![Celebrating Success: Recap of the 2024 Grosse Pointe Academy Action Auction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716400209/gpacademyorg/a6vrrn7bmeltesog9m76/ActionAuction2024-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716400209/gpacademyorg/a6vrrn7bmeltesog9m76/ActionAuction2024-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716400209/gpacademyorg/a6vrrn7bmeltesog9m76/ActionAuction2024-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716400209/gpacademyorg/a6vrrn7bmeltesog9m76/ActionAuction2024-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1716400209/gpacademyorg/a6vrrn7bmeltesog9m76/ActionAuction2024-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1716400209/gpacademyorg/a6vrrn7bmeltesog9m76/ActionAuction2024-5.jpg","width":2200}])
We are thrilled to share the resounding success of the 2024 Grosse Pointe Academy Action Auction! With your generous contributions, we soared past expectations and raised over $650,000.
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![Inspiration Beyond Art: The Story of 'It Can Be Done' at GPA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713271923/gpacademyorg/ntcwmolkc4xyglcxbhds/ChapelTalkTrevor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713271923/gpacademyorg/ntcwmolkc4xyglcxbhds/ChapelTalkTrevor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713271923/gpacademyorg/ntcwmolkc4xyglcxbhds/ChapelTalkTrevor.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713271923/gpacademyorg/ntcwmolkc4xyglcxbhds/ChapelTalkTrevor.jpg","width":1080}])
Has anyone here ever seen a small bronze plaque that reads, “It Can Be Done”? For many years it was located in the fieldhouse and was recently moved to a prominent location near the library. The story behind the sign is truly inspiring.
![Embracing Intellectual Curiosity: A Pathway to Lifelong Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710163082/gpacademyorg/su9ew8wfuf6riujvdnkc/ChapelTalk4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710163082/gpacademyorg/su9ew8wfuf6riujvdnkc/ChapelTalk4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710163082/gpacademyorg/su9ew8wfuf6riujvdnkc/ChapelTalk4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710163082/gpacademyorg/su9ew8wfuf6riujvdnkc/ChapelTalk4.jpg","width":1080}])
I am honored to teach our eager first graders here at The Grosse Pointe Academy. As we celebrate another Monday in our beautiful Chapel, I want to dive into the essence of being intellectually curious, a cornerstone of the Academy, and its significance in shaping our journey of knowledge and growth.
![Reflections of Accountability: The Man in the Mirror]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710162855/gpacademyorg/j8uhol84esfyivgx7v7p/ChapelTalk3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710162855/gpacademyorg/j8uhol84esfyivgx7v7p/ChapelTalk3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710162855/gpacademyorg/j8uhol84esfyivgx7v7p/ChapelTalk3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710162855/gpacademyorg/j8uhol84esfyivgx7v7p/ChapelTalk3.jpg","width":1080}])
Accountability is a cornerstone of personal growth and integrity. It's about taking responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their consequences. In the poignant words of the poem "Man in the Mirror," we are reminded of the intrinsic importance of self-accountability.
![Understanding Empathy: The Key to Transforming Our World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710162246/gpacademyorg/ngwxjeerei3hwuvojr9i/ChapelTalk2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710162246/gpacademyorg/ngwxjeerei3hwuvojr9i/ChapelTalk2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710162246/gpacademyorg/ngwxjeerei3hwuvojr9i/ChapelTalk2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710162246/gpacademyorg/ngwxjeerei3hwuvojr9i/ChapelTalk2.jpg","width":1080}])
Empathy, often described as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is a fundamental aspect of human connection. It allows us to bridge the gap between ourselves and others, fostering understanding, compassion, and kindness. But did you know that empathy comes in different forms?