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What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than with a Peddie event that expressly celebrates women – especially when it’s the inaugural We Soar: Peddie Women’s Network event?

From the Peddie Chronicle: Headlines, trends and moments Peddie alumni will never forget

From the Peddie Chronicle: Collecting Peddie memorabilia is a labor of love

From the Peddie Chronicle: Former drama teacher Jeffrey "Harry" Holcombe's shirts have a new role

Triston Francis '08 attended an impressive lineup of schools, but the journey along the way was not easy.

Ginny Bauer P'03 '05 and her family have lived through tragedy and come out intact on the other side.

Leonard and Evelyn Grossman P'99 knew that their daughter, Amy '99, was meant to be an artist.

Two Peddie leaders share how they faced challenges during an extraordinary year.

Shruthika '23 was able to fufill a bucket-list wish — to see a Broadway play — thanks to Peddie's Culture Bus program.

Peddie alumni share the tunes they remember from their teen days.

In 1959, David Mitchell '63 and his classmate Arthur Brown '63 became friends. The two forged a bond that has lasted for over 60 years and inspired Arthur and his wife, Jo, to build a legacy that will live long beyond them. 

Gersony dramatically — and anonymously — influenced U.S. foreign policy over four decades.

These Peddie alumni are using artificial intelligence to save lives.

She’s a star athlete, a champion for children of color and Triathlete magazine’s cover contest winner.

He was almost a forgotten footnote in professional football history.

Peddie welcomes four new members to its board of trustees.

Doug Davidson ’64 succeeds Elizabeth Silverman P’03 ’10.

Peddie hosts the Class of 1971 for a fall mini-reunion.

Peddie alumni are teaming up in the workplace as co-workers, mentors, consultants and more.

Rotimi Opeke '12 is keeping competitive in the tech ecosystem.

How Jessica Heidt ’89 convinced Pixar to create better gender balance in its animated films.

Arianna Bocco '87 is among the most successful acquisitions executives in the independent film industry.

Max Faulkner '16 and Jack Manzari '21 are chasing motorsport careers.

Mike Duffy ’63 remembers and interviews the only female teacher from his days at Peddie.

Ground was officially broken for the Arts Center Expansion Project during a Twilight Arts Festival on May 20. The project is expected to be completed by August 2022.

Continuing its work towards making the Peddie experience as inclusive and equitable as possible, Head of School Peter Quinn provided an update on the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work to date. 

Rich D’Andrea ’01 will take the helm as head coach of the boys lacrosse program this spring. It’s a fitting step for the program’s narrative as well as D’Andrea’s personal one. 

Amid the pandemic, Arts Department Chair Alan Michaels is virtually connecting students with alumni artists.

Melissa Adeyemo '01 is pushing African film to the forefront.
 

Teammates and community members remember Peddie's undefeated 1970 Peddie Football Team.

Continuing its work towards making the Peddie experience as inclusive and equitable as possible, Head of School Peter Quinn provided an update on the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work to date. 

Andrea Patella '17 and Julia Patella '20 are the first sisters to both be elected as student body president during their respective senior years

Ian "Mighty" Graham '50, one of Peddie's top donors and the force behind the Ian H. Graham '50 Athletic Center renovation, died at his home on Monday, September 28. He was 89 years old.

“My Truck” singer-songwriter sensation is featured on Keith Urban’s new single.

As Raga '19 shares, Peddie is here to help you every step along the way.

On the 50th anniversary of Peddie returning to coed, alumnae recalled difficult, sometimes isolating, but also illuminating experiences on campus

"Selah and the Spades" debut has established Poe '08 as a prominent young storyteller

A Jersey Shore bridge connects two shore communities and two former Peddie roommates

For the first time, two generations of Peddie athletes are on the track and field record board

Billy Almond ’71 helped organize the activities at Peddie on the first-ever Earth Day, April 22, 1970

Brad Smith ’82 considers Princeton Lavender a labor of love.

A broad array of speakers who visit campus each year  — often Peddie alumni — easily adapt to an online format.

COVID-19’s wake was the catalyst for the Steady Peddie Fund, a new fund which provides financial assistance to the community in times of unexpected need.

For these six alumni couples, Peddie had a hand in true love.

SeaStraws Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Kennedy '15 has made it her mission to educate others about the dangers of plastics.

