SPS kicked off its yearlong celebration of 50 years of coeducation with a virtual event at which three alumnae spoke about their personal and professional paths and examined the idea of building purposeful lives. Did you miss the Oct. 12 event? You can watch the full video of this dynamic panel's exploration of purpose here.
There were smiles, there were siblings, there was plenty of cider. Last weekend, some 800 parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and other family members visited their SPS students on grounds for the first in-person Family Weekend since 2019.
When 1+1=3 At Saturday's Parents Chapel, Rector Giles spoke about the history of the Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul and the transformational power of community at St. Paul's School.
This summer, Tristan Brigham ’22 completed an internship on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and machine learning as well as an Applied Science & Engineering Program externship focused on cybersecurity. The 2021 recipient of a Kiril and Kate Sokoloff Prize then used his award to equip a class of underprivileged teens with computers and teach them the basics of programming and internet safety.
Sunny, open areas. Cozy kitchen islands. Earlier this year, SPS rolled out upgrades to the common rooms in half a dozen student houses, creating new collaboration spaces and quiet study nooks for their residents.
Dr. Theresa Gerardo-Gettens P’07,’11 is a gifted science instructor, dedicated athletic coach, and beloved house parent. In the video above, she says that — more than 30 years into her SPS career — she still loves the feeling of stepping into a classroom with her students.
Gifts to The SPS Fund provide the resources Gerardo-Gettens and other SPS teachers need to help students make the most of their St. Paul's School experience.
Help recognize alumni who are making an impact on a local, national, or global level. Nominations for the Alumni Association Award should be submitted by Oct. 31. Please include the nominee’s name and information about the contributions they have made in service to the greater good. Submissions can be made online or by emailing alumni@sps.edu.
Click here to read about last year’s recipients, Coley Burke '59, P'87, Bob Hall '65, and Caroline Randall Williams '06.
Upcoming Events
Her Purpose: 50 Years of SPS Women in the World The School’s yearlong celebration of coeducation continues in November with two events:
Tuesday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m. ET A virtual panel discussion honoring the early SPS alumnae of color, hosted by the Alumni Association
Tuesday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. ET “Her Purpose: To Compete,” an in-person panel discussion on SPS grounds featuring alumnae athletes
Mark your calendars now; more information to follow.
Help us continue to share the stories of SPS women and girls. Nominate yourself or someone in our community for consideration for a possible feature on our coeducation website, "Her Purpose: 50 Years of SPS Women in the World."
Anniversary Weekend 2022 It’s not too early to start making your plans for Anniversary 2022, taking place June 10-12. Hotel listings for form years ending in 0,1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and Form of 2020 are up on the Anniversary website — be sure to book your room by Dec. 31.
Solving the Coding Crisis With $1.1 billion in pre-seed funding, Rocket Academy, an online coding business launched by Kai Neo ’08, takes aim at filling a crucial pipeline for software engineers. FOLLOW NEO'S MISSION
Pictures Where There Are No Words National Geographic photographer Peter McBride ’89 documents the changing auditory landscape of some of the world’s remotest places. SEE THE SILENCE
Lessons from the Pandemic Dave McCusker ’84, head of New York’s Manilus Pebble Hill School, says some remote-learning adaptations necessitated by COVID-19 have proven valuable for in-person learning, too. GET EDUCATED
A Pitch for the Planet Special climate envoy John Kerry ’62 faces a headwind as he prepares for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 31-Nov. 12. CATCH UP ON KERRY'S WORK
