Stories
The Best Class Ever
For tour guide Nash Li ’24, Sculpture was the best class ever. Here’s how he came to think of himself as a student-athlete-artist.
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Why I Chose Boarding School
From her first moment on campus, tour guide Mimi Brick ’24 knew that Peddie was the place for her. Four years later, she thinks it might be the place for you too.
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Peddie Scores Big with New Head Football Coach
Mark Fabish brings gridiron savvy and Jersey roots to Peddie’s turf.
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Head of School Position Statement
The Head of School Search Committee has released the official position statement. Visit the Isaacson, Miller website to read the full statement, nominate a candidate or apply for the position. […]
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Tessa Hughes ’26 on Record-breaking Spree
Tessa Hughes sets four track records, dominating season.
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Varsity Girls Tennis Secures Maiden MAPL Championship
Peddie girls tennis wins first MAPL Championship.
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Robotics Team Shines as Division Finalists at FIRST Championships
Three-peat division triumph propels Team 5895 to unprecedented success.
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The Bell Society
The future financial stability of Peddie is ensured through the generosity of 300+ Bell Society members: “Continuing the strong financial foundation created by those who have gone before us. Such an endeavor helps establish a lasting legacy of which we are proud to be a part …” — Rick Peters ’72 & Kim W. Peters
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The Peddie Fund
The Peddie Fund, a critical resource that impacts all aspects of campus life: “The teachers on this campus are not just here to teach, but to be there for us and to guide us to our fullest potential …” — Student Body Co-President Kyle Williams ’24
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Faculty Support
Our most important asset — our faculty: “Critical thinking is about to evolve, and savvy educators will stay out in front of the wave of change …” — Visual Arts Teacher Craig Dale P’24
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Access, Opportunity & Affordability
Welcoming students with excitement, curiosity and character is our highest priority: “Over the past few years Peddie has offered me a variety of opportunities that define who I am today …” — Eliza Lamar ’25
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Search Firm Selection
March 19, 2024 Dear Members of the Peddie Community, I am excited to share the news that the national firm of Isaacson, Miller has been retained to assist Peddie in […]
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Head of School Search Committee
Trustees Doug Davidson ’64, Chair of the Committee Retired Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP Chair Emeritus, Deans Advisory Council, George Washington University Law School Elected to the Board 2012; […]
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Chapel Talk: Finding My Passion in Computer Science
For Ryan Rong ’24, computer science was just a hobby. After creating an award-winning machine learning model that helps the deaf communicate via Zoom, he knows that his hobby has become a passion that will change the world.
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What to Expect When Applying for College: A Peddie College Counseling Timeline
At Peddie, we have a plan for your college search. Find out how our College Counseling office guides each student through the process. JUNIOR YEAR December/January Focus on: Reflection and self-assessment. […]
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Letter from the Chair of the Board of Trustees
February 6, 2024 Dear Members of the Peddie Community, This letter accompanies Peter’s notice that he has decided to retire in June 2025 as Peddie’s Head of School. It is […]
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Weekends at Peddie
Tour guide and student body co-president Priyanka Seth knows how to make the most of a weekend at Peddie, on and off campus.
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Two Simple Tips for an Incredible Peddie Experience
Ella Chon ’24 has just two tips to get the most out of your Peddie education. But they’re really good ones.
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My Top Five Peddie Memories (So Far)
Tour guide Carlie Khadr ’24 shares her best and brightest moments at Peddie (so far).
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Peddie Musicians Shatter School Records
More Peddie instrumentalists than ever before have been accepted to the Central NJ Regional Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic band.
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Ace Analysts Advance
Peddie team secures top 10 spot in Wharton Global High School Investment Competition.
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Director’s Cut: The Perks of Being a Peddie Student
The Peddie Film Club had an extended conversation with Stephen Chbosky, the author, screenwriter and director of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”.
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Record-Breaking Triumph
Tessa Hughes ’26 shatters three school records in stellar indoor track and field season.
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Why I Chose Boarding School
From her first moment on campus, tour guide Mimi Brick ’24 knew that Peddie was the place for her. Four years later, she thinks it might be the place for […]
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Mac Naggar ’18 Shines on the International Soccer Stage
Former Peddie soccer star is playing for Gibraltar’s Premier Division.
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5 Steps to Have Fun at Peddie (Theater Edition)
Want to get involved in the arts at Peddie? Let Brooke Gomez ’24 be your guide to Peddie Theater!
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From Peddie to Open Water, Connor Signorin ’10 Makes a Splash
Connor Signorin ’10 developed a deep love for swimming during his years as a Falcon.
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Peddie’s Homegrown Talent Takes Charge as New Athletic Director
Rich D’Andrea is paving a new path forward for Peddie Athletics.
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Hightstown Sweet Hightstown: The Best Things About Peddie’s Hometown
Tour Guide Emily has some tips for you in this love letter to her favorite spots in downtown Hightstown.
