The Pingry School > About Pingry


History Mission Statement Honor Code Strategic Plan Board of Trustees Directory Lower School Middle School Upper School The Green Group Bookstore News Monthly Notices for Parents Calendar Maps & Directions Contact Us		News 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003 Commencement 2004 June 6, 2004 Weeks of special events culminated Sunday with the graduation of The Pingry School’s Class of 2004. Read more... 2004 Fall Season Practice Start Dates June 3, 2004 Schedule of summer practices for Fall 2004 athletic teams. Read more... ¡Adios Pingry – Buenos Dias España! May 28, 2004 During spring break, 18 students in grades seven through 12 flew to Spain for 10 glorious days of non-stop touring. Under the expert guidance of Sra. Susan Ortner and Sra. Diana Abreu, the students began in Madrid and had adventures in Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, and Costa del Sol. Read more... Senior Awards Assembly May 27, 2004 The complete list of award recipients. Read more... Pingry Goes Global – The Short Hills Fun Fair May 27, 2004 “Welcome to Pingry Airport!” one read the sign just before walking through a realistic-looking security gate. The Short Hills campus parking lot and soccer fields were transformed into a large playground with four inflatable slides and moonwalks, a rock-climbing tower, and many games and events to occupy the travelers. Read more... Mother Nature Smiles on Pingry Field Day – Again! May 18, 2004 With what looked like a repeat weather pattern from last year, Pingry’s all-school field day began with cloudy skies, low-lying fog, and a cool breeze. The fog began burning off just in time for an all-school photo of more than 1,000 students and their teachers eagerly anticipating the 2004 Pingry Games. Read more... Taking a Trip to Tibet — via the Lower School May 7, 2004 The cast of the Middle School play, Tibet Through the Red Box, delighted the young audience of the Lower School by sharing vignettes of the upcoming play, and answering questions from the budding thespians. Read more... Vivé Le France May 4, 2004 Under the expert tutelage of Pingry faculty members Jane Roxbury and Gail Castaldo, 16 Form IV and Form V students winged their way to France for spring break. Read more... Piano Playing Parent Performs for Pingry May 2, 2004 Lenore Davis CP of sixth-grader Aaron and first-former Isaac, and an accomplished pianist, gave the fifth- and sixth-grade students a look at the music being composed in Europe during the time of the American Revolution. Read more... Deirdre O'Mara Welcomes Friend to Assist Biology Ceremony April 26, 2004 On April 13, 2004, Deirdre O’Mara’s ninth-grade biology classes each found a friend in Patty Friend. Patty, who was referred to Deirdre by close friend and Pingry librarian Janet Koch, spoke to the classes about her two sons’ battle with cystic fibrosis (CF). Read more... Dual Awards Given at the Annual Stifel Awards Ceremony April 21, 2004 This year’s Stifel Award ceremony contained many surprises, especially for the guest of honor, Henry G. Stifel III ’83, who not only presented the Stifel Award for the eighteenth year, but also received an award of gratitude from Assistant Headmaster and Middle School Director Dr. Robert Macrae ’82. Read more... Masks, Mime, and Imagination April 19, 2004 “The art of mime is to tell a story without using words – and using a lot of imagination,” explained professional mime artist Reed Steele of Young Audiences. The Lower School students enjoyed a performance by Mr. Steele that included masking, mime, verbamime, and sign language. Read more... American Footsteps – Lower School Enjoy the History of Dance April 6, 2004 The popular American dances of today have their roots in the Appalachian Mountains from long ago when different cultures settled in the Kentucky area and began to learn from one another. This was just one of many lessons learned by the Lower School students during assembly on April 2, 2004. Read more... Nobody Does It Better – Cabaret Takes a Look Back at the 70s March 30, 2004 The spotlight glowed center stage as students took their turn entertaining approximately 85 attendees at Cabaret. The lounge-like event took place on Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Commons of the Martinsville campus. Read more... Students Travel to the Center of American History March 25, 2004 On February 28th to March 1st, 59 Form IV students trod the path of history forged 250 years ago in Williamsburg, Virginia. With several stops along the way to enjoy both history and history in the making, the students and their six chaperones enjoyed many memorable moments. Read more... Juniors Spend Week In Boston March 24, 2004 Each year in March, junior students spend the first weekend of the month visiting the Boston, MA area. This year 58 students joined the three-day trip organized by Dean of Students Joan Hearst. Read more... Many Cultures, Many Talents Displayed during Multicultural Day March 23, 2004 Friday, March 5 was Multicultural Day at the Martinsville campus, and in celebration of Pingry’s diverse community, a morning assembly was held in the Hauser Auditorium. The gathering provided a vibrant mixture of dance, music, and fashion representative of a variety of cultures. Read more... Pingry Hoopsters are Caught Up in March Madness March 22, 2004 The first week in March saw a burst of energy as basketball enthusiasts of all ages converged on the various courts at both campuses in a variety games. First there was Pingry March Madness, then the First Annual Father vs. Son game, and finally the Fifth Annual Sixth Grade vs. Faculty game. Read more... Lower School Students