Upper School

Welcome to The Hun School of Princeton Upper School.  Whether you are a current student, a prospective family, an alumnus, or even a visitor, we hope what you will find here is a reflection of the dynamic and supportive community that inspires scholarship and student involvement on so many levels.

For almost 100 years, we have embraced the mission of John Gale Hun by focusing the maximum attention to a student’s individual needs.  As we move in to our next century, we carry forth this tradition of excellence with a new focus on preparing Hun School graduates for a world of constant change. 

Traditional courses might take place around a Harkness table or among a sea of iPads. Or, a student can produce his own episode of CSI in collaboration with his media arts, theatre, and forensic science teachers.  Lessons are dynamic, innovative, personal, and un-prescribed.

At Hun, it’s not only the adults who teach, even though we have great teachers. Our students are frequently inspired by one another. Peer groups are powerful influences. Therefore we often facilitate learning among students, and guide them to their own understanding.

— Ryan Hews Upper School Head

News

  • Brandon Coleman ’13 Honored at Cherish the Children Awards Dinner

    Posted May 10, 2013

    Hun School senior Brandon Coleman ’13 was recognized on Sunday, April 28th by the Mercer County Commission on Abused, Neglected, and the Missing Children and Cherish the Children Foundation for his volunteer work with HiTOPs. Brandon has facilitated over 200 hours of workshops that encourage youth to live healthy, responsible, and empowered lives. As a facilitator, Brandon helps youth to explore issues such as morality, prejudice, and sexuality particularly as it pertains to individuals who self-identify as lesbian, bi-sexual, gay, or transgender.

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  • Hun Students Admitted to New Jersey Scholars Program

    Posted April 22, 2013

    From a pool of nearly 300 candidates, Carter Broad ’14 and Victoria Lowrie ’14 each earned admission to the New Jersey Scholars Program. The prestigious five-week interdisciplinary, academic, summer program brings together thirty-nine of the most intelligent, outgoing, and highly motivated New Jersey students to live and learn together.

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  • Kristey King '09 Student Production, "In the Heights," Opens Thursday, April 25th

    Posted April 19, 2013

    The Kristey King ’09 Student Production was established by the King family, the Janus Players, and The Hun School of Princeton, as a means to support a team of students who independently create a theatrical production. In The Heights will be performed on April 25th at 8:00 p.m., April 27th at 8:00 p.m., and April 28th at 2:00 p.m. in the John Andrew Saks Auditorium at The Hun School of Princeton. Tickets can be purchased at the door

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  • Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Speaks at The Hun School

    Posted April 15, 2013

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito met with students at The Hun School of Princeton on Thursday, April 12th. Justice Alito responded to an invitation by Michael Buckley ’15 to meet with Michael’s honors history class, giving the enthusiastic students more than an hour of his time on Thursday. Justice Alito discussed how cases are brought to the Supreme Court, before fielding questions from students about his career, the Constitution, due process, his work as a Supreme Court Justice … and the Philadelphia Phillies.

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  • Hun School Future Investors Visit New York Stock Exchange

    Posted April 4, 2013

    Thirteen students from The Hun School of Princeton’s Future Investors of America Club were afforded a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, April 2nd. Erich Umar, senior vice president of United States options business technology, gave the group a tour of Wall Street and the NYSE.

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Contact Us

  • Ryan Hews

    Head of Upper School
    Credentials:
    Bowdoin College, B.A.
    College of William & Mary, M.Ed.
    School Extension x. 2272

  • Alison Chmielewski

    Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Head
    School Extension x. 2272

  • Judith O'Brien

    Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Office
    School Extension x. 2271

  • Bruce Hayden

    Registrar
    Credentials:
    Sinclair Community College, A.A.
    Eastern Kentucky University, B.A.
    Columbia University, M.A.
    School Extension x. 2291

  • Aaron Bogad

    Dean of the Junior Class
    Credentials:
    New York University, B.F.A.
    School Extension x. 2339

  • Kelli Sanchez

    Dean of the Senior Class
    Credentials:
    Lafayette College, B.A.
    School Extension x. 2110

  • Julie Shuler-Misra

    Dean of the Freshman Class
    Credentials:
    Millersville University, B.S.
    University of Illinois, M.S.
    School Extension x 2354

  • Jonathan Stone

    Dean of the Sophomore Class
    Credentials:
    Colgate University, B.A.
    University of Rochester, M.S.
    School Extension x. 3383