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Innovation Rises From Collaboration
Students advance their coding and team-building skills during PeddieHacks.
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Peddie’s 160th Year Opens With Convocation
The 2023-24 academic year officially began on September 4.
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Back At It: Raymond Cabot Returns for Second Stint as Director of Admission
Cabot brings a holistic perspective to his new role.
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2005-08 Softball Teams
The 2005-08 softball teams were a force to be reckoned with, with four straight MAPL titles and NJISAA Prep ‘A’ Championships.
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Christina Campion, Class of 2003
For over 20 years, nobody has been able to reach Christina Campion’s 2003 record as Peddie’s all-time basketball scoring leader among boys and girls.
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Dan White, Class of 2008
Dan White etched his name in Peddie athletics’ history by becoming the first wrestler to win the Prep National wrestling tournament three times (2005, 2006, 2007) and being crowned the Beast of the East Champ.
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Shaurya Baruah ’24 Develops Time Management App and Co-Authors Book to Help Others
A passion for programming and the need for an app to solve time management issues led Baruah to co-author a book with his dad.
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Peddie Food Service Serves Up Smiles
When Peddie Food Service (PFS) says they love special requests from students, they really mean it.
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1981-82 Girls Swimming and Diving
The 1981€“82 girls’ swimming and diving team certainly made a splash when they captured Swimming World’s inaugural mythical national prep school championship.
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Jenna Graber, Class of 2002
Jenna Graber blended strength and athleticism to become a picture of efficiency as one of the purest shooters from beyond the arc.
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Maddie Copeland, Class of 2012
When Maddie Copeland arrived at Peddie as a junior in the fall of 2010, it did not take long for her incredible talent to shine for the Falcons.
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Marty Fajerman, Class of 1987
A fierce and dedicated competitor, Marty Fajerman is one of the most heralded wrestlers to ever don a Peddie singlet.
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Rodger Colbert, Class of 1997
A three-sport captain, Rodger Colbert took the word €œcompete€ to another level in football, basketball and lacrosse.
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Flex Time: Peddie’s Fitness Center Set for Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
State-of-the-art upgrades include a yoga studio, erg room and golf simulators.
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Creating an Automated Sign Language Translator
Ryan Rong ’24 and Curtis Zhou ’24 won big at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup with Audible Motion, a sign language to English translator.
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Flying With Falcons: My Athletic Journey at Peddie
Cassidy ’23 knows that athletics at Peddie aren’t just an afternoon activity: they’re a friendship-growing, school spirit-building way of life.
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How My Roommate and I Became Best Friends
When Zachary Sandman ’23 met his roommate, he didn’t realize he was also meeting a friend for life.
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Fated Friends, Rival Coaches Go Head-to-Head
Peddie and Hill School boys basketball coaches were destined to be friends.
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Peddie’s Commitment to Access
Questions about financial assistance? Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admission Peter Park ’07 discusses Peddie’s commitment to access and affordability for excellent students from all over the world.
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1977 BOYS SWIM TEAM
One of the most successful coaching tandems at Peddie, Sean Casey and assistant Eric €œGus€ Gustavson guided the 2000€“2001 Peddie Girls’ Basketball Team to one of the best win-loss records in the program’s history at 23€“2.
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DANIELLE MASCHUCI, Class of 1996
Danielle Maschuci helped steer the Peddie girls lacrosse program to a banner campaign in 1996 and its best record to date at 11-4.
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RICH D’ANDREA, Class of 2001
Rich D’Andrea was a formidable force protecting the cage during his three years at Peddie, helping the team to a cumulative record of 44-5.
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2000-01 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
One of the most successful coaching tandems at Peddie, Sean Casey and assistant Eric “Gus” Gustavson guided the 2000-01 Peddie Girls Basketball Team to one of the best win-loss records in the program’s history at 23-2.
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JACK TODD, Class of 1971*
Jack Todd embodied all the best characteristics the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame strives to honor: athletic excellence, humility and service to the Peddie community.
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TOM PETRINO, Class of 1971
Tom Petrino is one of the best natural goal scorers in Peddie’s history.
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COURTNEY WOOD, Class of 1995
Courtney Wood ’95 possessed tremendous creativity on the ball and determination to become a winning force in the Falcons’ astonishing 33-1-1 record during her tenure.
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CHRIS ATKISS, Class of 1960
A very surprised Chris Atkiss rose to his feet when he was announced as the “Outstanding Wrestler” of the 1960 New Jersey Prep State Championship Tournament.
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2010 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
The 2009-10 Peddie girls basketball team enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in the program’s history, posting a 25-2 record.
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THERESE DELAHUNTY, Class of 1985
An outstanding miler, Therese Delahunty ’85 set new standards for girls distance running at Peddie.
