Sandia Prep - 532 Magazine - Fall 2016

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532 refers to the school’s physical address - and the sense
of place felt by all who come here. The 532 staff welcomes
you to our school magazine, published for alumni, parents,
students, friends, and the entire Sandia Prep community.
We hope you enjoy the magazine.
Our Mission: The joy of learning and living is at the center
of all we do. Sandia Preparatory School provides remarkable
opportunities for intellectual and personal growth within a
challenging and balanced program. As an extension of our
families, Sandia Prep’s diverse community inspires students
to find their academic focus, talents and creativity.
Our Vision: At Sandia Prep, we will inspire our students to
discover their purposes in the world by:
• Developing essential skills and intellectual potential
through challenging academics;
• Cultivating a socially responsible environment of
innovation and creativity; and
• Engaging as a vibrant community for the betterment of
society.
Our Five A’s: To foster growth toward human as
well as academic excellence, Sandia Prep seeks
to create balance among the Five A’s:
Academics • Arts • Athletics • Activities • Atmosphere
Sandia Prep’s logo represents our balanced philosophy and
program. Our Five A’s converge to form an integrated whole
with the student at the center, reflecting the comprehensive,
well-rounded education that Sandia Prep students receive.
FEATURE STORY
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An International Perspective
Since it opened 50 years ago, Sandia Prep has
stressed the importance of being a productive
member of not only the local community,
but the global community as well. Through
classes, clubs and organizations, travel, and
community service Prep has educated and
inspired students to find and achieve his or her
purpose in the world.
On the Cover
Sandia Prep sponsored trips have been a
mainstay at the School for much of its fifty
year history. Featured on the cover are Prep
students embarking on a Ghana safari in 2011.