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[[File:11 Market St..jpg|thumb|The Devey Building on the Downtown Campus]]
'''Moravian Academy''', located in historic [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]] in the [[United States]], is a [[prekindergarten]] through [[12th grade]] coeducational college preparatory school. It predominantly serves students from the [[Lehigh Valley]] region of [[Pennsylvania]].
[[File:Countess Benigna Von Zinzendorf.jpg|thumb|A portrait of Countess [[Benigna Zinzendorf]]]]

Moravian Academy is an independent school, but traces its origins to the [[Moravian Church|Moravians]], who settled Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1741. The Academy descends from the first school for girls founded in the American colonies, Moravian Seminary, founded in 1742 by Countess Benigna von Zinzendorf. It is the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. In 1971, Moravian Seminary for Girls and Moravian Preparatory School merged, creating Moravian as it is today. It was formerly a boarding school, but is now for day students only.
'''Moravian Academy''' is a preschool through 12th-grade independent, co-educational, college preparatory school in the [[Lehigh Valley]] region of eastern [[Pennsylvania]]. Moravian Academy is the ninth oldest independent school in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moravian Academy {{!}} Our History |url=https://www.moravianacademy.org/about-us/our-history |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=www.moravianacademy.org}}</ref>

Moravian Academy has a religious heritage in the Moravian Church, but now refers to itself as a "church-related school",<ref>http://www.moravianacademy.org/podium/default.aspx?t=118570</ref> welcoming students from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The school holds weekly interfaith chapel services for students that both celebrate the diverse religious traditions of the school community and honor the school's Moravian heritage.

Moravian is made up of three divisions: The Upper, Middle and Lower Schools. The Upper School is located on the Merle-Smith Campus, and the Lower and Middle Schools are located in downtown Bethlehem on the Church Street Campus. The Middle School is based in the Devey Building, dedicated to Mr. Devey & Mrs. Devey, a former headmaster and his wife, and the 7 East Market Street Building, a former YWCA building.

The Lower School comprises Primer through 5th grade, the Middle School comprises 6th through 8th and the Upper School contains grades 9 through 12.


The school has more than 900 students and 200 employees from across the region located on three campus in [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]] and [[Allentown, Pennsylvania]].
==History==
==History==
The history of Moravian Academy dates back to 1742, and includes the following highlights:
===18th century===
* 1742: [[Benigna Zinzendorf|Countess Benigna Von Zinzendorf]] opens Moravian Seminary for Girls.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2001-01-19 |title=Service marks Moravian celebration ** Yearlong event ended Wednesday with a chapel service that told of the founding of the school by a countess. ** Bethlehem |url=https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-01-19-3348969-story.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=The Morning Call |language=en-US}}</ref>


===20th century===
In May 1742, Moravian Seminary was founded by Countess Benigna von Zinzendorf, daughter of Moravian Leader Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. The school was founded as a Moravian girls' school in [[Germantown, Philadelphia]], but was moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in June 1742. Soon afterwards, a separate Moravian boys' school was founded. The two schools changed locations frequently in their early days, following the Moravian missionaries around as they fulfilled their vows to preach to the Native Americans in the region.
* 1971: Moravian Preparatory School and Moravian Seminary for Girls merged to create Moravian Academy. Each spring, this merger is celebrated during the school Birthday Love Feast.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Moravian Academy {{!}} About Us |url=https://www.moravianacademy.org/about-us |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.moravianacademy.org}}</ref>
* June 10, 1972: First joint graduation ceremony with thirty nine graduating students.
* 1987: The first issue of the ''Moravian Academy Journal'' was published. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Explore Moravian Academy |url=https://www.niche.com/k12/moravian-academy-bethlehem-pa/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Niche |language=en}}</ref>
* 1991: Moravian Academy publishes “Mind, Body, and Spirit: Moravian Academy 1742-1992.” <ref>{{Cite web |date=1991-09-29 |title=MORAVIAN ACADEMY RECORDS ITS HISTORY |url=https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1991-09-29-2806468-story.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=The Morning Call |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 1992: 250th Anniversary Celebration of the forming of Moravian Academy.
The History of the Swain School
* 1929: D.Esther Swain opens the Swain School. The opening of the school is celebrated annually on Founder's Day. Dogwood trees are planted in honor of D.Esther Swain. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-11-06 |title=Swain School celebrates its anniversary |url=https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-swain-school-founders-day-20141106-story.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=The Morning Call |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 1990: The Swain School celebrates 60 years