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1995 Girls and Boys Swim Teams
The teams not only beat the powerhouse Bolles School in all six relays, but swept all other schools in an unprecedented accomplishment in the annals of Swimming World Magazine Mythical Championships.
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1939 and ’40 Boys Cross Country Teams
Never before have two teams entered the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame together. But, together, the 1939 and 1940 boys cross country teams – each fully worthy of induction on their own remarkable merits
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2001 Baseball Team
The 2001 Peddie baseball team had what is arguably the greatest year in Peddie baseball history.
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Greg Lesher, Class of 1986
Competing in tournaments from the age of ten, Greg Lesher ’86 already had an impressive golfing record when he arrived at Peddie in the fall of 1983 as a first-year sophomore.
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Special Tribute: Jerry Hart, Class of 1969
LTC (Ret) Gerard Joseph Hart was an avid runner, state cross country champion, and record holder in the mile at Peddie.
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Garrett Miller, Class of 1956
Coach Ozzie Rand personally recommended Garrett Miller for Peddie’s Sports Hall of Fame, describing him as one of his greatest-ever players.
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What to Expect From Your Admission Interview (And How to Prepare)
The admission interview is your time to let the admission officer get to know you and your strengths and interests, while at the same time gauging if the school is a good match for you. Get expert advice including what to expect and how to prepare.
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It’s All About the Kids: A Peddie Alumnus Looks Back (And Ahead)
Mike Armellino ’57 GP’19 believes an emotional connection to Peddie is critical in order to keep it moving forward, and he urges those who love the school to recognize the potential in Peddie and its students with equal parts foresight and conviction.
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1986 Wrestling Team
Wrestling is an individual sport. One wrestler pitted against another. One on one for three periods, fans screaming encouragement, coaches yelling instructions, and one referee there to ensure fair competition.
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1993 Girls Soccer Team
The team dominated the competition to finish the first unbeaten season in the history of the program.
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1996 Boys Lacrosse Team
Amongst a Prep A title win, being ranked fifth in the nation marks the 1996 season as the most successful one in Peddie lacrosse.
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Amy Balcerzak Field, Class of 1996
A prodigious scholar and exceptional athlete, Amy Balcerzak developed into one of the most respected elite-level swimmers in the history of the Peddie aquatic program.
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Andy O’Hara, Class of 1977
Even given the storied history of Peddie swimming, what sets Andy O’Hara apart is that, probably better than any other swimmer in Peddie history, he rose to triumph over virtually every challenge put in front of him.
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Bob Arrix, Class of 1951
A shifty running back and fearless competitor, Bob Arrix ’51 symbolized the greatness and gritty determination of coach Mickey Shuman’s 1950 undefeated squad.
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Bob Turco, Class of 1970
Coach Bob Turco won several accolades as boys lacrosse coach, amongst remarkable success as one of Peddie’s finest coaches ever.
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Brian S. Meyer, Class of 1982
Brian S. Meyer not only played quarterback for Peddie, but is considered to be the best shortstop to grace the Peddie diamond.
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Chuck Geran, Class of 1948
Chuck Geran ’48 was voted “Best Athlete” by his classmates during his senior year for his remarkable accomplishments in multiple sports.
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Dave Cunningham, Class of 1947
Dave Cunningham was selected as the first Peddie cross country runner inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
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Doug Kistler, Class of 1957
Although Doug Kistler honed his hoops skills as a Falcon for only one year, his impact resonated throughout the 1956-57 season.
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George Entin, Class of 1956
George Entin finished his Peddie wrestling career with an 107-3 record and played football and baseball as a Falcon.
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Jerome Hipps, Class of 1988
A “first-class” athlete, Jerome “Jay” Hipps not only contributed on-the-court, but also as a conscientious member of the Peddie community.
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Jodi Navta, Class of 1993
An outstandingly versatile swimmer, Jodi Navta ’93 used her exceptional talent to help shape some of the most dominating teams in the nation.
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Laura A. Kunak, Class of 1999
Laura A. Kunak is arguably the best female distance runner in Peddie’s history.
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Mark G. Gartner, Class of 1984
Under Mark G. Gartner’s coaching, Peddie’s track teams won one Mercer County, six Prep A and three Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) team titles.
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Michael Parker, Class of 1969
A prolific scorer and tenacious competitor, Michael Parker found incredible success on the basketball court.
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Mike Flicker, Class of 1958
In the 50th anniversary year since his undefeated senior season, Mike Flicker has wrestled his way into the Sports Hall of Fame, pinning down his spot as one of the finest grapplers to ever take to the Peddie mats.
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Raymond H. Cabot
The final whistle in Peddie’s 2-0 win over Blair on November 12, 2006 signaled not only another victory for veteran coach Ray Cabot but it also marked the end of an era. Coach Cabot retired from the sidelines after that game, ending his storied 16-year career as the head of one of the school’s most successful programs ever.
