Her at Hun: Celebrating 50 Years of Coeducation

The 2021-2022 academic year marks fifty years since girls enrolled at The Hun School of Princeton. They did not view themselves as renegades; they were simply intellectually curious students with a desire to learn. However, they forged a new path in a School that had been dominated by males for nearly sixty years. And, they made their mark despite challenges (fielding athletic teams, for one), leaving the School better positioned for future generations.

In a yearlong celebration of special events and programming, we honor the women of the past and empower the girls of the present. We hope you will join us in commemorating this historic event.

CENTENNIAL SPEAKER SERIES

This year’s Speakers’ Series has been themed in honor of the Anniversary. It kicked off with Alicia Tillman ’93. Guests include:

• Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hip-Hop Improv Group

• Katty Kay, co-author of The Confidence Code

• Camille Schrier ’13, Her Royal Scientist, Miss America 2020

• Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer at Forbes

• Kimberly McCreight ’90, New York Times bestselling author

• Jennifer Pharr Davis, Appalachian Trail record holder for men and women

The Wilf Family Global Commons is hosting an exhibition spotlighting the female student, faculty, and staff experience at Hun from 1971 through the present day. Unveiled in November, the exhibition includes a timeline of important milestones in The Hun School’s history, as well as photographs of the female experience spanning the decades from the 1970s to today. The exhibition will remain on display until June 2022.

ALUMNAE PROGRAMMING

Special gatherings of alumnae-centered programming throughout the year including Alumni Weekend.

STUDENT PROGRAMMING

A robust calendar of student programming has been designed in conjunction with the 50 th Anniversary. Programming includes:

• The Young Women’s Leadership Cohort mentorship events

• Small group conversations around gender

• White Ribbon Campaign

• Networking dinners with alumnae

• Play for Her Clinic

• Female Athlete Network (F.A.N.)

• “Our Different Paths,” a student-led gender equity conference on March 26, 2022

COLLABORATIVE 3D MURAL PROJECT

A butterfly-themed 3D mural envisioned by faculty members Sean Hildreth and Megan Skelly and produced by Chandler Strange ’98 and Jane Moore Houghton ’83, designed to engage and educate students about alumnae leaders. Special programming will include student painting sessions, a collaborative studio session with Mrs. Moore Houghton ’83 on November 5 th , and artist talks in April. The mural will be unveiled on Alumni Weekend, April 29 th - May 1 st .

“ONE IN TEN”

The Janus Players and Theatre Director Bill Esher will present a Verbatim Theatre production featuring the words and experiences of The Hun School’s first coed classes. The play will debut on Alumni Weekend.