Senior Cameron Bania became the second girls’ varsity player this year to reach the 1,000-point milestone. And she did it in nail-biting fashion—reaching the score in the final two minutes of the Panthers’ final game of the season and the final game of her high school basketball career! With 1:27 ...
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Zacher Lewis (US’13, C’17) Portfolio Accounting Associate, Fisher Investments
A business administration and economics double major and a Phi Alpha Eta (honor society) graduate, Zacher took full advantage of support from Principia faculty across the liberal arts curriculum. “I came into college with a love of math and science, ...
Meredith Hamilton (US’13, C’17) Elementary School Teacher, Teach for America
An English and political science double major with a minor in Spanish, Meredith Hamilton is passionate about education, which led her to become a Teach for America corps member at Stege Elementary in Richmond, California, where she teaches four- ...
Caroline Korthals (US’08, C’12) UX Designer, IBM iX
After discovering her love of art at the Upper School, Caroline Korthals continued her passion for painting, drawing, and design as an art major at the College. Now working for IBM iX as a UX designer in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she blends ...
Whether they’re ordering tapas at a local street market, socializing with their host families, or tracking lost luggage, students in Upper School’s Spanish 4 and 5 classes are finding plenty of opportunities to practice language and intercultural communication skills this week.
“Principia’s approach to experiential learning emphasizes hands-on opportunities ...
For many years, the Upper School has hosted an International Student Week, celebrating the many countries and cultures represented among the student body. This year, the international students, along with International Student Advisor Erin Rainwater (US’95, C’99) and International Student Programming Director Michelle Bland (C’98), put together a more in-depth ...
Not many people can say they fulfilled their childhood dream of becoming an actor, but Lindsay LaVanchy (US'07) can.
LaVanchy attended Principia from preschool through the Upper School and was involved in all aspects of the arts, including dance and Spring Production, both under the direction of ...
Once again, the St. Louis Artists' Guild has selected works by Principia Upper School students to feature in their Young Artists' Showcase. Now in its 44th year, this annual juried, all-media exhibition of artwork receives submissions from high schools in a 150-mile radius of St. Louis. This year, 125 pieces ...
The weather may not be spring-like yet, but the performing arts are already in full bloom this semester, with School students earning recognition in music, singing, and theatre competitions.
Instrumental and Vocal Accolades
On the very first (and very cold!) Saturday of February, all corners of the ...
Middle School students returned from winter break to their first-ever Theatre Week. They did everything —sets, costumes, audio, and, of course, singing, dancing, and acting. Hear what they thought about taking Mulan Jr. from script to stage in a week.