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Girard College
@GirardCollege
Open since 1848, Girard College is an independent, coeducational, residential, full-scholarship school for academically capable students in grades 1 through 12.
Philadelphia, PAgirardcollege.eduJoined March 2011

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Thank you for your leadership on these important issues!
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We kicked off #MLKDay at @GirardCollege with an event focused on gun violence prevention and health justice with @GCitizenMLK, @TempleHealth, community partners and local and state leaders. Learn more in this @WHYY story: bit.ly/3kqx47r.
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Please welcome Latesha D. Beasley as Vice President of Girard College Operations! Latesha has deep roots in the nonprofit and educational sectors and will partner with President Goins on organizational strategy.
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Volunteers will assemble kits including "tourniquets and other materials that will actually allow treatment to be given onsite after a victim suffers gun violence.” There will also be a peace rally and concert at on 1/16 at 3pm:
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Please share – Girard College joins and to help build a safer North Philadelphia community and change the culture around gun violence. Our three schools are supporting a gun buyback event on 10/29 to get guns out of homes where children live.
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Brigitte '23 has a gift for bravely expressing herself through her poetry. And what an amazing idea for to bring this art into a public space! They have been a fantastic partner and creative outlet for our students.
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Two young writers have created a poetic commute for Fishtown SEPTA bus riders. With the support of @motivosmag, they worked together with NKCDC to put poetry on bus shelters. Displays will be up through mid-October. trib.al/3qoGVE6
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"This is the greatest opportunity and responsibility of my career. To lead this historic institution into its 175th year, serve every one of our students, and engage an entire community who believes in the Girard mission is truly a blessing."
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Tonight — learn more about the history of two Parkway neighbors and at a free pop-up history talk in the Corinthian Gardens.
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Join a free "Philly History Pop Up" at Corinthian Gardens 8/3 5:30-6:15pm to hear from leaders of @easternstate & @GirardCollege. Learn about the history and missions of both Fairmount institutions, as well as connections between them. Sign up: bit.ly/3zhqBz7
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S was a father figure to me as a Girard College student. I wouldn’t be, in part, where I am today without him. Happy Retirement, S!
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Affectionately known as ‘S’ to generations of students, Mr. Keith Steininger has called it a career after 41 years of service to the Girard College community. girardcollege.edu/keith-steining
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