Blue Ridge School: 2024/25 Annual Report

BLUE

RIDGE

SCHOOL

2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Blue Ridge School’s mission is to help boys reach their full potential through personalized, structured, and innovative learning within a college-preparatory, allboarding community. Rooted in an environment designed specifically for how boys learn best, the school emphasizes strong character development, ethical responsibility, and spiritual awareness alongside academics. With faculty serving as mentors and role models, students are guided to take ownership of their learning and growth. Life at Blue Ridge - through residence life, athletics, arts, outdoor programs, and service - fosters resilience, leadership, teamwork, and selfconfidence, preparing young men not only for college but for lives of purpose and integrity.

A NOTE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL

William A "Trip" Darrin, III P'28

Fellow Barons:

Thank you for all that you did to support our great school during the 2024/25 academic year.

Within these pages you will see more than 1,000 names, each and every one having played a part in what was a very successful time.

You will also find articles on several valuable topics, from college-placement to athletics, as well as profiles of our leading faculty.

Together, we hope this provides a fulsome update about life on campus today, and serves both as celebration and validation of your investment in this increasingly unique school community.

But, before you turn the first page, allow me to briefly show my pride!

*We opened at full enrollment for the first time since 2019 with a student body steeped in character and talent.

*Baron Football and Track & Field both won State Championships - the second consecutive for Track & Field

*Our continued focus on Project Based Learning and boy-focused teaching styles reaped great dividends

*We opened a new Lakeside Trail around Baron Lake and installed a new world-class scoreboard at Alumni Field for the entire community to enjoy,

*A campus master plan was completed, which outlines the School's future needs and will guide our strategy in the years ahead.

As I write this in early September, our 2025/26 year is now in full swing - the 117th for the School and 63rd since the opening of the "new" BRS. I am proud to report that we have again opened at capacity, with a student body that is both a great fit for Blue Ridge and filled with potential.

It is thanks to your continuing endorsement that the Class of 2026 will soon be ready for commencement, and BRS will once again have what it needs to remain true to our unique and important mission.

Now more than ever, the world needs more Barons!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAIR

Mr. Robert H. Sasser III ‘82

VICE

CHAIR

Ms. Sharon S. Rymer P’17

Mrs. Janet Alejandro P’19

Mr. Thomas L. Shore ‘90

Mrs. Tammy M. Ammen P’10, P’16

Mr. R. Burke Earley ‘86 P’18

Mr. John A. Atkinson, Jr P’13

Mrs. Andrea O. Fox P’25

Ms. Elizabeth H. Hunt

Mrs. Virginia M. Marra P’14

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr. ‘82

Mr. P. Brooks Minford ‘09

Dr. Paul Simko

Mr. Bradley Sinor P’21, P’23

Mr. Charles A. Vail, Jr. ‘84

Mr. Tristan W. Wright ‘95

LIFETIME CUMULATIVE GIVING

FOUNDERS' CIRCLE

($1M+)

Mr. John C. O. Bryant ‘84

Mr. George A. Bush, Jr. P’69 *

Anonymous *

Jessie Ball duPont Fund

Mr. James L. Jessup, Jr. ‘69

Mr. William E. Massey, Jr. ‘70

Massey Family Foundation

Mr. Nelson C. Pollard ‘69 *

Anonymous

The Perry Foundation, Inc.

The Walton Family Foundation, Inc.

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Jim C. Walton P’02

CORNERSTONE GUILD

($500K+)

Alice W. Bryan Trust

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Marcus

Ammen P’10,P’16

Bainum Family Foundation

Mr. Mohammed Dasuki P’13

Estate of George A. Bush, Jr.

Harrison Foundation

J. E. Fowler Memorial Foundation

Dr. Alexander Keevil

Mrs. Mary T. Keevil

Mr. William A. Parker III ‘71

The Fraser-Parker Foundation

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Mr. Allen M. Wilson ‘74

MISSION SOCIETY

($100K+)

Col. & Mrs. Joseph C. Arnold P’98

Mr. Thomas A. Asch ‘77

Beckett Charitable Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Boswell P’01

Mr. & Mrs. Marion P. Brawley III ‘68 P’00

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brooks

Mr. Allen W. Bush ‘69

Ms. Nancy D. Bush

Mr. Theodore H. Butz ‘82

Mrs. Diana D. Cahill

Dr. & Mrs. B. Noland Carter II P’72 *

Mr. Beirne B. Carter *

Children’s National Hospital

Collegedale

Community Foundation of Louisville Depository, Inc.

Ms. Jaymel E. Connor P’13

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Crocker ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. D. Franklin Daniels Jr. P’23

Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. deButts, Jr. ‘65 P’97

Mr. & Mrs. Parker H. Douglass ‘98

Durham Nativity School

Estate of Caroline Boxley Petty

Estate of David Marion

Mr. Thad W. Evans, Jr. P’83

Anonymous

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Anonymous

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Groves III ‘67 P’95*

Mrs. Cornelia Groves P’67*

Mr. Richard D. Hall, Jr. P’89*

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Harrison P’78*

Dr. Barbara Harty-Golder & Dr. Stephen L. Golder P’01

Mrs. & Mr. Harold R. Heaster P’92*

Mr. Lewis M. Heaster ‘92

Mr. & Mrs. David Franklin Hess

P’14,P’16,P’22

Mrs. Mary P. Higgins P’86

Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network, Inc.

Jackson Foundation

Mr. & Ms. David Edward Kalinski P’13

Mr. & Mrs. David Kalinski

Mrs. Elizabeth S. Kirkland P’83*

Mr. Boyd E. Lyon, Jr. ‘82

Mr. Boyd E. Lyon, Sr. P’82*

Mrs. & Mr. William F. Magner III P’08

Mrs. Sara Jo Manning P’85

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr. ‘82

Mr. & Mrs. B. F. McLeod III ‘73

Mr. & Mrs. Morgan L. McNeel ‘87

Mr. Matthew U. Miller P’23

Mr. P. Brooks Minford ‘09

Mrs. John J. Morris*

Mr. & Mrs. Wes Nalley P’24

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Noel P’78*

Noel Foundation

Mrs. & Mr. Isabella M. Oshodin P’13

Mr. William A. Parker & Mrs. Nancy Parker, Jr. P’71 *

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia

Mrs. Caroline B. Petty *

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Ridinger, Jr.

Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation

Robert & Hoyle Rymer Foundation

Robert H. & Monica M. Cole Foundation

Mr. W. Mitchell Rue, Jr. ‘81

Sage Dining Services, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Sasser III ‘82

Mrs. Cynthia A. Shook ‘74

Mr. Marc A. Shook ‘74*

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Sinor P’21,P’23

Mr. Sidney L. Stern II ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Swartz P’84

Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Tayloe II P’94

The Morgan Foundation

The New York Auxiliary of Blue Ridge School

The Ohrstrom Foundation, Inc.

The William H., John G., Emma Scott Foundation

The Butz Foundation

The Edward E. Ford Foundation

The George A. Bush, Jr. Holbrook Fund in The Community

The Maplewood Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. David D. Townsend, Jr. ‘75

Mr. John L. Trimmer *

Anonymous

Mr. Charles A. Vail, Jr. ‘84

Mr. Thomas L. Walton ‘02

Mr. J. Clayton Wardlaw, Jr. ‘90

Mr. Dean M. Wilder *

Mrs. Mary L. F. Wiley P’69*

William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable

Trust

Dr. & Mrs. John F. Yerger, Jr.

Mr. John B. Young IV

Mr. & Mrs. Gil Zwetsch

MAYO SOCIETY ($50K+)

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Abramo P’96

Mr. & Mrs. David W. Aldridge ‘76

American Endowment Foundation

Anonymous

Mrs. Patricia M. Asch P’77*

Mrs. Charlotte Marie Fowler Bentley*

Mrs. Mary Rawls Cooke Berkeley P’68

Mr. & Mrs. H. Thomas Bobo P’97

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Boyd III ‘86

P’19,P’22

Boyd & Lora L. Lyon CRUT

Boykin Memorial Fund

Mr. John E. Buckey ‘88

Dr. William S. Carver II ‘75

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Chesapeake Structures, Inc

Mr. Kyu H. Cho P’11

Mr. & Mrs. Sam E. Christopher P’85

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Mr. James H. Connor II ‘13

Mr. Richard D. Cooke III ‘68

Corrections Software Solutions LP

Mr. John L. Davenport ‘68

Mrs. Michael Davidson P’81

Mr. Robert H. Digges & Dr. Kathie Digges P’91*

Anonymous

Estate of Robert B. Livy

Mr. Henry T. Franklin ‘74

Mr. Barry Friedberg & Ms. Charlotte Moss

Dr. & Mrs. David B Hamer P’12

Mr. David A. Harrison III*

Mrs. Mary M. Holtzclaw*

Indigent Healthcare Solutions, Ltd.

Mr. & Mrs. Perry Nelson Ives P’99,P’03

Mr. S. Clark Jenkins ‘66

John A. Gilmore Fund

Mr. Kevin C. Jones, Esq. P’11

Mr. Frank H. Lewis, Jr. ‘69*

Mrs. Suzanne T. Little*

Mr. William S. Magann ‘67

Mr. W. F. Magann P’64,P’67

Ms. Virginia M. Marra P’14

Mary C. Pace IRA

Mary Morton Parsons Foundation

McLeod Foundation

Ms. Charlotte Moss & Mr. Barry S. Friedberg

Mr. & Mrs. Sam Walker Murphy P’98

Nativity Mission Center, Inc.

Mr. Stephen D. Parker ‘73

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. John Patterson P’21

Mr. & Mrs. L. Parker Perkins III ‘84

Dr. Thomas Edward Powell III P’86

Mr. & Mrs. Malek M. Riahi

Mr. Robert Rymer ‘17

S. Parker & Co., Inc.

Mrs. Robert L. Sansom P’03

Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Schlopy P’24

Mr. & Mrs. William Schnauffer IV ‘65

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Reinhard Sening P’12,P’14

Sethness Arnold Foundation

Dr. David A. Sibley ‘76

Mr. & Mrs. Richey Smith P’87*

Dr. & Mrs. Don Sokolik P’92

Mrs. Jane W. Steves P’97

Tara Foundation, Inc.

Mrs. Hope H. Tate

Taxpro, LLC

The An-Bryce Foundation

The Heaster Family Lmtd Partnership

The Little River Foundation

The ABW & JRW Foundation, Inc.

The Barry Friedberg & Charlotte Moss Family Foundation

Mr. William T. Tilman ‘65

Vail Automotive

Mr. & Mrs. Julian P. Van Winkle III ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Waddell ‘68

Mr. Robert A. Watson II ‘65

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua H. Watt ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Watts, Jr. ‘67

Mr. & Mrs. Randolph H. Watts and the Beckett Foundation

Ms. Cynthia M. Weldon & Mr. Michael T. Dodson P’12

Weldon Foundation Inc.

Mr. John H. Wellford III ‘69

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational

Matching Gifts Program

Mr. & Mrs. E. Carlton Wilton, Sr.

X Power Gear LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Julius S. Young, Jr. P’95

*indicates donor is deceased.

FROM ATHLETICS TO RACING

From the football field to the NASCAR pit crew, Justin Armwood ’17 has turned his passion for teamwork and work ethic into a high-speed career.

Hailing from Holly Springs, NC, Justin spent two transformative years at Blue Ridge School, where he found stability and a sense of brotherhood that shaped his future. Initially drawn to BRS for its football program, he overcame early injuries and adversity to become a key player on the field. Justin credits the family-like atmosphere at Blue Ridge for helping him push through homesickness and develop the resilience and leadership skills that would later define his career.

After graduating from Wingate University with a degree in Exercise Science (’21) and a Master’s in Sports Management (’22), Justin’s journey took an unexpected turn. A former college coach turned recruiter for StewartHaas Racing saw potential in Justin’s athleticism and work ethic, eventually convincing him to try out for a NASCAR pit crew. Despite early reservations of the sport and dreams of playing football professionally, Justin embraced the challenge and quickly adapted - applying the discipline and teamwork he honed in football to the fast-paced world of racing.

