Academy at Penguin Hall

The Academy at Penguin Hall
Address
36 Essex Street
Wenham, (Essex County), Massachusetts 01984
United States
Coordinates 42°35′36″N 70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W / 42.59333; -70.84722Coordinates: 42°35′36″N 70°50′50″W / 42.59333°N 70.84722°W / 42.59333; -70.84722
Information
Type Private
Motto educate, enlighten, empower
Established 2015
CEEB code 220007
Head of school Molly Martins
Faculty 22
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 120
Average class size 15
Student to teacher ratio 10:1
Campus Suburban
Campus size 50 acres (20 ha)
Color(s) Maroon and White         
Athletics conference Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
Mascot Penguin
Nickname The Academy, APH
Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Tuition $22,800 (2017-2018)
Director of Admission Heather Tripp
Website www.penguinhall.org

The Academy at Penguin Hall is an independent, college preparatory high school for young women, located in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. The school was founded in 2015 and serves young women from over 40 communities, including the North Shore and the northern region of the Boston metropolitan area.[1]

History

The stone manor house that serves as The Academy's home was originally built in 1929 by architect Harrie T. Lindeberg for Ruby Boyer Miller, a progressive-minded Detroit socialite. Her family owned the Burroughs Adding Machine. Miller summered at Penguin Hall, along with her children. In 1962 Penguin Hall was purchased by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and became a home for educating women. Jim Mullen of Mullen Advertising purchased Penguin Hall in the late 1980s and used it as their headquarters until they relocated to Boston in 2009.[2] The Academy acquired the property in 2016[3] and opened its doors to the first cohort of students in September 2016.[1] The dedication ceremony for The Academy was attended by Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Karyn Polito as well as State Senators Joan Lovely and Bruce Tarr, and State Representatives Bradford Hill and Lori Ehrlich.[4][5]

Curriculum

The Academy at Penguin Hall uses a student-centered approach with interdisciplinary learning. The Academy integrates research-based teaching and technology to help students explore and achieve their academic and personal goals while preparing them for college or university. While The Academy's curriculum includes the usual array of secondary school academic disciplines such as math and science, many other college-level courses are also on offer, including Seminar on Global Health and the Girl Child, The Drama of Politics,[6] Art and Politics, and Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History[7]

List of Presidents

Molly Martins 2016-Present

Campus

The Academy at Penguin Hall is located in the town of Wenham, Massachusetts, about 26 miles (42 km) North of Boston. The school is set on 50 acres of lawns and woodland. Students spend most of their time in the main academic building, which is separated into three different wings:

  • The Manor House
  • Abbey Walk
  • Ruby Lane

Athletics

The Academy at Penguin Hall offers a variety of sports including cross-country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, swimming, lacrosse and field hockey.

Fine & Performing Arts

The Academy’s Fine and Performing Arts include an A cappella group "The Ruby Slippers", Choir, Drama, Art, Film, Photography, Poetry & Writing, and Rock Band. The Drama Club has presented a production of “Shakespeare’s Women” and “The House of Bernarda Alba.”

Clubs & Other Extracurriculars

The Academy at Penguin Hall also has student clubs that include Best Buddies, Robotics, Yearbook, Restorative Yoga, Photography, Chess, GSA, Film, Cooking, Events and Traditions, Peer Tutoring, Literary Magazine, and Mock Trial.

References

  1. 1 2 McCabe, Kathy. "Girls high school in 'Catholic tradition' to open in Wenham". The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Gianatasio, David. "Mullen Moves HQ to Boston". Adweek. Adweek. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  3. ↑ Convey, Eric. "Group Eyes Independent Catholic Girls' School in Wenham". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  4. ↑ "Academy at Penguin Hall Celebrates Opening Day". The Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle. 15 September 2017.
  5. ↑ Rattigan, David. "Academy at Penguin Hall opens in Wenham". The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  6. ↑ MacNeill, Arianna. "Class at new all-girls Catholic high school zeroes in on 'Drama of Politics'". The Salem News. The Salem News. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  7. ↑ MacNeill, Arianna. "Starting a new chapter: The Academy at Penguin Hall holds first-day dedication". The Salem News. The Salem News.
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