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A Truly UnBelizable Trip
By Grace Wang '21 I took the trip of my life this summer nowhere other than Belize. Making some of my best friends and experiencing nature in an unmatchable environment, the trip changed my life and gave me an opportunity to experience life to the fullest. I can still...
The Juniors Go to Philly
By Brynn Weisholtz '20 On a mighty first day of class trips, the junior class explored the historical sites of Philadelphia and a renowned museum. Arriving bright and early on an unseasonably hot September morning, the junior class prepared to board coach buses and...
Dr. Johnson Joins the Spanish Department
By Brynn Weisholtz '20 Among the twenty new faculty welcomed to Pingry this year is Dr. Gillian Johnson, who hails from Hilton Head, South Carolina, where she taught at Hilton Head Preparatory School. She is a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota,...
Middle School Welcomes Ms. Babilonia As New Art Teacher
By Maile Winterbottom '21 This fall, the Pingry community welcomes Ms. Xiomara Babilonia as the new Middle School art teacher. She teaches sixth and seventh-grade art, introductory art courses where students are able to learn new techniques using different materials....
Ms. Zimmerman Inspires Environmental Curiosity
By Josie Alston '21 This school year, Ms. Madeline Zimmerman joins the Middle School as a 7th and 8th grade science teacher. She will also be the assistant coach of the Middle School swimming and water polo teams. Ms. Zimmerman earned her B.S. in Environmental Studies...
Director of Institutional Advancement Mrs. Hoffmann Pursues an Exciting New School Leadership Opportunity
by Rhea Kapur (III) After 15 years of serving in the Office of Institutional Advancement, Mrs. Melanie Hoffmann will be leaving Pingry in June to take the next step in her career. Mrs. Hoffmann will become the Assistant Head of School at the boarding school Vermont...
Ms. Lily Wang Pursues Interdisciplinary PhD
by Allie Matthias (V) Ms. Wang will be leaving Pingry this year after teaching Chinese for six years. Lily Wang, better known as Wang Laoshi by her students, will be moving on to continue studying as she pursues a Ph.D in the convergence of Buddhism and science. Ms....
Seasoned Teacher, Advisor, and Mentor Señora Godfrey Will Be Missed By All
Seasoned Teacher, Advisor, and Mentor Señora Godfrey Will Be Missed By All By Martha LeWand (IV) After nineteen years of serving the Pingry community, seasoned teacher Señora Malla Godfrey is retiring. After graduating from Syracuse in 1969, Sra. Godfrey...
Dr. Desimone Leaves a Legacy of Historical Scholarship
Dr. Desimone Leaves a Legacy of Historical Scholarship By Udochi Emeghara (V) After exactly 20 years, the beloved Dr. Al Desimone is leaving Pingry. Appointed in 1998, Dr. Desimone has been an integral part of the Basking Ridge campus. He has been the faculty advisor...
Teacher and Coach Mr. Forte Departs after an Unforgettable 36 Years
by Ketaki Tavan (V) Mr. Joe Forte is known by many names. Joe to his friends, Coach Forte to those he has inspired and coached, and Mr. Forte to his students that he has taught over the years, 36 to be exact. Mr. Forte is part of the Magistri faculty, faculty with...
Beloved Spanish Teacher and Can Drive Organizer Señor Nazario Retires
by Darlene Fung (V) After 41 years of teaching Spanish, coaching, and running the annual holiday can drive at Pingry, Señor Victor Nazario is retiring. Teaching and education have always been a part of Sr. Nazario’s life. “Academics has always been in my house,” he...
Club Spotlight: Foreign Affairs Club Explores International Issues
By Zach Trichas (V) The Foreign Affairs Club is new to Pingry this year, founded in the fall by Aditya Gollapudi (V), Jackson Lubke (V), Kevin Ma (V), and Varun Seetamraju (V). The club aims to educate students about foreign conflicts, issues, and developments that...
History and English Classes Tenement Museum
By Miro Bergam (V) On February 9, students enrolled in American Society and Culture, a junior American History class, and American Perspectives, a spring English elective, spent the day visiting the Tenement Museum in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City....
Drama Students Visit McCarter Theatre
By Brooke Pan (III) On February 1, the students in the Drama program visited the McCarter Theater to see a live performance of the play Stones in His Pocket by Marie Jones. There, students were captivated by the performance of two actors, Garrett Lombard and Aaron...
Gay Straight Alliances Convene at GSA Forum
By Miro Bergam '19 On November 18, Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) from high schools across New Jersey met at Montgomery High School for the fourteenth annual New Jersey GSA Forum. The event aimed to connect New Jersey GSAs with local charities and resources, such as...
Robotics Team Tackles First Tech Challenge
By Noah Bergam '21 Tucked at the very east end of the school, beyond the cafeteria, below the crossroads of the foreign language wing and arts wing, lies one of Pingry’s best kept secrets—the mysterious, metallic robotics room. In this legendary room full of power...
Farm Team Brings Chickens to Campus
By Ryan Fuentes (VI) After the introduction of eight chickens to campus this summer, the Farm Team has been working hard to take care of them and make coop improvements over the past several months. As they adapt to their new home and prepare for winter, the chickens...
Davey Hosts Viewing of CODE
By Ketaki Tavan '19 On Wednesday, November 8, Namita Davey (VI) hosted a showing of the film CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap in Hauser Auditorium after school. The event was open to Upper School students and garnered over 15 attendees. The documentary, as explained on...
Club Spotlight: Podcast Club
By Kristine Fu '19 Pingry’s Podcast Club is a new club started by Annaya Baynes (V) and Udochi Emeghara (V) that gives students an opportunity to create an anthological podcast. A podcast is an auditory episodic series ranging from informational talks to audio drama....
Arts Students Visit the Chelsea Galleries
By Mariam Trichas '18 On Tuesday, November 14th, the photography, portfolio, film, and drawing and painting classes visited the Chelsea Galleries in New York City for their annual gallery trip. They went to many different types of galleries,...
Sophomores Explore NYC Culture
By Madeline Skapper (IV) and Martha Lewand (IV) On Wednesday, September 6, the sophomore class embarked on their Form IV trip to New York City to visit the American Museum of Natural History and view the award-winning Broadway musical, Groundhog Day. Students...
Freshmen Bond with Peer Leaders at Camp Bryn Mawr
By Ouarida Benatia '18 and Calvary Dominique '18 From August 30 to August 31, the annual Freshman Retreat was held at the Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The peer leadership program, a part of the Pingry tradition for the...
Juniors Discover Nation’s History in Philadelphia
By Darlene Fung (V) On September 6, rather than visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary as juniors have done in past years, the Class of 2019 explored the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Museum of the American Revolution. Students spent the two-hour bus ride...
Class of 2018 Kicks Off Senior Year at Poconos Retreat
By Alyssa Chen (VI) On September 5, the Class of 2018 boarded three buses to the Pocono Valley Resort in Reeders, Pennsylvania for their Senior Retreat, the annual overnight trip in which the graduating class bonds through fun activities and prepares for college...
Dr. Dinkins Joins Basking Ridge Campus as Assistant Headmaster
By Ketaki Tavan (V) Dr. Delvin Dinkins, who joins the community as the new Assistant Headmaster, previously worked at Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, serving as the Head of the Upper School and teaching English. Dr. Dinkins received his B.A. in English...