===21st century===
In order to give the schools more stability, Moravian Bishop Joseph Spangenberg turned them into boarding schools to house and educate the children of missionaries. During the time of the American Revolution, Moravian schools opened up enrollment to non-Moravians with permission from the church leaders. Many people wanted to give their children the skills and education that the Moravians had cherished for a long time. The schools became so popular that they were unable to house the large number of students that wanted to join the school, despite recent expansions of the facilities.
* 2020: Moravian Academy and the Swain School Merge to form a three campus school, Moravian Academy. Each campus is named: Merle-Smith Campus, Downtown Campus, and Swain Campus.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=The Swain School, Moravian Academy announce partnership {{!}} Lehigh Valley Press |url=https://www.lvpnews.com/20200909/the-swain-school-moravian-academy-announce-partnership/ |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=www.lvpnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2022: Moravian Academy installs the first women head of school, Adrianne Finley Odell. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Adrianne Finley Odell new Head of School at Moravian Academy {{!}} Lehigh Valley Press |url=https://www.lvpnews.com/20221011/adrianne-finley-odell-new-head-of-school-at-moravian-academy/ |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=www.lvpnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Schools==
In the 1830s, the Moravian day schools (non-boarding) became public schools but still kept teaching their own religion. In 1850s, a co-ed Moravian Parochial School broke away from the public school system. This Moravian Parochial School went on to set up a college preparatory program to prepare students for nearby [[Lehigh University]] in 1885. The Moravian Parochial School was later renamed to Moravian Preparatory School. Meanwhile, Moravian Seminary was facing hard financial times at the same time that teachers were demanding higher pay. The Moravian Church originally had brought on teachers that would work for almost nothing as they felt that they were doing God's work.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Whelan|first1=Frank|title=Moravian Academy Records Its History|url=http://articles.mcall.com/1991-09-29/news/2806468_1_moravian-academy-upper-school-girls|website=The Morning Call|publisher=The Morning Call|accessdate=18 April 2016}}</ref>
===Beginning School===
The Beginning School includes preschool and kindergarten classes on the Downtown and Swain Campuses.


===Lower School===
In 1971, Moravian Seminary and Moravian Preparatory School merged to become Moravian Academy.
The Lower School serves students in first through fifth grades on the Downtown and Swain Campuses.


===Upper School===
Moravian Academy draws inspiration from John Amos Comenius, the Moravian bishop from 17th century Europe. They follow his vision of "an education in which all would participate, and an education that would allow each individual to develop fully in mind, body, and spirit".<ref>{{cite web|title=Our History|url=http://www.moravianacademy.org/Page/Our-Story/Our-History|website=Moravian Academy|accessdate=18 April 2016}}</ref>
The Upper School serves ninth through 12th grade students on the Merle-Smith Campus.


== Administration ==
==Scholastic Scrimmage==
[[Benigna Zinzendorf|Henrietta Benigna Justina von Zinzendorf]], founded the school in 1742. Since then, the heads of the school have been:


