Over the course of four late summer days, SPS welcomed 535 new and returning students to the grounds, bringing the campus to life for the 2021-22 school year.
SPS Begins RAINN Engagement In July, SPS began a comprehensive, multiphase engagement with RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. READ MORE
Compliance Overseer Reports Released Today, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office released two reports regarding the School’s compliance with the 2018 Settlement Agreement. Noting that St. Paul’s has continued to meet and exceed the Agreement’s requirements, Rector Kathy Giles expressed her gratitude for the insights and recommendations the reports contain and reiterated the School’s continued commitment to building a “robust, vibrant, safe, and healthy school culture.” READ MORE
Game Plan: New Athletics Branding Coordination matters on more than just the playing field. St. Paul’s is excited to reveal a new visual brand for athletics that captures the energy and spirit of Big Red teams. SEE THE BRAND IN ACTION
Never Forget
This weekend, SPS will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring those who lost their lives, including Lindsay Morehouse ’96, who was killed in the World Trade Center. The bells in the Old Chapel will ring on Saturday at the exact time when the planes crashed in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, and the community is invited to gather later in the day for a special 5 p.m. Chapel service.
Tasked with designing the finishing touch to New York Penn Station’s new Moynihan Train Hall — a 5,000-pound, 12-foot-tall clock — with a mere three months until its dedication, the architecture firm headed up by Peter Pennoyer ’75 proved equal to the task.
Anniversary Weekend 2022 is a go! SPS will host a cluster reunion June 10-12 for form years ending in 2 and 7 and alumni/ae whose in-person celebrations were postponed due to COVID-19, including form years ending in 0,1, 5, and 6 and the Form of 2020. LET US KNOW IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON COMING
Alumni Association Award Nominations Help recognize fellow alumni who are making an impact on a local, national, or global level! Nominations for the Alumni Association Award should be submitted by October 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.
Alumni in the News
Will’s Big Whoop The Boston Globe recently tracked the rise of Whoop, the wearable fitness app for heart rate and sleep data launched by Will Ahmed ’08. READ MORE
Helping Teachers Do Their Best DonorsChoose, a nonprofit founded by Charles Best ’94, has raised more than $1.1 billion to support classroom initiatives in public schools across the country. READ MORE
Leaning In Samantha Boardman ’89 joined the hosts of “Today” to share tips for creating a positive outlook and leading a more fulfilling life. WATCH THE VIDEO
Pulling His Weight In August, Will Thayer ’21 competed in the world rowing junior championships in Plodviv, Bulgaria, as a member of the U.S. Junior National Team. Racing in the coxed 4, his boat finished fourth.
A Family Legacy Extended Nick Rusher ’18 represented the U.S. at the World Rowing U23 Championships in Czechoslovakia in July — shortly before his sister Alie ’14 made her rowing debut in the Tokyo Olympics. Competing in the men’s eight, Rusher’s boat took silver.
