From Co-President Marie Berry
After a summer filled with family vacations, summer plans and outdoor Post-COVID activities, our returning scholars and new scholar, Andrea Kaluma, a sophomore from Belmont, MA arrived at the ABC House on September 6th. They were welcomed by our Resident Director, Lynn Prendergast, as their families helped them unpack. They are happy to be here and have settled in comfortably for the school year ahead.
Most of our scholars participated in high school summer academic programs and our senior, Arianna Alvarez Pena, went to Barcelona, Spain as part of a high school cultural exchange program with CIEE. They started the school year actively engaged in their academics and also visiting Host families, volunteering at Hole in The Wall and spent a fun-filled afternoon with ABC Madison playing outdoor games and enjoying pizza.
We also welcome back our after-school tutors, Sharon Risse and Heather Bracken. During the school week they provide academic support to our scholars 2:30-4:30pm daily. In addition, we welcome our new cook, Kathy Sharon, who started in October and is looking forward to creating delicious and healthy dinners. She has a culinary background, has operated a bed and breakfast and is excited to spend time getting to know our scholars as she prepares meals for the ABC house and dinner guests.
As we look ahead, we anticipate watching our scholars grow as they pursue their varied interests, manage their rigorous academic schedules, participate in many GHS activities and prepare for the college of their choice. As always, it takes a village, and we want to thank our many sponsors and donors who continue to support our mission to provide an excellent quality high school education to our talented scholars.
Donations are always welcome by visiting the Donations page.
We are excited to welcome back our scholars, staff and volunteers for the 2021-22 school year!