* Reverend Edwin Sawyer, president (1971-1973)
In 2006, Moravian Academy took second place in Pennsylvania's ''[[Scholastic Scrimmage]]'', losing to [[Allentown Central Catholic High School]] in the finals. In 2008, they won first place with [[Liberty High School (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)|Liberty High School]] coming in second. In 2009, they won for the second consecutive year, with [[Wilson Area High School]] coming in second-place. In 2013, Moravian Academy won first place again with Freedom High School coming in second. The 2013 winning team consisted of captain Madhav Sekar, Evan Burke, Gareth Messman, and Kara Chyung. In 2018, Moravian once again received a 2nd place ranking at Scholastic Scrimmage, due to the diligent leadership of Angela Chen and Alex Adams.{{Citation needed}}
* David J Devey, head master (1973-1988)
* Peter Sipple, head master (1988-1998)<ref>{{Cite book |last=Swasta |first=Susan |title=Mind, Body, and Spirit: Moravian Academy 1742-1992 |year=1991 |edition=1st |location=Bethlehem, Pennsylvania}}</ref>
* Barnaby Roberts, head master (1998-2007)<ref>{{Cite web |date=1997-12-18 |title=MORAVIAN ACADEMY NAMES NEW HEADMASTER * BARNABY ROBERTS TO REPLACE PETER W. SIPPLE ON JULY 1. |url=https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1997-12-18-3167752-story.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=The Morning Call |language=en-US}}</ref>
* George King, head master (2007-2016)
* Head of School, Jeffrey M. Zemsky (2016-2022)<ref>{{Cite web |last=lehighvalleylive.com |first=Sara K. Satullo {{!}} For |date=2016-08-14 |title=Moravian Academy's new headmaster modern Moravian embodiment |url=https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/2016/08/new_moravian_academy_headmaste.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=lehighvalleylive |language=en}}</ref>
* Adrianne Finley Odell, head of school (2022-present)


== Notable alumni ==
==Athletics==
* [[Sally Kohn]], liberal political commentator
The girls' varsity field hockey team completed a near-perfect 25-1 season in 2016 and won the Colonial League, District XI and PIAA A titles. Coach Debbie Bross won her second state title and recorded her 500th career win.<ref>http://highschoolsports.lehighvalleylive.com/news/article/-35489530378199916/moravian-academy-field-hockey-claims-state-title-with-win-over-oley-valley/</ref> During the prior 2015 season, the varsity field hockey team captured the Colonial League Championship Title but were defeated in the District XI finals and PIAA semi-finals that year.
* [[Santo Loquasto]], actor and [[Tony Awards|Tony Award]] winner

* [[Gilmer McCormick]], actress
The varsity boys’ soccer team made history on November 14, 2014 at Hershey Park Stadium with a 4-0 victory over Sewickley Academy for the State Championship title. The team also earned the Colonial League and District XI titles.
The girls’ tennis team earned the 2008-2010 and 2014 District XI Championship Titles. Tara Jain '11 and Maggie Reilly '10 won the PIAA State Doubles Tournament in 2009. Tara Jain '11 won the District XI Singles Championship in 2010 and Kara Chyung '15 won the championship in 2012. The doubles team of Lena Deb '15 and Kara Chyung '15 earned the District XI Doubles Title.
The varsity girls' soccer team had a successful season as well, making it all the way to the District XI finals after taking out Williams Valley in the quarterfinals and Schuylkill Haven in the semifinals.
Sam Li '16 earned a medal with a fourth-place finish in the Colonial League Cross Country Championship, and the team finished strong in the District meet at Bethlehem Municipal Golf Course on October 23. Sam Li '16 and Will Stifel '16 both qualified for the PIAA state meet in Hershey on November 1. Sam won the A District meet and Will came in fourth out of the five individual qualifiers. The team placed second overall.
The golf team has won 3 straight Colonial League Championship Titles as well as the District XI Title, and Tim Wolak '15 placed first in the Colonial League.


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|www.moravianacademy.org}}
* {{Official website|www.moravianacademy.org}}
** [https://www.moravianacademy.org/athletics Moravian Academy athletics] official website
*[http://www.highschoolsports.net/defaultcal_300.cfm?school=PA180203801 Moravian Academy athletics schedule and scores]{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at HighSchoolSports.net.
* [https://www.niche.com/k12/moravian-academy-bethlehem-pa/ Moravian Academy profile] at [[Niche (company)|Niche]]
* [https://highschoolsports.lehighvalleylive.com/school/bethlehem-township-moravian-academy Moravian Academy sports coverage] at ''[[The Express-Times]]''


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Moravian Academy
Address
Map
Merle-Smith Campus: 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020

Downtown Campus: 7 E. Market Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Swain Campus: 1100 S 24th St, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103

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United States
Information
TypeIndependent, Coeducational, and College Preparatory School
MottoMore to Explore
Established1742; 282 years ago (1742)
1971
FounderBenigna Zinzendorf
Campus DirectorMerle-Smith Campus - Rachel Wright

