News

2024

  • Model UN Shines at VAMUN

    From November 14th to 17th, O'Neal's Model United Nations (MUN) team attended the 44th Virginia Model United Nations (VAMUN) conference at the University of Virginia. Representing a diverse mix of 12 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, the team showcased their dedication, preparation, and skill.
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  • National Honor Society Inductions 2024

    O’Neal inducted 12 students into the National Honor Society on Thursday, November 21st. During the ceremony, current members presented the four characteristics of membership: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
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  • Military Appreciation Assembly Approaches - Nov. 8th

    O'Neal is exciting to have Colonel Jennifer Bager as guest speaker for it's 12th annual Military Appreciation Assembly on November 8th.
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  • Sheila Nieves-Hernandez

    O'Neal Welcomes Nieves-Hernandez as Chef Manager

    The O'Neal School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sheila [Shāla] Nieves-Hernandez as the chef manager, leading the School's new dining service program.
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  • Emily Kane, PhD Speaks to O'Neal Students & Families

    The O'Neal School is delighted to announce that Emily Kane, PhD with nearly two decades of experience in higher education, will present a special talk titled "Making Extraordinary Experiential Learning Happen" on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the McMurray Library. This event is made possible through funding from the prestigious E.E. Ford Traditional Grant, which The O'Neal School was honored to receive in 2023.
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  • Letterland Parade

    PreK-4, junior kindergarten and kindergarten students and teachers held their annual Letterland Parade today.
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  • Middle School Gives Character Awards

    The Middle School is participating in "The 6 Pillars of Character" program this school year. 
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  • 2024-2025 Honor Council Announced

    O'Neal Upper School students were recently elected to its Honor Council.
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  • Vivenne Rhue, Newnew Hong, Ethan Kim and Charlotte Mills

    Head of School Achievement Awards

    The O’Neal School recognized upper school students for their high academic scores at an assembly before their peers recently.  The Head of School Achievement Award is presented to the O’Neal student in each class who compiled the highest academic average for the past school year.
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  • Upper School Student Forum is Elected

    Congratulations to the following upper school student forum representatives elected by their peers for 2024-2025. 

     
    Executive Committee: Joseph Lucas, Andrew Pavlovich, Charli Bunder, Max Pashley, Chris Walters
    Class Presidents: Harrison O'Connor, Hudson Harless, Kennedi Hamner, Victoria York, Valentina Roberts
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  • Honor Code is Signed!

    In preparation for class trips and the school year, upper and middle school students and faculty dress up for the annual Honor Code Signing Ceremonies.
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  • All Smiles for O'Neal's First Week of School

    O'Neal faculty and staff were excited to have families back to campus this week starting with Orientation, followed by the First Day of School!
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  • Lance Stucky

    O’Neal Welcomes Lance Stucky as Director of Athletics and Transportation Services

    The O'Neal School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lance Stucky as the new Director of Athletics and Transportation Services, starting July 1. Mr. Stucky brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision to the School's athletic program, underscoring O'Neal's commitment to fostering excellence in sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
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  • Senior Class President Tylar Pastre with award recipient Earle Poole

    Poole Receives Inaugural Most Influential Teacher Award

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  • Middle School Winner Abigail Schupp

    Youngclaus Creative Writing Awards Announced

    This year’s Bill Youngclaus Creative Writing Award recipients were announced at an end-of-year dedication ceremony.
     
    Winners are chosen from each division. Representing the Lower School, the winner is third-grade student Iona Riggsbee for her poem “Reflection”. Iona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carolyne Davidson and Ken Riggsbee. Representing the Middle School, the winner is sixth-grade student Abigail Schupp for her poem “In the Mirror”. Abigail is the daughter of Lt. Col. Phillip and Mrs. Stacy Schupp of Whispering Pines. Representing the Upper School, the winner is 11th-grade student Charlotte Mills for her poem “Voyager Golden Reflections”. Charlotte is the daughter of Mr. Stuart Mills and Mrs. Helen Probst-Mills of Pinehurst.
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  • Dr. Dale McInnis

    Dr. Dale McInnis Announced as O’Neal Head of School

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  • O'Neal Holds Sports Recognition Ceremony

    The O’Neal JV/Varsity Sports Recognition Ceremony was held on Monday, May 20th in the Hannah Center Gymnasium.
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  • O’Neal Falcons Reily Johnson and Olivia Maxwell Celebrate College Commitments

    The O’Neal School celebrated the athletic commitments of Reily Johnson to Wake Tech Community College for Basketball and Olivia Maxwell to Campbell University for Cheerleading. The two athletes held their official signing ceremony before their family and peers on Wednesday, May 16th.
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  • O’Neal Holds 48th Commencement Ceremony

    O’Neal held its 48th Commencement at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center at Sandhills Community College, on Friday, May 24th at 9:00 am.
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  • O’Neal Hosts Third Annual SSRP Symposium

    The O’Neal School will be hosting its third annual Signature Scholars Research Program (SSRP) symposium to showcase the research of five SSRP Scholars. The five 20-minute presentations will be held in McMurray Library of Bradshaw Hall at O’Neal. Presentations will be divided between Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23 starting at 5 pm. Refreshments will be served. Attendance is open to the public; however, seats are limited and a call or email to reserve your seat is required.
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  • Earth Day Photography Contest 2024

    Science Department Chair David Williamson hosted the annual Earth Day Photography Contest. Students and faculty in all grades were invited to submit entries into three categories: Enjoying the Earth, The Earth Up Close and Landscapes and Wildlife. Submittals were surveyed by Upper School biology and AP biology students. View the video to see the winners and honorable mentions!
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  • Holmberg and Bradshaw Scholars are Announced

