Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Bob Sneed, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Water Management Section chief, explains how the district supports lock operations on the Tennessee River, partners with the Tennessee Valley Authority, and manages water on the Cumberland River and its tributaries to Stratford STEM Magnet High School visiting the headquarters in Nashville, Tenn., June 17, 2013. The Corps hosted a teacher externship to help teachers with developing project based learning curriculum. (Photo by Lee Roberts)

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Debbie Dowell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Mid Cumberland Construction Office project engineer, talks about ongoing construction of a new lock operator building with Victor Bright (Left), history teacher, and Harold Cunningham, construction teacher, both from Cane Ridge High School, at Cheatham Dam in Ashland City, Tenn., June 6, 2013. (Photo by Lee Roberts)

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

The Chattanooga Public Library is introducing a new series of free LiSTEM workshops this summer.

LiSTEM is Literacy based learning through STEM concepts: Literacy, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Electronics Engineering for Tweens is a project workshop focused on connectivity of mini circuit parts and gadgets used to create bigger inventions. Circuit-boards with specific functions are engineered to snap together with magnets to make larger circuits. Learn how light, sound, sensors, buttons, thresholds, pulse and motors work together for prototyping, learning and fun! Get creative and let’s build together!

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Photo: POH

Portraits of Hope's massive public art and civic project – involving more than 20,000 kids, adults and volunteers – that visually transformed Manhattan. By recruiting and utilizing more than 5,400 fully operational NYC taxis to participate in the unprecedented 4-month exhibition, the cabs and city streets of New York were transformed into a giant mobile canvas. The unprecedented event integrated two key characteristics that define the City: the saturation of the iconic taxis; and the vertical physicality of Manhattan. www.portraitsofhope.org

Garden in Transit -- A Portraits of Hope Project

Portraits of Hope's NYC Public Art and Civic Project -- NYC Taxis

Conceived and Developed by Ed Massey and Bernie Massey, Founders of Portraits of Hope

5,400+ New York City Taxis

23,000 Children and Adults

200+ Participating Schools, Hospitals, and NYC institutions

700,000 Sq. ft. of paintings

Youth and Program Sessions in NY, CA, NJ, OH, GA, PA

Project-based learning: interdisciplinary contemporary issues and civic education and leadership sessions for schools, grades 2 -12

Creative therapy sessions for hospitalized children and persons with disabilities; including cancer, orthopedic ailments, burn trauma, brain and neck injuries, and other serious conditions

10-month program and collaborative phase

4-month New York City public art exhibition

Youth sessions and exhibition in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island

Portraits of Hope rings NASDAQ opening bell

Special thank you to Helen Bing and Peter Bing, Vornado Realty, Hotel Pennsylvania, MACtac, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Cordelia Corporation, Veriflora, Wooster Paint Company, Jenner & Block, Purdy-Bessemer Holdings, FedEx, Hudson River Park Trust, Susan Kohlmann, Debbie and Hal Jacobs, Nazdar, Abbot & Abbot Box Corp. AAA Flag & Banner, Bruce and Nancy Newberg Family Fund, Pillsbury Sutro Shaw Pittman, Davidow Charitable Fund, Joleen and Mitch Julis, Armstrong Nickoll Family Foundation, Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation, Ore Hill Partners LLC, Time Warner, Building Maintenance Services LLC, PTG Event Services, FedEx, NASDAQ

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Friday night, preview night... Harry, Wajahat, ,Jenna, Alicia, Eden, Pauli, and Elliot are reviewing the submissions for the upcoming TGS Traveling Shorts Film Festival. Theme this year is Divisions & Diversity.

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Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!

Worcester Academy's first Mountain Day in many years took the Upper School to the summit of Mount Wachusett in Princeton. What a wonderful first day back to school. August 30, 2017

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Worcester Academy Upper School Fall Play 2013, Romeo and Juliet. Staged in the Old Gym. Photos by Emily Isakson, Worcester Academy Class of 2013.

Alumni from near and far flocked to the Hilltop May 6&7, with many special activities for the Class of 1966 and others. Included among the events were recognitions for Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumna, Hall of Fame, and the Cole Porter Worcester Academy Class of 1920 Award, as well as opportunities to go back to class. A dinner was also held at Tatnuck Country Club for the Class of 1966, while a dinner for all reunion classes was held in the Rowe Court, Daniels Gymnasium. Alumni, students, families, and others also attended a special concert by Broadway and Law Order star Jessica Phillips '89 in celebration of the new Worcester Academy Performance Center. Look for more photos to come!