Pingry's 157th Commencement Exercises on June 10 were marked by thoughtful words from students, faculty, and administrators. Here are a few, featured excerpts, followed by a slideshow of memorable moments.
At Pingry, the collaborative pursuit of excellence and honor are integral to every aspect of our programming, inside the classroom and out. Together, we educate the whole child. Come, explore our possibilities.
Exceptional
Teachers
A community of highly committed, endlessly interesting, rewarding—and rewarded—faculty, who grow together, and alongside their students. Come, meet them at Pingry.
“At Pingry, I get to teach economics, I get to coach fencing, and I get to fill in as needed to help the varsity tennis teams. I get to share all these interests of mine with kids who are equally interested. It's really fun. I feel very lucky in this way."
—Davidson barr, Upper school math teacher
“Every year, with every teacher, my writing improves. Every teacher is different, and I learn so much.” —thomas yanez ’24
Motivated
Learners
A community of intellectual explorers, mindful adventurers, and encouraged risk-takers. Come, find your place at Pingry.
Pingry by the Numbers
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“Theater helps me to develop myself; it pushes me out of my comfort zone. But it's also my friends and the faculty who work on the shows. They inspire me to put forth my best effort, too. That's what really pushes me forward.”—rajeev doraswamy ’19
Dynamic
Artists
A community of daring filmmakers, emerging musicians, cutting-edge visual artists, and budding thespians. Come, discover your talents at Pingry.
Inspired
Athletes
A community that nourishes mind and body not only in the classroom, but on the field, court, pool, rink, mat, track, or slopes. From curious beginners to nationally-ranked student athletes, alike. Come, meet your teammates at Pingry.
“The thing that excites me most about playing baseball at Pingry is the camaraderie with my teammates...when we're on the field together, we're all one team, with one common goal to win and have fun and make each other proud.”—miles leandre '17
Together, we are a richly diverse community committed to learning from—and about—one another. We are Pingry.
Maxima reverentia pueris debetur.
“Greatest respect is due students.”
