Bobby Wynne*’22 (Hon.), P’19, Associate Head of School
Vafa Vahid*, Chief Financial Officer
Peter B. Gilbert P’18,’20, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
Baopeng Bai
Matthew Barzun P’21,’24
Ashley Bradley P’26
Sam Bradley ’89
John Couzens, Jr. ’06
Bradford S. Dimeo ’80
David E. Friedman ’99
Michael Gans ’81, P’17
Kenneth Hanau P’20
Adelaide Harris P’07
Stephanie Hessler P’26
Patricia Isen P’14
Armando Jimenez ’09
Peter Keehn P’15
Michael Malafronte ’92
Harriet Marshall P’24
Christopher Merrill P’22
William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02, Chair of the AVC Leadership
Sadiq Olanrewaju ’13
Timothy Rees ’02
Whitney Robinson ’01
J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
Bill Slattery P’24
*ex-officio
MISSION
Salisbury School was founded to instill a vibrant enthusiasm for learning and the selfconfidence needed for intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development. Founded in the Episcopalian tradition, we work to nurture the spiritual development of all boys in whatever belief system they identify.
Built on essential core values, the School’s unique culture promotes brotherhood, creativity, empathy, humility, integrity, leadership and respect. Salisbury graduates are men of character and promise who are prepared to meet the challenges of college and adulthood and to make a difference in an entrepreneurial, technological and cosmopolitan world.
Fall rowers on Lake Washinee
SALISBURY
Revolutionizing Environmental Stewardship
Students and faculty are applying innovation to green science with promising results
HEAD OF SCHOOL
William V. Webb
EDITOR
Sarah Scoville
DESIGNER
Julie Hammill,
Hammill Design
/ 2023–2024
Cultivating Future Leaders and Empowering Potential Now and Always
WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
Mimi Babcock, Tabitha Brewer P’26, Chris Brislin ’96, P’26, Eliott Grover, Peter Gilbert P’18,’20, James King, Kristina Miller, Sarah Scoville, Jon Siff, Electra Webb Tortorella P’17
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Mimi Babcock, Tabitha Brewer P’26, Chris Brislin ’96, P’26, Rita Delgado, Ian Johnson P’25, Joseph Meehan, Kristina Miller, Jennifer Siff, Electra Webb Tortorella P’17, Brian Wilcox
COPY EDITOR
Caroline Gilbert P’18,’20
CLASS NOTES COORDINATOR
Chris Brislin ’96, P’26
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Celebrating a Year of Excellence, Inspiration and the Spirit of Sarum
As I finish my second year as Head of School at Salisbury, it is with immense pride and gratitude that I share the accomplishments and highlights that have defined our journey together. This year, like every year at Salisbury School, has been a testament to the strength of our community and the enduring spirit that makes the Hilltop a place of excellence and tradition.
Our faculty and staff deserve profound recognition for their tireless devotion. Their commitment to nurturing and educating our boys goes beyond the classroom, fostering an environment where each student can thrive academically, athletically, and personally. Their passion and expertise are the cornerstones of the Salisbury experience, and their efforts this year have once again set a high standard of excellence.
Our students, the heart of Salisbury School, have demonstrated remarkable energy and work ethic throughout the year. Their achievements in academics, athletics, arts, and service have been extraordinary. The spirit, resilience, and camaraderie they have shown remind us why Salisbury continues to uphold its standard as the leading boys’ boarding school, deeply rooted in tradition yet ever forward-looking.
The engagement and support of our alumni, families, and friends has been truly inspiring. Whether through participation in events, generous contributions, or simply sharing your Salisbury stories, you have enriched our community in countless ways. Your connection to the Hilltop strengthens our legacy and propels us toward a bright future.
As we look ahead to our approaching 125th year, Salisbury is poised for continued success. The strategic vision and leadership of our Board of Trustees guides us forward— continuing to honor our traditions while embracing the promise of the future with enthusiasm and determination.
In the pages of this issue of the Salisbury Magazine, the stories, photographs, profiles, and events will all reflect upon the year’s happenings on the Hilltop and chronicle the paths of students, alumni and faculty. You will read about the dedication of, and return to, the Chapel, the filming of “Sarum: The Spirit of Salisbury,” an inspirational Billingsley Lecture by Jon Bowermaster, a thirdstraight Western New England Prep Baseball Championship title, the profiles of brothers whose bond was strengthened by a shared Salisbury experience, the incredible progress of our green science initiatives and tremendous gatherings of Sarum across the globe.
Many of these stories and highlights are now in the past. Yet as you thumb through the pages, bear in mind that these stories and images were lived fully, with the spirit of Sarum, in the moment. Be present, be captivated and be transported to the Hilltop by the stories shared. Whether you are a student, current or past faculty or staff member, alumnus, friend or family member of a Salisbury Gentlemen, you are tied to the Hilltop and touched by the spirit of Sarum, then, now and always.
Loyalty and Honor
William V. Webb Head of School
Board of Trustees Update Welcome New Board Members
Baopeng Bai Weston, MA
Director of Strategic Operations at Guangdong KinLong Hardware Products Co., Ltd. in North America. Notable projects include the Madison College Building of Columbia University and the Madison Center Tower, US.
Ashley Bradley P’26 New York, NY
Principal of Ashley Bradley Interiors
Trustee at Denison University, Executive Trustee at Billion Oyster Project
B.A. Denison University, MBA New York University
Stern School of Business, M.S. Pratt Institute
Sam Bradley ’89 San Francisco, CA
Managing Member at Thompson Capital B.A. Denison University
Stephanie Hessler P’26 New York, NY
Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute
B.A. Kenyon College, J.D. New York University School of Law
Michael Malafronte ’92 New York, NY
Senior Advisor at Derby Copeland Capital, Chairman of Adtalem Global Education
B.S. Babson College
Sadiq Olanrewaju ’13 Chicago, IL
Pursuing MBA at University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Consultant at Accenture, Member of Salisbury School’s Alumni Volunteer Council, Co-Founder & Chairman of the UVA Athletics Career Advisory Board, B.A. University of Virginia
Bill Slattery P’24 Rye, NY
Senior Partner at Deerfield Management
B.S. SUNY Albany
BROTHERHOOD
Brotherhood is not just a word; it’s a lived experience at Salisbury. The Campus Life program is not only designed for the individual, but for the collective spirit that defines the community and serves as the foundation for the bonds of lasting Brotherhood.
Students representing Quaile Dorm during fall 2023’s Orientation activities.
Tracy and Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.) P’17,’25 Honored with Salisbury Medal
In May 2024 over Spring Family and Reunion Weekend, Tracy and Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.) P’17,’25 were honored with the Salisbury Medal. This prestigious award is given to individuals who have “exemplified loyalty and honor, service and dedication, and have advanced the goals and ideals of Salisbury through their energy, commitment, and selfless contributions to the school.” Chis and Tracy made a profound impact on Salisbury and their legacy and love and devotion will forever resonate on the Hilltop.
Building Community Through Mentorship
The Big Brothers and Knights and Squires programs offer students a chance to step into mentorship roles for community children, promoting positive peer interaction, connection, and fun. The Big Brothers Program extends to local elementary students, while the Knights and Squires program is tailored for faculty children. Both groups partake in a variety of activities with Salisbury student mentors; continuing a longstanding tradition of Salisbury students contributing to the broader community beyond the Hilltop.
Big Brothers and Knights and Squires enjoyed ice skating, basketball, board games, outdoor play, and holiday crafts.
2023-24 Billingsley Lecture Series
Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster Brings His Adventures to the Hilltop
In January 1988, Walt Billingsley ’82 died in an automobile accident.
His classmates wanted to honor his memory and perpetuate his values, thus creating The Walter Brown Billinglsey ’82 Memorial Lecture Series. This annual lecture is graciously brought to our community by family, friends, classmates, and the Grace L. and Henry Doherty Foundation on behalf of Walter Billingsley ’82.
