Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos was pleased to formally announce and recognize Valedictorian Kenn and Salutatorian Samantha at Adelphi's Annual Student Awards Banquet at Bay Ridge Manor Catering this past Tuesday evening! These two outstanding Adelphians are excited to deliver their respective addresses in front of their classmates, families, friends and faculty members at Adelphi's historic 156th Commencement Exercises taking place Sunday afternoon inside the John Lockwood Auditorium Theatre. Congratulations to Kenn, Samantha and Adelphi's entire Class of 2026!

Congratulations to Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Lower Schooler Jose for placing second in the Annual Presidents’ Day Essay Contest sponsored by Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis! This year, students in the 11th Congressional District in Grades 3-5 were asked, “What would you do to improve your community and country as president of the United States?” Jose’s essay focused on providing care and respect for special needs students as well as the elderly. Adelphi Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos was proud to attend a ceremony at the Congresswoman’s office to congratulate Jose, who received a certificate and a Barnes & Noble gift card for his efforts. Congresswoman Malliotakis enjoyed speaking to Jose and the other winners about their ideas. Great job, Jose!

ADELPHI IN THE COMMUNITY: Congratulations to St. George Theatre co-founders Ms. Doreen Cugno and Ms. Luanne Sorrentino on hosting a tremendously successful Red Carpet Gala & Benefit Concert in support of the iconic Staten Island theatre. The event, for which Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn proudly served as an Anniversary Frontier Sponsor, featured a live performance by country music legend Wynonna. Adelphi Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos and Director of Academy Operations & Advancement Mr. Albert C. Corhan, Sr. (pictured with Ms. Sorrentino and Ms. Cugno) are both longtime supporters of the theatre and its ongoing commitment to the arts. Great job, everyone!

Lower Schoolers at Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn celebrated the arrival of Spring during the Academy’s Annual Spring Egg Hunt! Students scoured Adelphi’s grounds for colorful plastic eggs with their names on them — each filled with goodies like toys and stickers — that had been hidden in designated areas by their teachers before the hunt. The excited Adelphians couldn’t wait to open them up and see what treasures awaited them inside!

ADELPHI IN THE COMMUNITY: Sincere congratulations to Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn’s Director of Academy Operations & Advancement Mr. Albert C. Corhan, Sr. for being recognized at the 23rd Annual Ben Bay Kiwanis Foundation Inc Victor V. Allegretti Dinner Dance as a recipient of the Foundation’s prestigious Anton J. Kaiser Fellowship Award. This special award recognizes individuals whose generosity advances the initiatives of the New York District Kiwanis Foundation, particularly Kamp Kiwanis-NY. Corhan, a proud Kiwanian, Ben-Bay board member and 1st Vice President of the Foundation, was pleased to accept this honor in front of a large crowd at El Caribe Caterers that included his fellow Kiwanians, Adelphi Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos, Director of Academy Communications & Publications Mr. Richard Buttacavoli, and members of Adelphi’s Board of Trustees, Parent Advisory Council, faculty and staff. Thank you, Mr. Corhan, for your many years of service to children in need and the community at large!

The sun has officially set on Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn’s Morrill Term. What an amazing sky to behold as Adelphians head into Spring Recess!

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn’s prestigious Student of the Month program continued in February with the announcement of the January honorees. These five outstanding Adelphians were recognized by Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos at a very special assembly inside the John Lockwood Auditorium Theatre for their outstanding effort throughout the month. Congratulations once again to Michael (Lower School), Alina (Middle School), Svetlana (Upper School), Aubrey (Scholar-Athlete) and Souraya (Student-Artist)!