Emmanuella Tchakmakjian, 17, of Lafayette, Calif., is on the fast-track to the Olympics as a member of the USA Synchronized Swimming Senior National Team. Each day at 6 a.m., 17-year-old Emmanuella Tchakmakjian turns off her alarm clock, climbs out bed and begins a ten-minute stretching routine to prepare her muscles for the day of training to come. By 6:50…
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Laurel Springs Hosts NCAA Guest Speaker Joey Johnson
We are thrilled to announce that Joey Johnson, mental coach and President of Worthy to Win, will be joining us as a guest speaker this March. For the past thirty years, Mr. Johnson has been competing, coaching and consulting in the arena of human performance. In his presentation, Mr. Johnson will discuss the value of…
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Student Spotlight: In Pursuit of Academic and Athletic Goals
This Student Spotlight features Hayley Hodson, a 12th grader in the Laurel Springs Gifted and Talented Academy. Hayley began playing volleyball when she was in elementary school. She credits her career to a next door neighbor who introduced her to volleyball and eventually encouraged her to try out for a team. Thanks to her neighbor, she officially…
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Laurel Springs Student Francis Tiafoe Wins Easter Bowl
Laurel Springs School sophomore Francis Tiafoe took the top spot on Sunday at the boys 18 singles final event of the ASICS Easter Bowl tennis championships. This is Francis’ second major victory in the last few months; he won the Orange Bowl tournament in December, making history as the event’s youngest-ever winner at 15 years old.…
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Join us for a tennis players party at Easter Bowl!
One of the many advantages of Laurel Springs is our flexibility. Students can arrange their schedules to complete coursework when it is most convenient for them, leaving time for them to pursue their passions. Many students are drawn to competitive sports as a way to explore teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal accomplishment, and we are proud…
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Golf and Service are Passions for Laurel Springs Student
C. Emerson Chambers II, a Laurel Springs sophomore, is an elite junior golfer. He participates in the NCGA (Northern California Golf Association), JGANC (Junior Golf Association of Northern California), Citrus Tour & Premier Junior Tour (both in Florida). Currently he is ranked second in the NCGA (1st flight), having taken first and second place respectively in his…
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Steele Johnson and International Diving
Steele Johnson – International Diving Success The Art of Diving Laurel Springs student Steele Johnson exudes energy. He has an incredible level of personal motivation, and it’s no wonder that in his sixteen years, he’s been able to accomplish more than many adults. With a supportive family and network of friends rooting for him, Steele…
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Laurel Springs Hosts Family Pizza Party
Pizza Party at Laurel Springs Laurel Springs School invites current and prospective families to join us on Thursday, July 19th for a pizza party! If you live near the Philadelphia metropolitan area, or are attending the Liberty Summer Skating Competition, we would love to see you. Come hang out and get to know other Laurel Springs…
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Effective Online Learning Criteria, Part II: Socialization Opportunities
Socialization Opportunities for Effective Online Learning In the first segment of our four-part series about criteria for effective online learning, we explored the impact of meaningful relationships among students, teachers, school counselors, and academic peers. This segment focuses on how socialization opportunities are essential for effective online learning. It’s a question that most parents ask…
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Laurel Springs Proudly Sponsors the 2012 Easter Bowl
Laurel Spring Hosts Tennis Tournament The Easter Bowl Tennis Tournament is one of the most important junior tennis competitions in the country. During a seven-day period, students ages 12 – 18 years of age compete in intense pairings on the courts. Tennis greats McEnroe, Sampras, Agassi, Austen and Davenport all won matches at the Easter…
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