The Billingsley Lecture Series has a long tradition of speakers who challenge and inspire the way one looks at the world and personal choices. The 2024 speaker was no different. On January 24, the Salisbury community welcomed writer, filmmaker, and adventurer Jon Bowermaster to the Hilltop.
the Hudson Valley and around the world. His podcast, “The Green Radio Hour with Jon Bowermaster” has recorded over 150 episodes with environmental activists, community leaders and friends from his vast rolodex of travels. Jon has written eleven books and produced/directed more than thirty documentary films including: ‘Dear President Obama,’ ‘Antarctica, on the Edge,’ ‘After the Spill’ and ‘Ghost
On the Hilltop, Jon spent the day
getting to know students in media, film, and science classes, conversing, giving insights, and answering questions in these areas of his expertise. He delivered a captivating lecture to the community, inspiring adventure and a sense of personal responsibility for the natural world that surrounds us.
Jon is a six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council. One of the Society’s ‘Ocean Heroes,’ his first assignment for National Geographic magazine in 1989 was to document a dog-sled expedition that crossed Antarctica for 221 days. He is the founder of Oceans 8 Films and the One Ocean Media Foundation, making films about climate at home in
Wall of Honor
With their extraordinary gifts, Margaret and Hugh Whipple joined the ranks of Salisbury’s most loyal lifetime donors. Their names were added to the Wall of Honor, where we commemorate permanently donors whose lifetime giving has moved the Salisbury mission forward in the most significant ways. We are forever grateful to the Whipples and the men and women whose names are engraved on the Wall of Honor for their transformational generosity and genuine love of Salisbury.
Right: Recognizing Margaret and Hugh Whipple ’72 at the Wall of Honor ceremony with Head of School Will Webb.
The Billingsley Family with John Bowermaster on the Hilltop.
Cum Laude’s 64th Induction Ceremony
On May 2, the Salisbury Chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducted eight new members to the distinguished national organization. Salisbury has been a member of the Cum Laude Society since 1959, and the organization includes over three hundred schools in the United States. The ceremony serves to honor and recognize superior academic work and exceptional character.
During Salisbury’s Cum Laude ceremony each inductee is honored with a personal tribute from one of the faculty members in the Chapter. These tributes highlight the students’ success in the classroom, but also their contributions to the learning environment and Salisbury community.
Sharing the Spirit of Salisbury Through Community Service
Salisbury students continue to give back to the surrounding community by sharing their time and experiences. Over the course of the school year students volunteered at local foodbanks, prepared meals at a community kitchen, served as mentors for local youth sports teams, organized holiday donation efforts, gave blood at our on-campus blood drives, and participated in local charity events.
“That’s a Knight” Heard on campus to recognize the good deeds of students, faculty and staff as they uphold the spirit of a true Salisbury Knight.
Grit The 2023-2024 word chosen by the School’s President and Vice President Latham Billingsley ’24 and Jared Rothman ’24 to reflect the determination of this year’s student body and set the tone for all facets of school life.
Mykola Kravchenko ’24 (inducted in 2023), Lucas Burkemper ’24, Jett Nash ’24, Jared Rothman ’24, George Hanes ’25, Gavin O’Brien ’24 (inducted in 2023), Clark Burleson ’25, Seamus Latta ’24 (inducted in 2023), Indiana Stoll ’24, Evan Mann ’24, and Dylan Azzopardi ’25.
Sarum! A phrase used by Knights to invoke energy, Brotherhood and the spirit of Salisbury.
Traditions at Salisbury
Hanging of the Greens and Lessons and Carols In December, the newly renovated Chapel came alive with the cherished holiday traditions of Lessons and Carols and Hanging of the Greens. These services, rooted in our community and Brotherhood, served as poignant reflections of our shared values. These traditions extended beyond mere rituals and joined the entire community in a spirit of celebration and togetherness.
Knight of the Long Table The Class of 2024 attended the annual Knight of the Long Table event at the Curtis Boathouse. As tradition continues, nearly every graduating class member offered toasts and shared cherished memories from their time on the Hilltop.
Brothers and BBQ The annual spring Brothers and BBQ event brought our community together. Students, faculty, staff and their children relished an evening filled with lawn games, outdoor pingpong, and live student-performed music on Reeves Field.
The Film Guys Debut “Sarum: The Spirit of Salisbury”
In 2019 Salisbury partnered with The Film Guys to produce a video for the School. The result was our incredibly beloved “Salisbury Gentle-man” video, which conveys our message just how we had hoped; by telling Salisbury’s story through the people who know it and live it, rather than anyone who may draw conclusions from the outside.
In October of 2023, The Film Guys returned to campus charged to create a sequel; a daunting task knowing the enduring success of the “Salisbury Gentle-man.”
The crew welcomed the opportunity to again spend their days and nights immersed in our culture; dining, speaking, and
working with all of our students, faculty, and staff, resolute in their approach to articulate exactly what it is that differentiates Salisbury School from the rest. The creative genius of The Film Guys was determined to approach the filming from a different angle. They showed the playful, loving side of Salisbury in 2019, and last fall aimed to reflect the palpable energy on campus. They settled on defining the undefinable “Sarum.” An idea that pervades the furthest reaches of the Hilltop.
On the cutting room floor, The Film Guys topped their incredible footage with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker piece, The Waltz of the Flowers. The flowing rhythm and cadence of the
“Sarum:
song allowed for a beautiful connection to the “Sarum!” moments of the film. The result is a creative reflection of our School’s culture that captures the spirit, energy and bonds of Brotherhood that define the Salisbury experience.
Through their collective community-based efforts, The Film Guys have done it again!
A Comedic Approach to Wellness
In November, we welcomed Dr. Matt Bellace to campus to deliver a unique and engaging program on natural highs, healthier lows and emotional resilience. As a stand-up comedian with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Bellace utilized techniques that kept the boys engaged and laughing as they came away with insightful, science-based information about substance use prevention and mental health awareness. Dr. Bellace reminded students of their role in supporting our community, empowering them to be leaders in their own lives and to make changes in their environment. Dr. Bellace’s message is an impactful one and his comedic delivery had students and faculty immersed and actively engaged.
Veteran’s Day Alumni Panel
On November 11, Chris Bell ’96 and Brooks Hilton ’97 joined the Salisbury community for our annual Veteran’s Day program to share their stories of service and sacrifice. These alumni veterans shared with students their journey from Salisbury to college and on to service and the professional world, including the lessons they learned along the way. For both Chris and Brooks, this was their first return to the Hilltop since graduation!
VIEW THE FILM GUYS’S LATEST PRODUCTION
The Spirit of Salisbury” and their original “The Salisbury Gentle-man”
Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.), P’20 and Peter Raifstanger Awarded Whitridge Sabbatical
In August of 2012, Alexander Caldwell Whitridge, a member of the Class of 2005, was tragically lost in a car accident near his home in Millbrook, NY. In honor of Caldy’s experience at Salisbury School and the relationships he developed with members of the faculty and staff, Fred and Trina Whitridge and their children, George ’08, Morgan, and Serena created a unique program for the faculty and staff at Salisbury School. It is known as The Alexander Caldwell Whitridge (AWC) Sabbatical Fund.
The purpose of the Fund is to give faculty and staff members the opportunity to take time away from their duties at Salisbury to pursue endeavors that both refresh and enhance the abilities that make them valuable mentors and teachers in contributing to the life of the school.
The relationships forged between the boys and their faculty mentors are a most special piece of the Salisbury experience. This was true of Caldy’s time at Salisbury and is the inspiration behind this remarkable gift from the Whitridge family.
Due to their tremendous service to the School during the 2019-2020 and 20202021 school years, two Salisbury faculty and staff members were awarded the Alexander Caldwell Whitridge Sabbatical for the summer of 2023, Director of Health Services Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.) P’20 and Director of Technology Peter Raifstanger. Here, they share their experiences and reflections from their time away from the Hilltop.
Director of Health Services Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.) P’20 | Cyclades, Greece
A colleague of mine once remarked, “You may not get rich working at Salisbury, but you’ll live a rich life,” and being a part of the Hilltop community for the last 14 years, I have experienced this “richness” firsthand.
the most cherished moments were the simple joys of reconnecting and bonding with my children, ages 21 and 19. Whether it was marveling at historical wonders, feasting on mouth-watering Greek cuisine, or engaging in our many Scrabble battles, every experience strengthened our familial ties.
