![Maty Mauk Announced as New Head Football Coach at Principia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744904624/principiacollegeedu/oy42aigfopqvsombv1bf/Maty_Mauk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744904624/principiacollegeedu/oy42aigfopqvsombv1bf/Maty_Mauk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744904624/principiacollegeedu/oy42aigfopqvsombv1bf/Maty_Mauk.jpg","width":640}])
Principia School is excited to announce the hiring of Maty Mauk as its new Head Football Coach. A former record-setting quarterback, Coach Mauk brings extensive experience and a bold vision for the future of Principia football.
News
![Principia Boys Basketball Wins State, Girls Team Notches 2nd Place Finish]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742841344/principiacollegeedu/xbcmxnkne8yyopufl0cm/PrincipiaBoysWinStateTournamentcopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742841344/principiacollegeedu/xbcmxnkne8yyopufl0cm/PrincipiaBoysWinStateTournamentcopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742841344/principiacollegeedu/xbcmxnkne8yyopufl0cm/PrincipiaBoysWinStateTournamentcopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742841344/principiacollegeedu/xbcmxnkne8yyopufl0cm/PrincipiaBoysWinStateTournamentcopy.jpg","width":900}])
The boys’ and girls’ teams' tenacity and dedication on and off the court have given them notoriety and led them to new heights. This year, Principia School basketball soared even higher, making history—twice.
![Students Make their Voices Heard at the St. Louis Young Artist Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742593832/principiacollegeedu/xl87nlzysb1uyyckfdkg/ArtFinalsiteImagetemplatecopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742593832/principiacollegeedu/xl87nlzysb1uyyckfdkg/ArtFinalsiteImagetemplatecopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742593832/principiacollegeedu/xl87nlzysb1uyyckfdkg/ArtFinalsiteImagetemplatecopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742593832/principiacollegeedu/xl87nlzysb1uyyckfdkg/ArtFinalsiteImagetemplatecopy.jpg","width":900}])
This year, not only were five Principia student pieces accepted to the prestigious and highly competitive St. Louis Young Artist Showcase, but one piece in particular received special recognition.
![Simunye Service Trip: Packing with Purpose, Traveling for Change]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741641394/principiacollegeedu/knlhuoyxtpshw6l7yf27/SimunyeServiceTrip-PackingwithPurposeTravelingforChange.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741641394/principiacollegeedu/knlhuoyxtpshw6l7yf27/SimunyeServiceTrip-PackingwithPurposeTravelingforChange.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741641394/principiacollegeedu/knlhuoyxtpshw6l7yf27/SimunyeServiceTrip-PackingwithPurposeTravelingforChange.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741641394/principiacollegeedu/knlhuoyxtpshw6l7yf27/SimunyeServiceTrip-PackingwithPurposeTravelingforChange.jpg","width":900}])
Duffle bags line the halls of Principia School on Sunday afternoons as students preparing for this year’s Simunye service trip spend hours categorizing, packing, and sorting the voluminous mountain of donated clothes they’ll bring to kids in South Africa.
![Real-World Learning Makes a Real Impact]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741111655/principiacollegeedu/stxsjwjenymsn18d2ktx/241114_US_MarylandHeightsCityHallCoLab_KG-6125.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741111655/principiacollegeedu/stxsjwjenymsn18d2ktx/241114_US_MarylandHeightsCityHallCoLab_KG-6125.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741111655/principiacollegeedu/stxsjwjenymsn18d2ktx/241114_US_MarylandHeightsCityHallCoLab_KG-6125.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741111655/principiacollegeedu/stxsjwjenymsn18d2ktx/241114_US_MarylandHeightsCityHallCoLab_KG-6125.jpg","width":900}])
It's the age-old question: can any of us really affect change? What power do we hold to make a difference in the world or even our community? This fall, students in the Upper School Biology CoLab learned they have plenty, as long as they’re willing to try.
![Honoring Mediation Coach Dr. Steele: A Tribute from the Heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743527364/principiacollegeedu/ev5fxc6gzvm8e02cflif/RememberingJeffSteele.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743527364/principiacollegeedu/ev5fxc6gzvm8e02cflif/RememberingJeffSteele.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743527364/principiacollegeedu/ev5fxc6gzvm8e02cflif/RememberingJeffSteele.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743527364/principiacollegeedu/ev5fxc6gzvm8e02cflif/RememberingJeffSteele.jpg","width":900}])
The College Mediation team is no stranger to the podium. Their unique and uplifted approach to conflict resolution often gets them recognized on the international stage. Given their accomplishments, it’s perhaps unsurprising that one of their own was recently honored for his heart, competitive fire, and the impact he made.
![Principia College: Empowering Athletes to Reach New Heights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743181652/principiacollegeedu/vfqxzqavfckvq5w0lo5h/PrincipiawinsSLIACBasketballchampionship.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743181652/principiacollegeedu/vfqxzqavfckvq5w0lo5h/PrincipiawinsSLIACBasketballchampionship.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743181652/principiacollegeedu/vfqxzqavfckvq5w0lo5h/PrincipiawinsSLIACBasketballchampionship.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743181652/principiacollegeedu/vfqxzqavfckvq5w0lo5h/PrincipiawinsSLIACBasketballchampionship.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743181652/principiacollegeedu/vfqxzqavfckvq5w0lo5h/PrincipiawinsSLIACBasketballchampionship.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743181652/principiacollegeedu/vfqxzqavfckvq5w0lo5h/PrincipiawinsSLIACBasketballchampionship.jpg","width":2200}])
What sets Principia College athletes apart? It’s not just our historic Olympians, conference championships, broken records, and trophies. It’s about a philosophy—an environment that fosters a deep sense of wellbeing in our athletes, enabling them to thrive physically, spiritually, and academically.