    Three rising ninth graders have been chosen to receive four-year scholarships at The O’Neal School. Vivienne Rhue has been awarded the Helen Pringle Holmberg Scholarship. Arianna Cappiello and Zoe Mount are the recipients of the Hannah Marie Bradshaw Scholarship.
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  • O’Neal’s Hodges and Joyce Celebrate College Commitments

    The O’Neal Athletic Department celebrated the athletic commitments of Brennan Hodges (Queens University) and Nick Joyce (Methodist University) recently.
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  • Heritage Festival Returns

    Wednesday, April 17th was a great day for the return of the O’Neal School Heritage Festival. Having great memories of attending the Heritage Festival at a younger age, members of our Upper School International Club wanted to see its return.
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  • Solar Eclipse Party Held at O'Neal

    Last Monday, O'Neal students in all divisions had the opportunity to celebrate the solar eclipse. It was a special eclipse for many historical reasons and the astronomy students hosted a solar eclipse party.
     
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  • Grace Simpson Commits to Pepperdine University

    The O’Neal School celebrated the athletic commitment of Grace Simpson with an official signing ceremony before her peers on Monday, March 25th.  Simpson is joining Pepperdine University Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Programs.
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  • O'Neal Welcomes New Head of Upper School and Director of College Counseling

    The O’Neal School welcomes Head of Upper School Sandy Boyd and Director of College Counseling Danielle Tanner, both starting July 1, 2024.
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  • O’Neal Announces Inaugural Ford Faculty Grant Winners

    The O’Neal School recently awarded three Ford Faculty Grants to faculty members David Williamson, Judy McDonald, and Cassie Cloninger.
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  • Middle School Science Olympiad Team Places Runner-Up

    The O’Neal Middle School Science Olympiad team placed runner-up in the regional competition on March 16th at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC. Coached by science teacher Maggie Watkins, all of the team members medaled in the event. In addition, every team member qualified for the state Science Olympiad competition to take place at NC State University on April 13th
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  • The O'Neal Players Perform "James and the Giant Peach"

    The O’Neal Players will perform “James and the Giant Peach” on Friday, March 22nd @ 6:30 pm, Saturday, March 23rd @ 6:30 pm, and Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 pm in the Hannah Center Theater of The O’Neal School.
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  • Dr. Camastra publishes her first book:

    Dr. Camastra Receives Fulbright Scholar Award

    The O’Neal School is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Camastra has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in American Studies to Norway for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.  
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  • Math Club Hosts Its Annual Pi Day!

    The math club did it again with an all-school hour of fun by hosting a fabulous Pi Day. Dice making, floating boats, marble tracks, parachutes, egg drop, bridges, earthquakes and mystery architecture were the featured activities. Upper and lower school grades paired up as well as 4th and 5th grade.  Congratulations Math Club!
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  • O'Neal Make Strong Showing at Young People's Fine Arts Festival

    This year's Young People's Fine Arts Festival accepted 377 entries from schools in Moore County. A combination of 30 paintings, drawings, mixed medium work, pottery and photography were selected among O'Neal students by their art teachers.  Congratulations to all O'Neal Falcons who were selected to have their work showcased at the Festival.
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  • The O’Neal Players Receive High Marks at State Thesfest

    O’Neal Thespian Society Members made their debut in thespian society competitions this year only to progress to the international level. Having been awarded superior recognitions in the state competition, all four O’Neal thespians have qualified for the International Thespian Festival Competition at Indiana University Bloomington in June.
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  • O’Neal Varsity Girls Basketball Wins State Championship

    The O’Neal School Varsity Girls Basketball Team secured a historic victory on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at North Raleigh Christian Academy by clinching the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) 2A Basketball State Championship.
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  • National Merit Award Winners Audrey Kim, Charlie Kuzma and Lauren Kuhn

    O’Neal Recognizes National Merit Award Recipients

    In an Upper School Assembly, Head of School John Elmore recognized three students receiving National Merit certificates. All seniors, Charlie Kuzma received a Letter of Commendation; Audrey Kim and Lauren Kuhn have been named as National Merit Finalists and each received a Certificate of Merit.
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  • Middle School Girls Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Conference Championship

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  • (L-R) Coach Jen Schmitz, Michaela Stone, Ava Taylor Walker, Lauren Hobbs, Victoria York, Morgan Lewis, Jordin Reed, Malia Stone, Colette Lovsin

    Falcons Continue Successful Swimming Legacy | Girls Win NCISAA 2024 State Championship

    The O’Neal School’s Lady Falcons defended their 2023 state title at the NCISAA State Championships this past Monday at the Greensboro Aquatic Center with a score of 295 over The Epiphany School who came in second with 233 and 25 other NCISAA schools followed.
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  • Science Olympiad Varsity Team Places 4th in Regionals

    Congratulations to O'Neal's varsity Science Olympiad team for placing fourth at the regional competition at Fayetteville Technical Community College last weekend (2/10). Each team member medaled in at least one event. This achievement has qualified the team to participate (for a fourth consecutive time) in the state tournament in April.
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  • O’Neal Announces Honorary Benefit Auction Co-Chairs

    The O’Neal School is excited to have Frank and Missy Quis as honorary co-chairs for the School’s 2024 Benefit: Yellowstone – A Cowboy Chic Affair to happen on Saturday, February 10th.
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