Peddie was his first stop on the road to an exuberant and authentic life.

Brothers Roger Kaufman ’52 and Herb Kaufman ’47 are Peddie loyal.

The Izzo family gives back to the digital fabrication laboratory.

Bernadette Schmidinger Brown ’01 wants students to "experience this incredible school."

Stephen Toadvine's '48 arrival at Peddie in 1945 was the result of a series of events that would change his life.

Tiff Zachos '88, M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M. stepped up in a big way this summer, and her actions earned her champion status.

Justin Barnett '02 (TK MAC) was a physics and chemistry major at Cornell until he accepted a fellow student's offer to learn how to DJ.

Self-professed quilt magnet Bill Volckening '84 has an uncanny ability to find great quilts, but he did not set out to be a quilt collector. 

When Peddie's first Armellino Scholars graduated, it was an exclamation point at the end of a profound four-year journey.

Anne Sachs '93, Thrive Global's chief content officer will share her experience working in the fashion and magazine industry with students via video chat in Efros Auditorium.

On this Veterans Day, we honor all of our veterans and look back at how the Peddie community was affected by WWI.

Jim Steinberg ’67 has logged more than two million miles traveling the globe with his camera.

How did rock artist Matt Burr ’99 end up performing in a half-abandoned historic building in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico?

Her trip included a stop in Honduras, where Silvi and her father volunteered at a home for impoverished children.

Outstanding credentials and a Peddie connection helped Patrick Sandman ’07 land a clerkship with Judge Robert Kugler ’68.

He's 98 years old, but age hasn't stopped Ken Seyffer ’39 from being active in his community.

The Peddie experience was so powerful for Terry Hensle, M.D. ’60 that his daughter and grandson are also part of the Peddie family.

The objects you see here, varied in size and shape and age, are what make us distinctly Peddie.

Peddie alumnae are reaching great heights in the finance industry.

Morgan Rawlings '09 came to Peddie in pursuit of a Chinese program that would challenge her. Now, she works for the National Security Language Initiative for Youth.

A look back from alumni who were there ...

Kieren van den Blink '90 finally tells the story she intended to share on the Peddie stage 19 years ago.

As the president and CEO of American Forests, Jad Daley '86 is tackling some challenging environmental issues.

We teamed up with Blair Academy to profile Falcons and Buccaneers who demonstrate the special relationship between our schools.

At 4 a.m. on January 9, 2018, a mudslide engulfed Napper Tandy's '95 house. Read his harrowing story.

Math and economics teacher Imad Labban P'10 '12 '14 has a passion for the arts.

The Princeton University graduate is spending the year in Cardiff, Wales as a Fulbright Scholar.

The year 2018 marks the fiftieth anniversary of M*A*S*H*, written by Peddie's own H. Richard Hornberger Jr. '41.

Randy Forrester '05 and Ally Brown Forrester '07 are making a big impact with their bite-sized restaurant.

Tingle's investment firm is helping women and minority entrepreneurs gain access to capital and create jobs in their communities.

Alumna strikes a chord with student harpist

For Oliver Crane ’17, rowing a 23-foot boat across the Atlantic Ocean sounded like the ultimate adventure.

On Father’s Day 1993, Ambassdor Walter H. Annenberg gave $100 million to the school as an endowed fund designed to expand financial aid, institute innovative programs and recruit exceptional faculty. It was the largest cash gift ever given to an independent school, and it brought instant fame to Peddie.

For Chavon Sutton, being a merit scholar enabled her to do almost anything she wanted to at Peddie. As a two-sport varsity athlete, prefect, vocalist, and actress, she made the most of the experience.

How was Coral Peña ’11 introduced to Meryl Streep on the set of "The Post?" By Steven Spielberg, of course!

The Peddie Chronicle has been named a 2018 Gold Winner by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in the field of independent school alumni magazine publishing.

Jeanne Laman Ilvento ’79 and her husband, Robert P ’12 credit their daughter, Morgan, as the inspiration for the Silverball Museum Arcade in Asbury Park, N.J.

Traveling from Washington, D.C. and New York City, Edward Whitehouse ’12, Brandon Kumar ’12, Swetha Sanagavarapu ’13 and Rachel Gankiewicz ’13 returned to campus to talk with students about life after Peddie.

Andrew Mandelbaum '99, currently working in public policy, is grateful to Peddie for broadening horizons, and teaching him the value of acceptance and awareness.

