Lynnhaven School rising Senior, Victoria, invited to National Youth Leadership Forum for Engineering3/27/2023  Henrico, VA - March 23, 2023 Victoria, ‘24, has been invited to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering sponsored by George Mason University. This prestigious program will provide Victoria with an immersive learning experience, introducing her to the overarching principles of engineering and the design thinking process.
During the eight-day program, Victoria and other high school students will explore their passions while being exposed to a variety of engineering disciplines. The program will cover key concepts and how they can be applied in different engineering professions. Victoria will also learn about the Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations and apply her newfound skills to assist in achieving some of these goals. The National Youth Leadership Forum for Engineering is an invitation-only program that brings together high-achieving students from across the country. This program has a proven track record of providing students with a unique learning experience that prepares them for the rigors of college-level engineering coursework. By attending the program, Victoria will also receive college credit through George Mason University.
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Lynnhaven School Student James ('27) Selected for National Team Selection Camp for Water Polo3/22/2023  Henrico, VA, March 21, 2023 - Lynnhaven School is proud to announce that one of its students, James ('27), has been selected for the National Team Selection Camp for Water Polo after an outstanding performance at the 2023 ODP Boys National Championships in San Antonio, TX this past weekend. James, who has been a key player for the SwimRVA Water Polo team, impressed at the championships, showing exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. His performance caught the attention of the national team selectors, who were impressed by his power, technical ability and sportsmanship. "I am thrilled and honored to have been selected for the National Team Selection Camp," said James. "It's a great opportunity to compete at the highest level and represent my school and my SwimRVA team. I want to thank my coaches, my teammates, and everyone who has supported me on this journey." The National Team Selection Camp, which will take place in California in April, is the next step in James' journey towards representing his country in water polo. The camp will bring together the best young players from across the country, and James will have the chance to showcase his skills and leave his mark on the national stage. "James has been a vital member of our athletic program, and we are incredibly proud of his achievements," said Lynnhaven School's Athletic Director, Marika Kidd. "He has worked incredibly hard to get to this point, and his selection for the National Team Selection Camp is a testament to his talent and dedication. We wish him all the best for the camp and beyond." As part of his selection, James has committed to fundraising a minimum of $1375 to benefit the Olympic Development Program. You can help him by clicking here. About Lynnhaven School Lynnhaven School is a leading project-based independent school in Richmond, VA, offering an authentic and challenging academic program balanced with a welcoming community that nurtures students' personal and academic growth. The school is committed to helping students achieve their full potential and become responsible, compassionate, and engaged citizens of the world. For more information about Lynnhaven School, please visit www.lynnhavenschool.org  Henrico, Virginia - Lynnhaven School announced the founder and co-head of school, Johnathan Harris, is stepping down after a decade of dedicated leadership. Harris has decided to step down from his position, marking the end of an era. During his tenure, Harris has contributed significantly to the growth and development of Lynnhaven School, establishing it as a leading project-based learning school in the region.
“Opening Lynnhaven School was an idea I had as a little boy growing up in southwest Virginia. It has been an absolute honor and privilege to lead this wonderful school over the last decade. It is not often someone can literally have their dream job. Lynnhaven is poised to become the best version of itself,” said Harris in a statement.” When asked why he thought the time was right to step away from Lynnhaven, he said, “The ‘life span’ of a head of school is not infinite. I am no different, even as a founder. I have poured my heart and soul into Lynnhaven for a decade. The timing is right for me to step down.” Harris was asked if he would continue as a board of trustee, and he said the following “for many years people viewed Lynnhaven as ‘Johnny’s school’ - yes, I am the founder and opened its doors ten years ago, but it was never ‘mine’ or about me. It was about changing the narrative of what a project-based high school, based on the progressive education model, could look like in Richmond. The newly appointed board of trustees, along with Casey, need an opportunity to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas as they launch a new decade of learning at Lynnhaven.” Lynnhaven’s successor will be Casey Hitchcock. Hitchcock is no stranger to a headship, as she and Harris have been co-heads of school at Lynnhaven for the last two years. Hitchcock brings over 15 years of experience in the education industry, having served in various leadership positions before Lynnhaven. She is an accomplished educator with a proven track record of success in academic, operational, strategic vision, and financial management. Hitchcock began her tenure at Lynnhaven in 2017. "We are thrilled to have Casey as the next Head of School at Lynnhaven. Her vast leadership experience and expertise will be invaluable to the continued growth and success of Lynnhaven," said a Board of Trustee in a statement. They continued and said, “Johnny’s vision and work ethic is unmatched. He had the guts to do what many dream of doing. He will be incredibly missed at Lynnhaven.” Hitchcock is excited about the opportunity to lead Lynnhaven School to greater heights. "I am honored and humbled to continue to lead Lynnhaven School. I look forward to working with everyone involved in making this school a staple in the Richmond community.” She went on to say “Lynnhaven is truly losing one of the greatest minds in progressive education in Johnny Harris. He has been a mentor and friend during my tenure at Lynnhaven. He will be missed as the Head of School, but I know he will always be our biggest champion. I am excited for his next journey.” Lynnhaven will not seek to hire a co-head of school, as Hitchcock will serve as the Head of School, independently. Harris’s last official day will be on Friday, May 26, 2023, which is also senior graduation. |
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