School history and nostalgia
As much as we relish the present and anticipate the future of our school, we also celebrate Ravenscroft’s past and the legacy of our early leaders, benefactors and alumni.
Through the stories below, learn more about Ravenscroft’s fascinating history and the experiences of our alumni when they were students here, whether on our North Raleigh campus or in our primary-school days at the downtown Tucker Street location.
You can also catch up on what our outstanding alumni are doing today by going to “Alumni” (part of “Our Ravens”) and in the once-a-year updates found in Alumni Class Notes.
Throwback Stories
- Ravens Rewind
As they prepared to celebrate their 50th reunion, the first students to attend Ravenscroft for all four years of high school reflected on their experiences — and the lasting connection they share with the school.
- Fit
As the invitational hit a major milestone, former coaches and players converged on campus to share in the excitement and enjoy a social with state-championship coaches Bill Holleman and Ed Yohman.
- News
Faculty and staff wrapped up the year on Monday, June 3, at Pugh Pond, with some surprise guests joining the fun: Kelly’s colleagues from across her 25 years of service to Ravenscroft.
- Ravens Rewind
With Head of School Doreen Kelly’s induction into the Class of 1862 on May 3, she joins a select group of Ravenscroft’s most dedicated and admired faculty, staff and trustees.
- Ravens Rewind
Explore the events — big and small — that defined her extraordinary 21-year tenure as Head of School and transformed our school community.
- Ethos
In part 2 of this interview, Kelly reflects on the outcomes of her 21-year tenure at Ravenscroft — and imagines the future — through the lens of Lead From Here.
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- Makers
Three contributors to Ravenscroft’s growth in this area — much of it now in the Innovation, Design and Engineering Department — share their insights about this period of investment and success.
- One World
The growth of global programming during Kelly’s tenure has shaped the experiences of students, families and the entire Ravenscroft community — and made the school a leader in global education.