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THE CANNON FUND: WE DID IT! THANK YOU!

We met and exceeded our goal of $525,000!

Thank you to all who supported us when we needed it most!

CANNON SCHOOL CELEBRATES OUR K, 4, AND 8 STUDENTS

A global pandemic couldn’t stop us from honoring our amazing kindergarten, fourth, and eighth-grade students with celebration ceremonies! Instead of our traditional graduations, families participated in caravans, complete with cheering teachers, end-of-year treats, and a socially distanced photo booth. (And due to some Photoshop magic, teachers were actually added into pics with their students!)

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BRIGHT STAR DRAWS A STANDING OVATION

Cannon Theater Company’s winter production of Bright Star drew a packed audience and standing ovation every night of its run! A musical inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star was an uplifting tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of North Carolina in the 1920s and ’40s. Congratulations to the entire amazing cast and crew!

Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past March. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before this situation,” he said. “And I knew a lot of other older adults were experiencing the same thing. Which is sad, because they can offer kids so much insight and knowledge from their own lives.”

Drake Griffith ’21

Reilly Kungl ’21 In his grandmother’s memory, Drake decided to try and do something to remedy that situation. With the help of Reilly Kungl ’21, he created “Project JOY,” which stands for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.” The concept is simple—pair a high school student with an older adult for phone conversation and connection. Each “senior” (older adult) and “junior” (high school student) decide together how often the junior would call, so the two could have a set aside time to talk.

“Project Spread Joy not only serves a positive purpose during the current COVID-19 crisis, but it also serves to create lasting relationships long into the future,” said Drake. “Being able to build and maintain a relationship with a senior is something that every young person should have an opportunity to do. The amount of wisdom and advice that can be given from older generations is limitless.”

If you are interested in learning more, visit spreadjoy.info.