![The Schmidt Family Continues its Legacy: Sculptor Leonardo Drew Shares His Unique Talent and Vision]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741880076/principiacollegeedu/zzfnukbfb2lqj9ps3nzl/LeonardoDrewHoldsLectureatPrincipiaCollege.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741880076/principiacollegeedu/zzfnukbfb2lqj9ps3nzl/LeonardoDrewHoldsLectureatPrincipiaCollege.jpg","width":510}])
If it’s true that art is in the eye of the beholder, then Leonardo Drew is a purist. The world-famous sculptor––who will present a free lecture at Principia College on March 11 at 7:30 p.m.––invites the viewer to participate in the work, divining meaning from his amalgams of hand-made wood and mixed-media creations.
![Meet Damir Conci: Rugby Champion, Musician, All-American]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741117382/principiacollegeedu/k4uhamwq3vco3alzxmrb/DamirConciPrincipiaCollegeRugbyChampion.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741117382/principiacollegeedu/k4uhamwq3vco3alzxmrb/DamirConciPrincipiaCollegeRugbyChampion.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741117382/principiacollegeedu/k4uhamwq3vco3alzxmrb/DamirConciPrincipiaCollegeRugbyChampion.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741117382/principiacollegeedu/k4uhamwq3vco3alzxmrb/DamirConciPrincipiaCollegeRugbyChampion.jpg","width":900}])
If you haven’t already heard about him, Damir Conci (C’25) is an achiever. He’s currently the College Student Body President, an Academic All-Conference scholar-athlete, Resident Assistant, musician, and his latest achievement—voted National Collegiate Rugby’s D1 All-American—twice! As a senior flyhalf for the Thunder Chickens, Conci is a dynamic fusion of earned excellence, talent, and the exceptional support system he's found at Principia College.
![Principia College Places in International Mediation Tournament and Celebrates INADR Award Honoring Team Founder]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740514323/principiacollegeedu/sxc5udvgnkehewdmwmmv/PrincipiaInternationalMediation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740514323/principiacollegeedu/sxc5udvgnkehewdmwmmv/PrincipiaInternationalMediation.jpg","width":512}])
Principia College today announced noteworthy placements at the Fourth Annual International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) Conciliator Tournament in Orlando, FL. Principia competed among 14 three-person “firms” from schools including Boston University, University of Texas, and National University of Singapore.
Alumni News
![2024 David K. Andrews Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient: Jim Williams (C’62)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743705809/principiacollegeedu/rphwwueyict442jj8wuj/DavidKAndrews2024DistinguishedAlumniAwardWinner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743705809/principiacollegeedu/rphwwueyict442jj8wuj/DavidKAndrews2024DistinguishedAlumniAwardWinner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743705809/principiacollegeedu/rphwwueyict442jj8wuj/DavidKAndrews2024DistinguishedAlumniAwardWinner.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743705809/principiacollegeedu/rphwwueyict442jj8wuj/DavidKAndrews2024DistinguishedAlumniAwardWinner.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743705809/principiacollegeedu/rphwwueyict442jj8wuj/DavidKAndrews2024DistinguishedAlumniAwardWinner.png","width":1433}])
Meet this year’s David K. Andrews Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Jim Williams (C’62). Jim’s groundbreaking and innovative contributions to the field of technology—particularly in fire control radar systems—have proven essential for the U.S. Department of Defense.
![Looking to the Future: Zekita Armstrong Asuquo Leads the Charge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741373427/principiacollegeedu/yw73khxwy8mvwjqegegm/ZekitaArmstrongAsuquoStLouisBusiness500.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741373427/principiacollegeedu/yw73khxwy8mvwjqegegm/ZekitaArmstrongAsuquoStLouisBusiness500.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741373427/principiacollegeedu/yw73khxwy8mvwjqegegm/ZekitaArmstrongAsuquoStLouisBusiness500.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741373427/principiacollegeedu/yw73khxwy8mvwjqegegm/ZekitaArmstrongAsuquoStLouisBusiness500.jpg","width":900}])
If there’s a lesson to be learned from businesswoman and nonprofit owner Zekita Armstrong Asuquo (C’19), it’s that hard work in secret leads to open success and recognition. But a little (or a lot) of single-minded determination doesn’t hurt either. And with her work with her nonprofit recently recognized on the St. Louis Business 500 list, it’s safe to say Asuquo has determination in abundance.
![Sylvia Spicer of Principia College inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738685719/principiacollegeedu/rejw688nkcrypwm4ncpz/SpicerHOF.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738685719/principiacollegeedu/rejw688nkcrypwm4ncpz/SpicerHOF.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738685719/principiacollegeedu/rejw688nkcrypwm4ncpz/SpicerHOF.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738685719/principiacollegeedu/rejw688nkcrypwm4ncpz/SpicerHOF.png","width":900}])
In April 2025, College alumna Sylvia Spicer (C’77) will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, sharing the honor with all-time greats.
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