The Fine Arts Department presents its annual Art Show tonight through June 6th in the lobby of The Stockbridge Theatre. The show opens this evening at 5:00pm followed by a concert and dance performance. As a “Celebration of the Arts,”  the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Chamber String Ensemble will present a concert at 7:00 pm tonight in the Stockbridge Theatre. Immediately after the musical performance, The Concert Dance Company caps off the evening with its “Lobby Project.”  The annual Art Show will continue through June 6th in the Stockbridge lobby.

Nearly 60 Pinkerton students joined in the 14th annual Youth Day of Giving Back. Students spent the day cleaning, organizing and working with Camp Carpenter, Community Caregivers, Derry Historical Society, Meals on Wheels, Southern NH Montessori Academy, The Upper Room, Vintage Grace and the YMCA. Youth Day of Giving Back is organized by the Pinkerton Citizenship Committee with great help from The Upper Room.

The public is invited to a CTE Public Preview on Monday, May 21 from 5:00-6:00pm in the Lecture Hall of The Academy Building at Pinkerton Academy. Come hear about the state-funded renovation and construction project to upgrade Career and Technical Education facilities in greater Derry. Pictured: Groundbreaking ceremonies were attended by CTE students, Pinkerton administration and State Senator James Rausch (left to right are Mark Walsh, Eckman Construction, Paul Marinace of Frank Marinace Architects, Virginia Clark, Trustee, Brad Ek, Trustee, Senator Jim Rausch, William Wood, Jack Grube, CTE Dept. Chair, Harry Burnham, Trustee President, Bob Gorham, Trustee. Front row, left to right, Glenn Neagle, Finance Administrator, CTE students, Harley Gladysz, Electrical Technology, Michael Locke, Engineering , Jolene Jussif, Architecture and Design, Kayla McDonough, Animal Science, Brandon Hannon, Environmental Studies. The Academy Building is located off Pinkerton Street in Derry. Questions? Call 437-5217 or write alumnioffice@pinkertonacademy.org.

The setting was magical as the Junior Prom for Pinkerton Academy witnessed the complete transformation of the Hacker Gymnasium and Field House into a colorful wonderland. Some 1500 young people celebrated the end of their Junior year. Pictured: The view upon entering the Hackler.

Marketing students who recently attended the National DECA Competition in Salt Lake City returned home with top honors. Students competed in several categories which involved problem-solving and role-playing in real-world scenarios. Those who attended were challenged in School-Based management (for Campus Corner), Quick Serve Restaurant Management, Apparel and Accessories, Buying and Merchandising, Food Marketing and Hospitality and Professional Selling.