Class of 2021: Remember When?

Ask a Peck alum to look back upon their time at 247 South Street, and inevitably you’ll hear memories of friendships made and class bonds forged, of teachers who left profound impacts, and of unforgettable community moments.

It’s these moments that characterize the Peck experience and define a class’s identity. For the Class of 2021 who, on June 11, joined the company of generations of Peck alumni, there were many memorable snapshots along the way that led up to this final year of their Peck journey.

Downy vs. Redhead

Since the 1960s, Peck students have cheered on their Downy or Redhead teammates at field events and, more recently, when awarded “Job Well Done tickets” throughout the year. As first graders, the Class of 2021 kept up their school spirit on a rainy day in 2014, as they vied for a win in Peck’s iconic grade-level tug-of-war.

Service Learning

As seventh graders, the Class of 2021 led one of Peck’s most memorable service initiatives: Pasta for Preschool. The class raised more than $10,000 in October 2019 to fund quality preschool education via their service-learning partner, Preschool Advantage.

Classroom Experiences

Unique grade-level experiences abound at Peck, such as the Class of 2021’s third-grade “Project Runway” in 2016, celebrating 100 days of school.

Kairos

Kairos is a time for making memories and celebrating values. In 2016, during a Kairos assembly, the Class of 2021’s third graders shared fictional stories about empathy.

Minimester

In January 2019, the Class of 2021’s sixth graders put their design thinking to the test as they engineered a functioning chariot during their Minimester challenge.

The Robin Ross Ceremony

In May 2017, the Class of 2021’s fourth graders celebrated their official “moving up” ceremony as they looked ahead to joining the Upper School.

Performances

“Spiderella” was on stage in 2013, as the Class of 2021’s kindergarteners shared their spring play with family and peers.

Field Trips

The Class of 2021 boosted their camaraderie and trust during their seventh-grade trip to the Princeton-Blairstown Wilderness Center in September 2019.

The Sings

More than a showcase for our music programs, Peck’s Sings bring together Peck families and friends in celebration and joy. December 2013 marked the first time the Class of 2021’s first graders eagerly waited outside the Wentworth gym for their evening Sing to begin.

The Eighth-Grade vs. Faculty Basketball Game

The Class of 2021 competed for bragging rights against the faculty in a beloved annual event, modified for a global pandemic. With fantastic commentary by Student Council President Colin ’21 and Technology Associate Lee Collik, this nail-biter of a game ended in an exciting tie!