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A selection of photos from the Masterman Pride celebration on Friday, June 5.   On June 4, Sections 5-3 and 5-4 presented their mock trials based on the book HOOT in federal court to The Honorable Marjorie Rendell and Mr. Matt Tom. Section 5-1 observed and/or served as members of the jury. College Signing Day/The Senior Celebration was a big hit with the Class of 2026! One of our counselors, Ms. Marcus, organized the celebration. It started with the "Senior Strut" where the 6th grade lined the second floor hallway and the seniors, wearing their college shirts, strutted by to cheers and high fives! The Class of 2026 then went to the patio for some speeches, college shout outs, food, a photo booth, and time with friends. The counselors hope the seniors know we're so proud of them as they take the next step forward in their educational journey. Please follow this link for photos from the event. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help, and to the HSA for funding the event! The boys varsity volleyball team opens its state playoff journey on Tuesday, June 2nd against Crescentville HS in Mountaintop, PA!. The team is performing at its peak and believes it can have a real impact in this year's tourney. The team arrived in the event courtesy of a strong victory over catholic league representative Archbishop Wood. The sky's the limit for this group. Go Big Blue! AA PIAA State Game 1st Round 12-1 Masterman vs. 1-1 Faith Christian (game played at Conwell Egan HS) Monday June 1st, 2026 – 4:00 PM (or 40 minutes after game 1) Tickets can be purchase at the following: www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?sport=baseball ...or for cash ($10) at the gate. DRAGON PRIDE!! CLASS OF 2027 SENIOR PORTRAITS ARE HERE! Please see the schedule attached here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yqE9UIgjLeWoTLjjKQ_rrbu3j41CRbG6z0iImUJydLU/edit?usp=sharing What to wear: PLEASE mark down when you should be coming to school dressed to impress for your senior portraits. This is your time slot and it cannot be changed. ALSO NOTE: on Friday - please come with nice clothes as well so we can do your GROUP photos and a class photo on the patio. What should you wear? Students who wear masculine-presenting formal attire: A button-down shirt (preferably white or light blue), necktie or bow tie, and dress pants (black or navy blue). Suit jackets (in black or blue) are highly encouraged! Students who wear feminine-presenting or inclusive formal attire: A formal dress, a tailored pantsuit, or an elegant blouse and skirt or pants in blue, white, or black. Students who wear gender-neutral or non-binary formal attire: A well-fitted button-down shirt or blouse (white, blue, or black) with dress pants, a tailored pantsuit, a jumpsuit, or a combination that makes you feel confident and comfortable in these colors. SOME TIPS: The Tailored Suit: A crisp white button-down shirt, a navy or black suit, and an optional tie in blue or black. The Formal Jumpsuit or Pantsuit: A sleek black or navy blue jumpsuit or pantsuit paired with a white top or contrasting blue accessories. The Classic Dress: A formal dress in black or navy blue, or a classy white graduation-style dress. UPDATE with pricing: To ensure we are actively supporting the school's legacy of excellence, we are proud to introduce our new community initiatives for the Class of 2027: The TAC Images Grant: For every 15 Legacy Collections purchased by Masterman families, our studio will quietly donate one Full Digital Archive Grant (a $545 value) to the school. These grants may be distributed completely anonymously by the administration or guidance counselors to families experiencing financial hardship or facing economic barriers. Our goal is to ensure that while we deliver a world-class, premium portrait experience for Masterman families, we also build a framework where no student is left out of preserving this incredible academic milestone. The Duke of Edinburgh Award recognizes students for their commitment to service, skill development, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys. Earning the Bronze Award reflects perseverance, leadership, and a willingness to challenge oneself through sustained personal growth and community engagement. We are incredibly proud of these students and their accomplishments. Congratulations to the following students who have earned the prestigious Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award: Olivia Liao Hannah Phun Bryn Cohen-Mungan Jana Liu Mason Seder Lexi Akula Leila Golzari-Hunt Jannatul Naeema A special thank you to Ms. Geiger, the school coordinator for the Duke of Edinburgh Award program, for her leadership, encouragement, and support of our students throughout the process. #Excellence  Congratulations to Masterman seniors Joe Faranda and Gael Chang Ortiz whose short film, The Keeper, won the Philadelphia Film Society's Rising Filmmaker Competition and was featured this weekend at their festival. The Keeper follows Nery, a High School Senior at Masterman and goalkeeper for the school soccer team as he navigates what could be his last game of High School Soccer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DceGBAg8drg
#Video #Student Activities The Spring Concert was a success. It featured performances from our middle and high school ensembles and ended with a beautiful tribute to Dr. Shapiro for his retirement. Program link: https://canva.link/j0eofm4d1fxczjs Link to pics and videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wqS0mwqeuXwUgSJio-BiUDwUtJYpkVHk?usp=sharing #Music  Congratulations to the Boys' Volleyball team for advancing to the District Championship game next Tuesday!
