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• The Class of 2010

  There are not enough words to describe all that the Porter-Gaud Class of 2010 has accomplished. Among them are top scholars, stellar athletes, artists, and musicians. Many of these students excel in each of these areas. This class has been special since their first days in the Lower School. Teachers who were here then say they knew early on that this group of students would be special. Eighty-six students received diplomas from Porter-Gaud on Saturday and each of them have unique stories to tell. They will matriculate to many of the top institutions of learning across the country and the world.

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  Nothing Could Be Finer Than to Be in...

  Carolina in the Morning has become a Porter-Gaud tradition over the last several years. Performed by our Third Graders, the show is full of songs and facts that are unique to the Palmetto State. Students danced the shag, the twist, and the Charleston. They sang songs such as "I'm a Good Sandlapper" and "Carolina in the Morning." Narrators shared interesting facts about South Carolina in between the musical numbers. The musical is a cooperative effort between the third Grade faculty and music teacher Todd Monsell. The students were marvelous and everyone left knowing a multitude of fun facts about our state. Click here to view pictures from the performance.

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  Middle School Field Day

  Nothing gets students excited more than a good Field Day. Middle Schoolers got the chance to enjoy a beautiful day at the stadium and play some fun games last week. Dawning shirts to represent their class, they were jumping rope, hula hooping, bobbing for apples and much more. The students and faculty did an outstanding job organizing the event and fun was had by all!

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  5th Graders Create Native American Flutes with Artist-in-Residence Hawk Hurst

  The 5th Grade class welcomed Native American flute maker and storyteller Hawk Hurst to Porter-Gaud last week. From Monday to Thursday, each class spent 90 minutes with Hawk as he assisted each 5th grader in the creation of his/her very own Native American flute. Hawk taught the students how to cut the rivercane and to sand it, how to use a blowtorch and an awl to create the finger holes, how to use the torch, leather, and beads to decorate it, and finally how to play their new instruments. The residency culminated in a whole-grade outdoor performance of a Cherokee melody. Organized by 5th grade science teacher Dr. Julie Sessions and music teacher Todd Monsell, the program was enjoyed by all and figures to become a new end-of-Lower School tradition!

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  The Handbell Choir Performs at Charity Event

  The Alison M. Fitzgerald Handbell Choir was honored to have been asked to provide music at a recent event for the Coastal Community Foundation. This group of talented musicians provided the patrons with a wide variety of selections. The choir, under the Direction of Mr. Hugh Knight, has enjoyed a stellar year full of breathtaking performances. Congratulations to these students.

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  Porter-Gaud Tenth Grader Writes For Swimming Website

  PG Tenth Grader David Rieder has become a big name in the swimming world. The self-proclaimed "Swim Geek" has become famous in certain circles for his knowledge of swimming and has garnered the attention of SwimmingWorld.com. After reading his personal swimming blog last June, the website contacted him about the possibility of writing for them. Since January, he has contributed several articles for the website about the Long Beach Grand Prix. This month, SwimmingWorld.tv approached him about doing a video commentary at the Charlotte Ultra Swim. In a 10 minute segment, David provided statistics and commentary about the different events.

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