I extend my deepest thanks to the Whitridge family for this unforgettable opportunity and to Salisbury School for fostering an environment that allows me to live a “rich life.” The ACW Sabbatical was so much more than a vacation. It was a testament to the importance of embracing opportunities that rejuvenate the soul and strengthen the bonds that matter most; then, now, and always.
Last year, I had the honor and privilege of being one of two recipients of the ACW Sabbatical Fund. In June 2023, my children, Drew ’20 and Abby, and I, embarked on the trip of a lifetime, island hopping through the Greek Cyclades on our privately chartered catamaran.
Our adventure began with a stopover in Athens, a city steeped in history. The tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon left us in awe, setting the tone for the magical experiences to come. From there, we jetted off to Paros, the starting point of our island-hopping odyssey aboard the “Lion Royal.” Over the course of the next week, we explored the gems of the Cyclades, from the hidden caves of Antiparos, to the windmills of Mykonos, the cliffs of Milos, and the sunsets of Santorini, each island offering a unique blend of history, beauty, and gastronomic delights.
And, while the azure waters, dramatic cliffs, and vibrant sunsets painted a canvas of unforgettable memories,
Director of Technology Peter Raifstanger | Portugal
My wife, Audrey, and I had been talking (dreaming) about a trip to Portugal for some time as neither one of us had been to Europe, and Audrey’s father originates from the Madeira Islands. In 2023, after 28 years of service to Salisbury and with the encouragement of a colleague, I submitted a proposal for and was awarded the AWC Sabbatical. Planning our trip to Portugal began.
Our trip started on June 17 with a visit to Lisbon, Portugal where we stayed for five days. The cobblestone streets, outdoor cafes and delicious cuisine, including the iconic pastel de nata and savory bacalhau, were everything we imagined Europe to be. We toured many of the city’s sites via tuc tuc, including the imposing São Jorge Castle, standing proudly atop one of the city’s seven hills and offering panoramic views, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra, with its whimsical Pena Palace and Moorish Castle. The intricate architecture and
Director of Health Services Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.) P’20 and her children Abby and Drew ’20
The Lion Royal
lush gardens of Sintra showcased the opulence and grandeur of Portugal’s royal history, providing a stark contrast to the simplicity of the coastal villages.
From Lisbon, we traveled to Funchal in the Madeira Islands of Portugal, from where Audrey’s father hails and family members currently reside. We were hopeful to connect with these family members and following some familial networking were able to arrange a visit with Celina Pereira Fernandes, 95, Audrey’s father’s first cousin, who lives on a hillside not far from our hotel. We were fortunate to spend an afternoon with Celina and her caretaker, who graciously assisted us in translation, sharing pictures and stories. Connecting with family this far from home was one of the greatest highlights of our trip.
After four days in Funchal, we were off to Porto, Portugal. Porto, located on the Douro River, is a wonderful old European city. We spent six days exploring Porto, including stops at local wineries and the “six bridges” tour along the Douro, which offers wonderful views of the city from the river crossings. In Porto, the views, the food, the people, and the atmosphere are all stunning.
It is difficult to say which part of Portugal we enjoyed the most as every part of the trip was spectacular in its own way. Audrey and I are grateful to the Whitridge family for making our Portugal expedition a reality. I feel that the intention of the AWC Sabbatical Fund, to refresh and enhance the qualities that make us, the Salisbury faculty and staff, valuable contributors to the life of the School, was personally realized to its fullest by our once in lifetime experience.
New Faces on the Hilltop
Salisbury welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the 2023-2024 school year.
Kelsie Cocchia
English Instructor
BS Colby Sawyer College
SEL Certification
Quinnipiac University
Jacques Houis
French Instructor
BA Temple University
MA New York University
Michael Paninski
Digital Media Specialist
MA University of Vienna
MA Brown University
Ph.D. Brown University
Dylan Sanchez ’18
Campus Life Intern
BA Central Connecticut
State University
Ukashah Shabazz
Co-Director, Office of Integrity and Belonging
BA The College of New Jersey
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
John Siegenthaler
Latin Instructor
AB Franklin and Marshall College
MA Columbia University
Doug Stiffler
History Instructor
AB Harvard University
MA University of California, San Diego
Ph.D. University of California, San Diego
Visiting with Celina Pereira Fernandes in Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
Top: Lisbon, Portugal; Bottom: Porto, Portugal
TRAVERSING THE QUAD
The spirit of Salisbury is palpable when walking the brick paths of the Quad. The relationships cultivated between students and faculty are the result of deliberate daily interactions with others who inspire challenge, engagement and pride in their academic growth. As always, the Quad remains a central hub for connection and exploration.
THE SALISBURY
ADVANTAGE
REVOLUTIONIZING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Students and faculty are applying innovation to green science with promising results
By Eliott Grover
Like a garden in bloom, the environmental consciousness of the Salisbury community has burst to life. While students and faculty have long participated in green initiatives, recent years have featured a notable uptick in institutional commitment and innovation. For proof, look no further than the new wildflower meadow blanketing the hill behind the Chapel.
Sachem Ramos ’23 and Russell Judge ’23 came up with the idea for the meadow during the 2022-2023 school year in Science Instructor Brooke Niermann’s Sustainability course. “These were two students who truly wanted to leave their mark,” Niermann says. “They spent a lot of time brainstorming around the concept of creating more biodiversity on campus.”
At first, Ramos and Judge weren’t exactly sure how to achieve this goal. After attending a presentation by organic landscaping expert Mike Nadeau as part of Silva et Pratum’s “Bad Grass” symposium, the solution became obvious. The grass that ran from the Chapel to Route 44 was a kind of turfgrass. Although it was verdant and wellmanicured, it had become a monoculture, an environment that only supports a single species of plant. Replacing the grass with a wildflower meadow, the boys realized, would instantly increase biodiversity while lowering maintenance requirements. Their proposal was heartily accepted by the School’s leadership.
Ground broke on the meadow in the spring of 2023. Nadeau’s company coordinated with Salisbury’s maintenance team and Matt Schwaikert of Matt’s Landscaping to scalp mow the hillside and spray it with a vinegar treatment. In late July, the soil was seeded with dozens of grasses and wildflowers. As the 2023-24 school year commenced, the view from the newly renovated Chapel offered an alluring mosaic. Marigolds, cornflowers, and snapdragons, among a variety of plants and flowers, danced in front of the looming Berkshires. The rich diversity of flora has turned the Hilltop into a pollinator pathway.
“It’s that densely packed with life,” marvels Niermann. “When you look at the woods that we have up here in New England, obviously they’re very diverse, but I just don’t know if they would ever be that dense. It’s incredible to know we’re bringing this to the region. And it’s inspired by teenage boys wanting to make a change.”
Niermann’s course takes a projectbased approach. Students are empowered to come up with their own solutions for making Salisbury more sustainable. With Niermann’s help, they research and pursue projects that align with their individual interests. This year, one boy proposed strategies for reducing food waste. Another partnered with scientists from the Mystic Aquarium to research offshore windmills.
“There’s zero curriculum, which is hard to explain to people, but I really drive the course by teaching leadership skills to young men in a changing environment,” Niermann says. “Being able to speak publicly, being able to advocate for something they believe in, being able to have media literacy and to understand credible sourcing in news, and to maintain flexibility and resiliency––those are all essential skills.”
The development of such innovative courses has been fueled by an inspirational alumni business. In 2006, Harney & Sons Fine Teas joined 1% for the Planet, a global initiative that allows corporations to donate one percent of their sales to environmental causes. Brothers Mike ’73 and Paul ’86 Harney, who run the company with sons Alex ’03 and Emeric ’05, have used the initiative
along @SustainableSarum
Niermann’s Sustainability course manages an Instagram account to document sustainable efforts on campus. Follow
“It sets a reaching point for us as an institution of what we can do and what students can do. It teaches student leadership in a changing world and the impact students can have on sustainability and their institutions.”
—Science Instructor Brooke Neirmann
to help fund opportunities at Salisbury that promote environmental stewardship. There is no stronger affirmation of “then, now, and always” than an alumni family empowering current students with the tools and knowledge to make an impact on the future of the planet.
