The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

Student Spotlight: Lakhi Raju’s Commitment to Community

Claire Chen ’24 January 28, 2023

The Peddie School prides itself on its strong sense of community, which is felt by each student daily, especially junior day student Lakhi Raju ’24. Raju explained that her “favorite part of being...

Beach Lover Ms. Santana says “Happiness Comes in Waves”

Beach Lover Ms. Santana says “Happiness Comes in Waves”

Elizabeth Rao '25, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

When Peddie students go through their email inboxes every day, they might notice the emails about the packages and mail in the basement of Annenberg Hall. Dawn Santana, the woman behind the curtain, is...

Freshmen compete against each other in the three-legged race.

2022 Freshman Games, A Nice Bonding Experience for Students

Isabella Lam '26, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

On October 12, classes were canceled for all. While the sophomores and juniors worked away at the PSATs, the freshman competed in the glorious Freshmen Games.  The Freshmen Games are held annually,...

STEM EXP students gather together before presenting their research.

Celebrating the Research of STEM EXP Students

Dalina Cao '24, Assignment Editor November 17, 2022

Chatting students and parents lined up outside the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Science Center on October 14, 2022, as they waited for the doors to open for the Signature Experience in Advanced Research...

Students light sparklers as per Diwali tradition.

Lighting Up the Night: Diwali Celebration 2022

Leena Mirchandani '25, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

On Sunday, October 23, the Desi Culture Club hosted its annual Diwali celebration at Peddie. Diwali is the festival of lights. For those who celebrate, Diwali symbolizes good prevailing over evil. People...

Potter Kelley Cup dances in a sea of students after Peddie brings home the cup.

Blair Day 2022: Peddie Brings Home the Cup

Nikita Goyal '26, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

November 5, 2022, also known as Blair Day, was one of the most important days of the Peddie school calendar. It was the day that Blair Academy, Peddie’s dear rivals, came down for an epic showdown as...

Librarian Ms. Serach: A Day in the Life

Julisa Lugo ’26, Writer October 27, 2022

Being a librarian at Peddie comes with many responsibilities. Want snacks? Go to Cafe Annenberg. Need to borrow a textbook or calculator? Check one out at the library. Nowhere to go during off blocks?...

Admissions Officer Jacqueline Rivera: A Day in the Life

Leena Mirchandani ’25, Editor October 27, 2022

Every Peddie student is familiar with the admission process: transcripts, tours, interviews, revisit days, letters of recommendation, and, of course, Falcon socks, but not everyone knows the woman behind...

Peddie students attend MJ the Musical on Broadway.

MJ the Musical on Broadway

Dalina Cao '24, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

Peddie’s second Broadway trip of the year took place at the Neil Simon Theatre for the viewing of “MJ the Musical.” Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, this jukebox musical follows...

Mr. Park sits in his office surrounded by Peter Parker (Spiderman) trinkets.

Director of Financial Aid Peter Park ’07: A Day in the Life

Elizabeth Rao '25, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

Tuition, often discussed solely by parents, plays a crucial role in deciding which private school to attend. Peddie's financial aid program is designed to aid families to support their children after considering...

Dr. Shah shares a laugh with students during English class.

English Teacher Ami Shah: A Day in the Life

Austin Hayden '25, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

Dr. Shah is one of Peddie’s newest faculty members, joining the Peddie community just this past term. As an English teacher, she is responsible for teaching two freshmen Humanities courses and an English...

Mr. Labban, math teacher at Peddie, poses at his desk for a Peddie student photographer.

Math Teacher Imad Labban: A Day in the Life

Lisa Kogawa ‘23, Editor May 24, 2022

While most underclassmen at Peddie do not have a chance to interact with Mr. Imad Labban, upperclassmen enrolled in his AP Calculus class and economics electives love his teaching style and occasional...

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