Enjoy Foreign Language Week March 9, 2004 Salaam! Buenos Dias! Guten Tag! Buon Giorno! These are just a few of the salutations you might hear if you’ve recently paid a visit to the Short Hills campus. Read more... Faculty Art Show March 3, 2004 A stroke of genius is one way in which to describe the faculty art show currently on display at the Hostetter Arts Center gallery. As with each year, Pingry’s art teachers – Miles Boyd, Margaretta Lear Svedman, Peter Delman, Laurinda Stockwell, Jane Edwards, Arlene Rosenblum, and Richard Friewald – showcase their mastery and creativity with a display of their most treasured crafts. Read more... Sixth Grade Orators Inform and Delight March 2, 2004 “The CIA, the FBI, the OSS. Do any of you know what these organizations do?” Thus began the speech by sixth-grade student Freddy Porges. He continued on to tell and show the audience about spy gear and gadgets, the history of spy organizations, and what one has to do to join the FBI or CIA. Read more... Srivastava Named Student Body President for 2004-2005 School Year March 1, 2004 After the eye-catching themed posters, Caroline Savello’s distribution of free chocolate chip cookies, Pam Lang’s name spelled out of a few car windshields, and Nikhil Srivastava’s campaign for more chipwichs, it was official that this year’s race for student body president was one of the most entertaining the Martinsville campus has seen. Read more... Middle School Festival To Give Musical Feast Feburary 24, 2004 On Thursday, February 26, 2004 Pingry’s jazz, orchestra, and choral groups team up with the Harding Township Chorus for a night of musical celebration – the annual Middle School Festival. Read more... Once Upon a Mattress Debuts at the Macrae Theater Feburary 18, 2004 The Pingry winter musical to be held at the Macrae Theater at the Martinsville campus is Once Upon a Mattress, the once-upon-a-time farce based on the children’s story The Princess and the Pea. Read more... Second-Grade Poets Hold Reading Feburary 12, 2004 For a week or so before the poetry reading, Mrs. Springmeyer’s students were walking the hallways sporting brightly colored buttons that proclaimed, “I know a poem, want to hear it?” This gave her students an opportunity to practice reciting the poem they had memorized, which was good practice for the morning of the reading. Read more... Invitational Photography Exhibit Show Cases Student's Talents Feburary 10, 2004 Pingry Upper School and local high school students were invited to display their most thought-provoking photographic works during Pingry’s Invitational Photography Show. Read more... Quiz Bowl Kids Bring Home Trophy Feburary 4, 2004 For fourteen grueling hours at Bloomfield High School on Saturday, January 31, the three quiz bowl teams from Pingry endured three rounds of round robins, win/loss and point eliminations, and rankings to beat the favored Bergen Catholic in the Bloomfield Academic Tournament of Excellence. Read more... Seniors Get a Taste of the Real World from Alumni during Career Day January 30, 2004 “There are eight simple rules to live by,” counseled keynote speaker Jonathan Karp ’82, “and the first is that everybody is faking it.” His subsequent explanation told the Pingry class of 2004 that it is okay not to know everything and that one should not be intimidated by a lack of knowledge, but rather be challenged to grow and learn. Read more... MLK Day 2004: Where Do We Go from Here? January 20, 2004 As Shed a Little Light by James Taylor filled the Hauser Auditorium, the Pingry African-American Club, Upper and Middle School students, teachers, staff members, and other community members gathered on Friday morning, January 16, 2004, to remember the legacy of an extraordinary man – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read more... Young Alums Advise Seniors on College Life January 8, 2004 On Wednesday, January 7, 2004, approximately 60 alums returned to the Martinsville campus to take part in Pingry’s annual Back from College Luncheon. The event, organized by Pingry’s alumni and development office, proved successful as seniors and young alumni filled the faculty lounge to feast on sandwiches, potato chips, ice cream, and M&Ms. Read more... Quiz Bowl Team Competes at Columbia December 30, 2003 On Saturday, December 13, 2003, The Pingry Quiz Bowl Team of 2003-2004 attended its first competition of the year. This year, sixteen students participated in four teams of four at the academic battle at Columbia. Read more... It's Holiday Time December 19, 2003 How can you tell that it’s almost time for the winter holidays? You can tell by the smiles on the faces of the Lower School students as they celebrate the season with songs. Read more... Courier News Names its All Area Team Stars December 17, 2003 Pingry students are well represented on several of the Courier News all area teams. Read more... Springmeyer Named Player of the Year December 12, 2003 Sara Springmeyer, grade 12 (Form VI), was named the Star-Ledger Somerset County Player of the Year in field hockey. Read more... The Holiday Season Officially Begins December 11, 2003 The all-school holiday festival officially began the holiday season at Pingry with presentations, a sing-along, a concert, and a giant wrap-in. The entire student body, from kindergarten to Form VI gathered in the Hauser auditorium to enjoy the festivities. Read more... Kids on The Block Visit the Third Grade December 10, 2003 Mandy, Rinaldo, Ellen Jane, Jennifer, Mark, Melody, and Brenda dropped in to Mrs. Shaw’s classroom to talk to all the third graders about disabilities, differences, and abilities. These children are large puppets, most with disabilities and all with