Tim Simmons, Author at New Hope Academy

The R.E.A.L Deal 2018 – Issue 2

Posted on January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 by Tim Simmons

NHA's student newspaper, The R.E.A.L. Deal released its second issue for the 2018/19 school year on Friday, October 26th. 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 Winterfest, an article the school trip to St. Joe's, plus revi...

Holiday Feast 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019February 27, 2019 by Tim Simmons

On Thursday, December 20, New Hope Academy’s students and staff gathered together at the Yardley campus for the annual Holiday Feast. This event serves as the capstone to the holiday season, enabling all in attendance the opportunity to celebrate the special time of year. Before the luncheon, students and staff shared stories of holiday traditions, which...

Rock Climbing Trip

Posted on December 17, 2018July 13, 2022 by Tim Simmons

Ten students and two teachers from the Yardley campus of New Hope Academy visited the Doylestown Rock Gym in Doylestown, PA, on Wednesday, November 28. Upon arrival, the climbers were given harnesses to wear that attached to the ropes. After a brief intro and tutorial, the climbers were instructed to climb from side-to-side a 4-foot section of the wall that wrapped around ...

New York Trip – 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy students and staff stormed the city that never sleeps on Wednesday, December 12, for the annual field trip to New York City. After meeting at the Yardley campus at 8:00 am, everyone boarded two Starr buses and took to the open road. The first leg of the trip was Dave and Buster’s on 42nd Street, where everyone ate lunch. After the meal, students had until 12:30...

Winterfest 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Tim Simmons

On Friday, December 7, the talented students of New Hope Academy participated in the school’s annual Winterfest 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. The show opened with NHA’s select choir The Hopetones singing The Beatles’ classi...

Thanksgiving 2018

Posted on November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy’s students and staff from the Doylestown and Yardley campuses gathered together on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 for the annual Thanksgiving Day Feast, an event that serves as the unofficial kick-off to the upcoming holiday season. NHA president Kathy Rosso-Gana welcomed everyone and began the luncheon by asking students and staff to share their Thanksgiving Day t...

St. Joe’s University Trip

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Tim Simmons

On November 7th, a group of students and teachers from the Yardley and Doylestown campuses attended a trip to Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Lucking out with beautiful weather, the group enjoyed a tour around SJU's campus and visited some of its academic and recreational buildings. Favorite stops included the university's source of school spirit, the much-cherished ...

NHA’s Runners & Fitness Club

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Tim Simmons

Fall is here, so we’re getting into gear! Research has shown that, aside from the physical benefits of regular exercise, working out can benefit memory, concentration, and creativity. To that, NHA has two after-school clubs that encourage students to physically and mentally improve. In Yardley, gym teacher Mark Beuerle will be conducting Runner’s Club every Monday and Wednesday...

Halloween 2018

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Tim Simmons

Halloween came early to New Hope Academy this year. On Friday, October 26, 2018, students and staff marked the holiday by dressing up in a wide range of costumes - there were unicorns, ghosts, nerds, and plenty of old people. At a co-campus celebration, cash prizes were awarded to the students whose costumes were a cut above the rest. Among the winners were “Cutest Couple” Step...

The R.E.A.L. Deal Newspaper 2018 Issue 1

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Tim Simmons

NHA's student newspaper, The R.E.A.L. Deal released its first issue for the 2018/19 school year on Friday, October 26th. 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 the Fall Picnic, an article on preparing for the SAT, a Chess Puzzle...