Letters from the Headmaster: A Super Thank You!

"An abyss of blessings must draw forth an abyss of gratitude, fidelity and love."

- Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

Dear Princeton Academy Community -

In the spirit of our cherished Friday Thank Yous, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all members of our community for giving so much to Princeton Academy. Last weekend's Superhero Gala was an inspirational show of support for our school and for our boys. Through Goal IV, "the building of community as a Christian value," our community kettled up in a most joyful way. What a blessing it is to be a part of a community of people who so genuinely enjoy each other's company. Princeton Academy truly has fun celebrating our young men.

When I describe Princeton Academy to prospective families, I often find myself saying that we are a community with "soul." Events like Saturday's Gala, which exemplify heroic efforts on behalf of our boys, demonstrate the spirit of who we are. I am deeply grateful for the time, talent and treasure that our parents devote to our school. Our families give so much: organizing events, sharing of family and culture, volunteering with PAPA, sharing oneself through class presentations, attending games and supporting the arts... The list is endless. Thank you for your leadership, your role modeling and for allowing us to partner with you on your sons' journeys. Participation and engagement matter most in the life of an independent school; at Princeton Academy, this is evident as our community lives the Sacred Heart Goals.

While it is difficult to express my level of gratitude in words, on this Friday, I am seizing the moment to say thank you for all that you do to support the mission and vision of Princeton Academy so that we can devote ourselves to bringing out the best in boys. With just three full weeks of school remaining, I am reminded how precious our time together is, and I am grateful for each moment. Our young men grow up fast and yes, it takes a village. Thank you for being real superheroes to our boys.

Sincerely,

Rik

Alfred (Rik) F. Dugan III

Headmaster