Recently, Justin and his team celebrated a thrilling victory at Talladega Superspeedway, showcasing their precision and synergy under pressure at one of the sport’s biggest events. He describes the adrenaline rush of a pit stop as similar to the excitement of a football game, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication among teammates.

Off the track, Justin is a passionate hunter and recently become engaged to his fiancée, Kelli. He credits Blue Ridge for instilling in him the values of commitment, teamwork, and perseverance. He fondly remembers Ms. Kozlowski, Mr. Deane, and Mr. Young as teachers who made a lasting impact.

ANNUAL LEADERSHIP GIVING FOR 2024/25

THE RIDGE SOCIETY ($100K+)

Harrison Foundation

Dr. Alexander Keevil

Mrs. Mary T. Keevil

Mr. & Mrs. B. F. McLeod III ‘73

Mr. & Mrs. Wes Nalley P’24

Anonymous

Mr. John L. Trimmer*

WILLIAMS SOCIETY ($10K+)

Anonymous

Col. & Mrs. Joseph C. Arnold P’98

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Boswell P’01

Boyd & Lora L Lyon CRUT

Mr. John C. O. Bryant ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Allen W. Bush ‘69

Ms. Nancy D. Bush

Mr. & Mrs. YongJun Cai

Mr. Robert F. Carr

Chesapeake Structures, Inc

Community Foundation of Louisville Depository, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. D. Franklin Daniels Jr. P’23

Anonymous

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Mr. & Mrs. James L Hacker, Jr. P’17

Mr. & Mrs. David Franklin Hess P’14,P’16,P’22

Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Higgins, III P’23

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Jorgensen P’20

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Walter Kennedy P’21

Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation

Ms. Virginia M. Marra P’14

Mr. William E. Massey, Jr. ‘70

Massey Family Foundation

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr. ‘82

McLeod Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Morgan L. McNeel ‘87

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew U. Miller P’23

Mr. P. Brooks Minford ‘09

National Philanthropic Trust

Ms. Cathy Niederberger

Mr. Stephen D. Parker ‘73

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Parrott II

Mr. & Mrs. L. Parker Perkins III ‘84

Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation

Robert & Hoyle Rymer Foundation

Robert H. & Monica M. Cole

Foundation

S. Parker & Co., Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Sasser III ‘82

Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Schlopy P’24

Mr. & Mrs. William Schnauffer IV ‘65

Sethness Arnold Foundation

Anonymous

The George A. Bush, Jr. Holbrook Fund in The Community

The New York Auxiliary of Blue Ridge School

Mr. & Mrs. David D. Townsend, Jr. ‘75

Truist Bank

Anonymous

United Salvage Associates

Mr. Charles A. Vail, Jr. ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Watts, Jr. ‘67

CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE

($5K+)

Alamance Community Foundation

American Endowment Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Graham F. Bennett ‘71

Mr. & Mrs. Marion P. Brawley III ‘68 P’00

Dr. William S. Carver II ‘75

Corrections Software Solutions LP

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gunby P’26

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Hunter, Jr.

P’88,P’92 *

Ms. S. Kimberly Hupfeldt

Indigent Healthcare Solutions, Ltd.

Mr. Stephen W. Jones P’26

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell E. Loper ‘03

Mr. William S. Magann ‘67

Dr. & Mrs. Gregory P Marks P’24

Marks Family Fund

Maybelle’s Market

Mr. W. Patrick McMullan III

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Miller, Jr. ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moscato P’27

MS Gift - Morgan Stanley Global Impact

Funding Trust, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Powell IV ‘86

Mr. & Mrs. George D. Roach

Anonymous

Dr. & Mrs. Don Sokolik P’92

Mrs. Hope H. Tate

Taxpro, LLC

The Welsh Charitable Trust

The Schluderberg Foundation

Vail Automotive

Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Waddell ‘68

Mr. Thomas L. Walton ‘02

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua H. Watt ‘72

TRUSTEES' CIRCLE

($1K+)

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Abramo P’96

Mr. David W. Aldridge ‘76

Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Alejandro P’19

Ms. Karen M. Becker P’28

Mr. Alexander L. Beckner III ‘04

Mrs. & Mr. Jennifer Stewart Beckwith P’10

Mr. Michael A. Stieber & Ms. Corinne

M. Berezuk

Mr. & Mrs. James P. Bergeron P’24

Mr. Kendell S. Berry ‘72

Bessemer Trust Company

Blue Ridge School Parents’ Council

Boykin Memorial Fund

Mr. Bradford M. Brown ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Milford Howard Bryant, Jr. P’03

Mr. John E. Buckey ‘88

Mr. William H. Burruss III ‘71

Ms. & Mr. Anne Busche P’26

Mr. Thomas B. Bynum ‘82

Mrs. Sam J. Calvert, Jr. P’79

Calvert Family Foundation

CAMBC - Charlottesville Area Mountain

Bike Club

CarMax Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Chalmers P’26

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Julian Collier P’24

Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Crocker ‘72

Ms. Anne E. Croker

Mr. John W. Daniel II ‘68

Mr. William A. Darrin III & Ms. Karen E. Fink P’28

Mr. John L. Davenport ‘68

Mr. & Mrs. C. Brandon Deane, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Duncan P’07

Mr. & Mrs. Kenton S. Dunn

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Pendleton DuPuis P’12

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Eagleburger P’28

Mr. & Mrs. R. Burke Earley ‘86 P’18

Mr. James R. Edmunds IV

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Etheridge P’14

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Fernan ‘75

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Fox P’25

Mrs. Andrea O. Fox P’25

Mr. Henry T. Franklin ‘74

Mr. Barry Friedberg & Ms. Charlotte Moss

Mr. James Funk

Mr. Ambrose W. Givens, Jr. ‘82

Anonymous

Mr. Peter H. Green ‘88

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Livingstone Griffiths III

P’98,P’05

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Groves ‘95

Mrs. Robert W. Groves III ‘67 P’95*

Mrs. Katie A. Guillaro

Dr. & Mrs. David B Hamer P’12

Mr. William C. Happer ‘77

Mr. & Mrs. John D. Henderson, Jr. P’92 Hilton Hotels

Mr. William M. Hines, Jr. ‘86

Mr. & Mrs. J. Peter Holland IV ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest E. Hunt IV

Mr. & Mrs. Perry Nelson Ives P’99,P’03

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew M. Jamrozek, Jr. P’19

John A. Gilmore Fund

Mr. & Ms. David Edward Kalinski P’13

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Katz P’27

Mr. M. Scott Knowles ‘88

Ms. Katherine E. G. LaMotte

Mr. John B. Levert III ‘79

Mr. Sam Lindblom

Mr. Matthew L. Lunsford ‘86

Marsh & McLennan

Mr. David C. McDonald ‘91

Mrs. Courtenay C. McDowell P’89

Mr. & Mrs. Warren J. McPhillips III

Mr. & Mrs. Richard McWhorter

Dr. & Mrs. Oswald Mikell MD P’27

Mrs. Reecye F. Modny P’03

Mr. Page W. Moon ‘84

Mr. Matthew R. Neisler ‘80

Neisler Foundation Trust

Norman & Brownie Morris Charitable Fund

Mr. Mark O’Donnell

Mrs. Kimberly H. O’Donnell P’16

Adm. & Mrs. Paul W. Parcells P’80

Mr. Jefferson G. Parker ‘70

Mr. William A. Parker III ‘71

Mr. Norman E. Pashoian & Mrs. Barbara

M. Gracey III P’13,P’14

Mr. Joseph L. Perez & Ms. Rosa Jimenez ‘25

Mr. Andrew B. Porterfield ‘82

Dr. Thomas Edward Powell III P’86

RB Earley & Associates

RIIG Technology, Inc

Anonymous

Schwab Charitable Fund, aka

DAFGiving360

Mr. David P. Searby & Ms. Christine Dooley P’25

Dr. David A. Sibley ‘76

Dr. Paul Simko

Mr. Richard L. Simmons, Jr. ‘86

Mr. Mark Smucker

Mr. Sidney L. Stern II ‘69

Ms. Dominique Stevens P’26

Mrs. & Mr. Jane W. Steves P’97

Mr. Alfred B. Strickler Sr.

Ms. D. Page Sullenberger

Mr. Coleman N. Sullivan, Jr. ‘66

Mr. Wentao Sun ‘21

The ABW & JRW Foundation, Inc.

The Barry Friedberg & Charlotte Moss

Family Foundation

The Stern Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin B. Thompson ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Tobin III

Mr. M. Pratt Valentine ‘82*

Virginia Ciderworks Company LLC

Mr. James D. Waltersdorf ‘06

Mr. J.G. Waltersdorf P’06

Mr. Robert F. Watkinson ‘78

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J Werner P’16,P’19,P’23

Mr. M. Willis White ‘73

Mr. & Mrs. James J. White Jr.

Mr. Judson H. Wilton ‘01

Mr. Tristan W. Wright ‘95

Dr. & Mrs. John F. Yerger, Jr. P’94

HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE

($500.00+)

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Linwood Davis Beckner P’04

Lt. Col. & Mrs. John M. Bell, Jr. ‘84

Better Living, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Rory R. D. Bosek ‘04

Mr. Whitfield R. Brinkley ‘79

Mr. Maliq X. Brown ‘22

Mr. Forrest Burtnette

Dr. Donald R. Campbell ‘71

Anonymous

Ms. Robin Cline P’18

Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

Ms. Jaymel E. Connor P’13

Mrs. Janet M. Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. deButts, Jr. ‘65 P’97

Ms. Jacqueline M. Didier, Esq.

Mr. & Mrs. William W. Disher ‘82

Mr. W. Bryant Durham ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Dux ‘71

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Eagleburger P'28

Mr. T. Woody Evans III ‘83

Fiorano Restaurant

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Floyd P’28

Dr. & Mrs. David Allan Fosdick P’05

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Boice Frye, Sr.

P’89,P’95,P’99

Ms. Danielle Galanaugh

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher ‘80

Mr. D. Henry Gambrell, Jr. ‘75

Mrs. Judith S. Gary P’96

Mr. J. Gatewood Gay II ‘74

George P. Mayo Memorial Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gibstein P’25

Ms. Amy B. Glynn

Mr. & Dr. Joe Goins P’06

Mr. Patrick S. Graham ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Guillaro

Guillaro Family Charitable Foundation

Mr. N. Huntley Hacker ‘17

Mr. George A. M. Hammond ‘68

Hammond Family Fdn. Inc.

Ms. Victoria Harding P’17

Ms. Cate Hazel

Mr. Wade C. Herndon ‘90

Mr. David L. Himot ‘10

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Houston

Ms. Sharon Hughes P’25

Mr. David L. Hunt & Mrs. Sara E. Hunt

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Ignaszewski

Mrs. Lana Ingram P’92

J.A. Sanders Contractor, Inc.