The boys defeated Engineering and Science to move on to the finals. The volleyball was outstanding in a tight and tense five set contest, with the squad finally pulling it out 15 to13 in the final frame. Kudos to Coach Brown, seniors Omar Abouelatta and Jonathan Djoenaidi, and the entire team! #Athletics The girls lacrosse team (Masterman/SLA/Palumbo combo team) won the Philadelphia Public League Championship this Monday in a 12-11 double overtime victory against Olney. It was an amazing game and a true team effort. This group represents what Masterman is all about - both on and off the field. Great job, Dragons!!  Four members of the Masterman boys varsity soccer team were on a team that won the PA state cup!5/17/2026
The Philadelphia International 2010 Boys Elite team won the final game for the PA State Cup Soccer Championship! Congratulations! The team members from Masterman are, pictured L-R: |
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Congrats to 11th grader Hannah Phun, who's art was selected by Congress member Brendan Boyle to be displayed in the US Capitol Building for an entire year for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition!
This is a HUGE honor, and we are so proud of her. Hannah also won the "America 250" award. Here is the description of her painting: This painting depicts a founding father writing at his desk. Pinned to his wall is the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Now that the United States has been liberated, what are the next steps? On his shelf lies books that describe present America. "Liberty," "Independence," "Pride," ideals this father hopes to achieve when drafting a document that could be foundational for generations ahead. Beyond his window lies a section of that nation 250 years later. A nation that he and many other founding fathers hoped to achieve: An independent, democratic, diverse land.
This is a HUGE honor, and we are so proud of her. Hannah also won the "America 250" award. Here is the description of her painting: This painting depicts a founding father writing at his desk. Pinned to his wall is the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Now that the United States has been liberated, what are the next steps? On his shelf lies books that describe present America. "Liberty," "Independence," "Pride," ideals this father hopes to achieve when drafting a document that could be foundational for generations ahead. Beyond his window lies a section of that nation 250 years later. A nation that he and many other founding fathers hoped to achieve: An independent, democratic, diverse land.
Congrats to 12th grader Taylor Samara-Reuter for ALSO being selected for the US Congressional Art Competition. Congress member Brendan Boyle also selected her painting "Grumblethorpe" to be displayed in the Capitol Building.
This is one of the most competitive art competitions in the USA, and we are so proud!! Here is her artist statement: “Grumblethorpe” was inspired by the historical house of Grumblethorpe in Germantown, Philadelphia. It depicts the view of the house from the garden in the back, where the artist has been volunteering for four years to help feed the community through freshly harvested produce. This painting captures the vibrancy of the foliage enveloping the house and the magic of having a garden hidden within an urban neighborhood, shown through the surreal
purple and teal sky. Intricate detail work on every textured surface, from leaves to bricks, draws the eye to explore the scene in the same way you can physically explore the garden. This work is part of a series exploring the emotional connection between the artist and various places she’s been.
This is one of the most competitive art competitions in the USA, and we are so proud!! Here is her artist statement: “Grumblethorpe” was inspired by the historical house of Grumblethorpe in Germantown, Philadelphia. It depicts the view of the house from the garden in the back, where the artist has been volunteering for four years to help feed the community through freshly harvested produce. This painting captures the vibrancy of the foliage enveloping the house and the magic of having a garden hidden within an urban neighborhood, shown through the surreal
purple and teal sky. Intricate detail work on every textured surface, from leaves to bricks, draws the eye to explore the scene in the same way you can physically explore the garden. This work is part of a series exploring the emotional connection between the artist and various places she’s been.