Bruce McDonald ’84 applies theories of art and science as a restaurateur in...
Oysters on the half shell. The glow of characters and subtitles projected onto a garden wall. The clink of champagne flutes. As CEO of Foreign Cinema and several other top San Francisco restaurants,...
View ArticleCrab, Chowder, Blues & Brews
Saturday, April 30, at 6 p.m. Tarrier Dome Join the CWA Sports Boosters for a seafood soiree! Guests are invited to partake of fresh Alaskan Bairdi crab, clam chowder, and crab bisque while enjoying...
View ArticleWinter Athlete’s Post Season Recognition
The following athletes earned all Leauge recognition during the winter season: Shoni Prichett was named MVP of the League (second year in a row), Henry Cheney, and Majestic Moler 1st team, and...
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Charles Wright Academy Names Matt Culberson Next Head of School
Tacoma, Wash. – Charles Wright Academy’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Matt Culberson will be the next Head of School. Mr. Culberson will succeed current Headmaster Robert Camner, who...
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CWA’s Drama Guy on “Little Shop of Horrors”
The Upper School winter play for 2016 was cult classic “Little Shop of Horrors.” Theater teacher John Forier shares his excitement over the students’ stellar performances and the success of this year’s...
View ArticleCollege Counseling Director on New SAT Exam
Charles Wright Academy’s Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean Katie Ryan shared the following review of the new SAT exam in the March 2016 Upper School Newsletter. On Saturday, January 23,...
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Next Head of School Matt Culberson’s Thoughts on Educational Leadership
Matt Culberson has been named Charles Wright Academy’s next Head of School. He will assume the position on July 1, 2016, upon current Headmaster Rob Camner’s retirement. Below is an essay he has...
View ArticleCharles Wright Academy Names Tyler Francis Next Athletic Director
Tacoma, Wash. – Charles Wright Academy is pleased to announce that current Lower School fitness teacher and Assistant Athletic Director Tyler Francis has been named the school’s next Athletic Director....
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CWA and Mukogawa Celebrate Cultural Exchange
Upper School Japanese teacher Stephanie Glenn ’86 shares with us an update on a longstanding Tarrier tradition highlighting cultural exchange and global experiences—the annual March visit by students...
View ArticleMarch 16: US Spring Choral Masterworks Concert
When: Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. Where: Donn Laughlin Theater in the Language and Performing Arts Center Please join us for an evening of choral performances by Upper Schoolers. The post March 16:...
View ArticleMarch 24-25: Middle School Days
When: Thursday, March 24, and Friday, March 25, during school hours Where: Various locations It’s that time again: Middle School Days 2016 are upon us! This annual event has been offered continuously...
View ArticleSeventh Graders Immerse Themselves in Shakespeare
Charles Wright Academy seventh graders spend the first full week of March in Ashland on the grade’s annual field trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Tarriers went to performances of “Twelfth...
View ArticleTarriers Place Fourth at National Vocabulary Competition
A team representing Charles Wright Academy achieved highest honors in the recent WordMasters Challenge—a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 150,000 students annually. The third grade team...
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US Athletics Update: Week of March 14
Soccer 3/14 Charles Wright @ Gig Harbor CWA- 0 Gig Harbor- 3 3/15 Charles Wright @Elma CWA- 6 Elma- 0 1st goal: Nick Iregui #10 PK 2nd goal: Nick Iregui #10 asst. Adam Berg #11 3rd goal: Adam Berg #11...
View ArticleCharlie’s Club Grand Opening was a Huge Success!
On March 5, 2016, Charlie’s Club at Charles Wright Academy had its grand opening—and what a success it was! Fellows and flappers came out in droves to attend the 2016 Spirit Auction, and we can’t thank...
View ArticleCWA Middle Schooler on Tacoma Methanol Plant
Charles Wright Academy seventh graders in Riley Meinershagen‘s science class were tasked with writing a persuasive essay as part of a research project co-led by Middle School librarian Sam Harris. Liam...
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US Athletics Update: Week of March 21
Boys Golf 3/15 Charles Wright @ Vashon CWA- 201 Vashon- 209 Gyan Bains was the match medalist 3/17 Charles Wright @ Seattle Christian CWA-210 Seattle Christian- 193 Girls Golf 3/17 Charles Wright vs...
View ArticleFour Upper Schoolers to Compete at State National History Day
Six ninth graders competed at the National History Day regional competition on Thursday, March 24, in Auburn. Congratulations to Micah ’19, Tin-Tin ’19, Hannah ’19 (first place, senior division,...
View ArticleMiddle Schoolers Experience Modern-Day Shakespeare
Charles Wright Academy English teacher Lydia Roberts, who teaches ninth grade in the Upper School and seventh grade in the Middle School, shares her perspective on how the annual field trip to Ashland,...
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Charles Wright Academy in the News During March
Charles Wright Academy had a newsworthy month in March, garnering coverage in several South Sound media outlets. Get caught up here! Here is a link to a University Place Press profile of our next Head...
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