Technology Takes You to Peru
Long gone are the days when students departing on a Principia abroad would shout out, “I’ll send you a postcard!” Our technology-driven, Internet-based world has enabled today’s travelers to share cultural learning and living experiences in fresh and timely ways. (Of course, postcards are still welcomed.)
That’s certainly the case for the current Principia College group—twenty [...]
You’re Invited . . . Mark Your Calendar for May 27
We’re excited to celebrate Principia’s achievements and share news about its future . . . and we’d like to include you!
Regardless of where you live, you have an opportunity to welcome Chief Executive/College President Jonathan Palmer and Head of School Marilyn Wallace into your home! All you need is a computer with an Internet connection.
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Books Bring Blessings for All
Ever since January’s earthquake struck Haiti, children—like so many adults—have sought to help. Meeting the urgent needs of those impacted quickly became a topic at Lower School Director Mike Moyle’s weekly meetings with the Lower School Student Council.
After generating a list of several ways that funds could be raised, the Council—comprised of students in grades [...]
Dr. Palmer’s Update: May 2010
May is harvest time in the world of education. All those seedlings planted during the early days of classes last fall are coming to fruition as students demonstrate their mastery and growth.
In a community of practice such as Principia, it’s rewarding—and natural—to see evidence of progress all around. College seniors are presenting capstone projects while [...]
PAC Examines Oil’s Future
(Given the April 20 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, this year’s early-April Public Affairs Conference, which focused on oil, seems even more timely. This article was excerpted from “Conference ends—but does oil?” by Janet Irvine, a staff writer for the Principia Pilot.)
On the first sunny weekend in April, leaders in geology, energy [...]
Middle School Student Wins First Place
In a recent Principia Wire article, we shared the exciting news that two Middle School students—Emelie Fredrikson and Kevin Ward—were chosen as finalists in the annual Optimist International Oratorical Contest on the topic of cyber-communication.
It is our pleasure to announce that Kevin Ward has taken first place in the district competition, earning a $2,500 scholarship [...]
Alex Cook Shares Art, Music, and Inspiration at the Lower School
“Birds are for . . . flying free,
Monkeys are for . . . eating bananas,
Monster trucks are for . . . being really, really awesome, and
People are for feeling love.”
Lower schoolers were captivated by this playful, audience-participation song led by musician and artist Alex Cook, who recently visited Principia School and College to share his [...]
Organic Farming Internships Thrive
(This article was excerpted from “Turning Principian Thumbs Green” by Ginny Tonkin, staff writer for the Principia Pilot.)
Twice a week, senior Molly Hayes, junior Jenn Odell, sophomore Lulu Mosman, and freshman Emma Lowenberg venture into Elsah, where they learn about organic agriculture as interns on Three Rivers Community Farm. Dirty knees and dusty pants are [...]
Chief Executive Updates
