On January 26, an excited audience of student judges crowned Brandon Rugg, of Derry, as the Academy’s Mr. Pinkerton 2012! Brandon competed against 13 contestants in three categories, but only one could take home the title and crown!
Each finalist was also required to answer a series of questions before the audience officially placed their vote.  The winners for each category were:
Semi-formal wear:  Pat Kiley
Best-legs:  Mike Greenlaw
Best talent:  Mitch Macro (he played the recorder)
Runner-up:  Kenny Preval
Brandon was greeted in his building construction classroom today with a standing ovation. When asked how he felt about the honor he said: “I felt happy when I got the big trophy and crown. I was happy I made my parents proud. I also want to thank my sisters Ally and Abby.”

Pinkerton Academy is pleased to host the 12th annual Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition in the foyer of the Stockbridge Theater (located in the school's Spaulding Arts and Humanities Building on By-Pass 28).

The exhibition is open to the public through Friday, January 27 with gallery hours from 9am to 4pm. A closing Awards Ceremony and Reception is set for Saturday, February 12, 2011.

The exhibit closes at 2pm on February 12.

This year marks the 88th year of the Scholastic Art Awards. In 2009, young artists and writers were granted over $1,000,000 in scholarships and prizes through the program. Alumni of the Awards include some of the country’s leading artists and writers, including Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Joyce Carol Oates, Sylvia Plath, Philip Pearlstien, Paul Newman and Richard Avedon.

Students from every state in the nation submit work in sixteen visual art categories. Through regional programs such as the one in NH, which jury and exhibit recognized submissions, the Awards receive over a quarter of a million submissions annually with over 15,000 Finalists, from regional programs forwarded to New York, in March, for the national adjudication.

Parents and students -- current and incoming to Pinkerton -- are invited to attend the annual Course Night on Wednesday, February 1, from 5:30pm-8pm. In an “OpenHouse” format, Pinkerton courses and programs of study will be explained by faculty with ample opportunities for one-on-one conversation. Throughout the evening, current students and incoming freshmen may visit presentations in the Hackler Gymnasium on academic courses, clubs, activities, Special Education, Air Force JROTC, Band and Chorus. At 6:05pm and 7:05pm in the Stockbridge Theatre, eighth graders and parents may attend sessions targeted to incoming Pinkerton freshmen. Starting at 5:30pm, members of the National Honor Society and Student Council will conduct campus tours every 30 minutes from the lobby of the Ek Science Building. Click here for more detailed information about the entire Course Night program. Questions may be directed to the Guidance Department at 437-5200 extension 1189. Snow date for Course Night is Wednesday, February 8.