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"The foundation for The Hun School of Princeton was laid in 1914 by Dr. John Gale Hun, a professor of Mathematics at [[Princeton University]]. As a result of success working with and tutoring his own students, he decided to open the Princeton Math School, a school dedicated to preparing students for entrance into the nation’s top colleges. Soon renamed The Princeton Tutoring School, Dr. Hun expanded the School’s disciplines to include all areas of college-preparatory work. Distinguished for the quality of its teachers and the thorough preparation of its students, Dr. Hun's School reflected his own high standards and his abiding faith in young people"<ref name=Hun>[http://hunschool.org/glance/glance.asp Hun School At-A-Glance], accessed [[May 5]], [[2006]]</ref>. |
"The foundation for The Hun School of Princeton was laid in 1914 by Dr. John Gale Hun, a professor of Mathematics at [[Princeton University]]. As a result of success working with and tutoring his own students, he decided to open the Princeton Math School, a school dedicated to preparing students for entrance into the nation’s top colleges. Soon renamed The Princeton Tutoring School, Dr. Hun expanded the School’s disciplines to include all areas of college-preparatory work. Distinguished for the quality of its teachers and the thorough preparation of its students, Dr. Hun's School reflected his own high standards and his abiding faith in young people"<ref name=Hun>[http://hunschool.org/glance/glance.asp Hun School At-A-Glance], accessed [[May 5]], [[2006]]</ref>. |
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"Because the school soon outgrew its in-town quarters, Dr. Hun purchased property on Stockton Street in 1920. There, he constructed a new school complex with facilities for 150 boarding students. Renamed The Hun |
"Because the school soon outgrew its in-town quarters, Dr. Hun purchased property on Stockton Street in 1920. There, he constructed a new school complex with facilities for 150 boarding students. Renamed The Hun School of Princeton in 1925, the School prospered for the next twenty years under John Hun's supervision. In l925, the School acquired forty-five acres of the former Russell Estate on Edgerstoune Road. There in 1930, Dr. Hun constructed a Junior School Building. In 1942, the Upper School was moved from Stockton Street to the Edgerstoune campus. In 1943, the Hun School of Princeton was incorporated as a non-profit institution under the direction of a Board of Trustees." |
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==Athletics== |
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Hun School participates in the [[Mid-Atlantic Prep League]], a sports league with participating institutions from [[University-preparatory school|university preparatory schools]] in the [[New Jersey]], [[New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] area. Schools competing in the league include [[Blair Academy]] in [[Blairstown, New Jersey]], [[The Hill School]] of [[Pottstown, Pennsylvania]], [[Lawrenceville School]] in [[Lawrenceville, New Jersey]], [[Mercersburg Academy]] of [[Mercersburg, Pennsylvania]] and [[Peddie School]] in [[Hightstown, New Jersey]]. Hun also competes against other local preparatory schools such as the Princeton Day School, Pennington School and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. The school offers Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Tennis, Soccer, Water Polo, Dance, Basketball, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Golf, Softball, and Track. |
Hun School participates in the [[Mid-Atlantic Prep League]], a sports league with participating institutions from [[University-preparatory school|university preparatory schools]] in the [[New Jersey]], [[New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]] area. Schools competing in the league include [[Blair Academy]] in [[Blairstown, New Jersey]], [[The Hill School]] of [[Pottstown, Pennsylvania]], [[Lawrenceville School]] in [[Lawrenceville, New Jersey]], [[Mercersburg Academy]] of [[Mercersburg, Pennsylvania]] and [[Peddie School]] in [[Hightstown, New Jersey]]. Hun also competes against other local preparatory schools such as the [[Princeton Day School]], [[Pennington School]] and [[Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart]]. The school offers Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Tennis, Soccer, Water Polo, Dance, Basketball, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Golf, Softball, and Track. |
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== Facilities == |
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| Type | Private, Boarding |
| Motto | Quaerite Scientiam Et Honorum "Seek Knowledge and Honor" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | none |
| Established | 1914 |
| Headmaster | Dr. James M. Byer |
| Faculty | 115 |
| Enrollment | 585 total |
| Average class size | 12-14 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Campus | 45 acres |
| Color(s) | Red/Black |
| Athletics | 50+ Interscholastic Sports |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Atlantic Prep League |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| Website | www.hunschool.org |
The Hun School of Princeton is a private, coeducational, secondary boarding school located in Princeton Township, New Jersey, in the United States. The school has a Princeton, New Jersey mailing address. The school serves students from grades 6 through post-graduate. As of 2006, the headmaster is Dr. James Byer.
