2019-2020 – The Puma Press

Thousands of people marched down the streets of Seattle to protest police brutality against black people.

Uprep Students Protest to Support Black Lives Matter

June 8, 2020

New opportunities for college to compete could change how future applicants approach the college admission process.

Changing the Game

May 20, 2020

Assistant Head of School and Director of Upper School Ken Jaffe ends a tenure at UPrep that lasted more than two decades. Jaffe says he’ll have time to learn new things and possibly look for another job.

So Long, Farewell

May 18, 2020

Amid the pandemic, private schools across the country have considered Small Business Administration relief. UPrep decided against taking out a federal Paycheck Protection Program loan.

Independent Schools Weigh Federal Recovery Loans

May 18, 2020

Signing Off

Signing Off

May 18, 2020

A student sifts through a list of summer programs found on the University Prep website. UPrep has a large assortment of resources available to students for finding summer opportunities.

Summer in Limbo

May 18, 2020

Senior Thank Yous

Senior Thank Yous

May 18, 2020

The drinks section of the newly renovated commons was a really popular spot during school.

Commons Cafe Temporarily Closes

May 18, 2020

Seniors Ben Tratt (right) and Paige Welikson (left) celebrate senior spring by greeting students and faculty as they arrive at school. “We all made a tunnel, and everyone was screaming. My favorite part was how hype everyone was while spreading school spirit,” Tratt said.

Seniors Through the Years

May 18, 2020

Mollie Kauffman, head of primary and same-day care at a University of Washington clinic, wears a mask, face shield and gloves to
evaluate a patient with respiratory symptoms. Kauffman is one of several UPrep parents working in the fight against COVID-19.

Heroes in Our Community

May 18, 2020

Given the online format of courses, Extensions will cover different material than initially planned in Intensives.

A Less Intensive End

May 18, 2020

The Final Address

The Final Address

May 18, 2020

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