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Alumni Spotlights

From Studio Art to UX Design

Brett Banning (C’11) Product Designer at Uber

As lead Product on Uber’s Global Vehicle team, Brett is using a human-centered design methodology to develop a program for onboarding new drivers. His projects always begin with user research and progress through extensive prototyping and testing, and he regularly interacts with ...

Lindsay LaVanchy: Fulfilling a Childhood Dream on Stage and Screen

Not many people can say they fulfilled their childhood dream of becoming an actor, but Lindsay LaVanchy (US'07) can.

LaVanchy attended Principia from preschool through the Upper School and was involved in all aspects of the arts, including dance and Spring Production, both under the direction of ...

Prepared for a Career in the Film Industry

Abbie Steckler (C’15) Postproduction Editor, Klutch Creative Founder and CEO, Pine Rock Pictures

With the goal of pursuing a career in the film industry, Abbie designed an individualized major in film, supported by a minor in history. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Los Angeles, where she is finding ...

Alum Breaks Record in “Big Year” Competition
Photo courtesy of Christian Hagenlocher

In 2016, Christian Hagenlocher (US’07, C’11) grabbed his binoculars and traveled across North America from Alaska to Newfoundland and to every state in the Lower 48, becoming the youngest person to see over 700 species of birds in a calendar year for the American Birding Association’s Big Year competition. Recording ...

Alum Olympian Shares Story on CNN and with Students

Two-time Olympic athlete Ngozi Mwanamwambwa Asinga (US’89, C’93) was recently featured on CNN’s African Voices series, a collection of videos showcasing some of the continent’s contemporary change-makers. Principia provided yearbook and historic photos of Ngozi to CNN, and the video shows several shots of her wearing her Principia jersey on ...

2016 DKA Award Recipient

James Rosebush, former Deputy Assistant to President Ronald Reagan and Chief of Staff to First Lady Nancy Reagan, shares the impact of his Principia experience.

Reunion 2016 Gathered Alumni from Near and Far

More than 525 people attended the College reunion last month, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Along with a variety of talks, classes, and entertainment, attendees took advantage of numerous activities, such as golf, tennis, and a 5K Fun Run. The solar car team shared information about their ...

Researching the Digital Age at Harvard University
Photo courtesy of Briggs DeLoach

As a researcher at Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, Briggs DeLoach (US ’11, C’15) thrives on asking big questions about the wide-reaching impact of the Internet and digital technology, particularly as they relate to youth. Alongside an interdisciplinary group of Harvard faculty, colleagues from Ivy League ...

Inaugural Principia Global Days of Service a Success

Turnout for the first-ever Principia Global Days of Service was terrific! Over a four-day weekend (April 21–­24), alumni and friends joined forces to serve their local communities. More than 40 different service projects took place around the world. From California to St. Louis to New York to Switzerland, groups sorted ...

Making Aerospace History
Photo by Katherine Pratt

Kevin Pratt (US’ 00, C’04) helped aerospace development company Blue Origin make history recently. After the company launched a rocket at their Texas test site in November, both the capsule and propulsion module landed back on earth right side up. A second test was equally successful last month, inspiring Pratt ...

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