Mrs. Angela Jackson Mapetla

Mrs. Deborah Jennings P’04,P’04

Mr. James L. Jessup, Jr. ‘69

Mr. S. John Joseph III ‘70

Mr. Cary G. Justice ‘90

Mr. E. Buford King III ‘68

Mr. Randolph M. Kirkland ‘83

Dr. & Mr. Daniel Klausner

Mr. & Ms. Stephan Koester

Mr. Eric S. Lange ‘03

Col. & Mrs. Daniel J Lecce P’15

Mrs. Beatrice R. Lyons

Mr. & Mrs. James MacPhaille P’26

Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Mason P’26

Mr. Joseph H. McDermott P’11

Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. McLiney

Mr. & Mrs. John G. McMaster III ‘65

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meredith

Mr. William M. Merrick ‘02

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Merrick IV ‘67 P’02

Merrick Real Estate

Mr. James H. Miller III ‘94

Mr. Richard A. Morgan ‘71

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moses P’25

Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy P’27

Mrs. Marie-Claude A. Wrenn-Myers &

Dr. Robert A. Myers

Mr. A. Parker Neff, Jr. ‘79

Mr. David D. Ranken II ‘70

Ms. & Mr. Leah Ritland

Mr. Louis L. Rose III ‘80

Mr. & Mrs. John B. Rudulph III ‘96 P’22

Mr. W. Mitchell Rue, Jr. ‘81

Sage Dining Services, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. James Sanders P’25

Mr. Tyler J. Sansom ‘03

Mr. Vinny Sembev

Mr. Mark W. Skelton ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. James W. Smack P’90

Dr. & Mrs. Timothy H. Smelzer P’87

Ms. Alexandra G. Smith & Mr. Andrew Schonebaum LCSW

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Snyder P’28

Mr. & Mrs. Tredway S. Spratley ‘76

Mrs. Sarah Rakonitz Stein

Ms. Susan D. Stout P’27

Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Tayloe II P’94

Mr. Ali S. Tejani ‘21

Ms. Susan Thesenga

Mr. Eric A. Thompson ‘84

Mr. R. C. Turner ‘87 P’15

Ms. Kelli Turner P’15

Mrs. Frederick Glenn Van Zijl

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Vetrano

Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Vinson, Jr. ‘87

W. Disher Construction, LLC

Mr. Jacob A. Waddell ‘07

Mr. J. Clayton Wardlaw, Jr. ‘90

Mr. Jock R. Wheeler, Jr. ‘84

Mr. H. Dillon Winship III ‘76

Mr. E. Barry Wright, Jr. ‘68

BARON BACKERS ($100.00+)

Ace Collision Center, Inc.

Mr. Eduardo Antonio Acosta Vasquez ‘24

Mr. Marvin Alcide

Aldi

Mr. Benjamin Alejandro ‘19

Mrs. & Mr. Elaine Alexander

Ms. Shelviajean S. Allen

Mr. John A. Atkinson III ‘13

Mr. & Mrs. John Alvin Atkinson Jr. P’13

Ms. E. Gray Baird

Mr. & Mrs. Mohamed Bakry P’28

Mr. Gregg T. Barratt ‘82

Mr. Timothy B. Bennett ‘76

Mr. T. Judson Bobo ‘97

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Boerckel P’26 P’26

Mr. Sebastian Bosquez ‘24

Anonymous

Mr. Jon S. Brochstein ‘90

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Bryan III ‘70

Mrs. Susan G. Buckey P’88

Mrs. Laura Bullock

Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Bullock P’95

Mr. Harry F. Byrd IV ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. David Cahn P’17

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cameron

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Angelo Carlini P’10

Dr. Neville W. Carmical

Mr. and Mrs. Erik Carroll Sr. P’25

Mr. Sean P. Carroll ‘90

Ms. Adiana Castro

Ms. Julissa Cespedes P’23

Mr. George E. Chase, Jr. ‘76

Chisholm Vineyards

Christian Community Foundation of Memphis & the Mid-South

Mr. David W. Coleman ‘73

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Mr. Jonathan Conlon

Ms. Leslie Corrigan P’23

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Corsello P’24

Mr. Casper Corsello ‘24

Mr. Phillip Cotten

Mr. George G. Craddock III ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Critcher

Mr. James H. Culpepper IV ‘66

Ms. Ali Curcio

Mrs. Cynthia C. Cygan-Piekarski

Mr. & Mrs. Noel W Dalton P’23

Mr. William A. Darrin Jr.

Dr. Sarah B. d’Autremont P’02

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dickerson

Mr. Edward A. Digges ‘91

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Doan P’26

Mr. Carey S. Donovan ‘80

Mr. Christian J. Donovan ‘79

Mr. Peter F. Doyle ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. F. W. Dudley ‘71

Mr. Sherburne W. Dunn ‘66

Early Mountain Vineyards

Mr. Eric C. Eccles ‘01

Mr. John Z. Edwards

Mr. Herbert H. Edwards, Jr. ‘70

Eljo’s UVA

Mr. James P. Ellerson ‘72

Mr. William J. Elliott IV ‘71

Ms. Pamela Ellis

Ms. Adelaide Perry Farah

Mr. Brian J. Fitzgerald ‘80

Lt. Col. David Allen Foard III ‘68

Mr. Joseph Fore & Mrs. Michele CyganFore P’24,P’27

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Forney, Ph.D. P’28

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel R. Fosdick ‘05

Frank S. Hart & Company

Mrs. Karen B. Frye

Ms. Toni Fulghum

Ms. Sandra Fulton

Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Gil de Montes P’27

Mr. Charles E. Goodman III ‘71

Mr. Eric D. Graetzer ‘70

Mr. Michael H. Gross ‘91

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene R. Hack Jr.

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Hark Vineyards

Mr. & Mrs. David P. Harriman P’97

Mr. Frank S. Hart ‘67

Ms. Margaret Haupt

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Hawkins

Mr. Austin Hayes

Mr. Peter W. Hayward ‘71

Ms. Emily Hazel

Mr. David M. Heifetz ‘20

Mr. Ben W. Hiatt ‘71

Dr. Linda J. Hickman

Mr. Yuto Hiraki ‘20

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh F. Holt ‘75 P’06

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Host

Mr. David L. Hughes ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Hunter, Jr. ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Onza E. Hyatt P’83

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Jared

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Nathan Jenkins P’10

Mr. Malik R. Johnson ‘16

Mr. Winn D. Johnston ‘94

Ms. Christine Jones

Mr. Catesby C. Jones II ‘73

Mrs. Anne Jungmann P’24

Mr. Thomas C. Kennedy ‘21

Casey Key

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Kidder P’25

Mr. Andrew D. W. Kreutter ‘02 & Mrs.

Ashley Kreutter

Dr. & Mrs. John H. Krouse, M.D. P’04

Ms. Alona Krucklog

Mr. John A. Kyler ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. David Hyde LaMotte, Jr. P’06

Mr. Michael Lampert

Mr. William S. Lange P’03

Mr. John M. Lee, Jr. ‘84

Mr. Douglas H. Lees III ‘68

Mr. & Mrs. Cade Lemcke

Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Lindsey P’98

The Reverend Robert W. Linens ‘83

Mr. & Mrs. F. Brockenbrough Lineweaver P’83

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Long

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Lowther, Jr.

Lydia Mountain Cabins & Lodge

Mr. Boyd E. Lyon, Sr. P’82 *

Mr. Brian MacDonald

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Maclin IV ‘69

Mr. G. Davis MacRae, Jr. ‘68

Mr. Lawrence M. Maddry ‘83

Mr. Van J. Manning ‘05

Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Marshall, Jr. ‘79

Mr. Eric B. Martin ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Martin P’06

Mr. John L. Martin ‘76

Ms. Merrie Martinson

Ms. Barbara L. S. Mcgehee

Mr. Michael McGiffin, ‘77

Mr. & Mrs. Todd McNerney P’28

The Rev. & Mrs. Otto W. Immel

Capt. & Mrs. Raymond Mello P’04

Ms. Maureen Minder P’26

Mr. Matthew G. Minford ‘16

Mr. John Timothy Mitch, Jr. ‘96

Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Modlin P’80

Mr. John Moncure, Jr. ‘74

Mr. & Mrs. George H. Moore, Jr. ‘80

Mr. David K. Morris ‘82

Ms. Rebecca Morrow

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Morten ‘71

Moss Vineyards

Mount Vernon & The Mount Vernon Restaurant

Mr. John M. Mudge, Jr. ‘82

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Murray P’27

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Mutaganda & Anita Haguma P’23

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Neale

Mr. William C. Neely P’91

Ms. Karen Neff P’23

Mr. William H. Nelson, Jr. ‘86

Mr. M. W. Newton ‘90

Ms. Lisa S. Nichols P’12

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nichols P’28

North + Rose Candle Company

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Oakley

Mr. Pierre F. Olivier ‘75

Mr. E. Stuart Outten III ‘90

Mr. E. Stuart Outten, Jr. P’90

Ms. Georgia Palmieri

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph G. Parcells ‘80

Mr. Thomas H. Peacock ‘90

Mr. John T. Percy, Jr. ‘65

Pew Charitable Trust

Ms. Angie Piscitelli P’27

Mr. Jean-Marc P. Porson ‘81

Mr. David A. Potter, Jr. ‘67

Mr. Roger A. Prior, Jr. ‘69

Mr. Jay C. Ramsey ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Amis Rayle III P’07

Mr. Albert A. Rayle IV ‘07

Mr. Charles M. Reeder ‘81

Ms. Mary Beirne Rewcastle

Mr. Charles F. Richards IV ‘90

Mr. Edward N. Richards II ‘82

Mr. John W. Roach ‘76

Mr. & Mrs. John Roberts P’28

Mrs. Diane Roberts

Mr. & Mrs. John Romano P’28

Mr. Abraham D. Salmon V ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Samide P’25

Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Schwarten P’27

Dr, Dana Schwarzkopf

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Scullion P’26

Mr. & Mrs. Curt Shorts P’26

Ms. D. E. Shuman

Mr. Jonathan J. Siegel ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sine P’28

Mr. Andrew J. Sipala ‘09

Mr. Craig Slingluff

SMH Lacrosse LLC

Mr. Stephen A. Smith & Mrs. CaroleAnne Chiasson P’26

Mr. Tucker Smith

Mr. Ryan M. Smith ‘09

Mr. Gregory L. Smythe ‘85

Mrs. Whitney Snyder P’26

Mr. & Mrs. J. Gordon Sorrells P’02,P’04

Mr. Blake R. Souder ‘04

Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Stanley P’91

Mr. & Mrs. David Stevens P’27

Stone Mountain Vineyards

Mr. & Mrs. Bret Strickl& P’28

Mr. Harrison B. Strickler ‘17

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred B Strickler III P’17

Mr. Zachary M. Sutley ‘04

Mr. E. Thornton Tayloe ‘94

Mr. Darren K. Testa ‘90

The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Mr. Marcus A. Thompson ‘04

Mr. & Mrs. Myles D. Thurston

Mr. Myles Trenton Thurston

Timberline Resort

Mr. Richard Tinsley

Mr. & Mrs. Ostoja Tomich P’25,P’26

Ms. Mary B. Touchstone

Capt. Samuel A. Towne III ‘80

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Trimmer Jr.

Mr. Seth Tripp

Ms. Jane B. Turnbull

Dr. & Mrs. E. Lee Tyrey P’90

Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso Vera P’22

Mr. & Mrs. James Otey Walker III P’99

Mr. George W. Nathaniel Walker ‘99

Ms. Trinity Walker

Mr. Robert C. Wallace ‘70

Mr. Harcourt E. Waller III ‘71

Mr. Henry M. Ware ‘71

Mrs. Margaret Waterhouse

Mr. Robert A. Watson II ‘65

Mr. Mark H. Weaver ‘80

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Weber, Jr. ‘72

Mr. John Christian Weil ‘85

Mr. John H. Wellford III ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. David Welty

Ms. Clare Wenk

Mr. & Mrs. C. Curry Wilford ‘67

Mrs. Amber Wilkins

Mr. W. Jackson Williams ‘87

Mr. Jan M. Williams ‘87

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Wolf P’26

The Rev. Daniel O. Worthington, Jr. ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Worthington ‘88

Mr. Wanglan Xu P’24

Mr. Daniel D. Yerger ‘94

Anonymous

ZD Wines

Mr. Gregory P. Zervalis ‘03

BARON BOOSTERS

($1-$99)

Aberdeen Barn

Mr. Marcus Allen & Mrs. Nadia Mckenzie P’25

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Allen P’92 Amway

Mr. & Mrs. William T. Anderson ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Anderson ‘79

Mr. Anthony Arntzen ‘13

Mr. Steven Atkiss P’27

Mrs. Stacy A. Aylor P’19

Mr. Bryce E. Aylor ‘19

Ms. Amber Babij P’26

Mr. Peter A. Beck ‘75

Ms. Deborah Becker

Mr. Guy K. Beech ‘74

Mr. Roger W. Blanchard ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. John D. Bowmer ‘88

Mr. Robert Boyd ‘22

Mrs. Ann L. Breit

Mr. Douglas Cahn ‘17

Mr. Harry S. Carothers, Jr. ‘70

Catch The Chef

Mr. Jack Charboneau ‘21

LTC Gary S. Cleland ‘74

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Cole ‘04

Mr. Tate B. Coley ‘14

Mr. James H. Connor II ‘13

Mr. Theodore F. Cook Jr.