Down the hall from Niermann’s classroom, Science Instructor and Director of Studies Josh Weinstein ’11 is introducing students to energy systems engineering, an interdisciplinary subject that is gaining popularity on university campuses. “It combines principles from engineering, physics, mathematics, and environmental sciences to develop sustainable and efficient solutions for the generation, distribution, and consumption of energy,” Weinstein explains.
Students in his upper form Energy Systems Engineering course begin the year by learning about various forms of energy generation and the historical evolution of
Did you know?
Salisbury’s Housekeeping Department partners with K&S Distributors President Jonathan Leone ’01 to provide environmentally friendly products, such as paper, trash liners and cleaning chemicals, to increase sustainability and “green cleaning” on campus.
Students from Neirmann’s Sustainability course observing the meadow.
the energy grid. “We also look at some of the challenges that our grid is facing as we move to a more sustainable future, a future that’s reliant more on renewable energy technologies, and a future that is going to see increased electrical demand on the grid,” Weinstein says. Once a theoretical framework is established, students apply their learning through hands-on projects. For one assignment, Weinstein has them use SketchUp, a 3-D modeling software commonly used by architects, to design a sustainable building that’s optimized for a specific climate zone. “One of the goals in introducing this course was to make sure that our students have the opportunity to study courses that are extraordinarily relevant in an everevolving world,” Weinstein says.
Weinstein also teaches a STEM Foundations course that focuses on engaging students in design thinking, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Last year, students used microprocessors to develop a solar panel that tracks the sun. “It’s been pretty neat to see the momentum we’re building with inspiring students to learn more about our environment and the ways they can make an impact,” Weinstein says. Although they’ve never been so deeply ingrained in the curriculum, opportunities to contribute to environmental causes have long been part of the spirit of Salisbury. When Weinstein was a student, he joined Rita Delgado’s Recycling Team. “That was one of the first things I engaged in as a young person that really turned me onto the importance of taking care of
our planet,” he says. He also has fond memories of competing for the Green Cup, a former inter-school challenge to reduce energy consumption.
“Some of those foundational experiences I had were instrumental in guiding me to study some of these concepts in college. Now, as a faculty member, I am motivated to provide students with more opportunities to engage with them,” Weinstein says. “I certainly think that a lot of momentum has been built among our student body and community around environmental consciousness. When I was a student, I never would have expected to see a project like the wildflower meadow come to fruition or to be a student-led endeavor.”
This momentum is palpable at all levels of school life. Electric vehicle chargers are now stationed across campus and the ongoing master planning efforts have placed a strategic emphasis on sustainable energy solutions. “The master plan is a 10-to-15-year marathon,” says Vafa Vahid, Chief Financial and Operating Officer. “Over the course of those years, we hope to take advantage of water management, solar power, and geothermal opportunities.”
“When it comes to sustainability,” Vahid continues, “there are so many interesting things that you can do. Even with something like rainwater management, capturing roof runoff and looking at reducing wastewater flows and reusing processed water from the ice rink, there are so many different ways that we can move ahead as the master plan takes shape.”
For students, exposure to such innovation can help ignite their passions to contribute to a greener future. Beyond enhanced curricular offerings, extracurricular programs such as the GivePower Trek have allowed students to meet the challenges of their time with leadership, creativity, and empathy. The work may be new, but these traits have always been tenets of a Salisbury education.
Clean Energy Through Service Salisbury’s GivePower Treks
Through a partnership with GivePower, an organization whose mission is to provide solar powered solutions to the developing regions that need it most, Salisbury students are making a difference and witnessing their impact through a project-based, mission true experience.
For the past two years in early December, twelve students, selected through an application lottery, and two faculty members have traveled to remote villages in Colombia to install solar microgrids, bringing essential clean power and unlocking new opportunities for the communities. While the physical work of installation takes only a week to complete, the impact on both the communities and Salisbury students will be lasting.
Salisbury students know that they can make an impact in the world through their service and that their deep intellectual curiosity and creativity will grow by doing so. Creating the next generation of visionaries in the world, men built for others, is happening here on the Hilltop.
VIEW AN INCREDIBLE VIDEO documenting the December 2023 GivePower Trek
Cultivating Future Leaders and Empowering Potential Now and Always.
Teachable moments happen often, yet the opportunity that lies within to teach leadership, is many times passed over. Salisbury School is poised to change this narrative.
Salisbury School has been steadfast in its vision to cultivate leaders.
Leadership is one of the School’s seven core values and the School’s mission states: “Salisbury graduates are men of character and promise who are prepared to meet the challenges of college and adulthood and to make a difference in an entrepreneurial, technological and cosmopolitan world.” It is without a doubt that Salisbury prioritizes the growth of young men who are poised to lead with a strong moral compass and vision.
Yet, the world we live in today is not the same as it was in 1901, when Salisbury was founded. The opportunities and obstacles young men confront have evolved. The resources and methodologies available to educators have advanced. And the skill set needed for effective leadership has transformed.
Among those in the world of education, the questions loom: How can educators teach leadership? How can one equip students with the skills needed to adapt
their leadership for various circumstances? And, how, when or where can students practice leadership and receive feedback?
To uphold the School’s mission and prepare our students for a life of leadership, Salisbury has collaborated with visionary alumnus Jeff Erdmann ’81 to create a signature leadership program grounded in humility, authenticity, empathy, and awareness. Erdmann is the founder and leader of the Erdmann Group, a distinguished wealth management team in the United States, and he has been recognized with numerous accolades for his success, client focus, philanthropy and overall commitment to his company and community. Jeff views lack of leadership as one of the biggest voids in society today. “We can all be better leaders, whether we are parents, coaches, teachers, students, executives, politicians, or world leaders.”
The distinctive Salisbury Signature Leadership Program will give Salisbury students the tools they need to develop into future leaders and thoughtful men of character. The Program will be a core component of a Salisbury education and students will learn leadership skills through a multiyear curriculum that involves both on and off campus components.
Through Jeff’s vision and the support of the Salisbury administration, the School has instituted a phased development plan for the Salisbury Signature Leadership Program.
Phase I gcLi School Certification and Faculty Training
To provide a foundation upon which to craft The Salisbury Signature Leadership Program, Salisbury has fostered a partnership with the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute (gcLi) to support
faculty professional development and leadership training. gcLi is an organization that prioritizes the professional development of educators to cultivate leadership in all students. gcLi’s Pedagogy of Leadership®, combines brain science, leadership studies, cultural competency and developmental psychology to educate faculty through several programmatic offerings. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, Salisbury earned its gcLi School Certification under the guidance and faculty training expertise of Dr. Heidi Kasevich, Director of the gcLi Certification Program. Continuing professional development in leadership training for faculty will be prioritized for years to come.
Phase II Build and Pilot a Signature Leadership Curriculum for Students
Over the course of the next year, Salisbury faculty and administrators will draw upon the skills and methodologies learned from their training to generate a leadership curriculum distinctive to each Form. This curriculum will be built on the pillars of Compassionate Leadership, Courageous
Leadership, Humble Leadership and SelfAware Leadership. These areas of focus are intentional, mission-true and reflective of the School’s core values.
Phase III Implement the Signature Leadership Curriculum for Students, Summer Student Leadership Program on Campus With the curriculum solidified, the School looks forward to implementing the Salisbury Signature Leadership Program. The curriculum will be delivered not only in the classroom but also supported through myriad avenues on the Hilltop— academics, residential life, athletics, mentorship, clubs, advisory, community outreach, civic engagement—students will be guided by our faculty and empowered to hone and practice the skills of leadership prior to graduation.
A future goal is to build a distinctive summer leadership program, open to any student, on campus.
While the initial phase of developing the Salisbury Signature Leadership Program is complete, our faculty’s work is not done,
nor will it ever be. As part of the School’s commitment to faculty professional development and the need for effective leadership teaching methodologies, four faculty members will experience the intensive leadership training curriculum at gcLi’s Leadership Lab each summer. The Leadership Lab helps educators develop the ability to identify, utilize, and create teachable moments to transform individuals, classrooms, sports teams and whole schools by presenting a foundation in developmental psychology and brain science.
Prior to 2023, three Salisbury faculty members had previously taken part in gcLi’s Leadership Lab. During the summers of 2023 and 2024, eight Salisbury faculty members attended the Leadership Lab. All eight educators departed the Leadership Lab invigorated, confident and eager to educate their peers and communities. Co-director of the Office of Integrity and Belonging and Day Student Dean Ukashah Shabazz shares his reflections and lessons from this transformative educational experience.
