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The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Three works by J.R.R. Tolkien that you should read (that aren’t The Lord of the Rings”)

Chloe Yang ’27, Assignment Editor April 23, 2025

The father of fantasy literature, J.R.R. Tolkien, is most known for his seminal genre-defining trilogy “The Lord of the Rings.” In the wake of their widespread success, they have since been adapted...

Lessons Learned: Reeves Speaking Contest

Stephanie Oh ’26, Managing Editor April 23, 2025

Outside of conventional opportunities such as chapel speeches, theater performances or talking in a classroom, Peddie provides other methods for students to hone their public speaking and delivery skills....

The winning alliance of the Milstein division! From left to right: team 324; team 5895 (Peddie); team 118; team 957

Peddie Robotics Wraps Up Stunning Season!

Chloe Yang ‘27, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Peddie robotics team, FRC5895, just finished up an incredible 2025 season at the FIRST Championship in Houston this past week! This marks our tenth year participating in this robotics competition and...

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Peddie Theater Hits a Home Run With Damn Yankees

Michael Wu ’28, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

On February 20, 21, and 22, Geiger Reeves Theater was brought to life with a wonderful production of the musical Damn Yankees by Douglass Wallop and George Abbott. Over 100 students worked around the clock...

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Pit Orchestra Spotlight

Jessica Kim ʼ27, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

On February 20, 21 and 22, the Peddie Theater Department staged performances of the lively and captivating musical Damn Yankees, showcasing the talents of both the actors and the dedicated musicians behind...

Li Gengxi and Peng Yuchang in “Viva La Vida”

A Movie a Day Over Winter Break

Chloe Yang ’27, Assignment Editor February 5, 2025

*Note: I include short summaries of each film so you’ll know what I’m talking about. These summaries are taken from IMDb and don’t have any spoilers. However, if you want to see one of these movies...

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides

Dune II: The Best Release of 2024

Chloe Yang ’27, Assignment Editor February 5, 2025

*This review is spoiler-free for any of the “Dune” movies. It contains a brief synopsis.  Looking back at the past year (and because I realized my reviews are often quite negative), I wanted to...

Rayan Khan ’25, Winner of the 157th Declamation Speaking Contest

The Dec Contest: Exceptional Oratory Talent

Justin Zhang ’28, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

On Friday, January 17, the Declamation Speaking Contest returned for its 157th year. Set in Ding Music Hall, the competition embodies Peddie itself. The venue provided the perfect stage for students to...

"Damn Yankees" Swings for the Fences

“Damn Yankees” Swings for the Fences

Chloe Yang ’27 February 5, 2025

This year’s winter musical, “Damn Yankees,” is showing in Geiger-Reeves Hall on February 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to tune in and witness the talent of our actors, singers, dancers, set...

Freshman Musical: The Fantasmagorical Performance

Freshman Musical: The Fantasmagorical Performance

Annette Chien ’28, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

As the fall term came to a close, on November 16, a group of talented 9th graders bid farewell to the season with a spectacular show — the anticipated Freshman Musical. As part of the freshman arts course,...

Whodunit? The Cast and Crew of the Fall Play Might Have A Clue!

Whodunit? The Cast and Crew of the Fall Play Might Have A Clue!

Stephanie Oh ’26, Managing Editor December 3, 2024

This October, the cast and crew of the fall play “Clue” brought the beloved board game to life on stage. “Clue” follows a mysterious and hectic night at Boddy Manor, where six secretive guests...

Alan Michaels

Peddie Musicians Take on New Orleans 

Leena Mirchandani ’25, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2024

For this spring long weekend, over sixty Peddie students and six faculty members immersed themselves in the vibrant culture of the French Quarter Jazz Festival. Students started their travels on Friday,...

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