Recruiting the Next Generation of Scholars
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Recruiting the Next Generation of Scholars

ABC of Andover is taking on a larger role in scholar recruitment, led by Board Member Sherene Davidson. Hear how she is sustaining interest in our program and keeping our house full of Scholars for years to come.

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Positivity and Pressure During the Pandemic
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Positivity and Pressure During the Pandemic

It's been a topsy-turvy fall with important Covid guidelines in place Through it our staff and Scholars have adjusted. Find out who has been chauffeuring, who's been singing and what the new computer room looks like.

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A Whoops Turned Into a Wahoo!
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A Whoops Turned Into a Wahoo!

An open house that went virtual as necessitated by Covid turned a “Whoops into a Wahoo.” Check out this behind-the-scenes gallery and tribute to Gaby, our extraordinary president.

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ABC on WBZ4
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ABC on WBZ4

Our Scholars’ Thanksgiving preparations made the Boston news. Watch this WBZ story on how they are connecting with home even while cooking in Andover.

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Scholars Perform in Socially Distant, Theatrically Entertaining Plays
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Scholars Perform in Socially Distant, Theatrically Entertaining Plays

Theaters all over the world have been shuttered since March, but in the courtyard behind the Andover High School cafeteria last month, students performed eight very short plays for a socially distanced and masked audience of about 100 people. Two of the actors on the makeshift stage were ABC Scholars Aisosa and Kiarra.

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House Gets an Outdoor Oasis
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House Gets an Outdoor Oasis

Our Scholars recently returned to an ABC House transformed inside and out in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out what’s been updated and what’s been added.

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Welcome New Board Members
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Welcome New Board Members

Who can do two-finger pushups? Who is reading Siblings without Rivalry? Who was a college equestrian? Who runs every Saturday regardless of the weather? Who is listening to the podcast Factually!? Who is a dual citizen? Meet our 6 new board members and find out.

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A’mari Advocates at AUP
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A’mari Advocates at AUP

A’mari, a 2017 AHS graduate, advocates for representation of the Black experience through her writing and leadership at the American University of Paris. Read her article “Don’t Touch My Hair” and hear how she advocates for DEI through her award winning-club Black and Abroad.

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Raising Racial Justice Awareness
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Raising Racial Justice Awareness

The  instagram account BlackatAndoverHigh profile describes the account as a safe platform for Andover High School (AHS) students and alumni to share experiences of racism and discrimination anonymously. Hear why Gabby started the account and what her hopes are for AHS

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Abigail Receives Volunteerism Award
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Abigail Receives Volunteerism Award

ABC of Andover honored scholar Abigail Shugert with the 2020 Samuel S. Rogers Prize for Volunteerism. The prize, named for a key contributor to ABC of Andover, recognizes the values Rogers held dear: compassion and commitment. Read how Abby shared her time both in Andover and now at home.

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We Met Our Match!
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We Met Our Match!

Hear why Peter and Nancy started a match campaign for ABC of Andover and learn how you can still participate in our new stretch goal. For every $1 you give, ABC of Andover receives $2!

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Leannette Chooses Miami
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Leannette Chooses Miami

ABC graduating senior Leannette Garcia is excited to share she has chosen the University of Miami, where she plans to study Microbiology. Read about her impact at Andover High and what she will most miss as she heads to college.

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A Virtual Celebration, Authentic Appreciation
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A Virtual Celebration, Authentic Appreciation

This year we came together on Facebook Live and Zoom for our annual Scholar Celebration. Highlighting the celebration was deep appreciation and affection shared for our graduating seniors Dia and Leannette. Check out the full story to read about the award recipients and events.

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