preparatory school
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But when Paul Andrew Perez, the head of drama at an American college preparatory school, died suddenly, the last thing his students wanted to do was put on a show.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025
His sole coaching experience had come as head coach of Hebron Christian Academy, a college preparatory school in Georgia, from 2017-2020.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022
Precocious, he started early, playing a small part in a play directed by his father, who taught at a preparatory school in northwest Massachusetts.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022
Cooper, who was captain of his high school and preparatory school football teams, paid attention to his parents’ approach.
From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021
“I am sure you have heard of Hackett, the preparatory school for boys,” he said.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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