Principia School Athletics Department’s “win-win philosophy” permeates every aspect of the student sports experience, from introductory skills development to intense varsity-level practices, from team dynamics to individual growth.
As Athletics Director Shawn Brown (US’00, C’04) puts it, “Coaches and students together are striving to achieve our objective—to win on ...
Nine students in Principia’s on-campus, dual-degree Engineering Program traveled recently to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks to put theory into practice, completing intensive, two-week summer labs alongside UND students. Working in teams and individually, they tackled technical topics, including mechanical measurements, manufacturing processes, surveying, hydraulic machinery, and ...
Alumni shared memories and created new ones at the 2018 College Reunion this summer. The event drew over 600 people from as far away as KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Along with a variety of talks, classes, and entertainment, attendees took advantage of numerous activities, such as tennis, golf, and stargazing at ...
The 2019 Fiske Guide to Colleges has once again recognized Principia as one of the “best and most interesting” colleges in the country. The guide emphasizes Principia’s academic opportunities, beautiful campus, and inclusive community, noting overlaps with a variety of excellent schools, including Northwestern, Pepperdine, University of Southern California, Stanford, ...
Principia is in the middle of an #AllinforPrin crowdfunding campaign to support the many opportunities provided to students—from hands-on learning to abroads, athletics competitions to theatre and music performances.
#AllinforPrin runs through June 11 and includes these giving challenges:
200 donations to the Annual Fund unlocks $10,000. ...About 48 hours before we bid farewell to the Upper School Class of 2018, another joyous graduation celebration took place on campus—this time, in honor of the Class of 2022!
On the last Thursday of the semester, Middle School faculty, family members, and students gathered in Ridgway Auditorium to ...
The visual arts offer multiple avenues for students to develop not only creative techniques but also critical thinking and communication abilities. At Principia, students at all levels hone their skills in drawing, painting, and digital artistry—while also connecting their artwork to curricular learning and School experiences.
For instance, during ...
Despite a cold, wet start to the season, Upper School athletes doubled down on training and practice across all sports—and the results of this hard work were evident in victories large and small, on the scoreboard and in character.
Both the track and field and girls’ soccer teams journeyed ...
On a beautiful, sunny Saturday in May, Principia School families, faculty, staff, and friends gathered in a packed McCalmont Gym to give the Class of 2018 a resounding send-off.
Appreciative applause greeted the faculty processional and the entrance of the seniors—in twos and threes, arm-in-arm with friends. The choir ...
The College is expanding programs in the 2018–2019 academic year to better serve evolving academic interests and prepare students for meaningful careers in a variety of fields.
Art History Major
The Art and Art History Department has long offered an art history minor, and some students have ...
