A Christmas Sing Fit for a Princess

Last month, Principia Clubs throughout the country hosted more than 50 Christmas Sing events that united more than 3,000 Principia alums, friends, and current students. Commemorating the season, celebrating in fellowship, and sharing a common love of Principia is at the heart of these traditional Principia gatherings.

That was certainly the case at the Sing hosted by the Principia Club of Cincinnati. Club president and Principia alumni board member Colin Vogt (C’87) was happy to host the Sing at his home. “About 60 people attended from six different area churches,” he noted. “The environment was rich in friendship as many joyous Principians and Prin supporters filled our home with carols.”

From the inspiring pianists who performed from two of the local churches to area Sunday School students who sang solos to recent College grad Jasmine Linck (C’09) who read a Christmas letter from Principia Chief Executive Dr. Jonathan Palmer, it was a special time for all. But the real highlight was Maurine “Mauri” Hess. A 1943 Principia College graduate, Mauri was the “Prin-cess” of the party (see photo above). Adorned with glittery crown and princess pin, she graced the group with her presence and thoroughly enjoyed meeting other Principians from the area.

If you attended a Christmas Sing and would like to share any special highlights, please e-mail the Alumni & Field Relations Office at field@principia.edu.