The Spokesman

Thank You, Mrs. Procaccino

Robert Wei, Print Associate • September 19, 2025

As summer nears and the halls of PDS begin to quiet, the school community bids a heartfelt farewell to Mrs. Suzanne Procaccino, our dedicated Accounts Payable Coordinator, who is stepping away after twenty...

A Farewell and Thank You to Ms. Chalek

Lucy Li, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

Having served 17 extraordinary years at Princeton Day School, Ms. Margot Chalek is leaving the community, her legacy marked by quiet commitment, deep professionalism, and a spirit of generosity that has...

See you soon, Mr. Brewer!

Riya Mani, Online Editor • September 19, 2025

One of the several beloved teachers we will be saying farewell to at the end of this school year is Mr. Paul Brewer. Known to some as a man with a successful career in finance, known to others as a passionate...

The Legacy of Mr. Burkett

Phoebe Dickler, Sports Editor • September 19, 2025

When Mr. Burkett was fifty years old and already well-established in his teaching career at prep schools in Ohio, he suddenly decided to apply to the graduate architecture program at the Rhode Island School...

Farewell to a Master of Arts: Mr. Kossow

Leo Chang, Online Editor • September 17, 2025

Part-time Art History Teacher David Kossow has been with us since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He reminisces about walking his dog around the Hun School, looking into empty classrooms, and...

A Fond Farewell to Ms. Denise Driscoll

Grant Bagga, Associate Writer • September 15, 2025

While we clean out our lockers and wave goodbye to friends, Princeton Day School prepares to bid farewell to a cherished faculty member: Ms. Denise Driscoll. Known for her warm heart, engaging lessons,...

Looking Back on Ms. Pirozzi’s Time at PDS

Anya Jha, Staff Writer • September 13, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, the Princeton Day School community prepares to say farewell to Ms. Pirozzi, a long-standing Latin teacher. She first joined the school shortly after graduating from...

A Heartfelt Good-Bye to Ms. Chen

Em Gao, Prints Art Editor • September 11, 2025

As the 2024-2025 academic year comes to a close, Princeton Day School bids farewell to many beloved teachers including Upper School Mandarin teacher Ms. Wenting Chen. Having been a part of the PDS...

Farewell to Mr. Freedholm: An Unforgettable 31-Year Legacy

Anthony Lin, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2025

After serving 31 years in the PDS community, Upper School History Teacher Mr. Freedholm says goodbye to PDS. His story begins as a graduate student of the Princeton Theological Seminary when he saw a sign...

A Warm Goodbye to Ms. Santangelo

Sophie Yao, Print News Editor • September 7, 2025

With warmth, wisdom, and a deep love for history, Ms. Stefanie Santangelo has left a lasting impact on the Princeton Day School community during her seven remarkable years here. Since joining the Upper...

PDS FBLA Team Grows with Record Student Participation

Aria Johnson, Staff Writer • June 9, 2025

On March 11, PDS students had the opportunity to compete alongside 4,300 students across New Jersey in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference. Despite waking up early in the morning to...

Unlocking Success: How US/MS Learning Support Builds Executive Functioning Skills

Robert Wei, Associate • June 7, 2025

Ever forget where you left your homework? Or open your laptop to start an assignment but end up scrolling on YouTube or TikTok for thirty minutes? You are not alone. And there is science behind it. This...