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Steve Collis
On Nov. 13, 2004, Stephen William Collis affectionately known as “Coach” reached the 200-win mark in his last varsity game as Peddie defeated Blair Academy 4-3 in Blairstown.
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The 1982 Boys Freestyle Relay Swim Team
Records may fall, but the accomplishments of the 400-yard relay team comprised of Billy Barr ’82, Dan McDonough ’82, Andy Sayko ’83 and Rocco Aceto ’82 will never be forgotten. The talented foursome becomes the first-ever swimming relay to be inducted into the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame.
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The 1983 Baseball Team
According to the 1983 Old Blue and Gold Yearbook Supplement, “Prospects for the 1983 Peddie baseball team were not bright when preseason workouts commenced in March.”
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The 1989 Boys Basketball Team
The 1988-89 Peddie boys basketball team was one of the very best hoops teams in Peddie history.
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The 2008 & ’09 Girls Varsity Crews
From 2006-09, the Peddie girls varsity crew did not lose a spring dual season race in the midst of a remarkable run.
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1942 Basketball Team
A state championship season and an unblemished record in prep competition only begin the story of Peddie’s 1942 varsity basketball team.
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1944 Varsity Football Team
The 1944 Peddie varsity football team finished as State Prep Champions with a 7-1 record and the team received many honors.
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1950 Varsity Football Team
The 1950 football team finished the season undefeated for the first time since 1929.
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1952 Swim Team
The 1952 swim team was the first Peddie team ever to win the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming Championships.
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1957 Basketball Team
The 1956-57 Peddie basketball team were state champions and one point from being undefeated, with a compiled 18-1 record.
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1959-60 Varsity Soccer Team
Coach Oscar “Ozzie” Rand molded the 1959-60 Peddie varsity soccer team into a championship one and put together a successful season.
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1966 Varsity Baseball Team
The 1966 Peddie varsity baseball team earned the distinction of being the first baseball team inducted into the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame.
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1967 Lacrosse Team
The 1967 Peddie lacrosse team stormed to a 9-4 record to become Peddie’s first winning lacrosse team ever.
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1968 Varsity Track Team
The 1968 varsity track team completed one of the most successful outdoor campaigns in Peddie track history which began in 1902.
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1970 Varsity Football Team
Peddie’s 1970 football team joined the elite group of undefeated football teams in the school’s century of football.
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1973 Boys Varsity Basketball Team
Peddie’s 1973 varsity boys basketball team concluded the most successful season in the history of the school.
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1974 Boys Varsity Spring Track Team
The 1974 spring track team went undefeated in dual meet competition, the second undefeated team under head coach Bob Lawson.
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1982 Girls Outdoor Track Team
Trailblazers, indeed, the 1982 Peddie girls outdoor track team blossomed into one of Peddie’s most storied teams and raised the bar.
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1987 Field Hockey Team
The 1987 Peddie field hockey team accomplished more than any other previous field hockey team in Peddie’s history.
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1988 Varsity Football Team
The 1988 Peddie varsity football team faced a number of challenges, but then took its place as one of the finest teams in program history.
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Alfred W. Lozier
Al W. Lozier was the boys basketball coach for 24 consecutive seasons, the longest tenure of any basketball coach in Peddie’s history.
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B. Emmet Norris, Class of 1926
John Plant said of B. Emmet Norris that he “proved to be the best captain that Peddie team has ever had.”
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Barbara J. Bedford, Class of 1990
Barbara J. Bedford was one of the most versatile swimmers in the annals of Peddie swimming and recorded world-class times.
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Barbara J. Paul, Class of 1990
Barbara J. Paul, class of 1990, was truly a pioneer in the sport of golf for women at a time when girls had few opportunities in the predominantly male sport.
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Benn W. Doyle, Class of 1976
In the 1970’s, prep school swimming rapidly grew in stature with exceptional times that captured national attention.
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Brian Dougherty, Class of 1973
As a member of the 1972-73 Peddie wrestling team, Brian Dougherty never learned to lose, going 18-0 and winning a national prep title.
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Brian Masella, Class of 1971
Brian Masella was one of Peddie’s most successful athletes of his era and swam all three years, achieving a level of excellence in the sport.
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Brian McConnell, Class of 1969
Blessed with quickness, strength and size, Brian McConnell became one of the finest linemen ever to don the Old Gold and Blue Uniform.
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Carol Ammermuller Beck, Class of 1975
Carol Ammermuller Beck ’75 was the first female athlete of the modern era at Peddie and became the first girls swimming captain as well.
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Christian Barth, Class of 1985
It is an athletic truism that you win big games when your big guy comes up big and that was Christian Barth playing Peddie football.
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Christopher Martin
In coach Christopher Martin’s six years at Peddie, his swimmers were accorded All-American recognition more than 50 times.
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Clinton I. Sprout
Clinton I. Sprout coached baseball, one of the oldest sports at Peddie, founded the swimming program and guided it to prominence.