Downtown Campus - Abby Mahone

Swain Campus - Megan Franzyshen
Head of schoolAdrianne Finley Odell
Faculty173 (on an FTE basis)
GradesPreschool12
Enrollment910 (2022–23)
Student to teacher ratio6:1
CampusSuburb Urban
Color(s)Red and Gold   
Athletics conferenceColonial League
MascotLion
Websitewww.moravianacademy.org
The Devey Building on the Downtown Campus
A portrait of Countess Benigna Zinzendorf

Moravian Academy is a preschool through 12th-grade independent, co-educational, college preparatory school in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. Moravian Academy is the ninth oldest independent school in the United States.[1]

The school has more than 900 students and 200 employees from across the region located on three campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Allentown, Pennsylvania.

History

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The history of Moravian Academy dates back to 1742, and includes the following highlights:

18th century

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20th century

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  • 1971: Moravian Preparatory School and Moravian Seminary for Girls merged to create Moravian Academy. Each spring, this merger is celebrated during the school Birthday Love Feast.[3]
  • June 10, 1972: First joint graduation ceremony with thirty nine graduating students.
  • 1987: The first issue of the Moravian Academy Journal was published. [4]
  • 1991: Moravian Academy publishes “Mind, Body, and Spirit: Moravian Academy 1742-1992.” [5]
  • 1992: 250th Anniversary Celebration of the forming of Moravian Academy.

The History of the Swain School

  • 1929: D.Esther Swain opens the Swain School. The opening of the school is celebrated annually on Founder's Day. Dogwood trees are planted in honor of D.Esther Swain. [6]
  • 1990: The Swain School celebrates 60 years

21st century

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  • 2020: Moravian Academy and the Swain School Merge to form a three campus school, Moravian Academy. Each campus is named: Merle-Smith Campus, Downtown Campus, and Swain Campus.[7]
  • 2022: Moravian Academy installs the first women head of school, Adrianne Finley Odell. [8]

Schools

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Beginning School

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The Beginning School includes preschool and kindergarten classes on the Downtown and Swain Campuses.

Lower School

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The Lower School serves students in first through fifth grades on the Downtown and Swain Campuses.

Upper School

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The Upper School serves ninth through 12th grade students on the Merle-Smith Campus.

Administration

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Henrietta Benigna Justina von Zinzendorf, founded the school in 1742. Since then, the heads of the school have been:

  • Reverend Edwin Sawyer, president (1971-1973)
  • David J Devey, head master (1973-1988)
  • Peter Sipple, head master (1988-1998)[9]
  • Barnaby Roberts, head master (1998-2007)[10]
  • George King, head master (2007-2016)
  • Head of School, Jeffrey M. Zemsky (2016-2022)[11]
  • Adrianne Finley Odell, head of school (2022-present)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Moravian Academy | Our History". www.moravianacademy.org. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  2. ^ "Service marks Moravian celebration ** Yearlong event ended Wednesday with a chapel service that told of the founding of the school by a countess. ** Bethlehem". The Morning Call. 2001-01-19. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  3. ^ "Moravian Academy | About Us". www.moravianacademy.org. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  4. ^ "Explore Moravian Academy". Niche. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  5. ^ "MORAVIAN ACADEMY RECORDS ITS HISTORY". The Morning Call. 1991-09-29. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  6. ^ "Swain School celebrates its anniversary". The Morning Call. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  7. ^ "The Swain School, Moravian Academy announce partnership | Lehigh Valley Press". www.lvpnews.com. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  8. ^ "Adrianne Finley Odell new Head of School at Moravian Academy | Lehigh Valley Press". www.lvpnews.com. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  9. ^ Swasta, Susan (1991). Mind, Body, and Spirit: Moravian Academy 1742-1992 (1st ed.). Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  10. ^ "MORAVIAN ACADEMY NAMES NEW HEADMASTER * BARNABY ROBERTS TO REPLACE PETER W. SIPPLE ON JULY 1". The Morning Call. 1997-12-18. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  11. ^ lehighvalleylive.com, Sara K. Satullo | For (2016-08-14). "Moravian Academy's new headmaster modern Moravian embodiment". lehighvalleylive. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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