Tag: Princeton Day School
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Opinion: The case for virtual schooling
All throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of high schoolers across the United States logged on online video platforms, like Google Meet and Zoom, to attend class. Many woke up later than they usually do, talked to fewer people, and some even slacked off on their school work. While many argue that virtual…
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Princeton Day School welcomes new members
The Princeton Day School (PDS) Board of Trustees welcomed five new members. “I am delighted that we have been able to recruit such a talented group of new trustees, with impressive experience in science, finance, culture and education, as well as strong connections to Princeton Day School,” Dr. Rebecca Bushnell, Class of 1970, chair of…
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Opinion: Social distancing – Am I too close?
Our world has turned into something out of a dystopian novel. Crossing the street when we see someone walking towards us, working from home, and having a conversation from the windows of our cars have become the norm. Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with new…
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Four students create means to a virtual graduation via Nexus platform
Areeq Hasan was looking forward to his graduation from The Lawrenceville School this month, with all of the ceremonies and celebrations that go along with it – until COVID-19 struck and wiped out all in-person plans for the Class of 2020. The seniors – or Fifth Form students, which is the term used by the…
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Princeton Day has established a trademark on boys’ basketball court
An aggressive and gritty style will be the continued trademark for the Princeton Day School’s boys’ basketball program. Princeton Day School completed its season with a 14-11 record. “We want our guys to not be afraid of the moment and just get after it. That is what I want us to be known for,” Princeton…
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Fay to lead new way for Princeton Day School athletics
Katie Fay is the new leader at the helm of Princeton Day School athletics and physical education. She was recently announced by school officials after Princeton Day conducted a national search for the position. “This was really a unique opportunity to continue advancing the school that I love, but in a new way. I was…
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Princeton Day School names a new director of athletics and physical education
Princeton Day School has named Katie Fay as the school’s new director of athletics and physical education. School officials announced the decision on March 4. “With a new facility set to open this fall, the opportunities present today in our athletic program are as rich as at any time in our School’s history. Fay’s charge…
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Princeton Day progressing this girls’ basketball season
The Princeton Day School has a game plan on how to reverse its results for the remainder of this girls’ basketball season. Victories will come from owning the rebounds, limiting turnovers and having good offensive possessions, according to PDS coach Elizabeth Loughlin. “I think we have made a lot of progress and a lot of…
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Princeton Day boys’ basketball uses its versatility to pressure opponents
Versatility has been a key to success for Princeton Day School during this boys’ basketball season. Princeton Day School’s ability to apply an aggressive game plan in a full-court setting and a half-court setting has provided positive results. “I think we have been playing hard and that is something we can lay our hats on.…
