Graduation music around the worldMeiya XiongAs graduating seniors decked out in their caps and gowns walk across the stage to receive diplomas, the moment calls for music matching the emotion of the occasion — something appropriately grand and celebratory, but...
Summertime fondness: memorable moments to cherishAmelie Kraft • Meiya Xiong### Summers in Germany *Amelie Kraft* One of my most cherished summer memories that I often think about is the time I spent with my family at Schloss Elmau in Germany. Scholss Elmau is a resort in the Alps, where my...
Tower Investigates: Attendance at PHSAritra Ray • Meiya Xiong • Emily KimAttendance in the state of New Jersey is governed by a simple guideline: every student can be absent up to ten percent of the 180-day school year before experiencing loss of course credit. Out of this simplicity,...
PHS wins states in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competitionMeiya XiongPHS’s research team has been selected as the New Jersey State Winner in the 2023-2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, which grants more than $100,000 in Samsung equipment and classroom resources to schools...
PHS holds Inaugural TEDxWitherspoonSt Youth EventClaire Tang • Meiya XiongOn December 2, an audience gathered in PHS’ Black Box Theater for the first-ever TedXWitherspoonSt Youth event. Hosted by Elizabeth Tian ’24 and Oliver Huang ’24, the event showcased talks delivered by high school...
Learning Labs debut at PHSMeiya Xiong • Leila GuittonThis year, the PHS administration introduced Learning Labs, a supervised study environment during any free periods in freshmens’ schedule, including their P.E. free periods. The Learning Labs aim to help new students...
New security protocals announced at PHSLeila Guitton • Asya Morozov • Meiya XiongAs announced in the Chmiel Spiel on November 2, a number of new security measures will soon be introduced at PHS, all with the goal of increasing student safety. Along with requiring all students and staff to wear ID...
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