Steve Gana, Author at New Hope Academy

The R.E.A.L Deal Newspaper Issue 4 -2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Steve Gana

The official New Hope Academy R.E.A.L. Deal Newspaper Issue 4 is now available for Online viewing and Digital download in the form of PDF for reading on your mobile devices such as a Tablet or Smartphone! Just click the image below!

Graduation 2019

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Steve Gana

“Fill your lives with joy” was Kathleen Rosso-Gana’s advice to New Hope Academy’s graduating class of 2019. June 7th was a day that certainly changed the worlds of many, for that was the day NHA held its 19th commencement ceremony at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. The enthusiastic graduates smiled in anticipation as they sat among their school administrators. Family, friends,...

SPRINGFEST 2019

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Steve Gana

On Friday, May 17, the talented students of New Hope Academy participated in the school’s annual Springfest at the Yardley Community Centre. Emceed by NHA Director Dave Kennedy, the acts highlighted the various talents and capabilities of students from both the Yardley and Doylestown campuses. Performances included Adriana Aponte’s rendition of Hozier’s “CHerry Wine”; Oliver Dw...

Prom 2019

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Steve Gana

Friday, April 12, 2019 was the night every high school student anticipates all year long - Prom Night! This year, the theme for New Hope Academy’s prom was "Old Hollywood.” Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Langhorne, PA, the evening began with the arrival of the students, when seniors could find their names on the “Walk of Fame” and guests could literally walk the red carpet! Ever...

Chicago Cast & Crew Trip

Posted on April 11, 2019April 15, 2019 by Steve Gana

On Wednesday, March 27th the cast, pit, and crew of Chicago took a trip to Harlem, New York. The trip started with a presentation at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, where students learned about the Harlem Renaissance. They also learned how Jazz music, specifically music by black artists, in the 20's impacted our cultural society back then and today. Many students only knew ...

Senior Season Kickoff 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 by Steve Gana

New Hope Academy held its annual Senior Season Kick-Off Ceremony on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Seniors, their parents and guardians, and the NHA staff gathered together at the Yardley campus to celebrate this exciting time of year. Everyone was promised that the rest of the school year would fly by and before they knew it, they would be in their caps and gowns, accepting the...

Magic Day at NHA- 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Steve Gana

The magic of St. Patrick’s Day came early this year, as New Hope Academy celebrated held its annual “Magic Day” on Friday, March 15. Festooned in green and surrounded by shamrocks, students and staff from both campuses gathered at the Yardley campus and were treated to the talents of a magician, an NHA tradition. This year, attendees were lucky enough to be entertained by...

The R.E.A.L Deal 2019 – Issue 3

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Steve Gana

NHA’s student newspaper, The R.E.A.L. Deal released its third issue for the 2018/19 school year on Friday, March 15th. Editors Michael Riehl and Aria Lee led the newspaper staff from pitching stories, conducting interviews, writing articles, and finally layout and design. This issue features a cover story on Valentine's Day, an article the NHA Ski Trip, a preview of NHA's upcom...

Science Olympiad 2019

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Steve Gana

On Thursday, March 14th New Hope Academy participated in the annual Central East Science Olympiad competition. We traveled to Kutztown University to participate against other local area high schools in a variety of competitions, ranging from identifying fossils to analyzing circuits to cryptography. The team had been preparing for these events since the beginning of the schoo...

Valentine’s Day 2019

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Steve Gana

“All you need is love,” sang The Beatles, and there was plenty of love to go around on Thursday, February 14th, at the Valentine's Day celebration at New Hope Academy. After gathering both campuses in the Family Room at Yardley, NHA president Kathy Rosso-Gana talked about the importance of having love in one’s life and how necessary it is to express that love through kindness. ...