attitude. They are the Kids on The Block and they are energized by parent volunteers from Millburn. Read more... Big Blue Captures Awards November 25, 2003 Girls’ field hockey once again took the state championship title in a grueling 2-1 victory over New Egypt on November 23, 2003. This is the team’s third NJSIAA Group I championship 4 years under the coaching skills of Judy Lee. Read more... Upper School Students Bring the Joy of Dance to Lower School November 24, 2003 The Lower School was treated on Friday, November 21, 2003 to an extraordinary assembly involving Trisha Wheeler’s Upper School dance class. Stepping out to the mesmerizing sound of African drums, the dancers performed the traditional West African wedding dance. Read more... Drama Students to Stage the Book of Days November 17, 2003 The drama department of The Pingry School is presenting Lanford Wilson’s Book of Days on the stage of the Macrae Theater in the Hostetter Arts Center on the Martinsville campus. Read more... Creative Display to Spur Donations November 14, 2003 While waiting to greet students arriving to the Martinsville campus for school, Assistant Headmaster and Upper School Director Adam Rohdie began stacking cans of donated food against the upper commons wall. He was soon joined by a few students with architectural interests and the tower of peas, beans, and tuna got higher and higher. Read more... Visiting Artist Ties Students into Her Works November 6, 2003 On November 5, 2003, students enrolled in Pingry’s art fundamentals and portfolio classes gathered in the spacious entrance hall of the Hostetter Arts Center, where they were introduced to the artistry of Zoe Keramea. Read more... Rufus Gunther Day — Fun and Sharing November 5, 2003 October 31 may be Halloween to the rest of the world, but it is Rufus Gunther Day at The Pingry School. The tradition of Rufus Gunther is one of altruism, with a little fun mixed in. Read more... News 12 New Jersey Names Pingry's Scholar-Athlete November 3, 2003 Pingry senior Max Haines-Stiles has recently been named a scholar-athlete by News 12 New Jersey. Max’s academic and athletic prowess makes him Pingry’s triple threat. He is this year’s captain of the cross-country, fencing, and track teams, an achievement that is rarely heard of. Read more... Lean on Me: Drama IV Presentations Explore Relational Dynamics October 24, 2003 The popular song Lean on Me played in the background as drama chair Al Romano graced the stage of the Hauser Auditorium to introduce the Drama IV presentations. The Friday, October 10th assembly, focused on the dynamics of relationships. Read more... Update: Hoops for Heart October 16, 2003 In February 2003, the students at the Lower School campus raised an extraordinary $21,030 for the American Heart Association Hoops for Heart program. Competing with schools across the nation, Pingry now sits in first place in the country for the most money raised by a school with a population of 350 or less and an impressive seventh place in the country for overall funds raised by any school. Read more... Pingry Alumnus One of Colgate's Thirteen October 14, 2003 “Get your kicks on route 66,” the 13 fashionably-attired boys from Colgate University crooned into a microphone during an all-school assembly on Friday, October 10 in the Hauser Auditorium. The all-male a cappella group, widely known as The Colgate Thirteen, made a stop during their country-wide travels to perform for Pingry’s students. Read more... Campus-Wide Pep Rally Kicks Off Homecoming Weekend October 3, 2003 Bristol Gym was teeming with Big Blue spirit as the Middle and Upper Schools’ student body gathered to begin the weekend of celebration. Read more... Exit 9 Brings the Beat to Short Hills September 29, 2003 Give four talented musicians drumsticks, mallets, a snare drum, a steel drum, a xylophone, a marimba, a brake drum, garbage cans, and wooden stools, put them in front of an audience of kindergarten through sixth-grade students and watch them rock the house. Read more... Hostetter Arts Center Receives Award September 25, 2003 The International Masonry Institute has chosen The Pingry School’s Leola and Amos Hostetter Arts Center to receive the New Jersey Golden Trowel Award for Best of Educational: K-12 Private category. The award will be given at a ceremonial dinner in November. Read more... Hoops for Heart September 15, 2003 Raising funds and healing hearts was the main agenda of Hoops for Hearts, an annual event co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). On February 13, 2003, more than 24,000 New Jersey students from 296 schools participated in basketball contests designed to raise money for research and resources. Read more... Discovering Pingry: Students Star in Discovery Channel Series September 8, 2003 Lights, camera, action! The familiar faces of local Pingry Middle and Upper School students can be viewed on the television screen – introducing different segments, performing experiments, and providing commentary – on the Discovery Channel’s popular educational series, Assignment Discovery. Read more... Convocation Sets the Tone for School Year September 5, 2003 On the morning of Friday September 5, the entire Martinsville campus — faculty, staff, and students — gathered in Hauser auditorium for the 2003 Convocation. Read more... Campuses Welcome Students and Faculty with Building Improvements August 28, 2003 While most of the faculty and staff were on a summer schedule, the buildings and grounds department was in full swing making improvements to both campuses. From top to bottom, roof to floor, both Short Hills and Martinsville got a face lift and redesigned areas to more effectively use space. Read more...