Ukashah Shabazz Reflects on his experience:
“From all corners of America, educators entered the Leadership Lab representing the places we come from and embracing ideas about which we are passionate. As new colleagues, we shared successes, struggles and learning spaces. Our work at the Leadership Lab included classroom discussion on developmental psychology as well as the practice of dynamic group exercises that showcased the qualities of a leader, the range of leadership styles and the skill of harnessing teachable moments.
The Leadership Lab places a resounding emphasis on the importance of receiving and giving feedback. There is so much value in embracing a culture of constructive feedback, which is coupled with the importance of listening. We were reminded that true leadership begins with understanding and empathy, and that listening is the cornerstone of building meaningful connections and driving positive change. As educators, we are charged with continuing to build a culture where feedback from all stakeholders drives our practice as coaches, dorm parents, teachers, and role models for young men.
The diversity of expertise and leadership models present in today’s world was inherently evident at the Leadership Lab. We examined the strengths and limitations of various leadership styles from traditional hierarchical structures to more collaborative and distributed approaches. We observed that leadership can assume many different forms. By allowing space for individuals to share their expertise, one allows the space for diverse forms of leadership to blossom. Effective leadership transcends titles and positions, and emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals at all levels to lead authentically and with purpose.
Most inspiring, was the unassuming way that our work at the Leadership Lab cultivated the reaffirming of leadership potential in each attendee. Not only did we work to understand our role as leaders in our institutions, but we also actively engaged in activities and learning that affirmed the skills and roles of attendees as leaders. This is exactly what we will strive to do as we work to implement gcLi’s pedagogy on the Hilltop; empowering administrators, faculty, staff, coaches, dorm parents and most importantly, students, to recognize their individual potential as leaders, now and always.”
“Our
hope is that the ripple effect extends far beyond the Hilltop, shaping the future of leadership for years to come.”
—Co-Director of the Office of Integrity and Belonging and Day Student Dean Kash Shabazz
Shabazz provides a valuable glimpse into the work at gcLi’s Leadership Lab. Providing our teachers with an effective pedagogy for teaching leadership skills and embracing the diverse array of leadership styles is critical to being able to cultivate leadership in students. The most notable reflection Shabazz provides is the reaffirmation of leadership potential he experienced at the Leadership Lab, and his understanding that this affirmation of leadership potential is exactly the foundation necessary to foster leadership.
Through Jeff Erdmann’s inspiring vision to vitalize a Leadership Program, and Salisbury’s commitment to ensuring a sound foundation of leadership education training among its talented faculty, the School’s mission to graduate men of character and promise will endure. While remaining grounded in its values, Salisbury is adapting to provide students with the skill set needed to make a positive and effective impact in the world, now and always.
The Salisbury Signature Leadership Program will have a transformational influence on each Salisbury student. The intentional ripple effect of the Program will resonate far beyond the Hilltop, shaping the future through effective leadership, for years to come.
MEMBERS
With a teaching faculty of 86 individuals, it is notable that nine of those are Salisbury graduates. This connection between past and present students is a testament to the School’s enduring legacy and its commitment to shaping well-rounded young men.
Pictured: 1: Form Dean, Director of Residential Life, Varsity Golf Coach Brent Barbato ’02; 2: Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91; 3: Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Chris Brislin ’96, P’26; 4: Chaplain Kirk Hall ’90; 5: Instructor in History, Co-Director of International Students Rhonan
These faculty members experienced the Brotherhood as adolescents and continue to live the Brotherhood today. In the classroom, dorm or Chapel, on the field or court; they get it because they’ve been there; it’s not just about lessons from books; it’s about life lessons, shared experiences, and the spirit of Sarum.
The legacy of Salisbury School alumni as faculty members exemplifies a unique bond between then and now. Their return to
the Hilltop speaks to the profound impact of the education they received and their commitment to nurturing the potential of new generations. These men have chosen to mentor the next cohort of Knights. The students, faculty, staff and entire community benefit from the unique perspective brought by these true Salisbury Gentlemen as they follow their passion to inspire, challenge, educate and support all who embody the Sarum.
Mokriski ’90; 6: Instructor in English, Varsity Basketball
Coach Bryce Daley ’18; 7: Student Activities Intern Dylan Sanchez ’18; 8: Senior Master, Instructor in Studio Art, Tremaine Art Gallery Coordinator Roger McKee ’72; 9: Director of Studies, Instructor in Science Josh Weinstein ’11
AT THE PEAK OF BROTHERHOOD AND SARUM
Salisbury School’s gift of “place” is one often taken for granted. Choosing to spend one’s high school years in a rural corner of Northwest Connecticut is not often among the top reasons a student chooses Salisbury. Yet, time spent on our Hilltop setting, backdropped by the four seasons of the Taconic Range, unknowingly imprints the spirit of each Salisbury community member and the unassuming impact of Salisbury’s “place” is noted and appreciated by the families of graduates.
The School’s programmatic emphasis on the natural world and outdoor enjoyment fosters a legacy that extends beyond its campus. Through active pursuits like hiking, the Polar Bear plunge, weekends spent lakeside, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing and skiing, students not only develop physical resilience but also forge deep bonds of Brotherhood. These experiences instill a profound appreciation for nature and camaraderie, shaping graduates who carry with them a lifelong commitment to adventure, community, and the value of time spent outdoors.
A legacy of service from a passionate outdoorsman
CARL WILLIAMS
P’67,’70,’74
As young adults, the cultivars of our passions and pursuits are the mentors in our lives. On the Hilltop faculty encourage and challenge students to step outside their comfort zone to try something new and, unique to Salisbury, opportunities are presented when faculty and students can stand side by side as they share in a common interest.
For nearly 50 years Carl Williams P’67,’70,’74 served on the faculty at Salisbury School. While he held many roles on the Hilltop, his most enduring legacy was his love for the outdoors. Carl was the Varsity Alpine Ski Coach from 1964 to 2011, at the age of 91. Upon Carl’s passing in 2012, then Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’26 wrote “Never was there a man more dedicated to students, their growth and their passion for the outdoors.”
The legend of Carl Williams is known throughout New England ski hills, especially Catamount, Butternut and Ski Sundown. His motto was, “Ski fast, stand up and have fun,” and he encouraged his skiers to approach life the same way.
The 2012 ski team visited Carl shortly before he passed away. One student shared his college entrance essay with the Williams family, which was written about Carl and titled, “The World’s Oldest Ski Bum.” Thankfully his legacy lives on in the hearts of so many whose lives he touched.
Beyond the Hilltop, Carl spent over 40 summers in Western Quebec. As coowner and director of Camp Kapitachouane, Carl led generations of boys through the Canadian wilderness
teaching them the basics of canoeing and camping, and most importantly, the value of teamwork. Over those summers, Carl led nearly 60 multi-week trips, totaling close to 20,000 miles, paddling the waterways of Southern and Central
Quebec and stretching north to James Bay. He touched the lives of countless campers and counselors at Camp Kapitachouane where he continued to nurture life lessons and values through the outdoors.
Thankfully his legacy lives on in the hearts of so many whose lives he touched. He is remembered for events named in his honor, especially the Berkshire Ski League SL Championship. He helped foster the development of Salisbury boys into men of passion, commitment, dedication, and perseverance. Following in their father’s footsteps, Carl’s sons, David ’67, Peter ’70, and Douglas ’74 embody the characteristics their father cherished and continue to pursue a passion for life lived outdoors. On any given day, you can find one of them on the ski slopes, bike routes, hiking trails, and dog walks of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Montana.
Carl Williams P’67,’70,’74 with son, Peter B. Williams ’70 at Camp Kapitachouane, Quebec Canada.