Mr. Robert C. Cornell ‘80

Crush Pad Wines

Mr. James W. Davis ‘67

Mr. Kristopher L. Deane ‘19

Mr. Frederick W. Deck III ‘81

Mr. Jackson R. W. Dickey ‘20

Mr. Alexander J. Dillard ‘19

Mr. Anthony M. Donovan ‘80 P’20

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Dunsmore

Ms. Eleanor F. Earley

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Evans P’26

Mr. Daniel Friedman

Mr. & Mrs. Kyle M. Gibbs ‘91

Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton S. Goodall ‘77

Goodall Farm

Ms. Vivian Gray

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas U. Grinnell ‘84

Mr. Charles H. Hancock III ‘67

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Hanley, Jr. ‘79

Mr. W. R. Harrison III ‘74

Mr. Manuel Abraham Herrera Amezcua

& Mrs. Erika Hernandez Lagunas P’24

Mr. John Hetzel

Mr. Christopher B. Hickman ‘12

Mr. L. Tayloe Highsmith ‘94

Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Holley ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Hornfeck

Mrs. Nikola Hribikova P’24

Mr. Nuren Iftekhar

Mr. Irving James & Ms. Marieke Roberts P’26

Mr. Nathaniel S. Jaramillo ‘22

Mr. Thomas Joyce

Mr. John Scott Kanich ‘88

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kelleher P’25

Mr. Isaac I. King ‘13

Mr. Archibald J. Kingsley, Jr. ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. Zafrir Kogan P’24

Ms. & Mr. Natalie Kogan P’24

Mr. A. Carter Latham ‘84

Mr. Alex Ledbetter

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lenkmann P’24

Mr. Randall W. Lordi ‘74

Mr. Geoffrey D. Love ‘84

Mr. Richard C. Marshall IV ‘66

Mr. Jose L. Martinez & Mrs. Reyes Pont P’23

Mr. & Mrs. Hardison G. McConnell ‘79

Ms. Kim Mills

Mr. & Mrs. Eric S. C. Moore ‘84 P’14

Mrs. Alphonsine Munezero

Mr. Eric Nallon

Ms. Wangu Ndungu P’27

Mrs. Susan G. Nimmo P’99

Mr. Charles S. O’Connor ‘80

Mr. Nana Yaw Ohemeng-Tinyase ‘14

Ms. K C. Paling

Ms. Jan Palm

Mr. George A. Parrish ‘04

Mr. Joseph Pence ‘15

Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Phipps

Mr. John Patrick Powell ‘96

Ms. Katie Repman

Mr. William Dallas Robertson ‘95

Mr. Christopher L. Rogers ‘19

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Rose P’26

Ms. Carolyn Ross

Mr. David Schmidle ‘21

Mr. Matthew J. Schmitt ‘10

Mr. Matthew G. Schneider ‘13

Mr. William H. Scipio, Jr. ‘02 P’23

Anonymous

Mr. Dan Sell

Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Skelton P’90

Mrs. Penelope M. Smith P’09

Mr. Scott M. Sprouse ‘90

Mr. James Colan Stanley ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Stickney III

Ms. Maggie Sullivan

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Symons ‘79

Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Mr. John Penn Turner ‘80

Mr. Marcus L. Valeiras ‘17

Mr. George Valentine

Mr. Douglas Vogel

Mr. Charles K. Waddell ‘05

Mr. Neil C. Walker ‘94 P’21

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tyler Ware P’10

Mr. G. Curtis Weaver, Jr. ‘95

Mr. Jason B. White ‘87

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Willman ‘79

Mr. & Mrs. Cory Woods P’28

Mr. & Mrs. Eric S. Woodson ‘79

Mr. Bruce Wright

Mr. Ed Wright

Mr. D. Palmer Young ‘70

*indicates donor is deceased.

TOB WAG

Sustaining the Vital Role Athletics plays at Blue Ridge.

This past spring marked the successful introduction of WAGTOB (We Always Give to Our Barons), a new giving society designed to strengthen financial support for athletics at Blue Ridge. Modeled after successful collegiate programs, WAGTOB aims to foster long-term philanthropic engagement for our athletic programs.

The community's response to WAGTOB was overwhelmingly positive. We're thrilled to report that over 50 donors became charter members during its inaugural rollout. This strong stat demonstrates the deep commitment of our alumni, families, and supporters to the continued excellence of Blue Ridge athletics. The enthusiasm surrounding WAGTOB provides a robust foundation for sustaining and enhancing the vital role athletics plays in shaping our students' experiences, fostering leadership, teamwork, and discipline.

Look out for more information about the rollout of WAGTOB 2026, as there will be new and exciting gear each year for those who choose to make our athletic mission possible. Just as every boy here in St. George takes part in athletics, we hope every member of our community considers joining in the support of these endeavors.

A transcript of Mr. Joseph '70's remarks at the Hall of Leaders induction, March 21, 2025

Board of Trustees, Alumni Leadership Council, Mr. Darrin, Faculty, Students, and Guests -

I would like to thank the Alumni Leadership Council for this great honor today. I am unable to express in words what being inducted into The Hall of Leaders means to me. My message is to the students today. There is NO question that my success in life is due to Blue Ridge School. If it were not for Blue Ridge, I probably would not have been able to attend college, go to Graduate School, or become a CPA.

I was a local boy from Charlottesville. My journey began in the Charlottesville Public School System. In my second and third grade years, Charlottesville closed its schools for two years. During that time, I went to school in the basement of a neighbor’s home. I remember a lady teaching about 25 of us, but I don’t remember if she was a certified teacher or someone trying to fill in the gap. When public schools finally opened again, I started having trouble keeping up. I didn’t know how to study or manage my time. I struggled throughout elementary school. By my 8th Grade year, Charlotteville School’s were extremely overcrowded. I went to school from seven in the morning until noon. We had fifteen minutes to be off the school grounds before a second eighthgrade group would use the same facility. That group attended from one o’clock to six o’clock. There was no opportunity to go after school for help. My ninth-

grade year was another difficult one. Again, the high school I attended could not house all the ninth-grade students. So, I went for half a day to one school, and we switched to another after lunch. Again, teachers had no extra time to offer help to their students. I was falling further and further behind.

At that time, my parents knew the Athletic Director here at Blue Ridge. He was the head varsity football coach and taught history. He suggested I apply to Blue Ridge, which I did. I was accepted and repeated my ninth-grade year.

There have been many physical changes to the school since that time. When I came to Blue Ridge, this auditorium was not here, nor the library, nor the administration part of this building, nor the infirmary, the dorm to my left, faculty housing behind the chapel, the ropes course, the bike trails, the Hatcher C. Williams Library, or the field house. There was no golf team, no baseball team. The athletic fields were across the road for football, soccer, and track. But as you know, today the facilities are outstanding and there are plans for additional facilities. So, what was here that helped me to succeed? Any thoughts? It was the faculty. Just as the current faculty is today! They taught me how to succeed! During my time here at Blue Ridge, every weekday, I could get additional help if I needed it. I took full advantage of that opportunity, even into my senior year. It was a two-way street. I had to meet my teachers halfway, and I did. In my 10th or 11th grade year, I made the Headmaster’s List! I don’t mean to give you the impression I made it often, BUT I was finding success. The faculty was challenging me. I wanted to be successful, and the teachers were giving me that opportunity! I learned how to study, learned time management, and my confidence grew daily. Things started clicking for me.

My senior year, I came close to making another life-changing decision; my first was attending Blue Ridge School. If I had made the second decision, it would have been the biggest mistake of my life. In my senior year, I thought I was “fixed.” That was the term we used when I was here. We thought we had learned organizational skills, study skills, and time

management. Some of us assumed we could go back to the public high school at home. To say my parents were upset is an understatement. Shortly after the interim grades came out, a faculty member asked me to stop by and see him. I was not close to this person, and he was not my advisor. However, I ran track for Blue Ridge, and he was one of the coaches. I had him as a teacher early on here. I walked into his office, smiling, and said “hello.” He got up and shut the door without saying a word. He sat down and looked me in the eyes.

He never raised his voice and never said what a stupid start to my senior year I was having. He calmly began discussing my parents and the financial sacrifice they were making to send me to Blue Ridge. He went on to say what I would be giving up by leaving my senior year. I was prefect, I was on the Honor Council, I

oversaw the tuck shop, and I was the head bus driver. His message was sinking in. I was feeling low. Then he said, “John, you will be leaving Blue Ridge School without a Blue Ridge School diploma.” I remember to this day just looking him in the eyes without saying a word. It seemed like an eternity. I finally got up, said “thank you”, and left. I was ashamed and embarrassed. I went back to my room, unpacked my clothes, and started studying. I got my head on straight and finished a successful senior year. Blue Ridge School changed my life. Because of Blue Ridge School, I went on to college and graduate school, where I earned a master’s degree in accounting and became a CPA. Me!

Look around the room at your Blue Ridge Brothers. I know you will call on them sometime during your life for advice, assistance, guidance, or just to catch up, because I have many times. I would like to share with you just one story. Our son, Chris, who is employed by a Wall Street Investment Firm, was attending a real estate conference in Las Vegas. The conference had published a list of attendees, with job titles and their company, and Chris had selected a few people he wanted to meet. He attends the conference and begins networking. He introduces himself to one gentleman on the list and begins small talk. He learned the gentleman had attended a private high school outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. Chris looks at him and says, “By any chance was that Blue Ridge school?” The gentleman looks at him and asks, “How do you know about Blue Ridge School?” To which Chris responded, “Everyone knows about Blue Ridge School!”

So, Barons, on graduation day, you will have received your Blue Ridge School Diploma, jumped into the lake, hugged your brother goodbye, thanked the faculty, and packed your car. You will head across the dam for your final time as a student and down the hill through the gates as a Blue Ridge School graduate. Look back at those gates and remember where you come from, it is a good place!

In closing, students, YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR STATE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and hopefully THE WORLD!

Thank you again, Alumni Leadership Council. Thank you, students, and study hard.

Joseph “Joey” Abramo ‘96

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Abramo P’96

Michael B. Arnold ‘98

Mr. Thomas C. Kennedy ‘21

Bitty

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

The times had on “Our Mountain”

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Ben Burton ‘75

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh F. Holt ‘75 P’06

Sam J. Calvert, III, ‘79

Calvert Family Foundation

Mrs. Sam J. Calvert, Jr.

