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The Hun School of Princeton
Location
Map
Princeton Township
,
NJ

U.S.
Information
TypePrivate, Boarding
MottoQuaerite Scientiam Et Honorum
"Seek Knowledge and Honor"
Religious affiliation(s)none
Established1914
HeadmasterDr. James M. Byer
Faculty115
Enrollment582 total as of 2003-04[1]
Average class size12-14
Student to teacher ratio6:1
Campus45 acres
Color(s)Red/Black
Athletics50+ Interscholastic Sports
Athletics conferenceMid-Atlantic Prep League
MascotRaiders
Websitewww.hunschool.org

The Hun School of Princeton is a private, coeducational, secondary boarding school located in Princeton Township, New Jersey, in the United States. The school has a Princeton, New Jersey mailing address. The school serves students from grades 6 through post-graduate. Currently, the headmaster is Dr. James Byer, a Hun School graduate from the Class of 1962.

History

The Hun School was founded in 1914 by Dr. John Gale Hun, a professor of mathematics at Princeton University. Once known as the Princeton Math School and then The Princeton Tutoring School, the school was renamed The Hun School in 1925.

In 1942, the School was moved from Stockton Street to the Edgerstoune campus where it has remained ever since. In 1943, The Hun School of Princeton was incorporated as a non-profit institution under the direction of a Board of Trustees.

The school became coeducational under the direction of then-Headmaster Dr. Paul R. Chesebro in 1971. The Middle School was founded shortly thereafter in 1973, including grades seven and eight, with grade six added in 1977.

Student body

As of the 2003-04 school year, the School has 582 students.[1] Approximately 100 students attend the Hun Middle School, which houses grades 6-8. The rest are in the Upper School. About 70% of Hun's Upper School students are day students, and the rest are boarders. Students come from 16 states and nine countries.

Athletics

Hun School participates in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League, a sports league with participating institutions from university preparatory schools in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. Schools competing in the league include Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania and Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey. The Hun School also competes against other local preparatory schools such as the Pennington School, Ranney School, Princeton Day School, and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart.


Facilities

  • Russell Hall
  • Poe Projects Dormitory (1959)
  • Carter Hall (1964)
  • The Alexander K. Buck Student Activity Center (1974) - Better known to students as the SAC. Also the setting of the Middle School, serving grades 6-8
  • The John Andrew Saks Auditorium
  • The Chesebro Academic Center (1964) - Used as the Upper School
  • The Ralph S. Mason House (1984)
  • The Michael D. Dingman Center for Science and Technology (1987)
  • The Perry K. Sellon Information Center (1987)
  • The Roberta J. King Outdoor Education Center
  • The Mary Miller Sharp Ceramic and Sculpture Studio (1994)
  • The Heart of Hun (2004)
  • Natale Field (2004)
  • The Ventresca Family Video Production and TV Studio (2005)

The School is currently undergoing a massive construction project that includes the construction of a new athletic center and the establishment of a fine arts building.

School publications

  • The Mall, the Upper School newspaper.
  • The Edgerstounian, the School yearbook
  • The Hun Review, an award-winning literary magazine showcasing the writing and artwork of Hun School students.
  • Attila, the Middle School newspaper.

Clubs and organizations

  • Upper School clubs and organizations include: Asian Language Club, Astronomy Club, Ceramics Club, Chamber Music Players, Chess Club, Choir, Computer Music Club, Concert Choir, Diversity Club, Edger Tones (Female A Cappella Group), Environmental/Outdoor Club, Environmental Sustainability Club, F.I.S.H (Faith Inspired Students at Hun), Fishing Club, Forensics (Speech, Debate and Congress), French Club, Fresh Techs, Gaming Society, Gay-Straight Alliance, Hun Film Society, Hun School Investors Club, Hun TV, The Janus Players (Theatre), Jazz Band, Key Club, Knitting Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Paintball Club, Photography Club, Philosophy Club, Physics and Engineering Society, Political Forum, S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Science Fiction Society, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Techno-Raiders (A/V Club), Twister Club, and Young Alumni Association
  • Middle School clubs include: Arts Club, Bits and Pieces Club, Craft Club, Creative Drama Club, Frisbee Club, Hearts Club, Hun TV, Kickball Club, and Scrabble Club.
  • Students also may participate in Peer Leadership, Honor Council, Student Council, Edgerstoune Society, and Red Shield Society.

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ^ a b Data for the Hun School of Princeton, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 12, 2007.
  2. ^ New Jersey Tennis Stars, Hangout NJ. Accessed June 12, 2007. "Nicole Arendt of Somerville turned pro in 1991 and is currently ranked 26 in the world in women's doubles. The Hun School of Princeton graduate holds 16 career Women's Tennis Association (WTA) doubles titles and won the tour sportsmanship award in 1993."
  3. ^ "El inquieto Ethan Hawke", El Imparcial (Hermosillo), January 12, 2005. Accessed June 12, 2007. "El joven Ethan cursó estudios en la High School West Windsor-Plainsboro, en la Carnegie-Mello y en la Hun School de Princeton, donde se graduó en 1988."
  4. ^ Senator Robert E. Littell, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 12, 2007.
  5. ^ Lieber, Jill. "Read emerges from nightmare with stronger faith, will", USA Today, July 21, 2004. Accessed June 12, 2007. "He became passionate about rowing when he was just a scrawny, metal-mouthed eighth-grader at The Hun School in Princeton, N.J., battling his way to the 2004 Olympic eight despite always being seen as too small in such a powerful sport."
  6. ^ Rolle A Seminole, ESPN.com. Accessed October 17, 2006.
  7. ^ Alfred Dennis Sieminski biography, United States Congress. Accessed June 29, 2007.

External links

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