Horace Mann School

Miscellaneous

The school's motto is "Magna est veritas et prævalet", meaning "Great is the truth, and it prevails". It comes from the King James version of the Old Testament, which is usually translated today as "Magna est veritas et prævalebit", or will prevail. The school mascot is a lion, possibly a holdover from the days when the school was associated with Columbia University, whose mascot is also a lion. The school colors are maroon and white.

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In 2003, the Wall Street Journal ranked Horace Mann as one of the top three schools in the United States. A very sizeable percentage of its graduates go on to Ivy League and other highly-ranked universities such as Duke University and MIT every year. The school is also more diverse than many other New York area private schools; during the 2004-2005 school year, 26% of the Upper School were students of color.

Related Topics:
Wall Street Journal - Ivy League - Duke University - MIT

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Horace Mann is widely known for having one of the best Model UN teams in the United States.

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Several films have been shot on the Horace Mann campus over the years, including Splendor in the Grass and The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love.

Related Topics:
Splendor in the Grass - The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love

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