Peter Cole

Mr. David P. Searby & Ms. Christine Dooley P’25

Mr. Ali S. Tejani ‘21

Mr. Robert Boyd ‘22

Mr. Yuto Hiraki ‘20

Frank DeAngelis

Mr. Jacob A. Waddell ‘07

J. Andrew Downey

Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Gil de Montes P’27

Leonard B. Fleming, III ‘75

Mr. & Mrs. David D. Townsend, Jr. ‘75

Coby Frye ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Boice Frye, Sr. P’89,P’95,P’99

Mrs. Karen B. Frye

Coach Richard Glover

Mr. & Mrs. Kyle M. Gibbs ‘91

Andrew Paul Griffiths ‘05

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Livingstone Griffiths III P’98,P’05

Kimberly Ann Happer

Mr. William C. Happer ‘77

Christopher Hupfeldt ‘73

The Schluderberg Foundation

Mrs. Ivory

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Betsy E. Kirkland P’83

Mr. Randolph M. Kirkland ‘83

Bob Knauff

Mr. Kendell S. Berry ‘72

Whit Lineweaver ‘83

Mr. & Mrs. F.B. Lineweaver P’83

Lost Classmates of 1973

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

George P. Mayo

Ms. Jane B. Turnbull

Leonard W. McDermott

Mr. Joseph H. McDermott P’11

Ben Minor Miller P’72

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Miller, Jr. ‘72

Jim A. Niederberger

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Boice Frye, Sr. P’89,P’95,P’99

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Parrott II

Ms. Barbara L. S. McGehee

Mr. John A. Atkinson III ‘13

Mr. W. Mitchell Rue, Jr. ‘81

Mr. Matthew J. Schmitt ‘10

Mr. John A. Atkinson III ‘13

Mr. J. Gatewood Gay II ‘74

Mr. Harcourt E. Waller III ‘71

Mr. Abraham D. Salmon V ‘79

Mr. David L. Hughes ‘79

Ms. Cathy Niederberger

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Parrott II

Mr. William M. Hines, Jr. ‘86

Mr. Jacob A. Waddell ‘07

Mr. Yuto Hiraki ‘20

Charles K Edmunds, II ‘68

Mr. James R. Edmunds IV

Lost Classmates of 1970

Mr. Eric D. Graetzer ‘70

Betty Powell P’86

Dr. Thomas Edward Powell III P’86

Henry Salley ‘83

Mr. Page W. Moon ‘84

John LeBas Trimmer

Mr. Craig Slingluff

Mr. W. Mitchell Rue, Jr. ‘81

Mr. Kendell S. Berry ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. C. Curry Wilford ‘67

Ms. Vivian Gray

Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Phipps

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Host

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene R. Hack Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Hornfeck

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Trimmer Jr.

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Ms. Shelviajean S. Allen

Mr. John L. Trimmer

Hatcher C Williams P’77

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher ‘80

Mr. & Mrs. William Schnauffer IV ‘65

2024 Lacrosse

State Champions

Mr. Alexander L. Beckner III ‘04

Clint Alexander

Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Schlopy P’24

Justin Armwood ‘17

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Critcher

Julian Becker ‘28

Ms. Karen M. Becker P’28

Kendell Berry ‘72

Mr. Patrick S. Graham ‘89

Blue Ridge Brothers

Mr. Abraham D. Salmon V ‘79

Sebastian Bosquez ‘23

Mr. David Bosquez & Ms. Nelly

Grimaldo P’24

BRS Faculty, Staff & Senior

Class of ‘72

Mr. W. Bryant Durham ‘72

Dr. Elisabeth P. Work

Anonymous

Mr. P. Brooks Minford ‘09

IN HONOR

OF

‘75 Virginia Prep League Lax

Champs

Mr. & Mrs. David D. Townsend, Jr. ‘75

BRS Students

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Bernot Castro ‘26

Mr. Donny Moss

Shiloh Cayosso ‘28, & Zyir

Cayosso ‘26

Ms. Margaret Haupt

Class of ‘02

Mr. Andrew D. W. Kreutter ‘02 & Mrs. Ashley Kreutter

Class of ‘13

Mr. John A. Atkinson III ‘13

Class of ‘66

Mr. Sherburne W. Dunn ‘66

BRS Class of ‘68

Mr. Douglas H. Lees III ‘68

BRS Class of ‘70

Mr. Eric D. Graetzer ‘70

BRS Class of 72

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr. ‘82

Class of ‘79

Mr. John B. Levert III ‘79

BRS Class of ‘79 +/-

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Class of ‘84

Mr. Page W. Moon ‘84

Class of 1994

Mr. James H. Miller III ‘94

Franklin Daniels

Ms. D. Page Sullenberger

Kate Daniels - Fabulous Fifty

Mr. & Mrs. R. Burke Earley ‘86 P’18

Head of School Trip Darrin

Mr. William A. Darrin Jr.

Dedra Demaree

Better Living, Inc.

Catherine Dickerson

Mrs. Janet M. Cooper

Patricia Dickey

Mr. Jackson R. W. Dickey ‘20

Jace Dolinski ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Dolinski P’25

Thomas DuPuis ‘12

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pendleton DuPuis P’12.

Sam R Fosdick ‘05

Dr. & Mrs. David Allan Fosdick P’05

Lucas Gil De Montes ‘27

Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Gil de Montes P’27

Robert Eason Goins ‘06

Mr. & Dr. Joe Goins P’06

Daniel Wills Hanley ‘79

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Coach Stemp Hawkins

Mr. & Mrs. William Schnauffer IV ‘65

Dixon Hawkins ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Hawkins

John D. Henderson, III ‘92

Mr. & Mrs. John D. Henderson, Jr. P’92

Alexis Herrara Hernandez ‘24

Mr. Manuel Abraham Herrera

Amezcua & Mrs. Erika Hernandez

Lagunas P’24

Chris Hickman ‘12

Oakley Fox ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Fox P’25

CarMax Foundation

Carl B. Frye, Sr. P’89, P’95, P’99

Mr. Robert A. Watson II ‘65

Cole Gibstein ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gibstein P’25

Dr. Linda J. Hickman

Sam Higgins ‘23

Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Higgins, III P’23

Tyler Houston

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher ‘80

Alex Jones-Aiken ‘25

Mr. Donny Moss

Luke Joseph ‘02

Dr. Sarah B. d’Autremont P’02

Rhodes Katz ‘27

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Katz P’27

Mary Kennedy P’21

Anonymous

Tom Kennedy P’21

Anonymous

John M. Kettlewell P’97*

Mr. Page W. Moon ‘84

Idan Kogan ‘24

Mr. & Mrs. Zafrir Kogan P’24

Mason Lockwood ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Lockwood P’25

Jim McKenry ‘82 & the Alumni Leadership Council

Mr. & Mrs. D. Franklin Daniels Jr. P’23

Conlan McNally ‘26

Mr. & Mrs. Donald McNally P’26

Carl L. Meadows, III ’90, P’09

The Rev. & Mrs. Otto W. Immel

Hudson Miller ‘23

Mr. Matthew U. Miller P’23

Alexander Michael Modny ‘03

Mrs. Reecye F. Modny P’03

Donny Moss

Mr. & Mrs. R. Burke Earley ‘86 P’18

Alexander C. Pereos ‘06

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Martin P’06

Roger A. & Nancy F. Prior P’69

Mr. Roger A. Prior, Jr. ‘69

David Pristas ‘27

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Pristas P’27

Brayden Ragland ‘25

Ms. Melissa Ragland P’25

Carter Reynolds ‘25

Ms. Amber Babij P’26

Abraham “Fish” Salmon ‘79

Mr. E. A. Bates ‘79

Robert Sasser ‘82

Ms. D. Page Sullenberger

Matt Sawyer ‘22

Mr. & Mrs. Hilary Sawyer P’22

Dillon Schlopy ‘24

Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Schlopy P’24

Joey Scullion ‘26

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Scullion P’26

Ryan Smith ‘09

Mrs. Penelope M. Smith P’09

John M Stanley ‘91

Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Stanley P’91

Harrison B. Strickler ‘17

Mr. Alfred B. Strickler Sr.

Zack & Chris Sutley ‘04

Mrs. Deborah Jennings P’04,P’04

Mr & Mrs E.D.Tayloe P’94

Ms. E. Gray Baird

Milan Tomich ‘26

Mr. & Mrs. Ostoja Tomich P’25,P’26

Ristan Tomich ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Ostoja Tomich P’25,P’26

Josh Tosten ‘17

Ms. Victoria Harding P’17

Marc R. Tyrey ‘P90

Dr. & Mrs. E. Lee Tyrey P’90

WAGTOB

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr. ‘82

Luke Wolf ‘27

Mr. Donny Moss

Ms. Maggie Sullivan

John B. Young, IV

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher ‘80

Mr. Bradford M. Brown ‘79

Mr. M. Pratt Valentine ‘82

John B. Young, IV Library

Mr. Bradford M. Brown ‘79

Director of Residence Life

A PRESENT AND FUTURE LEADER AT BLUE RIDGE Eight Questions with Rich Meredith, Director of Residence Life

Rich Meredith is in his second year as Director of Residence Life. He teaches AP Micro and Macro Economics; Entrepreneurship; and Money, Banking & Investments. He also leads the annual Baron Tank business start-up competition. Rich is the Assistant Wrestling Coach and serves as the Advisor to the Honor Council. He and his wife Hunter and their two children live on Walsh Dormitory.

A conversation with Franklin Daniels P'23, Associate Head of School.

Thanks for taking a few minutes to share your perspectives on BRS with our community. You and I have become good friends this year and I am very glad for our patrons reading this article to know you better!

Glad to do it. Our family had a wonderful first year at Blue Ridge and we’re excited for what’s to come.

Q1 – You are an accomplished person already in your young life. What are you most proud of academically and professionally?

I’m grateful for and most proud of my time with organizations that maintain missions focused specifically on service to others. It is within those organizations that I found and continue to find fulfillment and meaning. Aside from my short tenure at BRS, I count my cadetship at the Virginia Military Institute, my time with Teach for America, and my service with the Central Intelligence Agency as perhaps the most meaningful academic and

professional experiences of my life.

I’m proud to call myself a third generation Keydet. VMI and BRS are aligned in that they instill within their graduates core values that ultimately inform how one chooses to live his life. My time at VMI has proven to be consequential for this reason alone. Like the Baron brotherhood, my bond with my “brother rats” grounded in honor, service, and community is now part of my DNA.

I’m proud of my time with Teach For America; I taught seventh and eighth grade math in the Mississippi Delta. Truthfully, I figured I would complete this two year program and then head to Manhattan for a career in finance. Teaching in Mississippi proved to be a deeply impactful experience that caused within me a personal realignment. In many ways I am here now because of my time with Teach For America. Finally, I am proud of my time at the Agency. I served in the Directorate of Operations and focused predominantly on counterterrorism operations. As a child of post-9/11 America and as a VMI graduate, it was important to me that I spend a significant part of

my professional life serving my country. At CIA I got to work with incredibly bright, patriotic folks. I’m grateful for that experience.

Q2 – VMI is a wonderful place, but not the easiest choice to make! Beyond your proud family legacy there, what was the impetus to become a Keydet?

My decision to attend VMI was very much intentional. I wanted - and knew that I needed - a small school with structure and few distractions. I actually wanted to go to boarding school but my mom said she would miss me too much! So, when college time came, I wanted more than a conventional collegiate experience. VMI provides that, and so does Blue Ridge.

Q3 – You and Hunter are both from Norfolk, and you both have strong ties there. It would be tempting to enjoy that life! Instead, you sought out Blue Ridge. Why?

My family are fourth generation builders and real estate developers in Norfolk; I am very proud of them and of my hometown. For several years Hunter - whose family also owns a construction companyand I did return home. We learned and grew a great deal from revisiting our roots and contributing to our respective family businesses. But, as we had children and began to plan our life together, we realized we wanted environment, not just opportunity, and that led us to explore the community of independent schools, boarding schools, and ultimately Blue Ridge.

made Blue Ridge stand out?

BRS quickly jumped to the top of our list because of this remarkable campus and community. It’s a great place to raise our children.

The rural setting appealed to us both, and there are a wonderful number of families on this campus – with kids of all ages. We saw the potential for our children to have peers and for us to have friends. Now, we know this community is as warm and inviting as it seems, and having the students on campus only makes it better.

Q5 – I often refer to BRS as truly unique…a one-ofa-kind place. After looking at a number of schools in your search, would you agree?

Absolutely. I have two brothers. And as you might imagine, we are each unique in our interests, affect, and learning style. In our school search, Hunter and I didn’t just look for a community that was healthy and successful. We wanted a process-driven school environment that my brothers and I could have attended and in which we could have each found success. Blue Ridge is that place – and that is very rare.

Q6 – As you begin your second year here, what stands out from your first?

As you know, our team took several bold steps with campus rules last year – most notably around cell phone access and morning routine. I am proud and grateful those moves were positive, and that our community embraced them for the better.

Q4 – As you dug into the world of schools, what

Within the student body I think last year’s seniors –

the Class of 2024 – deserve a kudo. They had to “give up” some freedoms for a time for the greater good of the larger student body, and they did that with grace. They trusted the Faculty that we were changing these habits for everyone’s benefit, and that paid off.

Q6 – As we are talking today, the first day of classes is about two weeks away. What are you most excited for in this new year?

