It's a blend of rigorous academics, vibrant arts, deep faith, and meaningful traditions—designed to shape well-rounded leaders ready to make a meaningful difference. Let's explore.
Academic Excellence with a College-Prep Focus
Step into any classroom, and you'll find students engaged in learning. In AP Capstone courses, lively debates unfold as students analyze real-world problems, learning how to present research and ideas confidently. In the AP Research class, students collaborate over laptops and notepads, brainstorming solutions and fine-tuning their findings before presenting them to peers and advisors. This environment builds knowledge and the ability to tackle challenges head-on.
In the science labs, our students participate in hands-on experiments. Whether dissecting a specimen or watching a chemical reaction light up a beaker in AP Biology, our students are exploring skills required for future careers in medicine, technology, and engineering.
Just imagine how much more our students will learn once we raise the funding needed to replace our 1970s laboratories with new state-of-the-art labs equipped to tackle the latest STEM curriculum. With your support, this vision can become a reality.
Arts and Creativity for Every Student
Our art classes teach the power of creativity in all forms, from drawing on paper to designing on sleek computers. Every student participates in art classes, learning to express themselves through various mediums.
Theater is one of our most popular extracurricular programs, and the auditorium buzzes with energy during rehearsals. Actors perfect their lines and stage presence while the stage crew constructs elaborate sets, paints backdrops, and adjusts sound systems. The applause from a packed audience on opening night isn't just for the performers—it's for the entire team of students who bring each show to life.
If we secured funding for air conditioning in our theater and state-of-the-art technology in our digital arts labs, imagine how much more creativity we could inspire.
Faith and Tradition at the Heart of Campus Life
Once a month, the entire community fills the chapel to celebrate Mass together, a moving experience that unites students, faculty, and staff in faith and gratitude. For students looking for the solitude of quiet reflection
Then, picture the joy on juniors' faces during the ring ceremony as they proudly receive their class rings—a symbol of their bond with each other and Bonner & Prendie enduring legacy. These moments of reflection and celebration remind students of their roots and inspire them to carry the school's values into the world.
Supporting the Future of Bonner & Prendie Students
While the classrooms and facilities may look different from your time, our commitment to academic excellence, cherished traditions, and faith-filled community remains unwavering.
Your support can bridge the past and future for our students. If your passion is STEM, consider contributing to the much-needed renovation of our 1970s science labs, paving the way for cutting-edge experiments and innovation. If the arts are dear to your heart, imagine the impact of adding air conditioning to our theater, allowing us to expand summer programming for students and enhance their performances year-round.
Whatever your connection to Bonner & Prendie, imagine the meaningful difference you can have in the lives of our students. With your support, we can ensure every student can access the resources and experiences that make our school extraordinary.
To learn more about how you can make an impact, contact Tara George Basile '86, Executive Director of Advancement at [email protected].