CLASSNOTES C O M P I L E D B Y L I B B Y E D WA R D S
BELOW: Photographs taken during Ebbitt’s
distinguished tenure (2001-2011) as Headmistress of Marianapolis Preparatory School, in Thompson, Conn. (Photos courtesy of Marianapolis Preparatory School)
A portrait of Marilyn Ebbitt taken during her many Brunswick years (1981-1999), culminating in her chairmanship of the English Department.
In Memoriam
Marilyn Ebbitt (1945-2019)
M
ARILYN EBBITT, 74, long-
standing, former faculty member and Brunswick parent
and friend, died peacefully at
kindhearted advisor. Her son, Kenneth Cooper Ebbitt III, graduated from Brunswick in 1994. “Marilyn devoted nearly two decades of
University. After her distinguished tenure at Brunswick, Marilyn served as headmistress at Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, Conn., from 2001–2011.
home on Saturday, August 3, after a long battle
her life to Brunswick School and our boys,”
with cancer.
Headmaster Thomas W. Philip said. “She was
in Marilyn’s memory to The Ebbitt Family
so passionate about her subject and for the so
Foundation, which supports college scholarships
many boys who were under her watch and care.”
for the children of Marianapolis faculty and staff
From 1981 to 1999, during her 18-year career at Brunswick, Marilyn taught Upper and Middle School English, served as department chair, and mentored countless boys as a trusted and
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A graduate of Marquette University, she received a master’s degree from Georgetown
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
members. Gifts may be made online at marianapolis.org/ebbitt.