Fourteenth Rector Kathy Giles opened the 171st academic year with remarks about creativity being a byproduct of preparation — that preparation “is more about process than product, and in seeking to fulfill our potential as we learn and grow throughout our lives, we will and do indeed reach the point at which we can get creative, respond to new opportunities, and ask new questions.”

A summer internship researching sudden unexpected death in epilepsy helped Motunrayo Odukoya ’27 heal her past and prepare for her future

Hugo de Saint-Aignan ’27 is one of a dozen Sixth Formers bringing research-rich Applied Science and Engineering Program externship experience back to St. Paul’s School this fall.

For Aedyn Kourakos ’26 and Elle Ruminski ’26, friendship is the foundation for intellectual curiosity, ambition, and growth.

For Harlem Taylor ’26, football opened doors — but curiosity, creativity, and community shaped the journey.

Students in the ASP Media and Society course gain hands-on experience in reporting, interviewing, and audio production — and an understanding of why media matters.

ASP Astronomy helps students develop an appreciation for the universe — and their place in it.

In a new ASP class, students are the subjects of their own research

Members of the Ukraine Culture Club find camaraderie together and share a deep dive into the country with a curious School community.

The artwork, created by Maya Lokhandwala ’25, celebrates religious diversity, cultural heritage, and community connection at St. Paul’s School.

Graduates mark the culmination of their St. Paul’s experience with reflections on adaptability, purpose, and the enduring power of human connection.

James Vanderbilt ’94 delivered a personal, insightful Baccalaureate Address to the Form of 2026