Kenneth Wilson ’52, Nobel Laureate
The first alumnus to win a Nobel Prize, Kenneth is honored for his work on critical phenomena in connection with phase transitions.
Timeline Years: 1980-1989
International Baccalaureate Program Offered
George School becomes one of the first independent schools in the country to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Okay, You Can Ride a Pony
The equestrian program begins on the site of the former pastures of the George School dairy farm.
Students Steal Moose Head
The Moose mascot of arch-rival Westtown School appears on our campus.
Among Friends
Among Friends: An Original Review, a Musical Theater production, was performed at George School in May 1984 on Alumni Weekend. One of the many student-written musicals of the 1980s, Among Friends was a collaboration among Daniel Blinkoff ’84, David Klement ’84, and James Prosser ’85. The show included twenty-four scenes.
Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for dinner in the dining hall at 5:30 p.m. before its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom.