Upper School English teacher LESLIE DEPIETRO knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a teenager. Beginning as a camp counselor in high school, Mrs. Depietro has always found working with kids to be her passion. Her favorite part of working with high schoolers is the entertaining interactionsContinue Reading
Catherine Monroe joins the Pace community this year as the Head Volleyball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Joining a team with a history of success, Coach Monroe looks forward to getting to know the people and the program more. “I’m looking forward to contributing to a strong tradition of volleyballContinue Reading
Last semester, junior Emma Lowry attended the Outdoor Academy, a semester school for sophomores and juniors in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. The Outdoor Academy is a unique, semester-long program where about 30 students from all over the country come together to live as a community, attend hands-on classes in theContinue Reading
Any Pace student-athlete is familiar with the often overwhelming schedule that managing their sport demands. Balancing practices, homework, tests and games, choosing to play a school sport requires a massive time commitment. Many Pace teachers also coach a sport, and they can sympathize. “Being a coach reminds me to putContinue Reading
KN: Hey guys! How are you all doing? DAVID GRICE: Fantastic! KN: Why don’t you all give a formal introduction for the readers? BIANCA VANERI: Sure! I’m Bianca Vaneri! I’m the student body secretary. DG: I’m David Grice, and I am the student body vice president. JACK WAGREICH: I’m JackContinue Reading
Pace athletes often turn to superstitions – whether that be an object or a routine – to bring them luck during a game. The question is: do these superstitions actually do anything? And why do people use them in the first place? Merriam-Webster defines superstition as “a belief or practiceContinue Reading
As we dive back into the school year, students are reflecting on incredible summers, full of relaxation and exciting vacations. But for many students, this summer was one of hard work and great reward. Take a look at the ups and downs of having a summer job. While working duringContinue Reading
As the world has almost entirely returned to normal, something extraordinary is finally coming back to Pace after its long hibernation since COVID-19 interrupted the world. Is it individual salt shakers returning to the cafeteria? Is it couches coming back to the commons? Is it chocolate chip Golberg’s muffins comingContinue Reading
Football: The football team begins the season hoping to continue their success from the previous year. After going 6-5 in the 2021 season including a record of 6-2 in region play, the knights prepare for a new season under recently hired Head Coach Nick Bach. This year, the Knights startedContinue Reading
On May 24, 2022, members of the Pace Business Club visited the Coca-Cola headquarters to learn about the global corporation, its consumer products and business life structure. The Upper School Business Club is a new initiative started by members of the junior class and is geared towards navigating through theContinue Reading
This year’s spring musical, “Shrek,” blew away its audience on the nights of Apr. 7, 8 and 9 with its strong voices and comedic aspects. Thirty three students put in hours of work after school for this three-day performance, along with the many others who worked behind the scenes. AContinue Reading
Meet the new 2026 class dean, Upper School Biology teacher and Lacrosse coach, Ben Ewing. Ewing served in the Peace Corps in Fiji before working at Pace, and his hobbies include hiking, fishing, spending time outdoors and cooking. In 2018, Ewing started his teaching career at Pace and has servedContinue Reading
KNIGHTLY NEWS: So what’s up? MEGAN HARDESTY: Good morning! MEGHNA SINGHNA: Jack, why are you being passive aggressive? KN: Okay, first question, how do you feel about leaving Pace and starting college? MH: It’s time to go. I’ve been here since fifth grade. No, but in all seriousness -Jack stopContinue Reading