of third place following their short program on Saturday, January 14, when they achieved a score of 38.65.

Michael and Caitlin are part of the 57-member 2012 U.S. Youth Olympic Team competing in the first Winter Youth Olympic Games. The 10-day competition for athletes between the ages of 14 and 19 features all 15 sport disciplines on the program for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Michael is one of six West Nottingham Academy Students who combine intense Skating training with their high school experience as part of WNA's Skater Support program, conducted in conjunction with the Ice Skating Science Development Center at the University of Delaware.

Michael Johnson & Caitlin Belt - Youth Olympics

View video below (includes a portion of all pairs programs)

Joseph C. Ray, Jr.

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:14:32 -0000

1934 - 2011

STEPHEN J. BROTSCHUL NAMED ACADEMY'S NEXT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:02:13 -0000

STEPHEN J. BROTSCHUL NAMED WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY'S

NEXT HEAD OF SCHOOL

November 20, 2011

Colora, Maryland...The Trustees of West Nottingham Academy have unanimously named Stephen J. Brotschul the next head of school. Mr. Brotschul’s appointment is the culmination of a national search process that began last spring when the current head of school, D. John Watson, announced he would be leaving after ten years at the Academy. An inclusive process that included every constituency of the school, the search process brought many inspirational and highly qualified candidates forward for consideration. Mr. Brotschul emerged from the pool as the clear choice. Search committee chair and trustee, Kendall Cameron, describes Stephen as, “a visionary school leader who is committed to boarding schools, and in particular, to the mission of West Nottingham Academy.” Paul McIntyre, board president, says “Stephen has the energy, passion and experience it takes to lead West Nottingham through the challenges and opportunities of the Academy’s future.”

Currently the Associate Headmaster at The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, Mr. Brotschul has fifteen years of experience as an educator in independent schools. He’s served in a variety of roles including Dean of Students, Director of Admission, and Art teacher. Stephen attended The Hill School, graduating in 1990 after which he earned his B.S. in Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts and a Masters Degree in Administration and Educational Leadership from Cal State San Bernardino. Stephen has worked at the Webb Schools in Claremont, California, CEDU Schools in Running Springs, California, The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor, Michigan and The Kiski School. He has a broad range of experience with fundraising, strategic planning, program creation and implementation, residential life, school finance, faculty development, school admissions, teaching and coaching.

Christopher A. Brueningsen, head of Kiski and former trustee at West Nottingham Academy, writes, “Without question, Stephen is one of the most talented schoolmen I have encountered in my career in independent school education.” He goes on to say, “He sees the big picture, understands the importance of executing a well-crafted plan and, above all things, he answers the call for the brand of leadership that’s needed to manage a school in today’s rapidly changing world.”

Stephen enjoys photography, painting and spending time with his two young sons, Severin (10 years old) and Dorian (8 years old). Stephen’s wife, Amy, teaches French and English as a Second Language and is currently spending the year participating in a Fulbright Program Classroom Teacher Exchange in Lille, France.

The Brotschuls will arrive on campus and Stephen will begin his leadership of the Academy in July of 2012.

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