Monday, February 18, 2013
The winners of the annual third grade essay contest were announced on Friday and received their awards at the George Peabody House and Museum.
An annual event each February, city and school officials, North Shore Bank, local historians, teachers and proud parents gathered at the homestead of George Peabody on Friday to fete the newest winners of the citywide third grade essay contest in his name. Students were asked to expound upon how they would use their wealth to help the world if they were "great philanthopists" like George Peabody, who used his money to build schools, libraries and museums. This is the 24th year of the contest. The winners were: Benjamin McKiernan (1st), Natalie Kucher (2nd) and Alexa Demakis (3rd). Benjamin is a student at the Center School, Natalie is at the Welch School and Alexa is at the West School. A first this year, two honorable mentions were also …
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Friday, January 4, 2013
The Peabody Education Foundation is starting up a new award in honor of the city's namesake.
Today is Friday, Jan. 4. Here are five things to know today in Peabody. Engage with your neighbors on Peabody Patch:
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Peabody residents and city officials talk about their experience in London for the 150th anniversary celebration of the Peabody Housing Trust, which was established by the Tanner City's favorite son and namesake George Peabody.
Monday, March 26, 2012
A group of Peabody residents headed to London for official ceremonies this week recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Peabody Trust, established by George Peabody in 1862 to provide housing to London's working poor.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The winners of the annual third grade essay contest were announced on Friday and received their awards at the George Peabody House and Museum.
An annual event each February, city and school officials, North Shore Bank, local historians, teachers and proud parents gather at the homestead of George Peabody to fete the newest winners of the third grade essay contest in his name. This year, the writing prompt asked students how they would use their wealth to help the world if they were "great philanthopists" like George Peabody. This is the twenty-third year of the contest. The winners were: Jacqueline Nazzaro (1st), Emma Darling (2nd) and Samantha Cahill (3rd). Jacqueline is a student at the Center School while Emma and Samantha are at the West School. Here are their essays, which they read on Friday in addition to receiving their awards presented by Mayor Ted Bettencourt and North …
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
George Peabody turns 217 on Saturday and the public is invited to celebrate.
Good ol' George turns 217 this Saturday. World-renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist George Peabody had his roots in South Danvers and when the town was renamed in 1868, it was in honor of its favorite son. Peabody was actually born where the George Peabody House and Museum is now at 205 Washington St. The city is celebrating its namesake's birth on Feb. 18 with a traditional wreath-laying at Peabody's gravesite in Harmony Grove Cemetery at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the museum. The public is invited to both. Peabody was laid to rest in the Salem cemetery in 1870.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
PHS students received medals for scholastic achievement Wednesday.
Eight Peabody High School students were presented with an award for their high grade point average at the Peabody Institute Library in the Sutton Room Wednesday evening. In descending order (with the highest GPA, exceeding a 4.0), the students and the colleges they will attend this fall are: Katherine M. Manzi (Harvard), Angela E. Ellison (Quinnipac), Sarah M. Leach (Stonehill), Arajola N. Risilia (Bentley), Anthony R. (Boston College) and Andrew T. Cutone (Emerson), Taylor J. McMahon (Fordham), and Lauren E. Beader (Boston University). Valedictorian Manzi said she feels a sense of accomplishment after this ceremony. "I found out sophomore year that I had a 3.8 GPA. It went up to beyond a 4.0 when I took AP [advanced placement] courses." …
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Grace Grant
3:24 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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