A December 1990 holiday card features (top row) Joanna Woodruff, Christine Flores, Lauren Welch, Matthew Hankin, Chris Gerry, (third row) Natalie Hamill, Lily Stockman, Lauren Sanders, Michael Maguire, John Fizer, (second row) Michael Reed, Jenna Makrancy, Ben Newton, Derek Chase, Emily Starkey, Corrine Johnson, (first row) Zak Atiram, Molly Jamieson, Rajeev Sharma, Carly Berger, (laying down) John McCarthy.

In 1999, sixth graders from the Class of 2006 get into the spirit of the annual Medieval Day festivities.

Sixth graders from the future Class of 2006 enjoy a taste of Medieval life.

In 1997, Lisa McGraw Webster '44 (third from left) opened the new rink that was named in her honor. With her at the dedication are Religion Teacher Carl Reimers, Trustee Bob Stockman, Head of School Lila Lohr and (hidden) Board Chair Dan Graziano.

Twenty-five years after PDS opened its doors for the first time, the entire school gathered in the upper gym for birthday cake and a certificate from the mayor of Princeton. The candles were blown out by current PDS teachers and staff who were present on that first day, as teachers or students: (from left) Pat Osander, Arlene Smith, Marge Whalen, Beverly Williams, Carl Reimers, Mickey Meyers Shriver MFS '46, Anne Shepherd, Willie Wade, Ann Wiley PDS '70, Alison Shehadi, Bob Whitlock, Harry Rulon-Miller PCD '51.

PDS Parent Bob Waligunda (right) piloted his hot air balloon at several Balloon Days and often carried retiring teachers as passengers. He is joined here by Lower School Head Sara Schwiebert and Upper School Head Sandy Bing.

These lower schoolers prove that Blue/White rivalry does not interfere with friendships.

The Blue Team puts its all into a tug of war c. 1992.

Blues and Whites wait for their turn to compete at the annual field day. (1990s)

Blues celebrate a win. (1990s)

The Blue/White banner proclaims a winner. (1990s)

The Class of 1996 gathers at the Pagoda.

The Maypole Dance was the highlight of this 1997 Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

Zachary Claudio '04 shows off memorabilia to be placed in the Lower School cornerstone in 1993.

Young violinist Lisa Dadian '06 in 1994

Lower School angels in 1995

Head of School Lila Lohr entertains kindergartners Jake Felton '09 and Callie Bird '09 in 1997.

Hat Day is one of junior kindergarten's most anticipated events. Millinery magic is created here by the Class of 2003.

Second graders continue the MFS tradition of the Maypole Dance at Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

Second and third graders spend an overnight at the experiential camp in Blairstown. In 1990, they gathered on their cabin steps.

A lower schooler laces up after skating, 1994.

Members of the Class of 1994 take a break between classes in 1992.

Fine Arts Department Head Jerry Hirniak critiques a drawing, 1995.

The Pagoda Field was the scene of this hard-fought soccer game in the 1990s. In 2001, the field was renamed in memory of Bill Smoyer PCD '60.

The 1998 production of My Fair Lady starring Chris Conley '98, Jeff Kurtz '98 and Megan Hart '98.

Industrial Arts Teacher Andy Franz examines student work.

Industrial Arts Teacher Andy Franz directs Middle School students, 1991.

A 1994-1995 season volleyball game

Junior kindergarteners add a touch of whimsy to the campus. (1990s)

Madrigals perform at Commencement c. 1996.

Students display their music awards with Department Head Frank Jacobson and Head of School Lila Lohr. (1990s)

A 1993 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

An early 1990s girls ice hockey team with coaches Kelly Noonan '86 and Jennie Cook.

A gathering of eighth grade graduates.

Lower School Teacher Dottie Finnerty captivates students with a story, 1992.

(Nancy Miller graduated from MFS in 1958 and taught Lower School at PDS for 33 years. Here, she passes on her knowledge to a 1991 class.

Celebrating their 1994 graduation from Middle School are members of the Class of 1998.

Lower School students explore the computer in 1993.

Unraveling The Mystery of Edwin Drood in this 1997 spring musical are Vanessa LoFranco '97, Phil DeGisi '98, Josh Goldston '97, Mitali Routh '97, Julie Hathaway '97 and Jeff Kurtz '98.

In one of the highlights of Middle School science study, students design and set off rockets. Here, Middle School Science Teacher Barbara vonMayrhauser oversees the experiment.

Students enjoy the newly renovated science wing, 1999.

Lower School violinist c. 1991

Music Department Head Frank Jacobson directs the violin section.

Future Class of 2005 middle schoolers Matt Sandy, Christina Duncan and Yasmin Malhotra show off their Greek garb c. 1996.

Coaches David First (left) and his boys basketball team celebrate one of several state championships PDS won in the 1990s.

PDS gathers the rebound in this girls basketball match with Peddie. (1990s)

Lower schoolers bring a bit of Mexico to their holiday program.