Pingry has welcomed 10 members of the Class of 2027 into The Cum Laude Society. Established in 1906 as the secondary school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s oldest collegiate honor society, The Cum Laude Society honors academic excellence and superior scholarship.

New Members:
Eric Chen
Sahasra Datla
Sophie Davidkhanian
Angelina Gao
Leah Holmes
Amelia Liu
Derek Peng
Riya Prabhu
Sarah Yu
Julianna Zhang

Pingry students must meet each of the following criteria to be considered for election: maintain a GPA of at least an A, achieve Honor Roll status throughout their years in the Upper School, be in good academic standing, and carry a full college preparatory course load.

However, The Cum Laude Society emphasizes more than academic grades. It recognizes individuals who—in all areas of their lives—love to learn, share their knowledge with others, and demonstrate scholarship, honor, integrity, and good character. The Society also hopes that all of its members will continue their cooperative and selfless pursuit of knowledge while serving as lifelong examples of The Cum Laude Society motto: Aréte (Excellence), Diké (Justice), Timé (Honor).

Pictured: Sarah Yu, Julianna Zhang, Riya Prabhu, Amelia Liu, Derek Peng, Leah Holmes, Angelina Gao, Sophie Davidkhanian, Sahasra Datla, and Eric Chen


Contact: Greg Waxberg ’96, Assistant Director of Communications, Writer/Editor