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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

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Painting Her Path: PDS Student Heads to RISD

Grant Bagga, Associate May 17, 2025

Art school is an experience of which a plethora of high schoolers dream—some go through with it, while others choose a more traditional path. Those who choose art school are met with fellow students...

From Stage to Stage: A Recap of the National Shakespeare Competition

From Stage to Stage: A Recap of the National Shakespeare Competition

Jiayi Li, Associate May 17, 2025

After competing in the initial round of the National Shakespeare Competition at PDS, senior Lily Zebrauskas and junior Krishna Agrawal moved forward to regionals, performing at the Peddie School alongside...

Turning the Page: The Story of cymbals

Turning the Page: The Story of cymbals

Arjun Kalapala, Staff Writer May 17, 2025

Each year, students have the chance to show their creative passion through Princeton Day School’s very own art and literary journal, cymbals. Operating since the creation of PDS in 1965, cymbals accepts...

Tracing the Roots of PDS: Decades in Artifacts

Tracing the Roots of PDS: Decades in Artifacts

Aiden Wu, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

In April, the Anne Reid ’72 Gallery unveiled the Roots of Excellence art exhibit which brings over a century of Princeton Day School’s academic history to life. The exhibit portrays a story celebrating...

Alice By Heart: Opening Doors on the PDS Stage

Alice By Heart: Opening Doors on the PDS Stage

Anne Heavers, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

Months after the conclusion of Alice By Heart—a journey through imagination, creativity and grief—the performance continues to resonate with viewers. Set against a backdrop of a World War II London...

A painting Kal’El presented at a summer art program at Princeton University

Doodling to Murals, Action in Bold: Kal’El Livingston

Anthony Lin, Contributing Writer May 9, 2025

Ever since Freshman Kal’El Livingston was four, he has been infatuated with art. From doodling stick figures in pre-kindergarten to presenting three paintings at Princeton University, his inspiring story...

Shakespeare Sweepstake: A Look Inside the Competition

Shakespeare Sweepstake: A Look Inside the Competition

Anne Heavers, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

This year's National Shakespeare Competition drew in many students from all grades and levels of theatre involvement. The competition is a national high school event run by the English Speaking Union,...

Senior Casey Kuma performing at the Winter Gathering. Photo Credit: Princeton Day School Photography

A Passion for Performance: Senior Casey Kuma Finds His Voice Through the Jacobson Program

Valentina Chen, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

For one senior, music has been a constant companion since the age of six. Now, as Senior Casey Kuma prepares for his final recital at Princeton Day School in the Jacobson Program, he reflects upon his...

Photo Credit: Raina Marshall-Hooten

Behind the Curtains: A Dive into the Alice by Heart Tech Crew

Zarna Kalra, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

The tech crew plays a pivotal role in the success of any production, which was the case for the PDS winter musical, Alice by Heart. The crew began their preparations long before rehearsals began, having...

Photo Credit: Sarah Hsu

Visitor Center: An Introspective Look into Immigration

Lucy Li, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

On January 13, Sunny Leerasanthanah’s Visitor Center was unveiled at the Anne Reid ’72 Gallery here at Princeton Day School. An elaborately crafted exhibit, this piece explored the complex and...

Art Credit: Kyle Xu

Science Olympiad Regionals: Yet Another Win for PDS

Em Gao, Print Arts Editor March 3, 2025

On January 14, the Princeton Day School Science Olympiad team competed in the NJ Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, bringing back multiple awards and securing a fourth-place finish.  Science Olympiad...

The Delicate Art of Photography

The Delicate Art of Photography

Michael Xue, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Fall is in full swing! With so much beautiful scenery and vivid foliage, there cannot be a better time for you to delve into your hobbies and snap some photos of the outdoors. There is plenty of time for...

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