Remembering a Rumsey Icon
Photo by Allan Karan ’55 taken in the Gate House in 1952
Dorothy Rochon Anderson On Alumni Day June 10, 2017 the Rumsey Hall
remained an active consultant, most notably penning a
community will celebrate the life and legacy of Dorothy
detailed history of Rumsey’s early Cornwall days onward
Rochon Anderson at a special dedication of the new
that is referenced to this day. Three of Dorothy’s children,
administration building named in her honor. A true
daughters Diann ’82, Erin ’82 and Kelly ’86 attended
Rumsey Icon, Dorothy’s remarkable service spanned 45
Rumsey and stepson, Reif Anderson served as a Faculty
years, through the leadership of five Heads of School. Dorothy passed away peacefully in Litchfield, CT in December 2016. In 1949, shortly after graduating
Member from 1976-1978.
“She was a no-nonsense, but caring and wise presence in our lives.”.
high school Dorothy was hired by
On Alumni Day in June 2016 it was with delighted surprise that Dorothy would learn that the soon to be constructed building, located on the site of the previous Main Office, would stand as a lasting tribute to her
John Schereschewsky Sr. as Secretary. She served as
life of service to Rumsey. A permanent plaque naming the
dorm parent to the Prime to II Form boys residing in
many alumni, trustees and former faculty who made gifts
Sanford House. Throughout the years her hard work
to the School in her honor will be installed in the entryway
and ingenuity vaulted her to the position of Business
of the building during the summer of 2017. The Dorothy
Manager. With a steady hand and generosity of spirit
Rochon Anderson Memorial Building serves as a hub of
she was instrumental in helping navigate the school
daily activity for students and faculty and an Admission
through the decades, managing the School’s finances in
welcome center for visiting families considering Rumsey
a key supporting role to the Board of Trustees as forty
as their new School home. The building also houses
years of the School’s history unfolded. A Rumsey Medal
the Headmaster’s office, Secondary School Placement,
of Honoree, Dorothy will always be remembered for her
Development, Communications and Alumni.
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selfless dedication. After her retirement in 1994 Dorothy 36
1931-2016
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