![Turf field ribbon cutting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565878800/duchesne/lmom2knxdqnqarzn7cpg/fieldribboncutting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565878800/duchesne/lmom2knxdqnqarzn7cpg/fieldribboncutting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565878800/duchesne/lmom2knxdqnqarzn7cpg/fieldribboncutting.jpg","width":600}])
The new turf field was blessed during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony held on the first day of school with the entire student body in attendance.
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![Turner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1564943557/duchesne/drpemgheoueaecxxm1z4/TURN021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564943557/duchesne/drpemgheoueaecxxm1z4/TURN021.jpg","width":320}])
Molly Turner won the award for a poem she wrote in Mrs. Knizner's 4th-grade class.
![Debate team members at nationals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561407606/duchesne/hq5ojfnvs5rzdmbtdts9/thumbnail_image002.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1561407606/duchesne/hq5ojfnvs5rzdmbtdts9/thumbnail_image002.png","width":352}])
Sylvia Duarte ’20 and Sofia Varner ’20 competed on the district team at the National Speech and Debate Tournament.
![Duchesne Academy Finishes the 2018-2019 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559315963/duchesne/xe5fi2re7ktdmguuxt77/Duch2019Group_600px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559315963/duchesne/xe5fi2re7ktdmguuxt77/Duch2019Group_600px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559315963/duchesne/xe5fi2re7ktdmguuxt77/Duch2019Group_600px.jpg","width":600}])
Duchesne Academy wraps up a banner year with commencement ceremonies for the class of 2019.
![Athletics Banquet Honors Upper School Athletes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558446423/duchesne/mowe7x1hlwzu8rpgxh37/athleticbanquet.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558446423/duchesne/mowe7x1hlwzu8rpgxh37/athleticbanquet.jpg","width":500}])
Outstanding student-athletes earned awards recognizing achievements on and off the field.
![award winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558030293/duchesne/ybtqwyin644un7yytu9b/language-award-winners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558030293/duchesne/ybtqwyin644un7yytu9b/language-award-winners.jpg","width":500}])
Two students received perfect scores on the exam.
![Middle School Science Fair Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557861548/duchesne/lgomb34mar5tyvm6oewp/ms1_517.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557861548/duchesne/lgomb34mar5tyvm6oewp/ms1_517.jpg","width":400}])
The 6th-grade class presented projects to judges to demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific method.
![debate team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557337144/duchesne/fxgv4uhadjhr5jhfifdh/debatechamps.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557337144/duchesne/fxgv4uhadjhr5jhfifdh/debatechamps.jpg","width":500}])
Sylvia Duarte ‘20, Avnika Dubey ‘20, and Danielle Linbeck ’20 earned Academic All-American Awards and participated in the Tournament of Champions.
![Author Jessica Brody Collaborates with Middle School Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557337729/duchesne/oj7h4rw4gimwpenu7pxa/penningplaid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557337729/duchesne/oj7h4rw4gimwpenu7pxa/penningplaid.jpg","width":500}])
The 8th-grade class published Penning in Plaid, an anthology of short stories written by the students with guidance from YA author Jessica Broday
![Duchesne Students Perform at Tommy Tune Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556743630/duchesne/acwrnvlclouycvsocn97/TommyTuneAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556743630/duchesne/acwrnvlclouycvsocn97/TommyTuneAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556743630/duchesne/acwrnvlclouycvsocn97/TommyTuneAwards.jpg","width":800}])
The award show was held at the Hobby Center and honored high school musical theater.
![pole vault]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557176282/duchesne/pftms4ewpspghpeg3iw8/polevaultklenke.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557176282/duchesne/pftms4ewpspghpeg3iw8/polevaultklenke.jpg","width":500}])
Bridget Klenke ’20 capped off her season with a strong performance at State.
![VASE State Art Competition Winners on Display at Upper School Art Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556821525/duchesne/q9qfvr4ewgkitecvc2d0/IMG_1639.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556821525/duchesne/q9qfvr4ewgkitecvc2d0/IMG_1639.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556821525/duchesne/q9qfvr4ewgkitecvc2d0/IMG_1639.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556821525/duchesne/q9qfvr4ewgkitecvc2d0/IMG_1639.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556821525/duchesne/q9qfvr4ewgkitecvc2d0/IMG_1639.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1556821525/duchesne/q9qfvr4ewgkitecvc2d0/IMG_1639.jpg","width":2200}])
Two students had works selected to compete in the state-wide competition.
![Golf Team Competes at State Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557235282/duchesne/zzylf1nzejgwskmvdjue/golfstate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557235282/duchesne/zzylf1nzejgwskmvdjue/golfstate.jpg","width":500}])
Varsity Golf finishes in 5th place overall.
![Bridget Klenke ’20 Advances to State Track and Field Meet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556739998/duchesne/rciekld1c8q0d3ndpp64/Bridget_Klenke_Track_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556739998/duchesne/rciekld1c8q0d3ndpp64/Bridget_Klenke_Track_2019.jpg","width":432}])
She made a 10' 6" jump during the Regional Meet.
![Golf team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556117483/duchesne/v6nodawsp3i9gvz5qlaj/golfregionals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556117483/duchesne/v6nodawsp3i9gvz5qlaj/golfregionals.jpg","width":500}])
For the 2nd year in a row Varsity Golf took 1st place at Regionals.