Search Results for 'Springside Chestnut Hill Academy'

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A detail of the Redemption Panel from the First Presbyterian Church in which Oakley depicts Satan as a sinister snake.

New gallery will provide a permanent place for a pioneering painter

She was a pacifist and feminist who came of age during the women’s suffrage movement — and became the first American woman to be awarded a commission for a public mural. more

by Catherine Lee | 6/19/25

The girls' junior quad from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy won its heat race on the first day of the regatta.

SRAA regatta draws nationwide competition for area rowers

After a disastrous Stotesbury Cup Regatta rain washout, select area crews participated in the Memorial Day weekend Scholastic Rowing Association of America Regatta. more

by Tom Utescher | 6/4/25

Chelsea Aubert (from left) is a former instructor at the Snyder School of Singing. Willa Douglas, Megnot Toggia and Julie Snyder are current teachers.

Snyder and Solstice school students take on ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’

I cannot count all the times I have driven in Erdenheim and seen the sign on Bethlehem Pike announcing the Snyder School of Singing. more

by Len Lear | 5/29/25

The majority of dancers in “Breaking Ground” attend local schools such as Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Germantown Friends School.

Philadelphia Dance Theatre offers free show for community

Philadelphia Dance Theatre, a classical ballet school and performing company in Mt. Airy, will host its annual “Breaking Ground” performance for free on June 7. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 5/29/25

Northwestern's Aditi Foster, pictured during her playing days at Penn Charter.

Area players featured in NCAA Lacrosse national championships

Several women's lacrosse alums from area schools found themselves in the national spotlight last Sunday. more

by Tom Utescher | 5/28/25

SEPTA Regional Rail train drops off riders at the Chestnut Hill West Station.

Private schools fear possible SEPTA cuts

Private school students are among the many groups that would be affected by the proposed upcoming SEPTA cuts. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/28/25

Blue Devils senior shortstop Morgan Risnychok (left) was not quite in time to tag out a Westtown runner sliding into second base.

Top-seeded SCH softball wins quarterfinal contest in PAIS tournament

Defending PA Independent Schools (PAIS) softball champion Springside Chestnut Hill Academy began play in the 2025 PAIS tournament last Monday afternoon. more

by Tom Utescher | 5/28/25

SCH junior Roman McNichols earns princely award

Roman McNichols received two prestigious awards from British Prince Edward. more

by Susan Schaefer | 5/21/25

In the 4x400 relay, Penn Charter junior Michaela Polland (left) receives the baton from senior Alli DeLisi (center background) as Episcopal's Ava Cavanaugh gets the handoff from Ryann Newcomb (right). Polland and the Quakers won by a half second.

Area teams chase Episcopal at 2025 Inter-Ac Track Championships

The host school for last Saturday's Inter-Ac League Track and Field Championships, Episcopal Academy, celebrated the continued success of both its boys' and girls' teams. more

by Tom Utescher | 5/14/25

Mary Elizabeth McKenna

It is with profound sadness and eternal love that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth McKenna of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. more

5/9/25

Brendan Flatow’s time with Gametime Sports at SCH may be coming to an end, but he hopes to continue helping with the company while at college.

SCH entrepreneur builds broadcast brand

Speaking to Brendan Flatow now, it is hard to imagine that the senior from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) was ever shy. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 5/8/25

On a Haverford shot, the ball passes outside the stick of SCH sophomore goalie Moe Sobel and veers wide to the right of the cage.

SCH lacrosse has stepped up its game in the challenging Inter-Ac League

The last of the Inter-Ac League schools to begin playing boys' lacrosse, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy recently became competitive with the league’s long-established powers. more

by Tom Utescher | 5/7/25

The girls in the GFS JV quad turned in a convincing gold-medal effort in Sunday's final.

Area crews excel at Philadelphia City Championships on the Schuylkill

The "postseason" in crew began last weekend with the Philadelphia City Championships, and area rowers assembled along Kelly Drive to mine the Schuylkill for precious medals. more

by Tom Utescher | 5/7/25

SCH senior Andrew Blum has played first singles for the Blue Devils for several seasons.

Singles strength helps Patriots top Blue Devils in tennis

After notching a solid victory over Penn Charter, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's Blue Devils turned their attention to a rematch with Germantown Academy. more

by Tom Utescher | 4/30/25

Sophomore Sami Snyder pitched a perfect game at Notre Dame last week. In the background is shortstop Morgan Risnychok.

SCH softball rises to 2-0 in Inter-Ac League with win over Notre Dame

Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame. more

by Tom Utescher | 4/23/25

African journey yields magical tale

The article you did on me is beautiful and helps get the word out about what The Lemong'o Project does. more

4/17/25

Jake Bevan’s love of gardening and landscaping inspired him to purchase Laurel Hill Gardens.

Laurel Hill Gardens owner plants himself in Chestnut Hill

Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/17/25

Some of the 117 letters and postcards from the 1950s.

Time capsule in cursive: SCH student discovers a jazz pioneer in vintage letters

It was in a hidden corner of a Lansdale antique store that 14-year-old Ali Norcini stumbled upon a cardboard box covered in what appeared to be decades of dust. more

by Len Lear | 4/17/25

Sylvie Harrington, a GA junior, clears the second hurdle on her way to a win in the 300-meter hurdles.

GA, SCH girls start Inter-Ac League track season at Notre Dame

Track teams from Germantown Academy and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to the Academy of Notre Dame for the first girls' meet of the 2025 season. more

by Tom Utescher | 4/16/25

These Penn Charter girls gave their all to achieve a narrow victory in the novice quad event.

Area crews finish the regular season in the fifth Manny Flick race

Area rowers finished up the 2025 "regular season" in crew last Sunday, competing in the fifth and final Manny Flick/Horvat race. more

by Tom Utescher | 4/15/25

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