We are rolling out a New Baron Orientation program that I hope will be a winner. New 9th and 10th graders will arrive four days before the rest of our student body, so as to connect with each other and learn campus traditions before the rush of the larger student body.

New students arrive with a lot of excitement, but that can quickly turn into anxiety if not carefully managed. It is often the first time they have been away from home, and they have much to learn – folding clothes, hall chores, discipline and honor systems, etc. These are tough to learn in a day with all the returning guys here at the same time. Arriving a bit early will give them a chance to settle in and give us a chance to support them even more.

This time is also a great moment for our Prefects and Proctors – who will help lead this Orientation - to show leadership.

I am truly grateful for the strong positive alumni support I saw last year. In our Baron Tank program and in my entrepreneurship class we had several alumni who took time to return to campus to engage our students. Jim McKenry ’82 – the Alumni Council President – has already made plans to come to campus and speak to the boys about our dress code and how that is a positive part of a man’s life.

Boys at BRS really respond to an alumnus who offers to connect. This time helps the student see a path for themselves they may not have seen before. I was a Trustee at my own prep school a few years ago, and I am impressed by how many Blue Ridge alumni and families share their time, talent, and treasure to make us stronger. It is hard to underscore just how important and impactful these gifts are for our boys.

Q8 – If any of our alumni and alumni parents would like to chat with you about their experiences at Blue Ridge, would you be open to that?

Absolutely. That is an incredibly useful perspective, and I would welcome it. Send me an email and we’ll get on the phone. Or, better yet, come visit and we’ll grab two Adirondack chairs and dig in.

Q7 – Were there any surprises – good or bad – that you didn’t expect?

CLASS OF ‘65

Mr. Richard E. deButts, Jr. P’97

Mr. John G. McMaster III

Mr. John T. Percy, Jr.

Mr. William Schnauffer IV

Mr. Robert A. Watson II

CLASS OF ‘66

Anonymous

Mr. George G. Craddock III

Mr. James H. Culpepper IV

Mr. Sherburne W. Dunn

Mr. J. Peter Holland IV

Mr. Richard C. Marshall IV

Mr. Coleman N. Sullivan, Jr.

The Rev. Daniel O. Worthington, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘67

Mr. James W. Davis

Mr. Charles H. Hancock III

Mr. Frank S. Hart

Mr. William S. Magann

Mr. Thomas B. Merrick IV P’02

Mr. David A. Potter, Jr.

GIVING BY CLASS

Mr. John A. Watts, Jr.

Mr. C. Curry Wilford

CLASS OF ‘68

Mr. Marion P. Brawley III P’00

Mr. John W. Daniel II

Mr. John L. Davenport

Lt. Col. David Allen Foard III

Mr. George A. M. Hammond

Mr. E. Buford King III

Mr. Douglas H. Lees III

Mr. G. Davis MacRae, Jr.

Mr. Richard S. Waddell

Mr. E. Barry Wright, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘69

Mr. Allen W. Bush

Mr. James L. Jessup, Jr.

Mr. John H. Maclin IV

Mr. Roger A. Prior, Jr.

Mr. Sidney L. Stern II

Mr. Julian P. Van Winkle III

Mr. John H. Wellford III

CLASS OF ‘70

Anonymous

Mr. Thomas P. Bryan III

Mr. Harry S. Carothers, Jr.

Mr. Herbert H. Edwards, Jr.

Mr. Eric D. Graetzer

Mr. S. John Joseph III

Mr. William E. Massey, Jr.

Mr. David D. Ranken II

Mr. Robert C. Wallace

Mr. D. Palmer Young

CLASS OF ‘71

Mr. Graham F. Bennett

Mr. William H. Burruss III

Dr. Donald R. Campbell

Mr. F. W. Dudley

Mr. Thomas H. Dux

Mr. William J. Elliott IV

Mr. Charles E. Goodman III

Mr. Peter W. Hayward

Mr. Ben W. Hiatt

Mr. Richard A. Morgan

Mr. William B. Morten

Mr. William A. Parker III

Mr. Harcourt E. Waller III

Mr. Henry M. Ware

CLASS OF ‘72

Mr. Kendell S. Berry

Mr. James L. Crocker

Mr. W. Bryant Durham

Mr. James P. Ellerson

Mr. Benjamin M. Miller, Jr.

Mr. Joshua H. Watt

Mr. William M. Weber, Jr.

CLASS

OF ‘73

Mr. David W. Coleman

Mr. Catesby C. Jones II

Mr. B. F. McLeod III

Mr. Stephen D. Parker

Mr. M. Willis White

CLASS OF ‘74

LTC Gary S. Cleland

Mr. Henry T. Franklin

Mr. J. Gatewood Gay II

Mr. W. R. Harrison III

Mr. Randall W. Lordi

Mr. John Moncure, Jr.

Anonymous

CLASS OF ‘75

Mr. Peter A. Beck

Dr. William S. Carver II

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Fernan

Mr. D. Henry Gambrell, Jr.

Mr. Hugh F. Holt P’06

Mr. Pierre F. Olivier

Mr. David D. Townsend, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘76

Mr. David W. Aldridge

Anonymous

Mr. George E. Chase, Jr.

Mr. John L. Martin

Mr. John W. Roach

Dr. David A. Sibley

Mr. Tredway S. Spratley

Mr. H. Dillon Winship III

CLASS OF ‘77

Mr. Pendleton S. Goodall

Mr. William C. Happer

Mr. Michael McGiffin

CLASS OF ‘78

Mr. Robert F. Watkinson

CLASS OF ‘79

Mr. Richard E. Anderson

Mr. E. A. Bates

Mr. Roger W. Blanchard

Mr. Bradford M. Brown

Mr. Christian J. Donovan

Mr. Daniel W. Hanley, Jr.

Mr. J. P. Holley

Mr. David L. Hughes

Mr. Joseph L. Hunter, Jr.

Mr. John B. Levert III

Mr. Robert R. Marshall, Jr.

Mr. Hardison G. McConnell

Mr. A. Parker Neff, Jr.

Mr. Abraham D. Salmon V

Mr. Thomas L. Symons

Mr. Thomas H. Willman

Mr. Eric S. Woodson

CLASS OF ‘80

Mr. Robert C. Cornell

Mr. Anthony M. Donovan P’20

Mr. Carey S. Donovan

Mr. Brian J. Fitzgerald

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher

Mr. George H. Moore, Jr.

Mr. Charles S. O’Connor

Mr. Joseph G. Parcells

Mr. Louis L. Rose III

Capt. Samuel A. Towne III

Mr. John Penn Turner

Mr. Mark H. Weaver

CLASS OF ‘81

Mr. Frederick W. Deck III

Mr. Jean-Marc P. Porson

Mr. Charles M. Reeder

Mr. W. Mitchell Rue, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘82

Mr. Gregg T. Barratt

Mr. Thomas B. Bynum

Mr. William W. Disher

Mr. Ambrose W. Givens, Jr.

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr.

Mr. David K. Morris

Mr. John M. Mudge, Jr.

Mr. Andrew B. Porterfield

Mr. Edward N. Richards II

Mr. Robert H. Sasser III

CLASS OF ‘83

Mr. T. Woody Evans III

Mr. Randolph M. Kirkland

The Reverend Robert W. Linens

Mr. Lawrence M. Maddry

CLASS OF ‘84

Mr. William T. Anderson

Lt. Col. John M. Bell, Jr.

Mr. John C. O. Bryant

Mr. Thomas U. Grinnell

Mr. A. Carter Latham

Mr. John M. Lee, Jr.

Mr. Geoffrey D. Love

Mr. Page W. Moon

Mr. Eric S. C. Moore P’14

Mr. L. Parker Perkins III

Mr. Jay C. Ramsey

Mr. Jonathan J. Siegel

Mr. James Colan Stanley

Mr. Eric A. Thompson

Mr. Charles A. Vail, Jr.

Mr. Jock R. Wheeler, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘85

Mr. Gregory L. Smythe

Mr. John Christian Weil

CLASS OF ‘86

Anonymous

Mr. R. Burke Earley P’18

Mr. William M. Hines, Jr.

Mr. Matthew L. Lunsford

Mr. William H. Nelson, Jr.

Mr. Thomas E. Powell IV

Mr. Richard L. Simmons, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘87

Mr. Morgan L. McNeel

Mr. R. C. Turner P’15

Mr. Robert R. Vinson, Jr.

Mr. Jason B. White

Mr. Jan M. Williams

Mr. W. Jackson Williams

CLASS OF ‘88

Mr. John E. Buckey

Mr. Peter H. Green

Mr. John Scott Kanich

Mr. M. Scott Knowles

Mr. Thomas R. Worthington

CLASS OF ‘89

Mr. Patrick S. Graham

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin B. Thompson

CLASS OF ‘90

Anonymous

Mr. Jon S. Brochstein

Mr. Harry F. Byrd IV

Mr. Sean P. Carroll

Mr. Peter F. Doyle

Mr. Wade C. Herndon

Mr. Cary G. Justice

Mr. Archibald J. Kingsley, Jr.

Mr. John A. Kyler

Mr. E. Stuart Outten III

Mr. Thomas H. Peacock

Mr. Charles F. Richards IV

Mr. Mark W. Skelton

Mr. Scott M. Sprouse

Mr. Darren K. Testa

Mr. Myles Trenton Thurston

Mr. J. Clayton Wardlaw, Jr.

CLASS OF ‘91

Mr. Edward A. Digges

Mr. Kyle M. Gibbs

Mr. Michael H. Gross

Mr. David C. McDonald

CLASS OF ‘92

Mr. Lewis M. Heaster

CLASS OF ‘94

Mr. L. Tayloe Highsmith

Mr. Winn D. Johnston

Mr. James H. Miller III

Mr. Daniel D. Yerger

CLASS OF ‘95

Mr. William S. Groves

Mr. William Dallas Robertson

Mr. G. Curtis Weaver, Jr.

Mr. Tristan W. Wright

CLASS OF ‘96

Mr. John Timothy Mitch, Jr.

Mr. John B. Rudulph III P’22

CLASS OF ‘97

Mr. T. Judson Bobo

CLASS OF ‘98

Anonymous

Mr. Parker H. Douglass

CLASS OF ‘99

Mr. George W. Nathaniel Walker

CLASS OF ‘01

Mr. Eric C. Eccles

Mr. Judson H. Wilton

CLASS OF ‘02

Mr. Andrew D. W. Kreutter

Mr. William M. Merrick

Mr. Thomas L. Walton

CLASS OF ‘03

Mr. Eric S. Lange

Mr. Mitchell E. Loper

Mr. Tyler J. Sansom

Mr. Gregory P. Zervalis

CLASS OF ‘04

Mr. Alexander L. Beckner III

Mr. Rory R. D. Bosek

Mr. Matthew J. Cole

Mr. George A. Parrish

Mr. Blake R. Souder

Mr. Marcus A. Thompson

CLASS OF ‘05

Mr. Samuel R. Fosdick

CLASS OF ‘06

Mr. James D. Waltersdorf

CLASS OF ‘07

Mr. Albert A. Rayle IV

Mr. Jacob A. Waddell

CLASS OF ‘09

Mr. P. Brooks Minford

Mr. Andrew J. Sipala

Mr. Ryan M. Smith

CLASS OF ‘10

Mr. David L. Himot

Mr. Matthew J. Schmitt

CLASS OF ‘12

Mr. Christopher B. Hickman

CLASS OF ‘13

Mr. John A. Atkinson III

Mr. James H. Connor II

Mr. Matthew G. Schneider

CLASS OF ‘14

Mr. Tate B. Coley

Mr. Nana Yaw Ohemeng-Tinyase

CLASS OF ‘15

Mr. Joseph Pence

CLASS OF ‘16

Mr. Matthew G. Minford

CLASS OF ‘17

Mr. Norman H. Hacker

Mr. Harrison B. Strickler

CLASS OF ‘19

Mr. Bryce E. Aylor

CLASS OF ‘20

Mr. Jackson R. W. Dickey

Mr. David M. Heifetz

Mr. Yuto Hiraki

CLASS OF ‘21

Mr. Wentao Sun

Mr. Ali S. Tejani

CLASS OF ‘22

Mr. Robert Boyd

CLASS OF ‘24

Mr. Eduardo Antonio Acosta

Vasquez

Mr. Sebastian Bosquez

Mr. Casper Corsello

FROM THE RIDGE TO THE COURTROOM

From The Ridge to the courtroom! Noah has built a path defined by purpose, discipline, and brotherhood.

