2023

News List

  • March

    Spotlight on the Lower School Music Ensemble Program

    Harley Givler
    Shipley’s Lower School music program offers a one-of-a-kind musical education to its young learners, culminating in an authentic music ensemble experience. In fourth grade, students can learn to play three different instruments. The long-term benefits and goals of the program are many, extending beyond the classroom and into the lives of students and their families.
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  • 2023 Alumni Service Award Presented to Trina Vaux ’63

    Ali Schwartz ’10
    The Alumni Service Award is presented for outstanding volunteer service to The Shipley School by an alumna or alumnus as demonstrated by strong loyalty, exceptional contributions of time and effort, and personal commitment to the advancement of the School’s mission.
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  • 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to Helen Fisher ’63, PhD

    Ali Schwartz ’10
    The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the outstanding achievement, the dedication, and the personal accomplishments of a Shipley alumna or alumnus in a particular field of endeavor, whether it be in a chosen profession, through formal volunteer activities unrelated to the school, or through a personal commitment to an issue, project, or cause.
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  • 2023 Young Alumni Award Presented to Alicia Roth Weigel ’08

    Ali Schwartz ’10
    The Shipley School Young Alumni Award recognizes a Shipley alumna or alumnus who has graduated within the preceding twenty years and demonstrates innovation, curiosity, and creativity in the pursuit of excellence in a particular field, whether it be in a profession, through formal volunteer activities unrelated to the School, or through a personal commitment to an issue, project, or cause.
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  • 2023 Young Alumni Award Presented to Meghan Stevenson-Krausz ’08

    Ali Schwartz ’10
    The Shipley School Young Alumni Award recognizes a Shipley alumna or alumnus who has graduated within the preceding twenty years and demonstrates innovation, curiosity, and creativity in the pursuit of excellence in a particular field, whether it be in a profession, through formal volunteer activities unrelated to the School, or through a personal commitment to an issue, project, or cause.
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  • February

    Upper School Squash Competes at Nationals

    Shipley's Upper School Boys' and Girls' Varsity Squash teams competed at the National Squash Championships in Philadelphia, finishing 34th and 64th in the country, respectively.
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  • “Yes! And . . .”: More than a Saying, A Mindset for Life

    Debra Finger
    Since Dr. Roberta Brandao’s arrival to chair Shipley’s STEAM department in the fall of 2022, she has created a learning environment that fosters creativity, provides relevance, and pushes students to think critically. Learn more about Dr. Brandao's approach and how she makes students feel comfortable about taking creative risks.
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  • Five Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

    The Shipley School proudly announces five members of the Class of 2023 have been recognized by The National Merit Scholarship Program as Finalists
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  • From the Beacon: Mean Girls Will Be Totally Fetch!

    Colin Harkins ’23
    This year’s Upper School Spring Musical is Mean Girls, a modern adaptation of the classic movie from 2004. Shipley theater star and Beacon writer Colin Harkins ’23 tells us why audiences should be excited to see the show March 2-4, 2023 in Riely Theatre.
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  • From the Beacon: Shipley Theater Department Joins Broadway Green Alliance

    Kylie Liggett ’25
    Shipley’s theater program is excited to announce that it will partner with Broadway Green Alliance, a corporation that tries to bring more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into theaters all around the country. Read more in this article originally published in the Beacon student newspaper.
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  • Shipley Musicians Accepted to Auditioned Choral and Band Ensembles

    After rigorous auditions, five Shipley musicians have been accepted into auditioned choral and band ensembles including the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 11 Chorus, the American Choral Directors Association National Honors Choir, and the Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band.
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  • Shipley Celebrates Lunar New Year with Musical Performance

    View a performance of the Lunar New Year Overture by Shipley's Chamber Orchestra, in an arrangement by Richard Liu ’25 and Bambi Tang ’23, and conducted by Mr. Jhonnatan Mata.  The performance was organized by the Asian Student Alliance and the Chamber Orchestra in celebration of Lantern Festival, or the end of Lunar New Year. 
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  • Chantra Reinman Named New Head of Middle School

    After an extensive international search, Head of School Michael G. Turner announced the appointment of Chantra Reinman as Shipley’s next Head of Middle School, effective July 1, 2023.
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  • Members of the Lower School Student Council speak at a Lower School assembly.

    Lower School Student Council: Giving Back to Shipley

    Holly Caldwell
    In the Lower School Student Council, fourth and fifth graders hone leadership skills like collaboration, public speaking, and planning as they help with divisional assemblies and other student-led initiatives, while serving as student representatives at admissions events and more. Though the group is diverse, they all have one thing in common: a desire to give back to Shipley.
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  • Middle School Squash Competes at Nationals

    Shipley's Middle School Boys' and Girls' Squash teams competed at the National Squash Championships in Philadelphia, finishing ninth and 20th, respectively.
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  • Q&A with Zion Alexis ’23, Scholastic Writing Award Winner

    Congratulations to Shipley senior Zion Alexis ’23 for receiving numerous awards in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by Philadelphia Writing Project, including a Gold Key for his poem, "black boy, PREP SCHOOL." Read the poem and learn more about Zion, his interest in creative expression, and how Shipley has pushed him to grow as a writer in this Q&A.
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  • January

    Shipley Names New Varsity Softball Head Coach

    The Shipley School is pleased to announce that Erica Cipolloni has been named Varsity Softball Head Coach.
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  • Americans Who Tell the Truth: Portraits by Robert Shetterly

    "Americans Who Tell the Truth: Portraits by Robert Shetterly" is on display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from February 1 - 28, 2023.
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  • Rebekah Adens Named Next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Head of School Michael Turner announced that Rebekah Adens will be Shipley’s next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, effective July 1, 2023.
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  • Teacher Ace Schwarz Selected for NASA Research Program

    Middle School science teacher Ace Schwarz was one of 10 educators selected to participate in the 2023 NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program (NITARP), which partners small groups of educators with a research astronomer for original, year-long, authentic research projects.
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  • Nancy Schwartzman ’93

    Nancy Schwartzman ’93: 2023 Sundance Film Festival Selection

    Ali Schwartz ’10
    The latest documentary film from director and producer Nancy Schwartzman ’93, Victim/Suspect will screen as an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Documentary Competition. The documentary was produced in partnership with Motto Pictures and the Center for Investigative Reporting Studios as a Netflix original film.
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  • "Love Letters from an Inverted Cartography" by Terri Saulin

    "Love Letters from an Inverted Cartography" by Terri Saulin is on display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from January 3 - 31, 2023.
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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.