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David C. Baxter, Class of 1977
David C. Baxter had a remarkable two-sport career in which he played varsity soccer all four years and varsity lacrosse for two.
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Dietrich E.O. von Schwerdtner
Dietrich E.O. von Schwerdtner was instrumental in raising New Jersey lacrosse to a new level of respect from college coaches nationwide.
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Douglas F. Melville, Sr., Class of 1950
Doug F. Melville Sr.’s outstanding contribution to Peddie athletics is summarized by his earning eight varsity letters.
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E. Mount Norris, Class of 1924
As the captain of the 1924 team, E. Mount Norris led the Peddie boys basketball team to another state championship.
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Edward Pitts, Class of 1952
In his five years of secondary school wrestling, Edward Pitts won every match but one and in his senior season, never lost a takedown.
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Edward W. Clark, Class of 1935
Edward W. Clark ’35, who joins brother S. Ashton Clark ’31 in the 1998 Sports Hall of Fame, remains one of the greatest Peddie golfers.
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Erik B. Hanson, Class of 1983
Erik B. Hanson may be one of the best athletes ever to attend Peddie and went on to a career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
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Frank L. Bradley, Jr., Class of 1943
Frank L. Bradley was captain and leader on the gridiron for the Peddie football team and ran track in the spring.
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Frank W. Bohren II, Class of 1966
Walt Bohren II was a leader on and off the playing fields of Peddie.
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George W. Case, Jr., Class of 1936
George Case was undoubtedly one of the finest baseball players ever to play the game at Peddie as an outstanding pitcher.
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George Weed, Class of 1918
George Weed ’18 was one John Plant’s finest track athletes and later returned to Peddie as coach of the track program.
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Gerard J. Hart, Class of 1969
Gerard J. Hart embodied the Peddie spirit of hard work, transformation and the “highest quality of citizenship.”
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H. Farquhar Jones, Class of 1944
H. Farquhar Jones ’44 was captain of the 1943 football team inducted into the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Henry G. P. Coates, Class of 1928
The Peddie track team won every dual meet for the two years in which Henry G. P. Coates participated and he was a major contributor.
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Horace J. Brown, Class of 1951
A magnetic leader on and off the playing fields, Horace J. Brown was captain and goalie of the undefeated 1950 Peddie varsity soccer team.
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Hugh Jefferies, Class of 1947
Hugh Jefferies demonstrated the highest levels of skills in basketball and defined the basketball era in the middle 1940s at Peddie.
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Ian H. Graham, Class of 1950
Ian “Mighty” Graham was one of the most talented football players ever coached by Hall of Fame coach Mickey Shuman.
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In memoriam: John C. Jones
John C. Jones was a bigger-than-life personality who inspired respect and affection in equal measure at Peddie.
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J. Royce Sharp Jr., Class of 1991
If you were limited to just one word to describe the career of swimmer J. Royce Sharp, it would be persistence.
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J. Thomas Nute, Class of 1953
Most notable of all were J. Thomas Nute’s countless contributions to the Peddie soccer program, as a four-year starter and goal scorer.
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Jane Skillman, Class of 1991
Jane Skillman is, without a doubt, the “winningest” swimmer and perhaps the “winningest” athlete in Peddie history.
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Jeffrey Mohr, Class of 1974
Jeffrey “Mo” Mohr distinguished himself as a premier three-sport Peddie athlete, the captain of each team – football, hockey, and lacrosse.
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Joaquin “Moli” Molinet, Class of 1945
Joaquin “Moli” Molinet earned a total of 13 varsity letters in five different sports during his Peddie career.
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John C. Bristor, Class of 1946
John C. Bristor was one of the most versatile athletes on the Peddie athletic fields and captained several varsity teams his senior year.
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John H. Jefferies, Class of 1919
Jack Jefferies’ exceptional basketball and baseball learning skills which he put to such good use at Peddie eventually enabled him to become one of the best basketball coaches in the East.
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Kenneth E. Eiker, Class of 1949
In his two years at Peddie, Kenneth E. Eiker earned six varsity letters and captained the soccer and basketball teams.
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Laura George, Class of 1984
Laura George embodied a standard of excellence and played three varsity sports, field hockey, basketball and lacrosse, as a Peddie student.
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Lawrence M. Kelley, Class of 1933
Lawrence M. Kelley won the second-ever Heisman Trophy in 1936 and had success as a lineman, before returning to coach at Peddie.
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M. Allison King, Class of 1987
M. Allison King is one of the finest soccer and lacrosse players ever to play at The Peddie School, earning seven letters at Peddie.
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Maurice P. Shuman, Class of 1960
Maurice P. “Mickey” Shuman was Peddie’s head varsity football coach for 23 seasons (1942-64), compiling an overall record of 75-81-6.