Entrepreneurship and endurance
TJ DAVID ’05
TJ David ’05 learned to ski as a toddler in New Jersey. From that moment, he has gone on to ski his whole life and developed his outdoor athletic repertoire to include ski mountaineering and endurance racing. He has travelled worldwide to explore and descend the most challenging lines on peaks in the United States, Central and South America and Europe. When off the snow, TJ competes internationally in endurance races and holds numerous records for his performance, including course records at the Indian Creeks 50 miler, Telluride Mountain Run 40 miler, and Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon. He is also the 2018 US SkyUltra Running Champion and has set an elite USA qualifying time in
the 50-mile trail distance. Impressively, TJ has balanced his competition and training with a successful career as an entrepreneur. He is the founder and head coach at Microcosm Coaching where he partners with athletes of all levels, from professionals looking to take their careers to the next level to folks eager to run their first ever 5k. His coaching is deeply rooted in his background in holistic health coaching. While TJ certainly arrived on the Hilltop with a love for outdoor adventure, he credits his experience at
Salisbury with building and inspiring invaluable personal skills he has relied on throughout his endeavors. “My years at Salisbury helped me develop selfefficacy in my ability to endure, to do things that take time and persistence, to not give up when the outcomes feel uncertain. Salisbury was also instrumental in helping me foster my creative and entrepreneurial spirit while instilling in me the importance of collaborating with a team and learning from others both on the court and in the classroom.” Fostered by mentors and guided by values instilled within him at Salisbury, TJ often reflects on the parallels of his outdoor passions, challenges and growth, with life itself. In the Sarum spirit, dedication and grit through difficult moments make it all worthwhile in the end when success, resilience and personal growth are realized.
Sarum networking and shared values at an iconic resort
JAY KEMMERER ’66, MIKE CORBAT P’07 & ERIC MACY P’14
When Former Trustee Jay Kemmerer ’66 and family bought Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) in 1992, they embarked on a 30-plus year journey with the legendary Wyoming destination. This followed 90 years of coal mining heritage in western Wyoming. On February 1, 2024, the Kemmerer family sold the resort to a pair of good friends who met in New Vernon, NJ – notably the families of two Salisbury graduates. Former Trustees Mike Corbat P’07 and Eric Macy P’14, and their families have taken the reins of leading JHMR into the future. Jay will assist them by remaining an Executive Committee member and consultant.
What started as friendships between the Kemmerers, Corbats and Macys eventually led to shared educational experiences and fruitful business partnerships. On Kemmerer’s recommendation, both Corbat and Macy had sons (Brian and Eric Jr.) attend Salisbury, and later both served on the Board of Trustees themselves. Their appreciation for northwestern
What started as friendships between the Kemmerers, Corbats and Macys eventually led to shared educational experiences and fruitful business partnerships.
Connecticut translated well to the splendor of Wyoming. The Corbats and Macys now make Jackson Hole their permanent home, where they joined Kemmerer on the Board of Directors of JHMR. Now, they look forward to carrying on the tradition of family legacy and long-time stewardship of the legendary Resort.
The sale of JHMR from one Salisbury School graduate to a pair of Salisbury families not only highlights the success of Salisbury’s alumni and community network but also underscores the enduring impact and value of the School’s teachings on leadership, loyalty, achievement and appreciation of the outdoors. Without a shared passion for deep powder, appreciation for the natural world, and a drive towards success, JHMR would not be the icon it is today, nor would it be in the hands of capable new leaders.
Jay Kemmerer ’66
Eric Macy P’14
Mike Corbat P’07
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Bridging Past Present:
Discovering Archival Stories through Classroom Research
By James King, Archivist, Director of the Phinny Library & Jon Siff, Instructor in English, History
With nearly 125 years of history, Salisbury School’s traditions and legacy have witnessed societal shifts, world wars, major cultural events, and a physical transformation of the Hilltop. The School’s Archives Collection documents these stories, which sometimes wait a very long time to be shared.
Sometimes, the past and present intersect on special occasions like Legends Weekend, where students speak with and interview visiting alumni. Other times, it is for special projects like a history student researching student protests to the Vietnam War in the pages of the School’s newspaper, The Cupola, or a math student examining original blueprints of Centennial Building to find the exact measurements of the Centennial clock tower for a geometry project. The Archives Collection provides a connection between then and now; an invaluable resource for learning, engagement, and discovery.
The School’s Archival History class, a sixth-form elective, provides an opportunity for students to lead the wider community in telling the School’s story through archival research and engagement with alumni and past faculty. For this class, the archives are regularly utilized for coursework. Yet, many classes rely on images, publications, or stories of the past to investigate relevant topics. The questions and research from students throughout this school year have rekindled long forgotten tales of notable Salisbury trailblazers, Hilltop icons and Salisbury’s bucolic rural setting.
Nurturing Roots
Exploring Salisbury’s Connection to Nature
To examine the interplay between Salisbury students and nature, students from Salisbury’s Sustainability course have delved into the Archives. By paging through past issues of The Cupola, viewing 16mm films of 1930s students joyously traversing the woods to their cabins, and studying the Bushwackers and Lumberjack clubs of the past, today’s students have charted 125 years’ worth of Salisbury students experiencing their natural surroundings. Through their research and compiling curated photographs from the Archive’s Collection, these students have created a new piece to be featured on the Archive’s website.
Particularly interesting is the students’ investigation of the growth of the weeping beech tree, that frames the Chapel’s north entrance, through aerial photographs over the course of the School’s history. From a small sapling in a sepia-toned panoramic photo of Main from the early 1920s to its cascading branches darkening the background of an outdoor class in the 1980s, the weeping beech has been, and continues to be, a beloved and prominent feature of Salisbury’s campus.
Salisbury students at one of the cabins, c. 1930
An outdoor class with the weeping beech in the background, 1988
Salisbury’s First African Alumni
Inspiring a Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel
The focal point of the Archival History class’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day exhibit examined Salisbury School during the Civil Rights Era. Their findings led them to profile Ralph Day ’68, the School’s first African American graduate, and Ebou Manga ’64, the School’s first student from Africa. Through their research, students discovered the historical importance of Manga’s time on the Hilltop prior to his notable work following graduation. Manga arrived on the Hilltop from Gambia in 1963. At Salisbury, Manga played soccer for the School and graduated in 1964. While the 1964 Pillar’s prediction of Manga becoming Prime Minister of Gambia did not come to fruition, he went on to study political science at Hamilton College where he became active in Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and met author, Alex Haley. Haley at the time was researching his family history of enslavement and African heritage for a project that would become the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Roots. Manga would prove pivotal in the development of the groundbreaking Roots novel and subsequent miniseries (1977), traveling with Haley to Gambia and introducing him to the culture, history, and traditions of his native people.
A Hilltop Icon Then, Now and Always
Main Building
First envisioned by Reverend George E. Quaile in the late nineteenth century, architects Boring and Tilton, famous for their design of Ellis Island’s Immigration Station, completed what came to be known as the Main building in 1901. In its early years, Main was so indistinguishable from Salisbury School that the two were synonymous. The stately building served as the totality of campus, housing every school function from gym to class to Chapel. Over the years other buildings would pop up on the Hilltop and various elements of school life moved from Main to other facilities. Due to World War II and the Depression, Main would remain largely unchanged until the 1960s, with other major renovations to the building occurring in the 1980s and 2010s.
While parts of Main, like the addition of the Senior Steps and the enclosing of its columned entryway, may have changed over the years, Archival History students noted that this historied Hilltop icon remains the heart and soul of school life today.
Happily, curiosity about the past continues to blossom on campus. With each new venture into the Archives, students share the joy of discovery with their peers, leading more students to wonder about how things once were. Sharing Sarum history is contagious, and excitement builds as more stories prepare to be dusted off and retold.
A historic photograph of Main Building’s Cupola
Ebou Manga ’64
BROTHERS OF THE
Salisbury Siblings Reflect on Their Shared Histories
BY ELIOTT GROVER
QUINCY ’15 AND STERLING GREGG ’20
As a middle schooler, Sterling Gregg ’20 spent a lot of time in the car during winters. Every Wednesday or Saturday, and sometimes both, he would join his family for the two-hour drive from Stamford, Connecticut to Salisbury to cheer on his brother, Quincy ’15, and the rest of the hockey team. They would pack into the Rudd Rink and he would find himself shoulder-to-shoulder with a battalion of impassioned fans. “It was like a dream,” Sterling says. “Everyone would be going wild and you could just feel the camaraderie.”
