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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Emily (Em) Gao

Emily (Em) Gao, Editor-in-Chief

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A Heartfelt Good-Bye to Ms. Chen

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...

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Photo Credit: Princeton Day School Photography

Celebrating Eid with the PDS Community

Em Gao, Arts Editor
May 9, 2025

On April 2, PDS came together to celebrate Eid, a holiday which marks the end of Ramadan–a month during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and reflect spiritually. This celebration was organized by...

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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...

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(Photo/Ally Cao ’27)

PDS’s Phone Ban in Shepherd Commons: Is It Helpful?

Em Gao, Staff Writer
November 17, 2024

The PDS administration implemented several new rules surrounding phones for the 2024-2025 academic year, one of which restricting phone usage in Shepherd Commons, or Shep, a common area occupied by mostly...

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(Photo/Maddy Cook '25)

Parting Ways with Dr. Bethoney

Em Gao, Staff Writer
September 21, 2024

After 5 years of being a part of the PDS community, beloved science teacher and class dean Dr. Bethoney will be parting ways in the 2023-2024 school year along with other faculty bidding farewell to PDS...

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(Photo/Princeton Day School)

Responses to Recent Discriminatory Behavior

Em Gao, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024

On February 7, an emergency Upper School gathering was held. Head of School Dr. Kelley Nicholson-Flynn and Head of Upper School Ms. Katie O'Shaughnessey addressed the recent discriminatory behavior at...

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