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Michael Price, Class of 1976
Michael Price’s contributions to the Peddie cross country team and soccer program was incredibly valuable.
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Michael Wilcox, Class of 1971
Michael Wilcox was a standout lineman on the undefeated football team, Peddie’s best hockey player and the star of the lacrosse team.
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Nelson Diebel III, Class of 1990
Six short months after his arrival at Peddie, Nelson Diebel III won a national championship in swimming and continued to succeed.
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Oscar L. Rand, Class of 1940
Oscar L. Rand took on the role of boys soccer coach and had a long and successful career, along with three state titles.
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Paul Murray, Class of 1943
Peddie proudly honors Paul Murray for his superb accomplishments as a swimmer under the guidance of Hall of Fame coach Clinton Sprout.
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Paul T. Davies, Class of 1976
Paul T. Davies was not only an unusually valuable contributor to Peddie athletics, but also brought great character to teams he played on.
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Peter J. Shuman, Class of 1966
Peter J. Shuman ’66 was a three-sport star athlete in football, basketball and baseball at Peddie, while captain of the baseball team.
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Philip G. Lyons, Class of 1951
Philip G. Lyons was captain of the Peddie cross country team and wrestling team, and won the National Prep Championship individually.
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Phillip Hood
Philip Hood became Peddie’s third golf coach in 1943 and continued an outstanding golf program at Peddie with an undefeated season in 1945.
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Rex Capro, Class of 1973
Excelling in football, swimming and lacrosse, Rex Capro achieved All-American or All-State status while captaining all three sports.
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Richard W. Hoagland, Class of 1957
Richard W. Hoagland ’57 was one of the finest all-around track and field athletes ever to wear Peddie Blue and Gold.
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Robert E. Werner, Class of 1953
Robert E. Werner earned six varsity letters in three sports – football, wrestling, and baseball at Peddie.
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Robert H. Fine, Class of 1967
Of all the players throughout Peddie’s lacrosse history, none ever had a greater impact on the entire program than Robert H. Fine.
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Robert Hicks, Class of 1955
Robert Hicks won seven varsity letters in soccer and wrestling while at Peddie and received prestigious the Winant Cup.
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Robert I. Ballou, Jr.
Coach Robert “Bob” I. Ballou, Jr. ushered in the modern era of Peddie swimming that continues to this day.
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Robert S. Felver, Class of 1952
Bob Felver tore through his two years at Peddie, breaking records and helping his teammates make sports history.
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Russell “Whitey” Lloyd, Class of 1925
During his six years at Peddie, Russell “Whitey” Lloyd epitomized the Peddie ideals of sportsmanship, talent and athletic development.
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S. Ashton Clark, Class of 1931
S. Ashton Clark ’31, who joins brother Edward W. Clark ’35 in the 1998 Sports Hall of Fame, is one of the golfing pioneers at Peddie.
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Sarah F. Bergeron, Class of 1990
Sarah F. Bergeron began a rowing career at Peddie that would carry her to a membership of the first female crew in the international America’s Cup competition.
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Shaunette Richards (Barnett), Class of 1994
A tremendous scholar-athlete with great individual skills and an unquenchable desire to win, Shaunette Richards (Barnett) ’94 was the backbone of some of Peddie’s greatest soccer teams under head coach Ray Cabot.
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Team Manley: James and Catherine Manley, James J. Manley Jr., Class of 1982, Catherine M. Sekely, Class of 1982 and Angela M. Cook, Class of 1984
Both on and off the field, Team Manley has been one of the great teams in Peddie athletics and exemplifies the best of Peddie athletics.
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The 1945 Varsity Basketball Team
The 1945 varsity basketball team had one of the finest collections of basketball players ever to play the game for Peddie.
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The 1948 Soccer Team
The 1948 Peddie soccer team took home the legacy of a team that was arguably the finest in its boys soccer history.
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The 1957 Soccer Team
Peddie’s 1957 state championship soccer team completed the season with an 11-1 record and allowed only eight goals all season.
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The 1973 Cross Country Team
The 1973 Peddie cross country team captured the first NJ prep cross country title in school history with a record-breaking victory margin.
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The 1975 Boys Track Team
The 1975 Peddie boys track team ultimately boasted a distinctive roster and a distinguished record that were very much its own.
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The 1978 Softball Team
When the 1978 softball team made it all the way to the New Jersey Prep A Championship game, it was a long way, indeed.
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The 1980 Girls Swim Team
The 1980 Peddie girls swim team pulled together as one, swam their best and made history, while recording an 11-0 dual-meet record.
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The 1984 Golf Team
The 1984 Peddie golf team was the first golf team to enter the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame, going 12-0 for the season with a state title.
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The 1994 Girls Soccer Team
The dawn of the 1990’s ushered in an unprecedented era of domination for girls soccer at Peddie and to this end the 1994 team charted a path of excellence with a nearly perfect record (16-1).
