Principians and Principia in the News
Principia and Principians are getting attention beyond the boundaries of our School and College campuses. Media coverage in the last few months has shined the spotlight on our talented and inspiring alumni, former faculty, and current faculty as well as several capital projects on both campuses. See links to learn more details on each story.
Alumni
Kristen Oyer (US’14, C’18) was profiled in VoyageSTL for her work as a multimedia artist and native St. Louisan. Since March 2020, Oyer has released six collections of work—ranging from digital design to abstract multimedia canvas paintings. Her latest collection, titled “The Poésie Collaboration,” was a creative partnership between Oyer and 10 selected poets from around the world. Oyer created visual art inspired by the poetic works sent to her. VoyageSTL is part of a LA-based group of magazines dedicated to promoting local artists, creatives, makers, and small businesses.
VoyageSTL
Jonathan Kidder (US’99, C’03) is the puppeteer for Busy the Bee, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s sidekick in the new Netflix series “Waffles + Mochi,” a travel/food show for children. Kidder’s character is the manager of Mrs. O’s grocery store in the series that premiered March 16.
New York Post
The Daily Beast
Netflix
Jacob Kohut (C’08) was going about his business as a music teacher and National Guardsman protecting the U.S. Capitol in the wake of the January 6 riot when regional and national media caught wind of him playing the flute and holding class remotely from a Humvee during breaks from his 12-hour shift.
CNN Full Circle with Anderson Cooper
The Today Show
The Washington Post
WTOP News, Fairfax, VA
Cheryl Nyasha Johnson (US’10, C’14) was featured for her professional work as a Zimbabwe-based fashion designer in Glamour Magazine (South Africa).
Glamour Magazine (South Africa)
Joy Osmanski (C’96), the actor, began a new role in the DC Universe series “Stargirl” on the CW Network this past year.
Forbes
Lucire
Tricia Paoluccio (US’90, C’95) collaborated with designers from Oscar de la Renta, and her “modern pressed flowers” were the inspiration for the dress Taylor Swift wore to the Grammy Awards.
Alice Stanley (C’10) was the on-set writer (uncredited) for the new Netflix movie “Moxie.”
Current and Former Faculty
Professor Emeritus Gregory Sandford authored a new book, “Our Life behind the Berlin Wall: A Memoir for Our American Daughters.” ADVFN.com shared a synopsis.
Dr. Jeff Steele, multidisciplinary professor and coach of the College mediation team, shared insights about the College’s many successes in conflict-resolution competitions.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fulton Sun
Principia in the News
Town&Style Magazine Takes Note of New Athletic Facilities
Principia School was featured in an article headlined "Having a Field Day" in a local news magazine. The article highlighted the progress on new athletic fields and The Bill Simon Field House this fall.
Town&Style
Principia Spotlighted in Local Newspaper for Adept College Prep
The Webster-Kirkwood Times interviewed School principals Christen Alford and Sam Dry, as well as faculty members to find out what makes Principia students future-ready.
Webster-Kirkwood Times
Simon Athletic Complex Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking for the School’s new Simon Athletic Complex received attention from several local news outlets.
St. Louis Business Journal
Alton Telegraph
West Newsmagazine
KSDK
School Renovations Define a New Future of Tradition
Principia School's recent interior renovations were recognized to educational innovation in Getting Smart, an online publication "accelerating and amplifying innovations in learning.
Getting Smart
IDEA Labs
The School’s new future-ready IDEA Labs were recognized as the region’s first SmartLabs.
Ladue News
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
West Newsmagazine
McVay Center for the Performing Arts
At the College, the McVay Center for the Performing Arts construction team received the Keystone Award for their work renovating Morey Field House.
3D Printers Put to Service
The College’s 3D printers proved useful for creating personal protective equipment to help alleviate shortages.
Alton Telegraph
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