Originally from Martinsburg, West Virginia, Noah came to Blue Ridge as a young man with lots of aspiration and potential - and left with the discipline, character, and confidence to pursue it.

After graduating, he earned his B.A. in Government from Hampden-Sydney College, then spent three years working for the Virginia House of Delegates before enrolling at Washington and Lee School of Law.

During law school, Noah made the most of every opportunity. He served on Law Review, was an active member of BLSA, and interned during both his 1L and 2L summers with Mayer Brown and Equitable Holdings in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through these experiences, Noah discovered a passion for banking and finance law.

This fall, he will return to Mayer Brown’s Charlotte office as a full-time associate in their Banking and Finance group.

Reflecting on his time at Blue Ridge, Noah credits the school with instilling in him a strong sense of brotherhood, discipline, and character - qualities he says continue to guide him today. He shared that the faculty who had the most impact on him were Dr. Miller, Ms. Roach, Mr. Hermanson, and Mr. Bruton. Some of his favorite memories from BRS include participating in the Golden Horseshoe, going to 4-H camp, jumping into the lake, and enjoying sports and outdoor adventures with friends.

Noah now lives in Lexington with his fiancée, Jayla, and their German Shepherd, Nova. He remains close with fellow BRS alumni and says the “Baron Brotherhood” still holds true in his life today.

BLUE RIDGE ATHLETICS A CULTURE OF SUCCESS, LEADERSHIP, AND BROTHERHOOD

Parker Kirwan, Athletic Director

Blue Ridge Athletics is yet again coming off one of our most successful years as an athletic program. We continue to build on the successes of the previous years and our athletic program has never been stronger. The foundation of our excellent programming is the relational coaching that happens each day. The culture that we have built as an athletic program is one that generates championships, collegiate athletes, and most importantly great young men. By continuing to prioritize relationship building and the student-athlete experience, we’re set for an outstanding future in athletics!

The Baron athletic program is an essential piece of what makes a Blue Ridge School education robust. The majority of our students represent the Barons as student-athletes each year. Co-curricular activities are built into every student’s daily life here at school. We are proud to offer an education-based athletic experience, and recognize that athletics is one of the areas of life in which students can improve themselves, connect with their classmates, learn from their mistakes and build character.

Our athletic teams are among the most visible and prominent programs at our school and are often the only glimpse into our students and school that many will ever have. Our program promotes our school in a positive manner that embodies the mission statement and philosophy of the school. Our goal is for every team and every event involving the Barons to exemplify excellence.

Despite being a school of only 185, we consistently compete and win at the highest level. There is no doubt that we are one of the strongest athletic programs in the state of Virginia (just ask Niche). Just in the past two years, we have collected four state championships (lacrosse, football, track and field x2). Many schools would be lucky to have just one in that time frame. Our soccer program has reached the state semifinals twice in the past three years and our cross country team had its best finish in over a decade (finishing 7th at the state meet). Basketball continues to compete with a national schedule and is amongst the top programs in the state.

In addition to the success of our teams, we consistently prepare our student athletes for college.

15 members of the class of 2025 signed to play at the varying levels of collegiate athletics. This represents a third of the entire graduating class. Helping students reach their dreams and preparing them for the next level is what we pride ourselves on here at The Ridge.

Our athletic programs are embedded in the culture of the school and enhance the experience of every student. Whether it is competing as a Baron or cheering your classmates on as a Ridge Rowdie, everyone is a part of the dynamic athletic culture here. The sign of any healthy school is a healthy athletic program and we are a clear example of that. We will continue to be a leader in the world of educational athletics and push our programs into further success!

GO Barons!

YEARS OF CONSECUTIVE GIVING

50 Years

Massey Family Foundation

Mr. William E. Massey, Jr. ‘70

49 Years

Mr. Kendell S. Berry ‘72

44 Years

Mr. John Moncure, Jr. ‘74

42 Years

Mr. Graham F. Bennett ‘71

Mr. George E. Chase, Jr. ‘76

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Boice Frye, Sr. P’89,P’95,P’99

41 Years

Mr. John C.O. Bryant ‘84

Mr. J Peter Holland IV ‘66

40 Years

Mr. Allen W. Bush ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Modlin P’80

Mr. Richard S. Waddell ‘68

39 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Tayloe II P’94

38 Years

Mr. Marion P. Brawley III ‘68

Mr. Charles Matthew Reeder ‘81

Mr. William Mitchell Rue, Jr. ‘81

37 Years

Mr. John E. Buckey ‘88

36 Years

Mr. Thomas P. Bryan III ‘70

Mr. Richard Earle DeButts, Jr. ‘65

Mr. Charles H. Hancock III ‘67

35 Years

Mr. Frank S. Hart ‘67

Mr. Cary G. Justice ‘90

Dr. & Mrs. John F. Yerger, Jr. P'94

33 Years

Mr. Lionel Parker Perkins III ‘84

31 Years

Mr. Daniel Douglas Yerger ‘94

30 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Perry Nelson Ives P’99,P’03

Mr. John Scott Kanich ‘88

29 Years

Mrs. Sam J. Calvert, Jr. P’79

28 Years

Mr. R. Burke Earley ‘86 P'18

Mr. George Gilmer Craddock III ‘66

Robert H. & Monica M. Cole Foundation

27 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Boswell P’01

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Dunsmore

Mrs. Karen B. Frye

Mr. John Timothy Mitch, Jr. ‘96

Mr. Abraham D. Salmon V ‘79

26 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Jared

Mr. John Marshall Lee, Jr. ‘84

Mr. Benjamin Minor Miller, Jr. ‘72

25 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Onza E. Hyatt P’83

Mr. John L. Martin ‘76

Mr. James R. McKenry, Jr. ‘82

Capt. & Mrs. Raymond Mello P’04

Mr. David A. Potter, Jr. ‘67

Mr. Robert H. Sasser III ‘82

Mr. John Albert Watts, Jr. ‘67

24 Years

Mr. James H. Miller III ‘94

Mr. William Schnauffer IV ‘65

Mr. Charles A. Vail, Jr. ‘84

23 Years

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Linwood Davis Beckner P’04

Mr. W. Bryant Durham ‘72

Mr. Ben Williamson Hiatt ‘71

Mr. William Coburn Happer ‘77

Mrs. Jane W. Steves P’97

22 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Bullock P’95

Mr. Sherburne W. Dunn ‘66

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher ‘80

21 Years

Mr. & Mrs. F. Brockenbrough

Lineweaver P’83

Mr. John Henry Maclin IV ‘69

Mrs. Susan G. Nimmo P’99

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Amis Rayle III P’07

Mr. Robert Rol& Vinson, Jr. ‘87

20 Years

Calvert Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest E. Hunt IV

Mr. Mitchell Elliott Loper ‘03

Dr. David A. Sibley ‘76

Mr. Coleman N. Sullivan, Jr. ‘66

19 Years

Boykin Memorial Fund

Dr. William S. Carver II ‘75

George P. Mayo Memorial Fund

Indigent Healthcare Solutions, Ltd.

John A. Gilmore Fund

Mr. Richard A. Morgan ‘71

18 Years

Mrs. & Mr. Jennifer Stewart

Beckwith P’10

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Community Foundation of Louisville Depository, Inc.

Ms. Jacqueline M. Didier, Esq.

Mr. F. Wick Dudley ‘71

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Livingstone

Griffiths III P’98,P’05

Hammond Family Fdn. Inc.

Mr. George A. M. Hammond ‘68

Mr. Douglas H. Lees III ‘68

Mr. Joseph H. McDermott P’11

Mr. Morgan L. McNeel ‘87

Mrs. Hope H. Tate

Mr. Eric A. Thompson ‘84

17 Years

Corrections Software Solutions LP

Ms. Adelaide Perry Farah

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Ignaszewski

Ms. Alexandra G. Smith & Mr. Andrew Schonebaum LCSW

Ms. D. Page Sullenberger

Mr. Edward Barry Wright, Jr. ‘68

16 Years

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Atkinson Jr. P’13

Mr. William Henry Burruss III ‘71

Frank S. Hart & Company

Dr. & Mrs. E. Lee Tyrey P’90

15 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Milford Howard Bryant, Jr. P’03

Mr. & Mrs. D. Franklin Daniels Jr. P’23

Mr. David Kenneth Morris ‘82

Mr. Joshua H. Watt ‘72

14 Years

Mr. & Mrs. David Franklin Hess P’14,P’16,P’22

Ms. Virginia M. Marra P’14

Mr. Sidney Levy Stern II ‘69

The Stern Foundation

Ms. Mary B. Touchstone

13 Years

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Jamrozek, Jr. P’19

Mr. Richard C. Marshall IV ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Warren J. McPhillips, III

Schwab Charitable Fund, aka

DAFGiving360

Mr. David D. Townsend, Jr. ‘75

12 Years

Mrs. Janet M. Cooper

Mr. Anthony M. Donovan ‘80

Mr. Samuel Rittenhouse Fosdick ‘05

Mrs. Katie A. Guillaro

Mrs. Marie-Claude A. Wrenn-

Myers & Dr. Robert A. Myers

Mr. William H. Nelson, Jr. ‘86

The Schluderberg Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J Werner P’16,P’19,P’23

11 Years

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Aldridge ‘76

Joan K. Brawley

Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc.

Mrs. Judith S. Gary P’96

Mr. Roger Anson Prior, Jr. ‘69

10 Years

Anonymous

Christian Community Foundation of Memphis & the Mid-South

Mr. Hugh Franklin Holt ‘75

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Nathan Jenkins P’10

Mr. George H. Moore, Jr. ‘80

Dr. & Mrs. Timothy H. Smelzer P’87

Mr. Darren K. Testa ‘90

Mr. Harcourt E. Waller III ‘71

Mr. James Devore Waltersdorf ‘06

Mr. J.G. Waltersdorf P’06

Rev. Daniel O. Worthington, Jr. ‘66

9 Years

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Abramo P’96

Col. & Mrs. Joseph C. Arnold P’98

Lt. Col. John Mitchell Bell, Jr. ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Critcher

Ms. Amy B. Glynn

Mr. Patrick S. Graham ‘89

Mr. William S. Magann ‘67

Mrs. Penelope M. Smith P’09

The ABW & JRW Foundation, Inc.

Mr. William M. Weber, Jr. ‘72 8 Years

Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Alejandro P’19

Mr. William A. Darrin Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Etheridge P’14

Mr. James Gatewood Gay II ‘74

Mr. S. John Joseph III ‘70

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Walter Kennedy P’21

Mr. & Mrs. David Hyde LaMotte, Jr. P’06

Mr. Page Whitworth Moon ‘84

Mr. John H. Wellford III ‘69

7 Years

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. C. Brandon Deane, Jr.

