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'''Rutgers Preparatory School'''<br> |
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<td bgcolor="#dfefff">Dr. Stephen A. Loy</td> |
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<td bgcolor="#dfefff">Severa res est verum gaudium<br> |
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<td bgcolor="#dfefff">None</td> |
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'''Rutgers Preparatory School''' (also known as ''Rutgers Prep'' or ''RPS'') is a [[Private school|private]], [[coeducation|co-educational]] day school in [[Somerset, New Jersey]]. |
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'''Rutgers Prep School''' is a private, co-ed day school in [[Somerset, New Jersey]]. It was founded in [[1766]] with the same charter that created Rutgers University, which at the time was known as Queens college. Rutgers Prep, or RPS was known as Queens College Grammar School and was a main part of the university. In the late [[1950s]], the University became the state university and would therefore have to cut funding to the preparatory school. The school then removed itself of the University and the New Brunswick campus and moved to where it is today. It then closed its boarding and football programs. It moved to the Well's Estate in Somerset, NJ. The trustees bought the estate from the Colgate-Palmolive Company, which had built a laboratory there, which would become the upper school building. In the early 80's a fire swept through the upper school building and destroyed it completely. A new one was rebuilt later on. It now resides on a 35 acre campus which includes two gymnasiums, one music building, one fine arts building, the academics building, and the Elm Farm House which was the home of one of the schools founders. The oldest private school in NJ and 16th oldest in the nation, RPS is one of the finest private schools in the state. It was awarded the blue ribbon by the Department of Education in 1992. The school plans to create a theater and swimming pool in the near future. The academics building is named the Heinlein Building after Dr. Heinlein, the headmaster who preserved the school during the move from the University. The current headmaster is Dr. Steven Loy. . The school believes in equality of both athletics and the arts. The school offers financial aid based on need not merit. |
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==Academics== |
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==History== |
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Rutgers Preparatory School is the oldest [[Private school|independent]] [[Preparatory school|preparatory school]] in the state of [[New Jersey]], founded as the Queen's College Grammar School, it was established in [[1766]] under the same charter that founded Queen's College (later [[Rutgers University]]). Instruction began on [[15 August]] [[1768]], under its first master, Caleb Cooper, who was affiliated with the College of New Jersey (now [[Princeton University]]). It was first established in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]], from 1829 until 1957 housed on the corner of College Avenue and Somerset Street, that today is known as Alexander Johnston Hall, and is the second-oldest surviving building on the Rutgers University campus. |
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During the Progressive Era, Rutgers Preparatory School was among the first schools in the nation to institute a curriculum involving the laboratory sciences, extracurricular activities, student publications and community service. In 1952, Rutgers Prep first admitted women, eliminated the football team, and ended its boarding program, focusing on being a day school to which students commuted. In 1956, faced with the prospect of Rutgers becoming the state University, the university's Board of Trustees decided to divest itself of the preparatory school, which became fully independent in 1957, relocating to the its current location on the Wells Estate (purchased from the [[Colgate-Palmolive Company]]) in nearby [[Somerset, New Jersey]]. |
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==Famous alumni== |
==Famous alumni== |
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* [[Joyce Kilmer]] (1904) — poet, soldier |
* [[Joyce Kilmer]] (1904) — poet, soldier |
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==See also== |
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* [[Preparatory school]] |
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* [[Private school]] |
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* [[Rutgers University]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.rutgersprep.org Rutgers Preparatory School] |
* [http://www.rutgersprep.org Rutgers Preparatory School] |
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Revision as of 17:06, 18 March 2005
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Rutgers Preparatory School |
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| Headmaster | Dr. Stephen A. Loy |
| School type | Private Day School |
| School motto | Severa res est verum gaudium (Hard work is true joy) |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Founded | 1766 |
| Location | Somerset, New Jersey |
| Campus size | 35 acres |
| Enrollment | 712 |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 6:1 |
| Sports Teams | 15 |
Rutgers Preparatory School (also known as Rutgers Prep or RPS) is a private, co-educational day school in Somerset, New Jersey.
Academics
History
Rutgers Preparatory School is the oldest independent preparatory school in the state of New Jersey, founded as the Queen's College Grammar School, it was established in 1766 under the same charter that founded Queen's College (later Rutgers University). Instruction began on 15 August 1768, under its first master, Caleb Cooper, who was affiliated with the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). It was first established in New Brunswick, New Jersey, from 1829 until 1957 housed on the corner of College Avenue and Somerset Street, that today is known as Alexander Johnston Hall, and is the second-oldest surviving building on the Rutgers University campus.
During the Progressive Era, Rutgers Preparatory School was among the first schools in the nation to institute a curriculum involving the laboratory sciences, extracurricular activities, student publications and community service. In 1952, Rutgers Prep first admitted women, eliminated the football team, and ended its boarding program, focusing on being a day school to which students commuted. In 1956, faced with the prospect of Rutgers becoming the state University, the university's Board of Trustees decided to divest itself of the preparatory school, which became fully independent in 1957, relocating to the its current location on the Wells Estate (purchased from the Colgate-Palmolive Company) in nearby Somerset, New Jersey.
Famous alumni
- Joyce Kilmer (1904) — poet, soldier