Alumni family feature

 

 

Perrin Morse ’90

Perrin was an ASL student, 1988–90, for Grades 11 and 12.

Favorite ASL memory?
Alternatives trips in my two years there were both memorable and amazing trips. I had never traveled internationally at this point in my life so “Volleyball in Madrid” and “Photography in Portugal” were incredible and transformative experiences for me. 

What were you best known for as an ASL student?
Being from Alaska. I moved from Anchorage, which was quite a novelty among such a well-traveled group. Earned me street cred right off the bat. 

What was the best St. Johns Wood spot back in your ASL student days?
Panzers. It was much smaller back then (about half the size it is now!) but it had the best sandwiches. I do go back on occasion, but only for the specialty items they carry for their American clientele, like Skippy peanut butter!

How has ASL changed between your leaving and Levi starting here?
It seems so much bigger, physically. And it feels less transient than it used to be: It seems like now there are quite a few students who start in the lower school and make it all the way through to graduation.

Any déjà vu, what with Levi attending your own alma mater?
I have some serious flashbacks riding the #13 bus up Finchley Road. The only difference is that you can no longer jump on the open back of the bus like we used to. I feel so fortunate that Levi and I share this connection. The ASL community is strong, and the relationships forged here last for life.

Levi Ernst ’25

Levi is in Grade 12, and has been at ASL for five years.

What did you know about ASL before you became an Eagle yourself?
I had heard stories and knew my mom went there, but I didn’t know anything about the school itself—so I really had no expectations.

What’s your favorite thing about ASL?
My favorite thing is the student–teacher relationships. The interactions are very positive, and teachers are always going out of their way to help students.

Would you and your mom have been friends if she were in your grade at ASL?
Maybe, because of sports—we’re both athletes. But I doubt we would have had classes together… I’m more academically inclined.

 

 

Margaret Pringle ’91

Margaret was an ASL student, 1988–91, for Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Favorite ASL memory?
The Alternatives program trips carry some fantastic memories and a program very near and dear to the hearts of ASLers still. Volleyball in Madrid, photography in Portugal, and adventures in Moscow and Kiev, which included an overnight train between the two cities as well as a Dynamo Kiev match. 

Between your time at ASL and your kids’ time at the School: What’s new?
While the School still has a very American feel to it, the student and parent population has become far more international. This brings such an increased richness to the overall experience for the whole community, and it’s exciting. 

Any déjà vu, what with Marley and Callum attending your own alma mater?
Now that Marley is in Grade 10, she is the same grade level I was when I arrived at ASL. So it is exciting to watch her and remember what it was like to be a sophomore, as well as play sports with other student-athletes, travel for sports, etc. (In fact, some of those coaches from other ISST schools are still coaching today!)
 

Marley Pringle ’27 and Callum Pringle ’31

Marley is in Grade 10, and has been at ASL for nine years. Callum, Grade 6, has been at ASL for seven.

What did you know about ASL before you became an Eagle yourself?
Marley: I knew that my mom went there, that it was big and American, and that it had a big sports program.

What’s your favorite thing about ASL?
Callum: The Grade 5 musical for sure!
Marley: Sports, because it's a great way to meet new people and find common interests. 

Would you and your mom have been friends if she were in your grade at ASL?
Marley: Yeah, probably—because we have the same sense of humor and we both play sports.
Callum: No, we would not be friends because we have different interests. Like, I don't like punk music.