History
Founded in 1914, the school is known for its Raiders sports teams.
Under the direction of then Headmaster Dr. Paul R. Chesebro, the school became coeducational in 1971. The Middle School was founded shortly thereafter in 1973, including grades seven and eight, with grade six added in 1977.
Under the guidance of Dr. Chesebro six major buildings were added: Poe Dormitory, The Dining Hall, Carter Dormitory, Chesebro Academic Center, the Gymnasium, and the Buck Activity Center.
"The foundation for The Hun School of Princeton was laid in 1914 by Dr. John Gale Hun, a professor of Mathematics at Princeton University. As a result of success working with and tutoring his own students, he decided to open the Princeton Math School, a school dedicated to preparing students for entrance into the nation’s top colleges. Soon renamed The Princeton Tutoring School, Dr. Hun expanded the School’s disciplines to include all areas of college-preparatory work. Distinguished for the quality of its teachers and the thorough preparation of its students, Dr. Hun's School reflected his own high standards and his abiding faith in young people"[1].
"Because the school soon outgrew its in-town quarters, Dr. Hun purchased property on Stockton Street in 1920. There, he constructed a new school complex with facilities for 150 boarding students. Renamed The Hun School of Princeton in 1925, the School prospered for the next twenty years under John Hun's supervision. In l925, the School acquired forty-five acres of the former Russell Estate on Edgerstoune Road. There in 1930, Dr. Hun constructed a Junior School Building. In 1942, the Upper School was moved from Stockton Street to the Edgerstoune campus. In 1943, the Hun School of Princeton was incorporated as a non-profit institution under the direction of a Board of Trustees." [1]
Student body
As of 2006, the school has 585 students. Approximately 100 students attend the Hun Middle School, which houses grades 6-8. The rest are in the Upper School. About 70% of Hun's Upper School students are day students, and the rest are boarders. Students come from 16 states and 9 countries[1].
Athletics
Hun School participates in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League, a sports league with participating institutions from university preparatory schools in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. Schools competing in the league include Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, The Hill School of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Mercersburg Academy of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania and Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey. Hun also competes against other local preparatory schools such as the Princeton Day School, Pennington School and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. The school offers Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Tennis, Soccer, Water Polo, Dance, Basketball, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Golf, Softball, and Track.
Facilities
- Russell Hall
- Poe Dormitory (1959)
- Carter Hall (1964)
- The Alexander K. Buck Student Activity Center (1974) - Better known to students as the SAC. Also houses the Middle School, serving grades 6-8
- The John Andrew Saks Auditorium
- The Chesebro Academic Center (1964) - Used as the Upper School
- The Ralph S. Mason House (1984)
- The Michael D. Dingman Center for Science and Technology (1987)
- The Perry K. Sellon Information Center (1987)
- The Roberta J. King Outdoor Education Center
- The Mary Miller Sharp Ceramic and Sculpture Studio (1994)
- The Heart of Hun (2004)
- Natale Field (2004)
The School is currently undergoing a massive construction project that includes the building of a new Athletic Center and the establishment of a Fine Arts Building.
School Publications
- The Mall - The School Newspaper
- The Edgerstounian -The School's Yearbook
- The Hun Review - A collection showcasing the writing and artistic ability of Hun School students
Famous Alumni
- Nicole Arendt - professional tennis player
- Saud bin Faisal bin Abdul Aziz - Saudi prince, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia
- Khalid Al-Faisal - Saudi prince, Governor of Asir Province, Director General of the King Faisal Foundation
- Kevin Scott Allen - actor
- Richard Cytowic - neurologist and author of The Man Who Tasted Shapes
- Ethan Hawke - star of Reality Bites and Training Day (Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor)
- Susan Hendricks - CNN Headline News anchor
- Robert Littell (politician) - New Jersey Senator
- Les Otten - Vice-Chairman and Partner of the Boston Red Sox Organization
- Stephen Polin - noted American surrealist artist
- Myron Rolle - college football player rated the #1 high school prospect in the country by ESPN[2]
- Jason Read - the bow seat in the 2004 Summer Olympics Gold medal-winning, U.S. Men's Rowing Team.
- Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - former CEO of IBM and Ambassador to the Soviet Union under President Jimmy Carter
References
- ^ a b c Hun School At-A-Glance, accessed May 5, 2006
- ^ Rolle A Seminole, ESPN.com, accessed October 17, 2006