Tag: the Hun School
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Hun School students apply engineering instruction to create electric scooter
“Water filtration systems, recycling, concrete pouring, paper origami, the electrical grid, electric cars. The principles of engineering are happening around us every day and oftentimes we take them for granted or we may not even realize they exist,” said Chris Cooper, faculty member in the Technology and Engineering Department at The Hun School in Princeton.…
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Hun School student named top youth volunteer
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored an area student with a $2,500 scholarship, silver medallion and invitation to a virtual celebration for her work addressing the challenges of a changing world. Heather Paglia, 14, of the Perrineville section of Millstone, was named one of New Jersey’s top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential…
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Edison native named top youth volunteer
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored a local student with a $2,500 scholarship, silver medallion and an invitation to a virtual celebration for his work addressing the challenges of a changing world. Manan Shah, 17, of Edison, was named one of New Jersey’s top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community…
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Hun School student runs newspaper from China
For most Hun School students, by 9 p.m their homework is complete and students are beginning to wind down for the night, but for Kathy Wang, Class of 2021, a fully-virtual student attending classes from Beijing, China, the school day is just beginning. After dinner, Kathy logs on to Zoom to attend the first three…
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Hun School students’ business venture combines love for honey, dogs
Over the course of the last year, Laila Palmer and Gabby Issa, Hun School Class of 2021 and 2018, respectively, have navigated starting a small business during a time that was particularly difficult for small business owners. Bark + Bee Honey, established in 2020, is an online business that sells fresh honey with 100% of…
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The Hun School starts school year in blended learning model
After careful consideration and planning, The Hun School officially opened its 107th academic year on Sept. 8th following a virtual convocation. This year’s convocation was symbolic of the times, held virtually in order to welcome all students, faculty and staff at once, according to information provided by the school. The following day, the school opened…
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The Hun School to hold in-person commencement ceremony on July 25
The Hun School’s 106th Commencement will take place at 9 a.m. July 25 at The Hun School, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton, on Natale Family Field. One hundred sixty-one students will graduate The Hun School this year, including 61 boarders who come from as far away as South Africa, Russia, Beijing and Ireland. Valedictorian is Alex…
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Jim Stagnitta becomes new head coach for Hun School boys lacrosse
The Hun School has named Jim Stagnitta as its new head coach for the varsity boys lacrosse team. Stagnitta takes the helm of the Raiders program with 32 years of professional coaching experience, which includes the 2019 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship, and Coach of the Year accolades. “I’m no stranger to high school lacrosse,”…
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The Hun School offers customized summer enrichment courses for greater community
Through the new Hun Adventures track, along with Hun Summer Session courses, the Hun School in Princeton has created a chance for students to remain intellectually stimulated, engaged and connected to their classmates and teachers throughout the summer unlike before. Open to all families, whether currently enrolled in the school or not, students have the…