Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman


Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Are referees affecting the outcome of soccer games?

Manas Sood, Sports Editor October 5, 2015

One of the most controversial calls made by a referee in the history of international soccer occurred when Frank Lampard’s shot during England’s 2010 match against Germany hit the crossbar, bounced...

Look out for these back to school trends this fall

Jacquelyn Hart, Copy Editor October 5, 2015

’Tis yet again the season of back-to-school fashion. The halls of Princeton Day School are filled with styles galore, which are not to disappoint. It is almost as if we have been transported...

Garrett Monfre, Managing Staff Artist

“Our Town” returns to the McAneny stage after 50 years

Emily Trend, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015

Approximately 50 years ago, McAneny Theater housed its first play. Starring Christopher Reeve and Herbert McAneny, Our Town graced the stage of PDS for the first time. Now, on the 50th anniversary of our...

Rap fan reviews “Dreams Worth More Than Money”

Peter Sanderson, Staff Writer October 5, 2015

Meek Mill’s hard- hitting sophomore album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, dropped June 29 as the artist’s first-ever Billboard topping record. This project, which was delayed for the better part of...

Student reviews Made in America Festival

Olivia Nini, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015

Beyoncé headlined, alongside Canadian singer/ songwriter The Weeknd, when Budweiser’s Made in America festival returned to Philadelphia on September 5 and 6 for its fourth year. Nearly 80,000 people...

Julia Marshall, Staff Photographer

Artist of the Month: Ty Banas

Mia Wong, Staff Artist October 5, 2015

Senior Tyler “Ty” Banas has always seen himself as more of an engineer than an artist. “Aesthetics are nice,” he said, “but physical function comes first.” Last year, in his year-long engineering-focused...

Courtesy of Jeff Van Velsor

Changes in the Princeton Day School Technical Theater Program

Max Difazio, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015

Having received many awards and being ranked the number one Performing Arts program in the Northeast by Stage Directions magazine, Princeton Day School’s Performing Arts Department is one of the most...

Julia Marshall, Staff Photgrapher

Student previews Art Gallery line up

Nicole Hartley, Staff Writer October 5, 2015

This year’s Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery exhibitions feature many different types of artists. From landscapes to photography to the work of Lower School students, each exhibition will be interesting and...

Courtesy of PDS

PDS welcomes many new Upper School faculty members

Marc Harary, and staff, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015

This year, many new faculty members have joined the Upper School. To get to know these newest members of our community, the Spokesman sat down with each teacher and discussed many things, from...

Garrett Monfre, Managing Staff Artist

Seniors discuss privileges, are we giving students too much freedom or not enough?

Emily Um, Staff Writer October 5, 2015

Senior year is often regarded as the best year of high school. Along with the glory of being the “top dogs” and the responsibility of being leaders within the school, seniors get many honors: sitting...

Courtesy of Devika Kumar

Senior reflects on Peer Group preparation and retreat

Devika Kumar, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015

A major part of every PDS Upper School student’s experience is participation in the Peer Group program, whether as a freshman learning to navigate high school or as an experienced senior mentor. This...

Student conducts Q&A with Judiciary Co-Heads

Hannah Freid, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2015

Recently, the Spokesman sat down with seniors Tess Gecha and Peter Sanderson, Co-Heads of the Judiciary Committee, in order to learn more about this less visible Student Council Committee. What...

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