Principians and Principia in the News

Principia and Principians are getting attention beyond the boundaries of our School and College campuses. Media coverage in the last few months has shined the spotlight on our talented and inspiring alumni, former faculty, and current faculty as well as several capital projects on both campuses. See links to learn more details on each story.

Alumni

Jonathan Kidder (US’99, C’03) is the puppeteer for Busy the Bee, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s sidekick in the new Netflix series “Waffles + Mochi,” a travel/food show for children. Kidder’s character is the manager of Mrs. O’s grocery store in the series that premiered March 16.
New York Post
The Daily Beast
Netflix

Jacob Kohut (C’08) was going about his business as a music teacher and National Guardsman protecting the U.S. Capitol in the wake of the January 6 riot when regional and national media caught wind of him playing the flute and holding class remotely from a Humvee during breaks from his 12-hour shift.
CNN Full Circle with Anderson Cooper
The Today Show
The Washington Post
WTOP News, Fairfax, VA

Glamour Magazine (South Africa) featured an interview and professional work from Zimbabwe-based fashion designer Cheryl Nyasha Johnson (US’10, C’14).

Actress Joy Osmanski (C’96) began a new role in the DC Universe series “Stargirl” on the CW Network this past year.
Forbes
Lucire

Actor and artist Tricia Paoluccio (US’90, C’95) collaborated with Oscar de la Renta’s creative directors on a line featuring her artwork and designs from Modern Pressed Flower for the fashion house’s Fall 2021 Collection. Taylor Swift wore a dress from the collection to the 2021 Grammy Awards.

Alice Stanley (C’10) was the on-set writer (uncredited) for the new Netflix movie “Moxie.”

Current and Former Faculty

Professor Emeritus Gregory Sandford authored a new book, “Our Life behind the Berlin Wall: A Memoir for Our American Daughters.” ADVFN.com shared a synopsis.

Dr. Jeff Steele, multidisciplinary professor and coach of the College mediation team, shared insights about the College’s many successes in conflict-resolution competitions.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fulton Sun

Principia in the News

Simon Athletic Complex Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking for the School’s new Simon Athletic Complex received attention from several local news outlets.
St. Louis Business Journal
Alton Telegraph
West Newsmagazine
KSDK

IDEA Labs
The School’s new future-ready IDEA Labs were recognized as the region’s first SmartLabs.
Ladue News
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
West Newsmagazine

McVay Center for the Performing Arts
At the College, the McVay Center for the Performing Arts construction team received the Keystone Award for their work renovating Morey Field House.

3D Printers Put to Service
The College’s 3D printers proved useful for creating personal protective equipment to help alleviate shortages.
Alton Telegraph

If you know of a Principian who has recently made the news, please let us know so we can shout it from the rooftops.