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Thomas P. Bell, Class of 1940
In his one year at Peddie, Thomas P. Bell excelled in football and provided the team with senior experience during a rebuilding year.
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Warren H. Mantz, Jr., Class of 1951
They nicknamed him “The Cheetah”- a perfect metaphor for Warren Mantz’s speed, strength and agility as a Peddie athlete, leader and learner.
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Willard Mitchell Hunter, Class of 1954
The extraordinary leg muscles that propelled Willard Mitchell Hunter on the gridiron and track also powered him as a baseball hurler.
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William E. Tompkins, Class of 1954
William E. Tompkins is probably the best of all Peddie tennis players and was a four-year fixtures at number one.
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William F. “Buck” Thompson, Class of 1962
William F. “Buck” Thompson ’62 joins his legendary father, William M. Thompson ’35, in Peddie’s prestigious Sports Hall of Fame.
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William M. Thompson, Class of 1935
William M. Thompson ’35 played both basketball and baseball on some of Peddie’s best teams, coached and served as the Director of Athletics.
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Evans Hicks, Class of 1925
If ever there was a “do it all” person in Peddie’s storied history, it was Evans Hicks, who was a standout athlete and coach later on.
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Fernando Perez, Class of 2001: Baseball, Soccer
Fernando Perez was perhaps the most electric and the most talented player during the most successful era in the history of Peddie baseball.
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The 2001 Boys Lacrosse Team
On their way to an undefeated season, the 2001 Peddie boys lacrosse team beat two teams ranked above them in the state.
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Bryon Magill, Class of 1991: Wrestling
A product of South Jersey, Byron Magill won the Mercer County Tournament three times, working his way up through the weight categories.
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Lauren Sellers, Class of 1996: Soccer
Peddie captured the Prep A Girls Soccer State Championship in each of the three years that Lauren Sellers played for the Falcons,
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G. Scott Smith, Class of 1961: Football, Lacrosse, Wrestling
G. Scott Smith was one of the preeminent three-sport athletes ever to don a Peddie uniform and represented the school with great honor.
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Sean Casey, Girls Basketball Head Coach
Peddie girls basketball head coach Sean Casey patrolled the basketball sidelines for 17 years with incredible energy and success.
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1941 & ’42 Ice Hockey Teams
The 1941 & 1942 Peddie ice hockey teams were the first ice hockey teams in Peddie Sports Hall of Fame history to be inducted.
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1979 Boys Medley Relay
The 1979 Peddie boys 200 medley relay set the national prep record, and set the bar for the future dynasty Peddie Swimming would enjoy.
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1989 Girls Swim Team
The 1989 Peddie girls swim team established a culture of success which brought great honor to their school.
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1990 Boys & Girls Swim Team
The 1990 boys and girls swim teams mirrored each other and demonstrated unwavering persistence and remarkable accomplishments.
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2003 Girls Lacrosse Team
The 2003 Peddie girls lacrosse team was the first in program history to win a Prep A State Championship and finished the season at 15-1.
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Al Slader, Class of 1960: Football and Wrestling
Al Slader played three seasons of varsity football and won a state championship in wrestling while at Peddie.
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Billy Schuler, Class of 2008: Soccer
Billy Schuler completely shifted the ways people thought about Peddie’s soccer program and was perhaps the most decorated soccer player as well.
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Brad Barket, Class of 1995: Track and Field
Brad Barket established himself as one of the premier middle distance runners in the country while at Peddie.
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Brad Daggett, Class of 1990: Baseball
Brad Daggett made an immediate mark, becoming first a fiery sixth man on the basketball team and an immediate All-Prep baseball outfielder.
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Christopher Totten, Class of 1993
Christopher Totten’s talent and personality were magnetic in attracting more athletes to the Peddie track program and helping it grow.
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Fall 2001 Girls Soccer Team
The 2001 Peddie girls soccer team finished undefeated and untied at 19-0-0.; the first perfect season in the storied history of the program.
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Foley Dowd, Class of 1999: Wrestling
Foley Dowd ’99 firmly established himself as one of the most successful wrestlers ever to wear a Falcon singlet.
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H. Fletcher Bedell Jr., Class of 1959: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track
With a number of three-sport captains in Peddie’s long athletic history, only a few could match the record of H. Fletcher Bedell Jr. ’59.
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Jim Schmutz, Class of 1979: Soccer, Golf
Jim Schmutz was possibly the best “keeper” in boys soccer in New Jersey his senior year and was also named captain.
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Jim Wells, Class of 1992: Swimming
A supremely gifted athlete with a willingness to endure unmatched levels of preparation, Jim Wells epitomized the spirit of Peddie swimming.
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Jon Speck, Class of 1992: Wrestling
Jon Speck was a four-time All-American in wrestling and three-time New Jersey State Prep Champion during his four dominating years at Peddie.