Chavon Sutton ’99 came to campus to share her experience in the financial services industry, and while she did encourage students to explore careers in finance, she emphasized the importance of trying new things and seeking out exciting experiences to make the most of their Peddie experience.

Karyn Bysshe Vella joins Peddie as the new assistant head of school for development.

Zui Dighe '15 never forgot the love of innovation and problem-solving she found at Peddie. Now, as a Duke University Grand Challenge Scholar and a nominee for a Women in Open Source Award, Zui is solving problems on a global scale.

Describing his years at Peddie as "the happiest days of my life," Walter H. Annenberg began giving back to his alma mater as soon as he graduated.

Horace Brown '51 was the first African American student and graduate of Peddie School, during a time when Hightstown, like much of America, was a "separate but unequal" place to live.

Oliver Crane is about to become the youngest person in history to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Anne L. Seltzer is one of the most important figures - and probably the most influential woman - in Peddie history.

Finding the art in architecture and designing the tallest building in Brooklyn.

Jeff Reilly '85 surprised Tim Corica’s Advanced Computer Science class with a visit this winter where he shared advice, both practical and personal, on finding a career in the world of tech.

We’re thinking boldly.

Recently named an Albright Fellow at Wellesley College, Mia Caglieris ’15 began her pursuit of global citizenship at Peddie.

Christina Blok '07 discovered her love for literature at Peddie, and returned to that love with the launch of Muse Monthly in 2015.

When John Coiro ’87 P’17 came to Peddie as a sophomore, he was seeking an academic challenge and a community experience.

John Lazenby ’96, hotel and restaurant wine division manager for Breakthru Beverage Group in Miramar, Florida, talks about being the former face of the classic naval combat game.

He was a self-described "bit of a troublemaker" when he arrived at Peddie. Thanks in part to his teacher and advisor Ray Oram, Epstein found his path to a remarkable career.

On September 25, 2017, Kelly Jo Burnett ’98 packed only her most essential belongings in a medium-sized backpack and flew, one-way, to Kathmandu, Nepal.

Author Christian Giudice '93 talks about the influence of his Peddie experience.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Hoppy" Hopkins '57 is the executive director and chief executive officer of the Super Sabre Society, a group formed to celebrate and preserve the history of the F-100 Super Sabre and the pilots who flew them.

A number of Peddie alumni are contributing to the craft beer boom. Their backgrounds vary, from photography and economics to marketing and metallurgy, but there are commonalities that lured them to the craft beer industry in a variety of roles.

Arianna Bocco '87 found her love of film at Peddie, and turned it into a career with IFC Films.

Jill Moody '08 chose Peddie because of the arts programs, and her passions in theater, music and dance grew from there. She currently is head of the drama and dance department at The Garvey School in the Bronx, and recently founded a theater arts program called Imagine Works.

Leon Bergen '05 found his love for computer science during his freshman year at Peddie, and still works on creating computers that understand language the way people do.

Alyssa Barlis '09 always looked to the stars. Now, she designs telescopes for NASA.

Megan Miranda '99 was able to pursue her passions in both science and writing at Peddie, and continues to enjoy both as a high school science teacher, and an accomplished novelist.

Sarah Hogoboom '13 got an education in multiculturalism at Peddie. Now, this young Fulbright scholar is continuing the tradition by teaching English in Vietnam.

Margaret Symington's '78 passion for nature was fostered by her biology teacher at Peddie. Now she works for the World Wildlife Foundation.

Peddie taught Potter Scholar JR Rodrigo '11 the importance of curiosity and opportunity, two assets he took with him in his pursuit of a successful career in economics and business. 

At Peddie you can achieve highly in both athletics and academics. Potter Scholar and Valedictorian Haley Peters '10 currently plays professional basketball, and later intends to further her education with a medical degree. 

Sangu Delle '06 was an Annenberg Scholar and soaked up every aspect of a rich Peddie experience, now serving on the Board of Trustees. 

A graduate of Peddie Class of 1987, John Coiro reflects on his son's growth over the past four years and on the benefits of a Peddie education.

Mike Cummins ’04 has devoted his professional life to supporting children in underserved communities. Now a teacher at Brownsville Collegiate, he returned to Peddie to deliver this Chapel talk and pose three challenges to students.