http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog The latest and greatest news from Charles Wright Academy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:33:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Charles Wright Academy’s Knowledge Bowl teams turned in dominating performances at the recent Tacoma Invitational and Puget Sound Regional Competition and the Tarriers have earned the chance to compete for the school’s third consecutive state championship in Richland on Saturday, March 27.  CWA not only won the regional competition decisively ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/10/tarriers-looking-for-first-3a-title/ CWA seniors took the PSAT well over a year ago, but the accolades keep rolling in for those who did exceptionally well on the exam.  Last fall, four members of the class of 2010 were named semifinalists for National Merit and National Achievement awards.  Now, after submitting their academic records, ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/10/four-cwa-seniors-named-national-merit-and-national-achiever-finalists/ Even the most brilliant creative writers can often go unnoticed.  Unless you have a class with them or ask to read something they write, there’s a good chance you won’t have any idea what sort of work they create.  Creative writing just simply isn’t a flashy talent that leads to ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/10/lit-mags-excellence-official/ CWA’s sixth grade program picked up a big award this week.  After eight years and 1,266 hours of service caring for Chambers Creek, Pierce County has selected the teachers and students as a 2010 Youth Group of the Year.  “You are being recognized for your special dedication and commitment to ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/09/cwa-6th-grade-named-pierce-county-2010-youth-group-of-the-year/ CWA’s Upper School boys and girls basketball teams met last week to celebrate the conclusions of a successful winter sports season.  While neither squad advanced into post-season play this year, they still accomplished many of their goals.  All-Nisqually League honors were earned this season by juniors Jackie Kirschner (first team) ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/08/four-tarriers-win-all-league-honors-girls-team-takes-home-sportsmanship-award/ In the spring issue of Ties, CWA is Going Global.  Living, working, teaching, studying and traveling all over the world has profoundly affected many Charles Wright teachers and how they see the world.  Their experiences and perspectives help them instill in every student the most important traits a traveler can ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/08/spring-ties-is-in-the-mail/ While other high schools suspend classes for midwinter break, every February CWA sends students and faculty out into the world to explore.  Winterim is a five-day experiential program that allows students and faculty to share concentrated exploration of themes and activities outside the regular curriculum.  Among this year's offerings was ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/03/winterim-in-the-high-desert/ Carnegie Mellon University is a school many people have never heard of, but it’s one of the nation’s top research universities and the alma mater of six Nobel Laureates.  The computer science department alone can attract more than $100 million a year in research grants, many from the Department of ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/03/rafael-mccauley-picks-carnegie-mellon/ This morning 11 CWA sophomores were among 2,400 Western Washington high school students to attend a lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall.  Diamond discussed the themes of his best-selling books Guns, Germs and Steel (1997) and Collapse (2005), as well as his current investigation of ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/02/cwa-sophomores-listen-to-pulitzer-prize-winning-scholar/ For more than five years, students at CWA have partnered with The Salvation Army to help local families in need.  CWA students have worked with organization during Winterim experiences, senior internships and special events.  On behalf of all those at CWA who have worked with The Salvation Army, senior Bura ... http://cwablogs.org/blogs/wrightblog/2010/03/02/salvation-army-thanks-cwa-with-award-for-volunteerism/