Ms. Schurdak has been working as an administrator with this age group for over 20 years and is excited to join Pingry, having been struck “by the commitment of the Middle School faculty to educating middle schoolers… They are both serious and joyful about their work.”
During this annual event for sophomores and juniors, she spoke about the inevitability of flaws and the importance of being “real” with others.
Entrepreneur Andrew Gruel encouraged students to follow their dreams and enjoy the ride.
At this year’s John Hanly Lecture on Ethics and Morality, David Gelber ’59 challenged the students to deliver a better tomorrow.
Dr. Cottingham was appointed Interim Upper School Director in July 2021, and her Pingry experience includes three years as Upper School Academic Dean and a semester as Interim English Department Chair.
Mr. Bradford emphasizes empathy and striving for the greater good.
They are recognized for exceptional academic promise, having placed among the top 50,000 scorers.
The program honors students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
Scholar athletes impressive in balancing high achievements in academics and athletics.
This accomplished group of 143 students will be continuing their academic careers at 79 different colleges and universities.
The best way to experience Pingry is to visit and meet some of the people who make it extraordinary. Join a student tour guide or a member of our admissions team for a guided visit of the facilities that are the setting of our special shared Pingry story. You’ll get the feel of campus and have an opportunity to speak with community members. With three campuses (Short Hills, k-5; Basking Ridge, 6-12 and Pottersville, experiential education), we have a lot to show you, so we invite you to visit one, two or all three campuses during our weekly Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday scheduled visits.
Our visit opportunities vary throughout the year. To receive invitations to admission events, including our Open Houses, please register your interest in Pingry by completing an inquiry form.
Use our Virtual Tour to discover each area of our three campuses, such as classrooms, laboratories, athletic fields, residence halls, and more. Even better, it's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and never reaches capacity.
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