Cookies and Cupolas

A look at how both Perkiomen and its students have changed over time. Logan Brassington '22 and Ben Vanelli '21 host Mr. Dougherty and Mr. Longstreth, two of Perkiomen's most iconic teachers. See Perkiomen from their perspective in this episode of Cookies and Cupolas.

Emma Zhao ’19 releases her last episode in tribute to the history of the cupola that was the original namesake for Cookies & Cupolas. Featuring Mrs. Weir-Smith, Mr. Dougherty, and Mr. Manferdini, her investigation spans from the beginning of Perkiomen School to modern day.

Kristine Rivera '19 and host Emma Zhao '19 shed light onto the creation of Perkiomen School's annual Cultural Festival and their own partnership and meeting.

In honor of Black History Month, this episode offers a deeper look into the Diversity Collaborative's work during this important celebration, and how they have broadened the topics of discussion to suit the needs of the modern day.

Megan Hughes '21 shares stories from her time in Jakarta, Indonesia. Then, she offers some insight into her work with bees, Model UN, and more.

Members of the Class of 2019 (Ali Abbas, Ying (Krystal) Wang, Danila Pasiada, and Ava Beale) reveal parts of their college essays, generously choosing to embrace vulnerability.

Both alumni from a class of the '80s ('85/'84) and student-parents, Diana Weir-Smith and Todd Baringer tell how they have grown alongside Perkiomen School over the years.

Male cast members (Mark Deratzou '19, Danila Pasiada '19, Jiawei (Tiger) Hu '19, Porter Henderson '18, and Zev Gould '19) from the fall's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM reveal their experiences on and off stage. A bonus segment also features the new face of the theater program!

Ms. Justine Segear introduces us to her bold new initiative and shares parts of herself.

On this episode, Sihan (Victoria) Zhou '21 shares how she prepares for performances and her experience coming to America this year.

Prominent player on the basketball team and boarding student, Nicholas Guadarrama '18 joins Emma Zhao '19 to wrap up the winter season with some surprising reveals and reflections.

On this first episode of Cookies and Cupolas, Emma Zhao '19 sits down with Mr. Jonathan Moser '97 to explore his new job, memories of Perkiomen as a student, and personal life on campus.