The O’Neal Quarterly
Summer / Fall 2020
From Head of School John Elmore Summer/Fall Highlights
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tability and responsiveness are qualities that featured prominently at The • O’Neal School during the recent months, and I cannot imagine a more challenging yet rewarding time. Our community responded to the events of • 2020 with resilience, adaptability, gratefulness and a steady commitment to our greater mission. Despite the uncertainty, O’Neal has made every effort to ensure the best possible outcome for this academic year. • In this Quarterly, you will see a snapshot of the historic and very accomplished Class of 2020 who had a senior spring like no other. O’Neal is also launching our newest program, Traditions Golf Academy, in partnership with Forest • Creek Golf Club and with Nick Bradley as the Director. As The O’Neal School approaches our 50th year, our teachers challenge, nurture and inspire our students every day. I am truly proud to serve such an extraordinary community in such extraordinary times.
O’Neal opens for on-campus learning with a current record enrollment of 477 students. Under strict COVID protocols, a combined total of 600 registrations are served via summer camps and swimming. Class of 2020 receives diplomas in special individual family ceremonies in O’Neal’s theater. Tylar Pastre is awarded the Helen Pringle Holmberg Scholarship. Mia Grace Franco is the recipient of the Hannah Marie Bradshaw Scholarship. These 4-year scholarships are awarded yearly to rising 9th grade students who will be attending O’Neal’s Upper School.
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O’Neal donates 2000 medical-grade masks to First Health of the Carolinas.
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O’Neal 3-D printers help to create N95 masks for Moore County emergency responders.
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O’Neal ties for runner-up with Pinecrest High School at the 24th Annual Young People’s Fine Arts Festival.
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Niasha Kodzai is awarded the prestigious NCSU Park Scholarship.
How to describe an O’Neal Falcon? Every student is unique, and O’Neal celebrates their individuality and develops their qualities and strengths.
O’Neal Falcons... ...hold a strong sense of loyalty. ...are intellectual, mature, yet humble leaders. ...are well-spoken and engaged. ... are committed to personal growth through self- discipline and resilience. ... are cooperative, thoughtful and kind.
The Class of 2020 30
Graduates
170
College Applications
100%
Accepted to 4-year colleges
$1.8 Millon
Isabella Miller, Class of 2020 Valedictorian Freshman at North Carolina State University School of Engineering NCSU University Scholars Program
O’Neal Alumni Occupations
Merit-based Scholarships
23
Destination Colleges in 12 States / 1 Abroad
3
Athletics Commitments
2
Honors College Acceptances
2
Early Decision Admissions
1
Military Enlistment
1
Governor’s School Experience
1
NCSU Park Scholar
Introducing ...Traditions Golf Academy
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he O’Neal School proudly announces the launch of Traditions Golf Academy - an unmatched junior golf academy experience. Traditions will marry three powerful forces: The O’Neal School’s college preparatory education, elite golf instruction, and access to Forest Creek, an exclusive private golf club in Pinehurst, NC, the “Home of American Golf.” Spearheaded by Director of Golf Instruction and Coaching Nick Bradley, Traditions will provide individualized instruction to each student based on their current playing ability and their future goals. Traditions ensures a training program unique to junior development and NCAA collegiate golf preparation. Using the best technology available to measure, refine, and design student progress, Traditions will deliver one-on-one boutique instruction with tour proven philosophies and experience. The development of Traditions Golf Academy took several years, with The O’Neal School researching options to form a selective and competitive golf academy. The School’s excellence in academic programs and location in Pinehurst, NC create the ideal environment for competitive junior golfers who aspire to compete at the college level at selective universities across the nation and abroad. O’Neal is proudly partnering with its neighbor, Forest Creek Golf Club, to form the junior golf academy. “Nick stood out in a crowded field of talented applicants,” said Director of Athletics James Franklin. “He immediately catapults Traditions to the top of junior golf development in the world. His innovative approach to molding elite junior golfers will elevate our students to be top collegiate performers.” During his 25-year career, Bradley has instructed over 200 PGA
and European Tour golf professionals. He is a two-time bestselling author, and a presenter, swing analyzer, and commentator for Sky Golf and NBC’s Golf Channel. Bradley is also the technical consultant and an owner in SQAIRZ golf shoes. Under Bradley’s direction, Traditions will provide individualized instruction to each student based on their current playing ability and their future goals. Traditions ensures a training program unique to junior development and NCAA collegiate golf preparation. Using the best technology available to measure, refine, and design student progress, the program will deliver one-on-one instruction with tour proven philosophies and experience. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have the ability to redefine the landscape of junior golf development,” says Bradley. “There are skills you want to teach to an established player but sometimes can’t because of time restrictions and instructional history. This gives me the perfect vehicle to develop the best thinking, the best competing and the most technically proficient juniors globally. This will be a boutique hands-on experience for both parent and student athlete; this is as far away from a cookie cutter program as you can get”. Enrollment applications for school year 2021/2022 are now being accepted for students in grades 8-12 in accordance with O’Neal’s admissions process. Enrollment will be limited to no more than 20 students. Admitted students will attend O’Neal and meet all graduation requirements. Following the academic day, Coach Bradley and the junior golfers will be granted access to Forest Creek’s practice facilities and golf courses. For more information go to:
www.TraditionsGolfAcademy.com
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