Mr. Thomas H. Dux ‘71

Mr. T. Woody Evans III ‘83

Mr. Eric Stephen Lange ‘03

Mr. Geoffrey D. Love ‘84

Mr. David C. McDonald ‘91

Mr. Thomas Harold Peacock ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Stickney III

Mr. Ali S. Tejani ‘21

Mr. & Mrs. Cory Woods P’28

6 Years

Mr. Robert Boyd ‘22

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Angelo Carlini P’10

Ms. Anne E. Croker

Mr. James H. Culpepper IV ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Kenton S. Dunn

Ms. Victoria Harding P’17

Harrison Foundation

Mr. John Hetzel

Mrs. Deborah Jennings P’04

Dr. Alexander Keevil

Mr. John A. Kyler ‘90

Norman & Brownie Morris

Charitable Fund

Mr. E. Stuart Outten III ‘90

Mr. Andrew B. Porterfield ‘82

Mr. Charles F. Richards IV ‘90

Taxpro, LLC

5 Years

Better Living, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cameron

Dr. Donald R. Campbell ‘71

Mr. David W. Coleman ‘73

Mr. & Mrs. Julian Collier P’24

Mr. & Mrs. Noel W Dalton P’23

Mr. John W. Daniel II ‘68

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Pendleton

DuPuis P’12

Mr. James P. Ellerson ‘72

Mr. Henry T. Franklin ‘74

Mr. & Dr. Joe Goins P’06

Mr. Eric D. Graetzer ‘70

Mr. David L. Hughes ‘79

Mrs. Mary T. Keevil

Mr. A. Carter Latham ‘84

Mrs. Courtenay C. McDowell P’89

Mr. B. Franklin McLeod III ‘73

McLeod Foundation

National Philanthropic Trust

Mr. William C. Neely P’91

Ms. Lisa S. Nichols P’12

Adm. & Mrs. Paul W. Parcells P’80

Mr. John T. Percy, Jr. ‘65

Mr. David D. Ranken II ‘70

Ms. D. E. Shuman

Mr. Ryan Michael Smith ‘09

The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Mr. R. Clayton Turner ‘87

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tyler Ware P’10

Mr. Robert F. Watkinson ‘78

Assistant Head of School for Instructional Programs

THE EVOLUTION OF COLLEGE COUNSELING

Over the past decade, the college counseling program at Blue Ridge School has grown from a traditional guidance model into a dynamic, student-centered journey that prepares young men not only for the college admission process, but also for success well beyond graduation.

When I joined Blue Ridge more than nine years ago, I was charged with reimagining college counseling to place greater emphasis on student fit, purpose, and holistic success. Thus shifting away from a model that measured achievement solely by college name or prestige. While Blue Ridge has long maintained a tradition of 100% college acceptance, today that milestone is defined not just by admission itself, but by outcomes that reflect each student’s goals, aspirations, and best-fit experiences.

Like many schools, our counseling program once operated in a transactional way: helping students match with colleges, complete applications, and meet deadlines. It was reactive, procedural, and largely concentrated in the senior year. While those logistical pieces remain an important part of the work, today’s program is much more. It is a comprehensive, fouryear journey rooted in exploration, self-awareness, and growth. From their first days on campus, students begin building the skills and confidence to chart their own path. The focus is no longer solely on where they will go, but on who they are becoming along the

way. Something that is in line with the overall mission of Blue Ridge School.

From freshman year forward, students are encouraged to view college planning as a process of self-discovery; learning to identify their strengths, passions, and goals. Through our expanded advisory program and Saturday AM offerings, our two-person college counseling team, which expanded to two three years ago, works closely with faculty advisors, coaches, and dorm parents to create a holistic and complete picture of each student’s development.

By sophomore year, students participate in workshops on academic planning, personal values, and community engagement. Juniors engage in more intentional exploration through one-on-one meetings, career inventories, college visits, and family conversations. By senior year, students enter the application season with confidence and equipped

with strong essays, thoughtful college lists, and a clear sense of direction.

What makes our program distinctive is its deep alignment with the school’s mission. Our counselors are not simply focused on placement; they are educators, mentors, and advocates who help each student pursue a path that reflects both ambition and authenticity. Thanks to smaller caseloads and individualized attention, students receive tailored guidance that honors their unique talents and aspirations.

Another key evolution has been the intentional inclusion of parents as partners. Through workshops, newsletters, and ongoing communication, families gain a clear understanding of the ever-changing college admissions landscape. Each week, parents receive a college-focused article in our school newsletter, giving them practical insights into the process and into the ways we are supporting their sons. The result is a truly collaborative approach. Students, families, and counselors working together

toward a shared purpose.

Perhaps the most rewarding measure of our success is in the outcomes. Nearly eight years ago, we began tracking college graduation and transfer data to ensure that our students were not only being admitted, but also thriving once there. Using National Student Clearinghouse data and college enrollment data, we have been able to track how each of our BRS graduates have fared on their college journey. What we found has been inspiring: Blue Ridge graduates consistently outperform national averages for college completion, with the vast majority staying and graduating from their first-choice colleges. Our boys are choosing well and it shows. This data has also informed our counseling practices and even shaped aspects of our academic programming. For example, with a high number of BRS graduates majoring in Business, we have been able to strengthen our Business and Entrepreneurship offerings here on campus.

Expanding this year to offering AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics, classes that will set up our business minded students to be successful in their new college environments.

Looking ahead, the college counseling office continues to adapt to the changing landscape of higher education, from the rise of test-optional policies to the increasing appeal of global study, internships, and gap year opportunities. A renewed emphasis on professional development and building strong connections within our college counseling office

has further strengthened our program, ensuring we remain ahead of emerging trends and able to offer every opportunity to our students. Both college counselors have recently attended the National Association of College Admissions Counselor conferences in California and Boston, as well as have taken college tours during summer months to learn more about offerings and make connections with college representatives. These connections have made it possible for students to be exposed to college programs and scholarships not readily marketed on websites.

At Blue Ridge, college counseling is more than a process. It is a journey of discovery, reflection, and growth, one that ensures every graduate leaves with both a strong college match and a clear sense of the person he aspires to be. And as a point of pride, while we emphasize fit and holistic growth, our students continue to be admitted to a wide range of colleges and universities across the country and around the world, from highly selective institutions in the top 100, to colleges with exceptional academic support, to military academies as well as to trade schools. Our acceptance and matriculation list is as diverse as our student body, and for that, we are exceptionally proud!

ST. GEORGE SOCIETY

Members of the St. George Society have made a provision for Blue Ridge School in their will, life insurance policy, trust, annuity or retirement account. St. George Society members are celebrated in perpetuity.

Mrs. Myrtle Knight Adams*

Mrs. Janet R. Aldright P'76

Mr. Andrew J. Asch,Jr. P'77*

Mr. William S. Ballenger V

Mrs. Charlotte Marie Fowler Bentley*

Mrs. Margaret P. Bogle P'75

Mrs. Francis P. Brawley P'68*

Mr. and Mrs. Marion P. Brawley III '68 P'00

Mrs. Gillette M. Brown*

Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Brownfield, Jr. '66

Mrs. Thomas P. Bryan, Jr. P'70*

Mr. John E. Buckey '88

Mr. George A. Bush, Jr. 'P '69*

Mr. C. Macon Callicott, Jr. P'88

Mr. Beirne B. Carter*

Dr. William S. Carver II '75

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Coe*

Mr. Richard D. Cooke III '68

Mr. George G. Craddock III '66

Ms. Margaret Ann M. Curran*

Mr. and Mrs. D. Franklin Daniels, Jr. P'23

Mr. K. Collier deButts '97

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. deButts, Jr. '65 P'97

Mr. Christian J. Donovan '79

Mrs. Mary Fenton O. Doyle P'90

Mr. and Mrs. R. Burke Earley '86 P'18

Mr. Thad W. Evans, Jr. P'83

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ewell

Mrs. Lyman N. Fairbanks, Jr.*

Mr. Edward H. Faulconer

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Fleming P'75*

Mr. Leonard B. Fleming III '75*

Mrs. Robert N. Flood*

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Fox P'25

Mr. James S. Frohman '86*

Mr. M. Huntley Galleher '80

Mr. John Haskins Glass '98

Ms. Marylon Rogers Glass P'98

Mr. Nathan L. H. Golder '01

Mrs. Will R. Gregg*

Mr. Richard D. Hall III '89*

Mrs. Margaret Hall Hamilton P'78*

Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Holland IV '66

Mrs. Mary M. Holtzclaw*

Mr. James L. Jessup, Jr. '69

Mrs. Elizabeth S. Kirkland P '83*

Mrs. Suzanne T. Little*

Mr. Robert B. Livy*

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell E. Loper '03

Mr. Boyd E. Lyon, Sr. P'82*

Mr. Boyd E. Lyon, Jr. '82

Mrs. Beatrice R. Lyons

Mrs. Winona M. Madren*

Mr. David N. Marion '70*

Mr. William E. Massey, Jr. '70

Dr. and Mrs. Edward M. McFarlane P'86*

Mr. Joseph M. Mercer*

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Miller, Jr. '72

Gething C. Miller, Trust

Mr. P. Brooks Minford '09

Mr. John P. Moore '74

Mrs. John J. Morris*

Mr. Norman W. Morris*

Mr. Sam A. Murphy '98

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker Murphy P'98

Mrs. Charlotte B. Nobile P'91*

Mr. William A. Parker III ''71

Ms. Alice D. Parvin P'06

Mr. C. L. Parvin P'06

Mr. Frank D. Pendleton '68*

Mr. and Mrs. L. Parker Perkins III '84

Mrs. Caroline B. Petty*

Mr. Nelson C. Pollard '69*

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Amis Rayle III P'07

Dr. Jacqueline A. Rice

Mr. Edward N. Richards II '82

Mr. Robert Rymer '17

Mrs. Sharon S. Rymer P'17

Mr. Abraham D. Salmon V '79

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Sasser III '82

Mrs. Jane P. Seckinger, Estate P'15*

The Reverend John C. Smith*

Mr. and Mrs. Richey Smith P'87

Dr. and Mrs. Don Sokolik P'92

Mr. Henry Fleishman Stern, Sr. P'69

Mr. Sidney L. Stern II '69

Mr. James L. Teeter '43*

Mr. Peter A. Thompson '78*

Mr. and Mrs. David D. Townsend, Jr. '75

Mr. John L. Trimmer*

Mr. Charles A. Vail, Jr. '84

Mr. M. Pratt Valentine '82*

Mr. and Mrs. Julian P. Van Winkle III ''69

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Vinson, Jr. '87

Mr. J. Clayton Wardlaw, Jr. '90

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Watt, Estate P'70, P'72

Mr. G. Curtis Weaver, Jr. '95

Mr. Dean M. Wilder*

Mrs. Mary L. F. Wiley P'69

Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher C. Williams P'66*

Mr. Tristan W. Wright '95

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Yerger, Jr. P'94

Mr. John B. Young IV

ADMISSIONS A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER

Blue Ridge School welcomed 194 students to campus in 2024/25, the largest enrollment since 2019/20.

As the accompanying data points display, this group was very well-balanced across grades, states and countries.

Together, it was a great year for our Barons, with very strong college acceptance metrics, two state championships in athletics, and the best re-enrollment percentage in the last four years.

2024/25 was also the first year of a new five-day boarding option, which allows students within a three-hours driving radius to return home after athletics on Friday before returning for study hall on Sunday evening. This offering was tailored for new students to BRS, to use in their first and/or second years as a way to make boarding school an appealing option for families who might not have otherwise considered a residential model. It was a success, bringing over 100 new inquiries into the admission funnel and inspiring the largest enrollment of new students in a single year ever - 99.

While all of this is good fortune for sure, the costs of building the best student body for Blue Ridge have dramatically increased since 2020.

Today, More than 80% of our students receive some level of need and/or merit-based financial aid.

Further, the investment needed to reach prospective families is larger than ever, to power travel, marketing, and events across America and in 10-12 countries around the world.

These variables, combined with ever-increasing food and energy costs, create a precarious marketplace where strong philanthropic support is absolutely necessary.

In this environment, The Baron Fund - which supports approximately 10% of BRS’ operating budget each year - is particularly important, alongside our growing set of endowed scholarship funds.

To the many alumni, parents and friends who give specifically to support scholarship and recruiting activities, we salute you.

Jamie Miller '94, Senior Director of Enrollment Management

$6,303,050 awarded in need and merit-based financial assistance

83.2% of students receive some type of assistance 2024-2025

139 Domestic students

29 Freshman

55 International students

46 Sophomores

23 Countries represented

22 U.S. states represented

71 Juniors

$751,206 Was raised for the Baron Fund

$23,424,244 Endowment Total (June 30, 2025)

47 Seniors

$707 Average Baron Fund Gift Size