The Avalon School’s 8th Grade Rite of Passage Dinner was a night to remember. Served by the 7th grade boys at long, formal tables and catered by Corcoran Caterers, the evening honored the graduating class with academic awards and words from their teachers. Gil McPherson and Kevin Davern each spoke to the boys’ accomplishments and … Continued
The boys were a remarkable witness to friendship, generosity, and cheerfulness — toward one another and toward their teachers.
At the annual House Awards Ceremony, Avalon students were recognized for their outstanding performance on the National Latin Exam. Mr. Kevin Oriani, who leads Avalon’s Latin program, presented the awards with his customary enthusiasm, giving fitting honor to the boys whose hard work earned them medals and certificates. This year, eight students received the highest … Continued
This past Saturday, the Avalon and Brookewood communities came together for the 19th Annual Pilgrimage, a day of prayer, fellowship, and joyful perseverance. The pilgrimage began with Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and continued along a roughly 15-mile route, concluding with Mass at St. Catherine Labouré Church. Many … Continued
What began as a simple chessboard in a hallway has grown into a thriving club where students develop focus, discipline, humility, and perseverance. It started with a chessboard in a hallway. Two years ago, a faculty member set one out at The Avalon School, and lower school boys quickly flocked to it. Avalon parents Vidal … Continued
(Photo Courtesy @YaleFootball on X) Avalon graduate Josh Pitsenberger (’22) is headed to the NFL. The Bethesda native has signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following a record-setting career at Yale University. At Yale, Pitsenberger established himself as one of the most productive running backs the program has ever seen. As … Continued