Great Hearts Roosevelt teacher Steve Lachonas is inspiring young artists as a third through fifth-grade art instructor by day and pursuing the extraordinary hobby of falconry by night, or at least after school. This ancient sport, which involves hunting with trained raptors, has been a lifelong fascination for Lachonas, offering him a unique connection to […] Read More »

At just 13 years old, Veritas Prep eighth grader Harper Grove has already made an impressive mark on the tennis world. From picking up a racket at her local country club at the age of six to becoming a high-ranking junior player in the nation, Harper’s journey has been defined by hard work, discipline, and a love […] Read More »

With the roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers, and the weight of a milestone within reach, Harrison Kremer knew this was his moment. A junior at Arete Prep, Kremer etched his name in school history by scoring his 1,000th career point on the Arete varsity basketball team, a respected accomplishment for any high school […] Read More »

Varsh Varun, a fifth-grade student at Archway Scottsdale, recently achieved an impressive milestone by securing second place in the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest, a prestigious competition conducted by the National Park Service. Varun’s experience with competitive public speaking began last year when he participated in the Great Hearts Bard Competition, where he finished as a runner-up in the finals. […] Read More »

For Caroline Plaisance, an art teacher at Great Hearts Harveston, art has always been a natural and joyful part of life. Growing up in Baton Rouge, she developed a deep love for creativity from an early age, which led her to pursue a career in teaching young scholars the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty that can […] Read More »