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Charles Wright Academy

Tacoma, WA

2026 CWA Founders' Day

Date and time

Friday, April 17th, 2026

7:30 am – 5:00 pm PDT

Location
Charles Wright Academy
7723 Chambers Creek Road W
University Place, WA 98467
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Organizer
De'Andre Jones, Director of Development & Alumni Relations
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Overview of Events

Community Breakfast | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Middle School Commons

We hope our current students, families, faculty, staff and the Board of Trustees will start their day with us in the Middle School Murray Commons for our Founders’ Day Community Breakfast. We’ll have a menu of scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, potatoes, fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and pastries available. We will also have vegetarian proteins available.

All-School Assembly |1:30pm-2:30pm | Wight Gym

Featuring student performances and the presentation of the Alumni of the Year (AOY) & Inspirational Faculty Award. Additionally, we will honor members of our Society of Elders who are in attendance. This assembly is open to past Alumni of the Year recipients, Society of Elders, as well as, past Inspirational Faculty Award recipients and their families.

Founders Day Reception | 2:45pm-4:30pm | Heartl Track & Field

Following the assembly we will head to the Heartl Track & Field for the Founders’ Day Afternoon Reception featuring music, food and beverages, and activities. We’ll have a brief program led by Director of Development & Alumni Relations, De’Andre Jones. This reception will be for all members of the community but with a special invite to those former AOY award recipients, Inspirational Faculty award recipients, and members of the Society of Elders.

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus for this beloved tradition in honor of Sam & Nathalie Brown and to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our community!

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HOS Community Breakfast

Complimentary

Join us for a buffet breakfast in the Middle School Murray Commons hosted by Head of School, Rachel Rippl.

This event is open to current CWA families, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees.

Limited quantity (397 left of 400)

All-School Assembly

Complimentary

Join us for the all-school assembly in the Chuck Wight Gymnasium. We will highlight the legacy and impact of our Founders’ Sam & Natalie Brown, have performances from our students, recognize our Society of Elders, and present the awards to our 2026 Alumni of the Year and Inspirational Faculty recipients. This assembly is open to past Alumni of the Year recipients, Members of the Society of Elders, as well as, past Inspirational Faculty Award recipients and their families.

Limited quantity (69 left of 75)

Founders’ Day Afternoon Reception

Complimentary

Following the All-School Assembly, we will be heading out to the Heartl Track & Field for a celebratory afternoon reception. Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

This event is open to all members of the CWA community.

Limited quantity (143 left of 150)
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