Class of 2005 alumna takes a "break" in the Peace Corps
After earning degrees from Case Western Reserve University and Dartmouth College, Jessica Pekala '05 is heading to the Dominican Republic for a two-year stint in the Peace Corps.

NCSSM Math Instructor Maria Hernandez wins national teaching award
The National Science Foundation awards NCSSM Math Instructor Maria Hernandez a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for making math engaging for students.

Elyse Ribbons '99 helps bridge cultural gap with humor
Ribbons has established herself as a playwright, actor, radio host, newspaper columnist and theater producer since moving to Beijing in 2003.

Natalie Beyer '86 still in the running for Durham County School board
On June 22, Natalie Beyer '86 will run off against incumbent opponent Steve Martin for a seat on the Durham County School Board.

NCSSM named NEWSWEEK "Public Elite" for 13th-straight year
NCSSM among 20 other high schools nationwide to make "elite" list.

NCSSM needs your help to fight budget cuts
Important NCSSM budget update and call to action from Chancellor Boarman

NCSSM team wins National Science Bowl
A team of five students from NCSSM won the National Science Bowl last month in Washington, D.C., finishing an undefeated season by beating out 68 other high schools across the country along with its two closest competitors from California in the championship round. In attendance was First Lady Michelle Obama who asked competition questions and helped present the awards.

Alumni Chapters coming to a city near you
Alumni Board is working to bring together local NCSSM alumni in cities across the country.

Class of '07 alumnus starts business while still making grades
Joe Davy '07, a junior at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, expects his application company to bring in $500,000 in revenue its first year.

Alumni Weekend 2010
Date: October 15, 2010 to October 17, 2010

TGIF Alumni Socials
Date: September 24, 2010 8:00 PM
All alumni are invited to attend TGIF Alumni Socials every fourth Friday at Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom in Durham.