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Retired Admiral Leighton Smith spoke to Middle and Upper School students about his successful journey starting in the Naval Academy and the life lessons he learned along the way.
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The Booster Club hosted the JV/ Varsity Fall Sports Recognition Ceremony celebrating 85 studentathletes for the fall season.
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The O’Neal Volunteers joined in with the local Habitat for Humanity organization for one of the many “Habitat Builds.”
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Parents from Lee County and Moore County each hosted an “All About O’Neal” informative event in their home for current O’Neal families and their guests. The O’Neal Upper School was given a presentation on the dangers of distracted driving by the Southern Pines Police Department. O’Neal Middle School inducted three members into its Jr. Beta Society.
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The Upper School held its Honor Council Induction Ceremony inducting 3 members and 2 alternates to the 5-member council.
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Newbery Award Winning Author Katherine Applegate, spoke in O’Neal’s theater at an event that was open to the public. Many O’Neal students were able to purchase her latest book, “Crenshaw” and have it autographed.
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O’Neal senior Lauren Dailey, presented to the Upper and Middle School students her summer study abroad in Moldova. Sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade students enjoyed getting to know one another during their class trips to a variety of locations ranging from the North Carolina mountains to Washington, D.C. Award winning author Alan Gratz, presented his newest book “Code of Honor” to Middle and Lower School students. He also visited 7th grade English classes to teach them his process in writing a book.
FALL 2015 •
O’Neal partnered with Southern Pines United Methodist Church to host a “Stop Hunger Now” meal preparation event on campus. Close to 90 O’Neal families participated and approximately 30,000 meals were prepared and sent to Zambia.
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A variety of after school programs were scheduled to serve Lower and Middle School students including, LEGO League, Science Olympiad, Odyssey of the Mind, Lower School Chorus and more.
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The seniors enjoyed an overnight retreat to Camp Caraway for instruction on writing college essays for applications.
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Middle and Upper School students held Honor Code Assemblies. They recited the Honor Code Pledge and gave their signatures.
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Head of School Achievement Awards were given to Upper School students with the highest GPA entering the 2015-2016 school year.
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O’Neal opened its doors to 412 students on August 18th.