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Six Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The Shipley School proudly announces that six members of the Class of 2026 have been recognized by The National Merit Scholarship Program as Finalists.
Congratulations to Rohail Ahmad, Matthew Benfield, Finn Buckley, Riley Fox, Jade Gounaris, and Melanie Missias-Manning.
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors students who achieve outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Roughly 1.5 million students from over 22,000 high schools participate in the program.
Finalists will be eligible for a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship, among other scholarship opportunities.
Other News from Shipley
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Six Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The Shipley School proudly announces that six members of the Class of 2026 have been recognized by The National Merit Scholarship Program as Finalists.Read More -
Screen Time and Our Kids: A Summary of Dr. Jesse Suh's Learning Child Speaker Series Talk on Internet Addiction
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.Read More -
Introducing the 2026 Shipley School Alumni Award Recipients
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.Read More -
Kate Ulrich ’28 Finishes 2nd at US Squash Tournament
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.Read More -
Five Upper School Students Earn Top Marks at Carnegie Mellon University Creative Task Competition
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.Read More -
Two Upper School Students Win Scholastic Writing Awards
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.Read More -
MS Students Present at American Astronomical Society Conference
Five Shipley Middle School students, led by science teacher Ace Schwarz, traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to present original astronomy research at the American Astronomical Society conference, one of the field’s leading national gatherings.Read More -
Four Shipley Colleagues Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
Four Shipley colleagues are celebrating milestones anniversaries during the 2025-2026 school year. Celebrating 15 years are Kate Gearhart and Tamar Norquist. Celebrating 25 years are Christian Wareikis and Vince Ceriale.Read More -
US Science Teacher Earns Prestigious National Board Certification
Eliza Varner, Upper School Physics teacher and Class Dean, recently earned the prestigious National Board Certification, awarded by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The certification recognizes educators who meet rigorous standards through a performance-based, peer-reviewed process.Read More -
Swamp Night is January 23rd!
Shipley’s annual Swamp Night is on January 23! Bring your family for food and fun with the entire Shipley community. Wear your favorite Shipley gear and join the Shipley Swamp to cheer on our basketball and squash teams!Read More -
Beyond Shipley: Rishaan Nagar ’26 — Strengthening Volunteer Networks Through Squash The Gap
Motivated by a desire to expand access and opportunity, Shipley student Rishaan Nagar ’26 turned his volunteer experience with SquashSmarts into Squash The Gap—a growing initiative that connects volunteers with Philadelphia students through mentorship and community engagement.Read More -
Gator Tales - Marta Johnson '95 – From Shipley Star to Shipley Coach
Former Shipley standout Marta Johnson ’95 returns to where it all began, this time as head coach. From her family immigrating to America and first volleyball game to coaching her own daughters on the same court, Marta shares what it means to come full circle and build a culture of hard work, heart, and connection.Read More -
Shipley Stories: Ronan ’30
For as long as he can remember, Ronan’s been building things—first with LEGOs, then with anything he could get his hands on. But one day, curiosity took over: instead of just building, he started taking things apart to see how they worked.Read More -
A Q&A with Nationally-Ranked Melody Vaughn '29
Shipley freshman and girls basketball standout Melody Vaughn recently found herself on the 2029 ESPN W Watchlist - an honor bestowed upon the best up-and-coming players nationwide. Learn more about her passion, motivations, goals, and why she loves being a Shipley Gator.Read More -
Middle School Launches New Overnight Learning Trips
Last spring and this fall, Shipley’s Middle School launched new overnight trips, immersing students in history, culture, and community. From the maritime culture of Newport News, VA, and D.C.’s civil rights landmarks to Broadway in NYC, these journeys deepened curiosity, built connections, and brought classroom learning vividly to life.Read More -
Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Teams Win FSL Championships
Shipley's Boys' and Girls' Varsity Cross Country teams each won their respective Friends Schools League Championship on October 16. Several runners also earned individual medals for their times. Go Gators!Read More -
Students Attend RISE: A Middle School Leadership Conference
Nine Shipley Middle School students joined peers from 13 schools at the RISE Student Leadership Conference, where they explored empathy, communication, and inclusive leadership in sessions guided by Shipley faculty leaders. Shipley senior and student leader Cassie McDaid ’26 was the keynote speaker of the event.Read More -
Emily McKay ’26: Leadership on Ice
Senior Emily McKay ’26 balances a rigorous academic schedule with her role as co-captain of Team USA’s Theatre on Ice team—leading with empathy, supporting younger teammates, and proving that excellence and compassion can share the spotlight. Learn more about Emily in this Beyond Shipley Spotlight, featuring students whose pursuits outside of school reflect Shipley's mission in action.Read More -
Honoring Former Boys Soccer Coach Thom Schauerman
Read MoreFor nearly two decades, the name Thom Schauerman has been synonymous with Shipley Boys’ Soccer.For 19 years, his passion, leadership, and dedication led the Gators to over 250 victories and 10+ FSL Championships. Schauerman’s legacy extends far beyond wins; it’s about community, mentorship, and heart. Read more. -
Meet Tim Bickhart, Shipley's Head of Lower School
Shipley's new Head of Lower School, Tim Bickhart, is also the parent of Henry '28 and Jack '33. Learn more about what he loves most about elementary-aged children, what he considers to be great teaching, and what inspires him.Read More
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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.
