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

Peddie Falcons in the Chinese Language program perform the lion dance during International Awareness Week Chapel.

Language and Culture Celebration Week 2023

Suhani Goyal ’26, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

On January 18, 2023, students at the Peddie School opened an unsuspecting email, only to be surprised by bursts of colors and flags, introducing the long-awaited Language and Culture Celebration Week (International...

Peddie Alumni, family and friends gather to celebrate the works of Peddie Faculty.

Peddie Arts Faculty Exhibition

Austin Hayden '25, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

The Peddie Arts Faculty Show was a great success in showcasing some of the wonderfully talented artists of the Peddie Arts Department. Artists in the show included Mark Cirnigliaro, Craig Wallace Dale,...

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...

Peddie Varsity Girls Tennis team poses after a win.

Girls’ Varsity Tennis Reigns Undefeated

Claire Chen ’24, Editor October 27, 2022

One month into the 2022 season, the Peddie Girls’ Varsity Tennis team has maintained their status as undefeated, holding an impeccable record of 13-0 as of Oct 22 against other local high schools. In...

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...

Freshmen Humanities Games in the fall introduce the freshmen to the nest, the same freshmen leading the newly-accepted students on revisit day in the spring.

Be A Falcon Day 2022

Grace Edelstein '23, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

On March 10, prospective Falcons received their invitations to join the Peddie community in blue and gold boxes packed with socks, Lin Manuel-Miranda’s “Good Morning, Good Night,” and tons of Peddie...

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...

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