“No Effort Wasted” - Rose Wike '25 Reflects on Her Shipley Experience
In her inspiring final assembly speech, Senior Class President Rose Wike ’25 urges Shipley students to measure time by fulfillment, not speed. From academic excellence to athletic leadership, Rose’s journey embodies resilience and growth, leaving younger “acorns” with a powerful reminder: embrace challenges, seize opportunities, and make every effort count.
After 19 years at Shipley, STEAM teacher John Harris retires, leaving behind a dynamic, student-driven program, a thriving Science Olympiad team, and a legacy of creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning that inspired his students.
After 32 years at Shipley, Middle School Latin teacher Anne Smith retires, leaving a legacy of rigorous learning, creativity, and unforgettable Classical Adventures that brought the ancient world to life for generations of students.
Dr. Wellenbach’s Upper School Latin students recently competed in two events, the National Latin Exam and the Philadelphia Classical Society Latin Week Competition, with several students earning awards.
The Middle School Science Olympiad team brought home several pieces of hardware from the PA State Science Olympiad Tournament held on April 25 at Penn State Altoona.
Six Shipley students earned awards in the Fei Yue Cup Chinese Speech Contest, held on April 18. The contest was jointly organized by Friends Select School and the Yu Yue Chinese Academy.
The Shipley School proudly announces that six members of the Class of 2026 have been recognized by The National Merit Scholarship Program as Finalists.
What does constant connectivity mean for developing brains? At a recent Learning Child Series presentation, Shipley parent Dr. Jesse Suh, P’31, shared research on digital technology and adolescent development—and offered practical strategies families can use to build healthier technology habits.
The Shipley School is proud to celebrate the achievements of our 2026 Alumni Award recipients — four distinguished individuals who embody the values of excellence, leadership, and service in their respective fields.
Shipley sophomore Kate Ulrich recently earned a second-place finish in the Girls Under 17 division at the US Squash Junior Championship Tournament, held January 17-19 at the Arlen Specter Squash Center in Philadelphia.
Congratulations to Rohail, Ara, Jayden, Doris, and Rishaan for their creativity and award-winning excellence in the CMU CS Academy Fall 2025 Creative Task Competition hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science.
Martin Sun ’27 and Ara Speirs ’27 each earned recognition in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, , the nation’s longest-running (1923) and most prestigious program for creative teens.
The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.