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Renowned Violinist, Diane Monroe, Visits Agnes Irwin
Posted: 2/1/2012 2:30:00 PM
In observance of Black History Month, concert violinist Diane Monroe performed African-American spirituals and other music for all three divisions on Wednesday, February 1, incorporating classical composition, jazz and blues. She is known for bringing together the seemingly divergent traditions of classical music and jazz improvisation.
Varsity Basketball Captain Scores 1,000th Point
Posted: 1/26/2012 5:48:00 PM
Senior Emily Wetz, captain of the Owls Varsity squad, on Thursday, January 26 scored the 1,000th point in her high school basketball career. She is only the second Varsity player in Agnes Irwin basketball history to reach such a milestone. See photos in Media Gallery as well as MAINLINE Media News article and video.
 
Author of "Funny in Farsi" captivates Agnes Irwin
Posted: 1/19/2012 1:47:00 PM
National bestselling author Firoozeh Dumas came to Agnes Irwin on Wednesday, January 18 to talk about her book, Funny in Farsi: A memoir of growing up Iranian in America, and she did so with gusto, filling the West-Wike Theatre with cheers and laughter.
Fourth Graders Bring Female Heroes to Life
Posted: 1/10/2012 4:21:00 PM

Dressed as their favorite heroes in history, 34 fourth grade students stood motionless on small platforms in the Laura Thomas Buck '49 Pavilion on Tuesday, January 10, prepared to give comprehensive accounts of the lives of famous women they have studied at the drop of a penny, literally.

French Teacher Leads Way in AP Revision
Posted: 1/3/2012 2:17:00 PM
French teacher Rita Davis has the distinction of being part of the first wave of educators who have received College Board approval for a redesigned Advancement Placement syllabus that incorporates new research-based requirements under the Board’s sweeping revision of its AP curricular program.
Lower School Students Star in Original Musical
Posted: 12/14/2011 3:58:00 PM
Music Coordinator Murray Savar wrote and composed an original musical performed by all 213 Lower School students at the annual Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 13.
MS Robotics Club Advances in Regional Contest
Posted: 12/5/2011 4:23:00 PM
The Middle School Lego Robotics Club took home trophies in two categories and qualified for the Champion’s Tournament at the FIRST LEGO League competition on Saturday, December 3.
Fall Athletes Recognized for Achievement
Posted: 12/1/2011 11:49:00 AM
Agnes Irwin’s fall athletes turned out Wednesday night to celebrate each other’s achievements for the season, including being the player who tried the hardest, reached the farthest or improved the most.
Community Gives Thanks Through Service
Posted: 11/22/2011 3:59:00 PM
Thanksgiving means more than just football and turkey for Agnes Irwin students; it means a celebration of their community and an opportunity to give thanks together through service to others.
AIS Lacrosse Captain Signs with University of Richmond
Posted: 11/17/2011 4:44:00 PM
Agnes Irwin's Campbell Crochiere is headed off to the University of Richmond after graduation, having signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her lacrosse career at the Division I collegiate level.
Shadya Documentary Confounds and Inspires AIS Students
Posted: 11/11/2011 9:48:00 AM
 You have never felt what an Israeli Arab girl feels and you can’t understand.
- Shadya
Rwandan Students & Rebecca Walker Speak On Leadership
Posted: 11/8/2011 5:30:00 PM
The Middle and Upper School students had the opportunity to hear the inspiring stories of three strong and courageous women this week: two survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and influential American author Rebecca Walker.
Varsity Volleyball Team Named Inter-Ac Champs
Posted: 10/24/2011 3:58:00 PM
The Varsity volleyball team clinched the Inter-Ac league title Friday, October 21, in an exciting match versus the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.
Tina Brown and Community Celebrate Center for the Advancement of Girls
Posted: 10/17/2011 11:57:00 AM
The Agnes Irwin School formally introduced the Center for the Advancement of Girls (CAG) to the public on Friday, October 14, with a lively celebration at the National Constitution Center and a keynote address by trailblazing journalist Tina Brown. See photos from the event.
Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Cathy Rush Visits AIS
Posted: 10/7/2011 4:56:00 PM
Families and friends of The Agnes Irwin School filled the West-Wike Theatre on Thursday, October 6 to view a special pre-screening of “The Mighty Macs” and to hear from Cathy Rush, the woman whose life story inspired the movie.
Memorable Class Retreat
Posted: 9/27/2011 3:20:00 PM
9th Graders Inducted into Upper School Life during Poconos Retreat
Making the transition from middle school to high school can be daunting, even stressful. “What’s going to be expected of me as an Upper School student?” “Is the curriculum going to be challenging?” “Do teachers treat you differently than they do when you’re in middle school?” The litany of unknowns can be maddening.
Dr. Fowlin Performance on Community, Diversity
Posted: 9/19/2011 6:20:00 PM
“You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me.” This simple, yet powerful, statement shaped an inspiring one-man show on the meaning of “community” performed by Dr. Michael Fowlin for members of The Agnes Irwin School community on the evening of Tuesday, September 13.
International Students Join AIS Community
Posted: 9/8/2011 12:48:00 PM
The 143rd academic year at The Agnes Irwin School commenced with an All-School Assembly on Wednesday, September 7. As girls began to arrive on site, filled with anticipation for the new year, it became apparent that some exciting changes had occurred in the community while they were away for summer break.
CHOP Doctor Gives Advice on Knee Injury Prevention
Posted: 8/30/2011 4:18:00 PM
Dr. Ted Ganley, Director of Sports Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, gave parents advice Monday night on preventing ACL injuries and helping young athletes enhance their performance through an easy warm-up program.
Memorial Field Lease Approved
Posted: 6/22/2011 2:56:00 PM
On June 20, the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners approved Agnes Irwin's proposal to lease Memorial Field on Matsonford Road for athletic use as the school enters the site preparation phase for its Campus Improvements Project. See a Letter from the Head of School and an article in Main Line Media News

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