FEATURES

A Perfectly Written Story: Mr. Wimbush

Written By: Ariadna Campbell, '28 “He is one of the most loved employees at Providence,” said Mason Gregory ‘27.  “A single conversation with him will cheer me up,” commented Destiny Ditto ‘28.  “He is faithful not only spiritually, but also in everything that he...

A Man and His Ministry: A Feature

  Written By: Ariadna Campbell “I am the eyes and ears of this institution, my friends,” stated John Kapelos, as Carl the janitor in The Breakfast Club movie. Like Shermer High, the eyes and ears of Providence Academy (PA) belong to a janitor. His name is John...

A Chapter of Chances: A Teacher Feature

Written By: Ariadna Campbell The name “Dr. Hippler” is familiar to all high schoolers at Providence, even those who have not yet entered his classroom. A philosopher and theology teacher, he has been esteemed at Providence Academy for 20 years. He has captivated the...

Mrs. Brenny is Back

The fall is bringing change to nature and to the Providence community. This year, young Lions meet many new faces and greet some returning ones. Among them is Mrs. Katie Brenny, fifth grade teacher, who rejoins the PA staff after a year at home. "I had missed PA and...

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Pursuing Beauty in Ministry: Meet Ms. Volk

Every school year brings all kinds of fun changes and new additions to the yellow walls of Providence Academy. This especially notable year, Providence has been fortunate to welcome nine new faculty members. Among these additions is a familiar face, Campus Minister...

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Welcome Back: Previous Student Now a Teacher

“Welcome back!” It’s a common expression ringing through the halls at the beginning of a new school year, but for Upper School English teacher Ms. Isabel Brown, those words are packed with meaning. Brown rejoined the Providence community this year, but this time as a...

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Teaching in Paradise

Named for God’s Divine Providence, religion is a key component of education at Providence Academy.  Students attend mass every week, and engage a rigorous theology curriculum.  When looking to hire a new Middle School science teacher, perhaps it was Providence that...

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Welcome Back to Journalism!

It’s that time of the year again! The air becomes crisp, the once green leaves fade into bright and unusual colors, and the world begins to look like something out of a romantic painting or the poems of Robert Frost. The school year is starting, and that means that a...

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