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Congratulations to the College Class of 2017
A joyous and festive spirit filled Cox Auditorium and later spilled onto the Chapel Green in honor of this year’s College Commencement on Saturday, May 13. In all, 117 graduates make up the Class of 2017, 96 of whom received BAs and 21, BS degrees.
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. . . And They're Off to New Adventures
The Class of 2017 received a rousing sendoff on Graduation Day, June 3, 2017. McCalmont Gym rang with loud, heartfelt applause—for the 66 seniors as well as for keynote speaker Dean Emeritus Bill Simon (US’54), who received two standing ovations.
Simon’s message …
Dr. Brian Roberts Recognized with Teaching Award
Dr. Brian Roberts (C’88) is this year’s recipient of the Horace Edwin Harper Jr. and Evelyn Wright Harper Award for Teaching Excellence, which was...
Spring Intensives—Connecting People, Place, and Purpose
Connecting students to their local environment and community is an effective way to infuse learning with immediacy, relevance, and an expanded sense...
Senior Capstones Demonstrate In-Depth Learning
During the final weeks of the semester, seniors presented independent research projects, known as capstones, which are required for most majors....
Winning Competitions—and Compliments
The Upper School Panthers have represented Principia especially well over the last several months—both on the scoreboard and in their practice of...
Fiske Guide to Colleges Names Principia a “Best Buy”
For more than 30 years, Fiske Guide to Colleges has chosen a select group of schools noted for quality academic offerings and affordable...
Fourth Grade’s “Wax Museum” Brings History to Life
Fourth graders took interdisciplinary learning to new heights in the spring—improving and applying research, writing, art, and oral presentation...
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