Meet The Honor Board

CHLOE HUANG

Chairperson

Form VI

Hi, my name is Chloe! I have been at Pingry since second grade, allowing me the chance to grow up with the Honor Code. Being a member of the Honor Board since my freshman year and impacting the very thing that ties our community together has been most inspiring. In the classroom, I enjoy many activities such as Pingry’s Independent Research Teams and creative writing. Outside the classroom, I am most passionate about lacrosse and look forward to continuing my athletic career in college!

SARI BERMAN

Secretary

Form VI

Hi, my name is Sari! I joined Pingry as a freshman, where I’ve seen firsthand how an Honor Code shapes a community built on trust. I’m involved in Pingry’s Independent Research Team, the Writing Center, and Blue Key, which allow me to learn, lead, and give back to my school. Athletics are also a big part of my life, where I spend all three seasons running. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy volunteering with Friendship Circle, an organization that supports children with special needs. As the secretary of the Honor Board, I strive to be a role model and a reliable peer whom others feel comfortable confiding in.

Jordan McDonald

Form VI

Hi! My name is Jordan McDonald and I joined Honor Board as a freshman. I am a lifer at Pingry and I love to play basketball and listen to music. My top 3 favorite artists would be J. Cole, Brent Faiyaz, and Drake. As a member of the Honor Board, I really want my voice to be present in the culture of the honor code within our school.

ALEX TERPSTRA

Form VI

My name is Alex Terpstra and I am a Form VI member of the Honor Board. I joined Pingry as a Form III and one of the many reasons I chose to attend Pingry was its Honor Code because I wanted to be part of a community with a value system that includes treating others with respect and a dedication to making society better. I am also on Pingry’s Varsity Water Polo and Swim teams. Outside of school, I am an intern at Make Us Visible (an organization committed to stopping Asian Hate through education) and I also enjoy traveling and studying history.

Sophie DavidkhanianForm V

Hi! My name is Sophie Davidkhanian. I have been at Pingry since ninth grade, and joined the Honor Board in the end of my sophomore year! I enjoy traveling, playing soccer, ESL tutoring, and baking. At Pingry, I am on the soccer team, participate in Model UN, write for Vital Signs, and am also a member of the Big Blue Gift Committee. As a member of the Honor Board, I hope to have a positive impact on Pingry’s school culture and be more involved within the Pingry community!

SOPHIE SCHACHTER

Form V

Hi, my name is Sophie! I joined the Honor Board my freshman year, and I feel so lucky to promote the values that define our community. Since I joined Pingry in 4th grade, I’ve always admired the environment of trust and integrity. My favorite subjects are history and english, and I’m also super interested in the study of ethics. At Pingry I’m involved in theatre (both onstage and backstage), softball, and Blue Key.  A fun fact about me is that I’m a huge college basketball fan, and my March Madness bracket was once top 100 in the world.

Ishaan Sinha

Form V

Hi! My name is Ishaan Sinha! I love cars and have a dog named Archie at home. Some activities I like doing are running and snowboarding. Something that I would like to achieve on the Honor Board is having the community be more tightly knit together. As a lifer at Pingry, I have seen the school change and I want to leave the school knowing I made a positive impact on the community. If you have any questions feel free to talk to me!

Shane Varneckas

Form V

Hello, my name is Shane Varneckas, and I joined Pingry in ninth grade. In addition to serving on the Honor Board, I am a senior ambassador for Blue Key, a varsity basketball and baseball player, the leader of the Entrepreneurship Club, and an Executive Member of the Pingry Student Athletic Advisory Association (PSAAC). In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, volunteering at my church, and watching NFL RedZone. As a member of the Honor Board, my goal is to be a leader within the Pingry community and help uphold and strengthen the Honor Code.

SAM DELAURIER

Form IV

Hi, my name is Sam deLaurier! I started at Pingry in 9th grade and this is my second year on the Honor Board! I play baseball and am a part of the Pingry Student Athlete Advisory committee, along with many other clubs. As a member of the Honor Board, I want to be a role model for my peers and help to make a positive impact on the Pingry Community!

ANDREW HEFNER

Form IV

Hi, my name is Andrew Hefner! I joined Pingry in 6th grade and this is my second year on the Honor Board! At Pingry, I play Water Polo, swim, and am a part of the Jazz Band! I enjoy writing and doing photography in my free time and I hope to one day be a sports journalist. I hope to help continue to create a closer relationship between the Honor Board and the greater Pingry community and to further teach the meaning of the Honor Code to everyone!

MIA KHALIL

Form IV

Hi! My name is Mia Khalil and I have been at Pingry since 4th grade! I enjoy skiing, baking, and traveling! My favorite sport is soccer where I play for Pingry and Legacy Soccer Club. I am an active member in my church along with other volunteer opportunities. A fun fact about me is that I love dogs and sunsets! My favorite place I have traveled to was Hawaii because of the stunning views. As a member of the Honor Board, I hope to impact this school in the best way imaginable! 

Caroline Ouyang

Form III

Hi! I’m Caroline, and this is my first year on the Honor Board. The Honor Code has become a big part of my life since I joined Pingry in 6th grade. Here at Pingry, I compete on the Varsity Swim team, write and copy edit for the Pingry Record, and conduct research in the Psychology HIRT. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, swimming on my club team, painting, doing photography, and listening to music. I also love traveling and learning about the world and the people around me. I hope that in my time on the Honor Board, I inspire others to make decisions with confidence, compassion, and authenticity.

 

Soham Patel

Form III

Hi! My name is Soham Patel. This my first year here at Pingry and getting the opportunity to be on the Honor Board is a great way to start my journey here at Pingry. I enjoy watching movies, working out, reading, and listenting to music in my free time. Inside school I am on the Cross Country and Fencing team! Which have let me establish some of the most important friendships in my first year here at Pingry. My mission as an Honor Board member is to use my voice in order to lift others up and cultivate a community where we take pride in bringing one another up.

Caleb Smith

Form III

Hi! My name is Caleb, and I joined Pingry in second grade. Being part of this community for so many years has helped shape who I am and taught me the values that make Pingry special. I play basketball, and I also love making music, which allows me to express myself creatively and connect with others in meaningful ways. This is my first year serving on the Honor Board, and I am excited for the opportunity to contribute in a new way. As a member, my mission is to use my voice to support others, promote integrity, and help build a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and encouraged to be their best.

 

Faculty Advisors

Mr. Robert Hoepfl

Pingry Upper School

Dean of Student Life

For Form III/IV

Ms. Julia Dunbar

Pingry Upper School

Dean of Student Life

For Form V/VI

Ms. Alisha Davlin

Pingry Upper School

English Teacher

Honor Board Cultural Coordinator