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Dear Hebron Community,

Since arriving at Hebron Academy last July, I have spent time exploring the campus, speaking with a range of community members, and learning the school’s traditions. I have enjoyed getting to know our students, watching our faculty in action, and inviting parents back to campus. Over the past six months, I have also met one-on-one with nearly every employee to get to know them and to hear what they value most about our school. I quickly noticed a recurring theme in these conversations: Hebron Academy is a small community that feels bigger than it is, where people are caring, welcoming, and down-to-earth.

Our close-knit community provides an inclusive space for our students to grow. We meet students where they are and support them as they find their path in the world. At Hebron, we offer a vibrant curriculum that offers a structure for academic growth while also providing opportunity for exploration. The campus is full of life, energy, and activity.

Not only do we want our students to be the best version of themselves, but we also want Hebron Academy to be the best version of itself. For several months, a task force has been working on our Strategic Plan, laying the groundwork to define Hebron’s purpose and to build a roadmap that guides our future. Workgroups will continue to convene throughout the spring and summer to finalize an actionable plan that we will introduce next fall, positioning Hebron for sustained success in a constantly evolving world.

In the meantime, we will continue to support our students as they compete on the athletic fields, participate in the spring play, and decide where they will attend college. We will enjoy varied musical performances, celebrate academic successes, and live and learn together in our connected community. We will honor our seniors as they move on, and welcome the upcoming leaders among us as younger students become upperclassmen themselves. As the 2022-23 school year begins to draw to a close, we look forward to continuing to build on the achievements of this year as well as the traditions of Hebron’s 219year history.

Thank you for joining us on this journey,

Patrick J. Phillips Head of School

Dear Friends of Hebron,

Since the start of the academic year, the Board of Trustees has enjoyed the opportunity to return to Hebron twice. Being together in person has allowed us to engage with the campus community in a meaningful way— an experience we have greatly missed over the last few years. There is a tangible sense of opportunity and optimism at Hebron these days. We are thrilled to have the Phillips family in Allen House, who have quickly embraced and strengthened Hebron through their care and warmth. We are all directly benefitting from Patrick’s thoughtful and pragmatic leadership.

We are very excited to announce Noah Love ’07 and Doug Haartz ’76 as new trustees. Noah and Doug bring diverse professional backgrounds and expertise to their board service. You will find their bios in this magazine.

At this point, we have emerged from a period of transition and we are ready to build on a foundation of strength. I am again impressed by the generosity of the Hebron community, who contributed over $1.5 million in gifts and pledges during fiscal year 2022. It is this significant commitment to and belief in Hebron that sustains our students and faculty. The Board of Trustees is immersed in the process to help define the comprehensive plan for growth that will serve Hebron in both the short and long-term. We look forward to continuing with this important, challenging work over the coming months. Thank you for the many ways that you support and contribute to Hebron Academy. We hope to see you soon.

With gratitude,

J. Matthew Lyness ’76 Chairman of the Board of Trustees Hebron Academy

“We are thrilled to have the Phillips family in the Allen House, who have quickly embraced and strengthened Hebron Academy through their care and warmth.

Over the years, Hebron Academy has been fortunate in attracting extraordinary individuals to act as Trustees on behalf of the school. These are individuals with a genuine passion for Hebron who generously give their time, treasure, and knowledge to help successfully guide the school we love into the future.

On behalf of the Board, it is my distinct pleasure to thank several individuals who have recently stepped down for their exemplary service, including during the recent and challenging period of the pandemic. Indeed, several agreed to stay on beyond their normal term to help us meet that particular challenge.

Those stepping down include:

Wende Fox Lawson - Hailing from Chicago and a past Hebron parent, Wende joined the Board in 2014. She brought an important and insightful outside perspective to every task, including chairing the Admissions and Faculty Well-Being Committees.

Matthew W. Johnson ’93 - Based in Pittsburgh, Matthew’s service began in 2010. He brought his considerable professional skills to matters relating to the school’s infrastructure, including Chairing the Building and Grounds Committee.

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Dr. Robert Greaves ’82 - Dr. Greaves, who is an Emergency Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC, joined the Board in 2017. He served on the Faculty/Staff Well-Being Committee and Buildings and Grounds.

Wallace E. Higgins - Although technically from Newton, MA, Wally is in a sense a Hebron local – his family owns the building known as “Old Brick” on the campus. A treasured Board member since 2006, Wally has served in numerous capacities, most recently as Assistant Secretary.

Clement S. Dwyer, Jr. ’66 - It is not entirely clear just how many years Clem spent as a Trustee. He began his latest round in 2010 and by my reckoning the total must be in excess of 20 years. Clem combined his head for numbers with a heart that was always in the right place. Add to that a dollop of wry Maine humor, and you have the essence Clem-ness. He was, in many ways, our steadfast guide and conscience.

Thank you for your service, one and all.

Bob Waite, Vice-Chair; Chair, Committee on Trustees

Board Of Trustees

J. Matthew Lyness ’76, Chair

South Salem, NY

Robert E. Waite ’68, Vice Chair

Rockcliffe, ON

David S. Prout ’83, Treasurer

Beaufort, SC

Robert J. Ryan ’77, Esq. Secretary

Houston, TX

Felica W. Coney P’18, Assistant Secretary

Atlanta, GA

Carolyn E. Adams ’77

Hilton Head Island, SC

William G. Becker ’87

Bonita Springs, FL

Debra B. Bloomingdale ’83, P’11 ’13

South Portland, ME

Jamie M. Fey ’02

Portland, ME

Doug Haartz ’76

Sudbury, MA

Noah Love ’07

New York, NY

Jane Harris Ash ’79

Dartmouth, MA

Barrett S. Mitchell ’02

Wolfeboro, NH

William R. Percival ’76

Naples, FL

Garvin L. Warner P’13

Windham, NH

Scott E. Wilson ’71

Dover, MA

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Hebron Magazine Winter 2023

by Hebron Academy

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