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Keith Harris, Class of 1984: Diving
A four-time Eastern Inter-Scholastic diving champion, Keith Harris ’84 set the bar in his sport at Peddie.
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L. Deckle McLean, Class of 1959: Football, Track
Six varsity letters in football and track are evidence of L. Deckle McLean’s success wearing the Old Gold & Blue.
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Lauren Kokotajlo, Class of 1999: Basketball
Lauren Kokotaijlo guided Peddie girls basketball to its first state title in 11 years and launched a 13-year title streak that lives today.
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Lesia Bilak, Class of 1994: Tennis
Lesia Bilak became the first girl at Peddie to win the New Jersey Prep A State Title in first singles after a remarkable 12-2 regular season.
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Malcolm Dowdy, Class of 1987: Basketball
Malcolm Dowdy led the Peddie boys basketball team to the 1987 Prep A championship and ending a 14-year state title drought.
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Mark Boillotat, Class of 1980: Football
Captain of the Peddie football team his senior year, Mark Boillotat ’80 demonstrated drive, determination and extraordinary leadership.
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Mark Nesbit, Class of 1980: Tennis
Exceptional in tennis as number-one singles player all three years at Peddie, Mark Nesbit also excelled in football and hockey as well.
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Matt Pustay, Class of 2002: Baseball
Matt Pustay served as the foundation on which much of the success of Peddie baseball rested as a dominant pitcher.
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Nick Kaschik, Class of 1998: Swimming
The backbone of Peddie swimming, Nick Kaschik led Falcons to four straight Eastern Interscholastic crowns.
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Special Tribute: Edward “Skip” Masland
The Peddie Sports Hall of Fame lost its friend and founder, Edward “Skip” Masland ’49, on Aug. 30, 2011. He was 82.
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Special Tribute: Jean “Vandy” Vandermark
Jean Vandermark worked as an administrative assistant in athletics, but went far beyond her assigned duties for Peddie’s student-athletes.
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Special Tribute: Kay Hansen
For decades, Kay Hansen was the quiet rock supporting the Peddie Sports Hall of Fame and demonstrated loyal dedication.
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Steve Totten, Class of 1998: Soccer
A consummate midfielder with a commanding presence on the pitch, Steve Totten ’98 racked up an impressive list of accolades.
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Terry Hensle, Class of 1960: Football
Terry Hensle ’90 won the prestigious Maxwell Trophy for his exceptional play at the University of Pennsylvania.
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The 1940 Golf Team
The 1940 golf team was arguably the finest in Peddie history, going undefeated on the season with an Eastern Interscholastic Tournament win.
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The 1944 Peddie Basketball Team
The 1944 Peddie basketball team dramatically and definitively proved that you don’t need superstars to become a truly super team.
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The 1953 Boys Spring Track Team
The 1953 Peddie boys spring track team completed the first undefeated season since 1940 and became New Jersey Prep School champions.
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The 1957 and ’58 Golf Teams
The 1957 and ’58 Peddie gold teams wrote a new and unique chapter in the rich history of Old Gold and Blue golf.
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The 1992 Boys Midweight Varsity Crew
The 1992 Peddie boys midweight crew set the bar high for future generations by winning Peddie’s first national championship in rowing.
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The 2001 Football Team
The 2001 Peddie football team boasted the Triple Crown of prep football — the MAPL title, Prep A championship and Big Three Trophy.
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The 2003 Girls Basketball Team
The 2003 Peddie girls basketball team was hardworking and relentless, and the girls epitomized what it means to be a Hall of Fame team.
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The 2006 and 2007 Girls Varsity Crews
The 2006 and ’07 Peddie girls varsity crews had massive success and inspire future rowers dreaming of taking their own strokes at Peddie.
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Whitney Douthett, Class of 1903: Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse
In her senior year alone, Whitney Douthett led all three sports to Prep A State Championships and a combined overall record of 54-4-1.
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William “Billy” Dey, Class of 1988: Soccer
William “Billy” Dee was one of the best all-around Peddie athletes of his era, as he competed in soccer, hockey and golf.
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William Saul, Class of 1960: Basketball, Soccer
William Saul was a three-sport letter winner in soccer, basketball and baseball while at Peddie and was a tenacious defender on the court.
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Yusuf “Joe” Javeri, Class of 1954: Soccer, Wrestling
Yusuf “Joe” Javeri captured three consecutive state wrestling championships and was a soccer star at Peddie as well.
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A Rivalry for the Ages
The Peddie-Blair rivalry is the oldest football rivalry in New Jersey. In 1988, the schools established the Potter-Kelley Cup, awarded to the school that wins the most athletic events during the annual fall contest.
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Former Falcon Golf Standout Max Greyserman Qualifies to Play U.S. Open
Max Greyserman ’13 beat all the odds and made his U.S. Open Championship debut at Erin Hills, Wisconsin, on June 12-18.
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