Before making the trip home, Sterling usually spent a few coveted minutes with his brother. Quincy would introduce him to his friends and teammates, and Sterling would soak up their stories about school and life on the Hilltop. These interactions left a strong impression. “He had friends from all over the world and all different walks of life,” Sterling says. “Every time we went to Salisbury, I was always looking forward to seeing the bonds he had with his friends.”
Visiting as a younger sibling opened Sterling’s eyes to his own possible future. “I got to see how Salisbury could truly impact somebody through him,” Sterling says. Over four years, he watched Quincy win three Elite 8 NEPSAC hockey championships while achieving equally impressive results off the ice. Sterling says that Quincy was always outgoing, but he saw his brother mature and unlock a new level of confidence during his years on the Hilltop.
“THE MOST INTEGRAL PART OF SALISBURY IS THAT IT TURNS A BOY INTO A MAN.”
—QUINCY GREGG ’15
“I saw how he presented himself and how Salisbury helped him present himself,” Sterling says. “It’s that aspect of being a gentleman. And now I see how he’s able to connect with different employers and different alumni. It’s just that level of professionalism that everybody gains through their Salisbury experience.”
Quincy’s Salisbury experience started in the fall of 2011 when he arrived as a repeat third former. As the first member of his family to attend boarding school, he wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. “It was a blessing,” he says. “It was a life changing, door opening experience for Sterling and me in so many different ways.”
Quincy credits Salisbury with teaching him core values and developing the tools that have helped him thrive in college and beyond. “Lots of schools have different messages about what they do,” Quincy says. “The most integral part of Salisbury is that it turns a boy into a man.” Waking up for classes six days a week, donning a coat and tie, and playing a sport every season instilled a level of discipline he carries to this day. “If you buy into what Salisbury offers, you’re going to get a lot out of it,” he says. “There’s a lot of worth in the grind.”
Even though hockey had long been the core piece of his identity, Quincy pushed himself to get involved in every aspect of
school life. As a member of the Key Society, he gave admissions tours to prospective students. “When you’re touring a family, you have no idea who you’re going to tour, where they come from, or what they’re interested in,” he says. “Learning to have that conversation over an hour walking around campus, it really pushes your ability to communicate and connect with people in a very quick manner.”
Quincy and Sterling both point to the interpersonal skills they honed at Salisbury as fueling their professional growth. Quincy has worked at Ernst & Young since graduating from Wesleyan University, and he is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Sterling is finishing his last year at Northeastern University and plans to start his investment banking career with KBW after he graduates.
“When I got to college, I felt like I was ahead of the curve,” Sterling says. “When I worked in different offices or did the [Northeastern] co-op experience, people always mentioned how mature I was. That was because of Salisbury teaching me how to act correctly and how to work with different types of people. At Salisbury, there are kids from Europe, Asia, and Africa. That helps when you get into the college classroom. I could just connect with them on different levels because I had experience with people from those cultures at Salisbury.”
The personal connections are what loom the largest in each brother’s high school memories. Quincy laughs as he recounts “Basement Ball Night” in Payson dorm, when the boys would set up mini basketball hoops and have a one-on-one tournament. “There’d be halftime snacks and we’d sing the national anthem for whatever country the players were from,” he says. “There’s really no cell service, so once the wifi goes out, it’s just you and your friends having fun and creating these lasting relationships.”
For Sterling, the Chapel program is where he witnessed the true strength of these enduring bonds. He will never forget the talk one of his classmates gave during Mother’s Day about his mother who had recently passed away. “A lot of students wouldn’t be able to tell that
story to 300 people if they had not been at a school where there’s so much Brotherhood, commitment, and support,” Sterling says. “I think that’s something that’s hard to do at 17 or 18 years old. To tell your story and share how your life has changed. The Salisbury Brotherhood opened up the doors for everyone to have their voices heard and their stories told.”
One of Quincy’s favorite Salisbury memories came after he graduated. It occurred during his senior year of college, on his birthday, to be precise. His hockey team had just won their quarterfinal playoff when a video came through his phone. It was the livestream of Salisbury’s varsity basketball game. Sterling was the team’s manager, but Coach Kyle Dudley had allowed him to dress for the final game.
At the end of the contest, the crowd started chanting Sterling’s name. Like a scene out of an iconic sports movie, Coach Dudley told Sterling to check in. When he stepped onto the court, the fans roared. “That put a little extra pressure on me to hit my first shot,” Sterling recalls. He got the ball and immediately threw up an open three. It clanged out, but Sterling hustled down the court and played defense. Salisbury forced a turnover and a teammate fired a perfect pass that hit Sterling in stride. He had a clean look at a layup, and this time his shot was true. As the ball dropped through the net, the Flood Athletic Center erupted.
“That was one of the coolest moments of my life,” Sterling says.
“It’s one of my favorite moments and it had nothing to do with me,” Quincy says. “It was my birthday. We had just won our game. And I couldn’t care less about those things. It meant everything for me, for our family, to see Sterling make that basket and have so many people cheering for him.”
For the Gregg brothers and everybody else who was in the Flood Athletic Center that day, it was a moment they will always remember, a moment that captures the spirit of the Salisbury Brotherhood.
ALEX ’06, MICHAEL ’07, DANNY ’09 AND MARC BIEGA ’12
There is a lake in Montreal, Lac SaintLouis, which sits at the confluence of the Ottawa and Saint Lawrence Rivers. The moving water can create situations that are uncommon on most lakes. Like the time a news helicopter picked up footage of a hockey net floating downstream on a lonely patch of ice.
“The ice melted really fast that winter,” says Marc Biega ’12. “We were a little too late getting the net off in time.”
The four Biega brothers––Alex ’06, Michael ’07, Danny ’09 and Marc––grew up in Pointe-Claire, Montreal. The fence in their backyard opened up to the lake. They logged thousands of hours playing twoon-two pickup games, which, like most activities the four brothers did together, were fiercely contested battles that often ended in fights.
“It was constant chaos in the best way possible,” says Danny. “Someone would win the game, conversely someone would lose, and relatedly, someone would be screaming in tears to mom and dad.”
The teams were usually Alex and Marc against Mike and Danny. The competitive juices that flowed through their veins fueled these matchups like gasoline on a fire. “If you look at my forehead now, you’ll see three large gashes because I split my head open so many times,” says Marc. “But we always stuck together.”
Their parents, Peter and Peggy, were athletes who encouraged their boys to try every sport. When the boys all fell in love with hockey, their parents nurtured their passion. Peter built a rink in the backyard. When they needed more space, he helped them shovel snow on the lake. As they got older, he would rent an auger each winter to dig a hole that flooded the surface and produced smoother ice. Eventually, lights were procured so the boys could play at night. Most mornings began with laborious shoveling. “But there were also some days when there was no snow and it was really cold and the ice was just perfect,” says Mike. “Those were my favorite. You could skate
Michael, Alex and Danny
The Biega brothers on Lake Saint Louis.
“IT’S JUST THE FEELING YOU GET. YOUR GUT TELLS YOU. MIKE AND I LOOKED AT EACH OTHER AND WE WERE LIKE, ‘THIS PLACE FEELS GREAT.’” —ALEX BIEGA ’06
for miles. We would just take slapshots and wonder where the puck went.”
When Alex was 16, he was selected in the first round of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League draft by Rimouski Océanic, a team whose star player at the time was Sidney Crosby. Although signing with the team would have meant turning professional and forgoing a college career, Alex was tempted. Skating alongside the best player in the world while earning money and pursuing a clear pathway to the NHL was enticing.
Before Alex had to make his decision, he and Mike were invited to play in a tournament in Boston. Following the tournament, they were recruited by a number of boarding school coaches. “We had never heard of prep schools before,” Mike says. “But it opened our eyes to the fact that there was a different way to think about a future with hockey.”
While their dad was open minded about letting the boys make their own decision, he made sure they saw how attending a reputable boarding school could set them up for long term success. “Education always came first in our household,” Alex says. “You play sports, but people get kind of crazy with what the expectations should be for playing sports. It should be about developing great human beings, competitive human beings, and learning
how to interact with people. I decided that I wanted to go to school.”
