Artículo en español. Education is often about posing and seeking answers to difficult questions. Ironically, a week or so before Hurricane Helene devastated our region, our 9th grade students read Genesis 6-9 in World Civ I. These chapters recount the story of Noah and the flood. This verse has frequently come to my mind the...Read More

Artículo en español. Catholic Math Since we are on the topic of mathematics, I occasionally make the provocative claim that we need more “Catholic Math.” One of our former students recently asked me to explain myself! What is “Catholic Math?” Consider how important counting and measuring are to God. Can you think of any examples...Read More

Did you read our annual fund appeal? This is a critical year for Canongate, and we ask you to prayerfully consider increasing your regular financial support. You can read our letter here.Read More

Artículo en español. From April 11-14, four of our junior ladies were sponsored by the Arden and Hendersonville Rotary Clubs to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy in Black Mountain. This is an intensive weekend program designed to help high school students “realize their potential as leaders.” Following are testimonials from our four aspiring leaders....Read More

Artículo en español. Last month, we read Dickens’ account of Mr. Gradgrind’s lesson on “what is a horse?” I ended the excerpt by asking, “who actually knows horses better, Sissy Jupe or Bitzer?” Bitzer mechanically spouted technical terms, precise measurable detail, and a scientific description of a horse. However, we suspect that if he ever...Read More

Artículo en español. As principal, I like to use this space to share thoughts related to the philosophy and mission of Canongate. This month, I have asked the esteemed Mr. Dickens to do the writing for me. Next month, I will build on this excerpt from chapter two of his novel Hard Times. The title...Read More

Artículo en español. Emeline Murrey was a lead actress in our spring play Little Women. She played the rambunctious character “Jo.” I hope you were able to attend one of the performances. I asked Emeline to reflect a bit on the experience. Here are her thoughts. What did you enjoy most about performing in the...Read More

Artículo en español.Anna has been awarded the prestigious Elizabeth McRae Scholarship to attend Lees-McRae College, in Banner Elk, NC. According to the Lees-McRae website, “the scholarship offers full tuition for all four years and is awarded based on the students’ performance in both essay and interview competitions on Scholars Day.” This year’s Scholars Day competition...Read More

Artículo en español.A math person, or a humanities person? Are you a reader, or a counter? A lover of science, or a lover of literature? Are you right brain, or left brain?When we ask these kinds of questions, we assume that we belong in one of two categories: those who are good at math or...Read More

“Why have you chosen to stay at Canongate?” The education, the mentors, and the community, to be able to go to an environment in which I can be open and vocal about my beliefs. “How do you think Canongate is different than other schools?” Rather than just a school, it’s family, a family that is...Read More