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—Deirdre O'Mara P '17, '19, '21, Upper School biology teacher
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"A lot of what I did at Pingry really shaped what I did in college. You have a camp of people who go into college trying to reinvent themselves. For me, I didn't feel like I was doing anything different. The path I took at Pingry really helped to pave the way for me going forward."—TanTan Wang '16
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"Those years under the watchful eyes of my drama teachers . . . set me up handsomely for the work I do. I know now to find my joy and fight for it. To those Pingry artists who are scared to do what you love: find it, fight for it. It’s worth the struggle."
—Jessie McLaughlin '17
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“Here, you get back to the foundation of soccer and you realize why you love it, and to be able to win a state title is incredible. Playing with your friends is something you don't always get to do and that is what makes high school soccer so special.” —Alexandra Weber '20
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"We have a framework of curriculum, but we're given the freedom and trust to approach the material the way we feel is best. It's what makes this school exceptional rather than just a great private school." —Aaron Kellner, Grade 4 teacher
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“To not only see how much the School has changed for my children and grandchildren, but to be an active part and agent of that change has been truly remarkable.”—Bob Rooke '43

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“I’m convinced my daughter is being cared for and paid attention to here at Pingry in a way that wouldn’t happen anywhere else. Our classroom teachers have been there for her in the moments, big and small. It’s above and beyond anything I could have expected."

—Uma Aviles P '31

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About
The Pingry Experience

"It's impossible to imagine any place striving harder than we do. The creative process is held in such high regard here—it makes me excited to come in every day and see what's new."
—Deirdre O'Mara P '17, '19, '21, Upper School biology teacher
Admission
The Pingry Difference

"A lot of what I did at Pingry really shaped what I did in college. You have a camp of people who go into college trying to reinvent themselves. For me, I didn't feel like I was doing anything different. The path I took at Pingry really helped to pave the way for me going forward."—TanTan Wang '16
Arts
Expression at Pingry
"Those years under the watchful eyes of my drama teachers . . . set me up handsomely for the work I do. I know now to find my joy and fight for it. To those Pingry artists who are scared to do what you love: find it, fight for it. It’s worth the struggle."
—Jessie McLaughlin '17
Athletics
Pingry Pride
“Here, you get back to the foundation of soccer and you realize why you love it, and to be able to win a state title is incredible. Playing with your friends is something you don't always get to do and that is what makes high school soccer so special.” —Alexandra Weber '20
Teaching & Learning
A Pingry Education
"We have a framework of curriculum, but we're given the freedom and trust to approach the material the way we feel is best. It's what makes this school exceptional rather than just a great private school." —Aaron Kellner, Grade 4 teacher
Giving
Proud to be Pingry

“To not only see how much the School has changed for my children and grandchildren, but to be an active part and agent of that change has been truly remarkable.”—Bob Rooke '43

Give Now!
Our Community
The Pingry Family
“I’m convinced my daughter is being cared for and paid attention to here at Pingry in a way that wouldn’t happen anywhere else. Our classroom teachers have been there for her in the moments, big and small. It’s above and beyond anything I could have expected."

—Uma Aviles P '31

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Big Blue Beat: Girls' Varsity Swimming

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Nov 20 2019 10:52 AM

By Madeline Skapper '20

Head Coach: Deirdre O'Mara P '17, '19, '21

Last season's highlights: The 2018-19 Girls' Varsity Swim Team, led by captains Darlene Fung '19—who is swimming for Harvard University—and Grace O'Mara '19, had a successful season, finishing with a 6-3 dual meet record. The team performed well at championship meets with a win at the Prep A Championship for the fourth consecutive year and a second-place finish at the Skyland Conference/Somerset County Championships. For the first time in recent years, the team advanced to the finals of NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship and placed second, finishing with the sectional title.

What to watch for this season:

Led by captains Martha Lewand '20, Emily Sanchez '20, and Madeline Skapper '20, the team is looking forward to the season.
Practices began on November 11 and the first meet is scheduled for December 5 against Watchung Hills at Pingry.
The team is looking to defend its Prep A Championship title at Lawrenceville on February 5.
The addition of nine freshmen and three new members from the sophomore and junior classes—the largest number of new swimmers in recent years—will bolster the team's depth across events and relays this season.

Full-court press:
"We have a lot of new freshmen this year and I am very excited to see their contributions! We are focused on the Prep Championships as our big meet this season."—Head Coach Deirdre O'Mara

Contact: Andrea Dawson, Senior Writer, adawson@pingry.org

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