They will carry out their co-teaching in prearranged times that usually coincide with their U.S. lunch. Participants learn about international affairs and develop skills in public speaking, conflict resolution, research and writing. Model UN simulations bring together students from schools located throughout the Philadelphia region. During spring break, club members may attend the National High School Model United Nations at UN headquarters in New York. Le Cenacle Greta Scott, Advisor The Academy's French Club was organized in 1976 to promote interest in the French culture and foster the use of the language outside the classroom.
Members meet regularly and take several trips to musical and artistic events during the year.
Dates will be posted and announced in assembly. Winners of individual, school, county, and state awards will be presented at year's end. Owen J. Roberts Society Dwight Peterson, Advisor The Owen J. Roberts Society, named for an Academy graduate and a United States Supreme Court Justice, is the Academy's topical discussion society. Meetings are held at members houses over dinner. Membership determined by the Advisor.