The Pennington School

In November, several Pennington Middle School students participated in a qualifying test for the American Mathematics Contest 8 (AMC 8). The top seven scorers on the qualifying test went on to represent the School in the contest on November 12. The AMC 8 is a 60-year-old mathematics competition for Middle School students that attracts 350,000 participants annually. The 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice examination is designed to cultivate the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. This year, six eighth-graders and one seventh-grader represented the School. Of those competing, one student received a Gold medal, two earned Silver, and one scored Bronze. 

For the 26th consecutive year, the Pennington School community came together to host its annual HomeFront Holiday Party on Saturday, December 14. The Holiday Party is a Pennington tradition; Pennington students and faculty members host guests from HomeFront, a local organization serving those in need in Mercer County.

On December 11, twelve Middle School students in the electives Middle School Singers and Instrumental Lab spread some holiday cheer by performing a number of hit songs for the Hopewell Valley Senior Center. About fifteen senior citizens from the area enjoyed coffee, tea, and snacks while the Middle School students played instrumental music and sung holiday songs. 

Outside the Pennington Presbyterian Church, the ground glistened and shone with a fresh coating of snow. On the inside, a warm holiday spirit filled the air during the annual Service of Lessons and Carols on December 18. 

On December 11, twelve Middle School students in the electives Middle School Singers and Instrumental Lab spread some holiday cheer by performing a number of hit songs for the Hopewell Valley Senior Center. About fifteen senior citizens from the area enjoyed coffee, tea, and snacks while the Middle School students played instrumental music and sung holiday songs. 

Suzanne Houston first saw this play over fifteen years ago at McCarter Theatre and she has wanted to direct it ever since. What is the “secret” of the play’s title?  Mary Zimmerman, the playwright, once explained that it has a double meaning. The first is about the “wings” of a stage; the audience never knows what is going on back there or what will emerge next. The second, more serious meaning, is that the secret represents those things or events in childhood that mark us for life. Most people we meet will never know or understand what we have experienced.