December 2024
Mastersingers Perform at Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
On December 6, 2024, the Mastersingers traveled to Radio City Music Hall in New York to perform as the pre-show entertainment for the 7:00 pm show of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. They were invited in May after being recommended to Radio City Entertainment by Carnegie Hall after the Mastersingers 4th performance in Carnegie Hall, April of 2024.
On December 6, 2024, the Mastersingers traveled to Radio City Music Hall in New York to perform as the pre-show entertainment for the 7:00 pm show of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. They were invited in May after being recommended to Radio City Entertainment by Carnegie Hall after the Mastersingers 4th performance in Carnegie Hall, April of 2024.
It was an amazing honor and experience to be invited to perform in one of the world's most famous venues. There were many parents and alumni in the audience of 6,000 who came to support the singers in their performance.
AP Spanish Classes Enjoy Meal at Cristina Martinez's South Philly Barbacoa & Casa México in Philadelphia
On December 3rd, our AP Spanish classes visited Cristina Martinez's famous restaurant in Philadelphia: South Philly Barbacoa & Casa México. Each student made a tortilla from scratch and had lunch at the end of the experience. There is an episode of Chef's Table on Netflix dedicated to telling her story - a story that focuses on her barbacoa and tortillas.
Daniel Qi '26 Selected for 2025 Eastern Division All-Eastern Honors Orchestra
Daniel Qi '26, has been selected for the 2025 Eastern Division All-Eastern Honors Orchestra, sponsored by the National Association for Music Education. The violinist will join the orchestra in Hartford, Connecticut, April 24-27. Daniel is the student coordinator for the HRAI String Ensemble, and was named Concert Master for the 2024 Delaware All State Orchestra.
AP French Class Holds Raclette Party
Prior to Christmas break, our AP French class held a raclette party. Raclette is a wonderful meal for communal and interactive eating, similar to fondue. While it originated in Switzerland, it’s very popular in France as well, specifically in the winter!
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On December 3rd, our AP Spanish classes visited Cristina Martinez's famous restaurant in Philadelphia: South Philly Barbacoa & Casa México. Each student made a tortilla from scratch and had lunch at the end of the experience. There is an episode of Chef's Table on Netflix dedicated to telling her story - a story that focuses on her barbacoa and tortillas.
Daniel Qi '26 Selected for 2025 Eastern Division All-Eastern Honors Orchestra
Daniel Qi '26, has been selected for the 2025 Eastern Division All-Eastern Honors Orchestra, sponsored by the National Association for Music Education. The violinist will join the orchestra in Hartford, Connecticut, April 24-27. Daniel is the student coordinator for the HRAI String Ensemble, and was named Concert Master for the 2024 Delaware All State Orchestra.
AP French Class Holds Raclette Party
Prior to Christmas break, our AP French class held a raclette party. Raclette is a wonderful meal for communal and interactive eating, similar to fondue. While it originated in Switzerland, it’s very popular in France as well, specifically in the winter!
Math League Teams Compete in Third Meet of Year
On December 12th, our two math league teams completed another successful competition.
On December 12th, our two math league teams completed another successful competition.
Highlights include:
In the 3rd Math League meet of the year, Archmere's 10-12 team soundly defeated all other teams with a score of 32 points. The next highest score was 14. Kabir Goyal and Kevin Xiao had perfect scores of 6 points, with Daniel Qi, Kathrine Wang and Rebecca Wang right behind them with 5 each.
Our 9th grade team also won, earning a total of 18 points. Top individual scorers were Allison Qu and Kevin Gu who scored 5 and 4 points, respectively. Jessica Li and Wika Sun each earned 3 points.
Annual Christmas Concert in the Patio
The Music Department of Archmere held their annual Christmas Concert in and around the Patio this year because of the ongoing construction of the Performing Arts Center.
The Music Department of Archmere held their annual Christmas Concert in and around the Patio this year because of the ongoing construction of the Performing Arts Center.
The concert was held on December 13 in conjunction with the visit by Santa Claus. The Stage Band's performance was held off of the back terrace of the Patio in the outdoor band shell that was purchased so that concerts could still be held during the pandemic.
The Concert Choir and Mastersinger portions were held in the Patio. Overall it was a festive and stunning setting for the concert.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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