Vertas Prep April 9, 2024 Sarah Sponcil’s Journey from Great Hearts to the Grand Rapids Rise Sarah Sponcil is a Veritas Prep alumnus who graduated the Great Hearts academy in 2013. Since high school graduation, Sponcil’s journey has included playing college volleyball, an Olympic career, and most recently playing for a professional indoor volleyball league, signing with the Grand Rapids Rise, part of the Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF). Sponcil found the curriculum to […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies April 1, 2024 Meet the 2024 National Merit Finalists at Great Hearts Last fall we announced ten seniors from Great Hearts Arizona academies qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. We are pleased to announce that each of them has been named National Merit Finalists. Each student has been recognized as one of the 15,000 highest scoring entrants of the PSAT, qualifying them for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program as finalists of […] Read More »
Veritas Prep March 26, 2024 Veritas Prep Gives Back to the Community Veritas Prep’s volunteer group, “Great Hearts Great Hands” recently participated in the Eighth Annual Arcadia Cares – Food for Kidz Packathon. The volunteer group is comprised of 60 dedicated student members who are making a significant impact in their community through service. Last year alone, these students volunteered over 1,400 hours, demonstrating their commitment to fostering a culture […] Read More »
Veritas Prep March 7, 2024 Bringing Barbershop Harmony to Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is home to a not-so-traditional barber shop quartet. Here’s there’s the twist – they are a quartet with a little extra harmony, boasting five members instead of four. The musical group was born of performers who were not ready to hang up their straw hats and striped vests after their debuts in the 2023 school […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies January 26, 2024 Your Athletic Director Deserves a Hug This January In the heart of winter, the role of an Athletic Director (AD) at Great Hearts Arizona becomes a testament to dedication and resilience. Jon Rickey, the Director of Athletics, describes January as a whirlwind of activity, juggling responsibilities across multiple sports with unwavering commitment. Great Hearts currently boasts an impressive roster of 872 high school […] Read More »