Meet Milton Hershey. He was a chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist. Hershey pioneered the manufacture of caramel as well as mass-producing milk chocolate, which previously had been a luxury good. In third grade Grant researched Milton Hershey and hopes to create great things like him. At PS, we encourage students to Think.Make.Talk. See how this creative, entrepreneurial spirit unfolds in the life of our alum, Elliott Roddy (‘03).   

Meet Maria Tallchief. She was America's first major prima ballerina and the first Native American to hold the rank. She revolutionized American ballet by breaking down ethnic barriers in a field long dominated by Russians and Europeans. In third grade Evey researched Maria Tallchief and aspires to chart new pathways like her. At PS, we cultivate perseverance in students to help them see how very far they can go. See how a persevering spirit helps to overcome obstacles in the life of our alum, Olivia Stratmann (’18).

Meet Alexander Hamilton. He was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. His ideas influenced the founding principles of American finance and government. In third grade, Ford researched Alexander Hamilton and hopes to be a citizen in the service of others like him. At PS we encourage students to courageously consider others before themselves. See how this courageous call unfolds in the life of our alum, Hutch Coward (’19).

Meet Mother Theresa. She was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and is now a Catholic saint. A Nobel Peace Prize recipient, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation dedicated to serving "the poorest of the poor." In third grade, Charlotte researched Mother Theresa and hopes to love deeply like her. At PS we encourage students to reflect God’s love through compassion. See how the influence of people and places shapes the life of our alum, Chandni Jaggi (‘08).

Meet Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein was a physicist and philosopher who revolutionized physics with his theory of relativity and the equation E=mc². His work is considered the foundation of modern physics, alongside quantum mechanics. In third grade, JP researched Albert Einstein and hopes to keep expanding his mind with new ideas like Einstein did. At PS we have confidence in students to achieve their personal best. See how this spirit of learning takes alum, Jid Ganim (‘13) to new heights. 

Meet Jane Goodall. She was a leading British primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist and is the world's expert on chimpanzees after studying the social interactions of wild chimpanzees for 60 years.  In third grade, Annika researched Jane and hopes to cherish all living things like her. At PS, we encourage students to respect each other and the environment. See how gratitude and the appreciation resurrects new life in our alum, Jacey Bowers (‘07).