Alex and Mike narrowed down their list of schools to Salisbury and Hotchkiss. They visited the Hilltop first. “The tour was an hour, but we ended up spending three,” Alex says. “We decided then and there that we wanted to go to Salisbury. It’s just the feeling you get. Your gut tells you. Mike and I looked at each other and we were like, ‘This place feels great.’”
The next fall, they enrolled as fourth and fifth formers. On the drive down, Mike expressed some reservations about living away from home for the first time. “That drove my mom nuts,” he says. “She was so nervous!” Mike’s worries vanished the moment he arrived. He fell in love with Salisbury while trying out for soccer, making new friends, and immersing himself in his classes. His mother, however, became increasingly worried.
“Mike didn’t call home for two weeks,” Alex laughs. “Our parents were like, ‘We just dropped our kids off in another country, what the hell’s going on!’ But that’s how they knew we were fine.”
Their first hockey season was a successful campaign that ended with a heartbreaking loss in the semi-finals of the Elite 8 tournament. The following year, the team returned with a staunch sense of
purpose. Under head coach Dan Donato, the roster featured several future Division I and NHL players. “We had a really special group,” Alex says.
At the end of the season, they made it to the Elite 8 finals. The team captured the championship title with notable leadership from Alex.
Although Danny and Marc never overlapped with their brothers at Salisbury, they visited often. “I made so many trips down there to drop them off or watch games,” Marc says. “For me it was almost like it was already home because my older brothers went there and had such fond memories. When it was my time to take that step, it was a no-brainer because I saw how much they enjoyed it.”
Beyond the athletic accolades, the brothers all credit Salisbury with preparing them for lifelong success. “It made me a better person,” Danny says. “It’s as simple as that. The habits and routines that are instilled in you, they’re habits that most places don’t teach. When you’re at Salisbury, you’re never not busy. You go from class to working out to being social and having meals and back to the grind and studying. Still today, I live my life like that. I’m always busy and I’m always being productive. That really started at Salisbury.”
Growing up, Danny rarely had an opportunity to play on the same hockey team as his two older brothers. That changed after Salisbury. Alex and Mike were at Harvard University when Danny joined them as a freshman. At one point, all three brothers played on the same powerplay unit.
Alex Biega ’06
Michael Biega ’07
Danny Biega ’09
Marc Biega ’12
“It was really special,” Mike says, adding that his brothers were two of the best teammates he’s ever had. “They were both captains of the Harvard team at some point in their careers. People just naturally gravitated towards them and followed
JOHN ’64 AND BOB SCHMITZ ’68
One of the more peculiar aspects of language is its retroactive nature. Words and expressions are invented to describe phenomena that already exist. Take, for example, the Salisbury Brotherhood. While the phrase has become popular in recent years, the underlying idea has always been part of the school’s identity.
When John ’64 and Bob Schmitz ’68 attended, Salisbury was much smaller than it is today. There were about 40 students per grade. “We all got to know each other,” says Bob. “I would say there was a real Brotherhood.”
“Most everybody really looked after each other,” John says. “If anybody needed help, there were a lot of kids who would step in to help. We didn’t call it a Brotherhood at the time, but that’s what it was. It was a very cohesive group of people.”
The Schmitz brothers grew up in Summit, New Jersey, a New York commuting town. In sixth grade, John started at Pingree, a local day school. He liked the school and his friends, but by the
their lead and really respected them as teammates.” Alex and Danny both went on to play in the NHL.
The brothers have all had successful careers off the ice. They remain close and see each other often. For a while, they all lived in Boston, Massachusetts. Marc attended Merrimack College, where he had an outstanding career as a defenseman. (Mike is the only forward in the family). After graduating, Marc moved in with Danny and started his investment banking career in Boston before moving to New Jersey.
The value of their Salisbury education is something the Biegas will never take for granted. “They teach you to be a gentleman,” Alex says. “They teach you how to act appropriately. In this day and age, that’s kind of lost a little bit.”
Marc appreciated the supportive community that nurtured his growth. “Everyone is willing to help you,” he says.
time he reached tenth grade, it was clear that he needed a change.
“I was treading water,” John says. “My mom and dad thought that going away to a prep school would be a good idea.”
They heard about Salisbury from family friends whose son attended and loved it. After an encouraging campus visit, John and his parents decided he should enroll and repeat tenth grade. “It turned out to be a great idea,” he says.
The small class sizes helped him find his footing as a student. “You got a lot of personal attention,” he says. “I needed
“It ties back to the Brotherhood. You don’t have to do anything alone. If you’re struggling, people are there to provide guidance and help you.”
“What’s cool about a place like Salisbury,” Danny adds, “is that you can travel anywhere in the world and you have a Brother close by. That bond is unique and it’s something I really cherish. Whenever I’m in a different state or city, I’m like, ‘Who do I know from Salisbury here?’ And I often reach out to that person and meet up with them.”
Today, the Biega family is rapidly expanding. Marc and his wife are expecting their first child, a daughter, later this year. Danny has a son, Mike has two daughters, and Alex has four boys who have given him a newfound appreciation for his own parents.
“I’m very happy that I have girls,” Mike says, “but I need a boy so that I can send him to Salisbury at some point.”
that.” He made fast friends on the football team and developed a strong connection with his biology teacher and dorm master, Jim Bates ’48. “He and his wife, Janet, turned out to be like second parents to me,” John says. He has fond memories of babysitting their children with Nick Ames ’64, his co-captain on the football team. “They’d leave a steak for us to cook and take care of the kids while they went out. It was a great deal.”
In the winter, John’s focus turned to hockey. He recalls the crude skating facilities with nostalgia. The team practiced
Mark Biega playing hockey at Salisbury
John Schmitz ’64
Bob Schmitz ’68
on Lake Washinee and played their games on the pond, where rickety boards were held up with chicken wire. “You could hit a puck around them, but if you bumped into them, they’d just break down,” he says.
In addition to captaining the football and hockey teams, John edited the sports section for The Cupola, working under diligent editor-in-chief Tom Nicholson ’64. He joined The Deuces Wild, a singing group that performed at the nearby girls schools on Sundays, and served as a dormitory prefect. Upon graduating, John was awarded the Crosby and Founder’s Medals. “It was a good run,” he says of the leadership experience he gained during his three years on the Hilltop.
“SALISBURY HAD A LOT TO DO WITH MY CONFIDENCE AND THE MAN I AM TODAY.”
Bob arrived two years later. Like his brother, he was in need of a change when his parents decided he should repeat tenth grade. “I was like many teenagers, kind of wandering in the forest before I went away to Salisbury,” Bob says. “Salisbury offered a good grounding space for me.”
At first, Bob was wary of how he would be perceived given John’s success. “I felt a little pressure being a younger brother going onto campus and having to meet the expectations my brother had left behind,” he says. “But all the teachers and coaches recognized me as a person who was unique from my brother. I think John experienced a lot of great opportunities there and I did as well.”
Bob played football and hockey, but he also discovered new passions. He rowed in the spring, eventually working his way into the top boat, and he joined the glee club and drama society. “It was a comforting experience,” Bob says. “All the masters were extremely friendly and I just felt like I fit in from the very beginning.”
One of Bob’s favorite parts of school was how students were expected to serve as campus stewards. “Salisbury started as a farm school where everybody pitched in,” he says. “By the time we were there in the ’60s, it wasn’t quite that, but we were still shoveling the ice and participating in making the place a nice place to be. That
—BOB SCHMITZ ’68
was part of the experience, feeling engaged not just in learning but in trying to help maintain the place.”
John and Bob both attended Williams College. Like their time at Salisbury, they charted their own unique paths, but one thing they had in common was that they both got married before graduating. “That made for a different college experience,” Bob laughs.
John was a father by the time he graduated. He joined his own father as a salesman in the financial printing industry. He enjoyed the work and decided to stay in it for the long haul, acquiring his own company and building the business. When the rise of the personal computer posed an existential risk, John shrewdly pivoted to digital imaging. “That changed our whole world,” he says. After a successful run, he felt the industry changing once again. “I sold the business when the dinosaurs’ breath was really on my neck.”
Bob’s college years coincided with a turbulent chapter of American history. The Vietnam War and the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy fueled campus unrest. “I got a little bit swept up in that and lost some of my focus,” Bob says. “I didn’t have a real
clear picture of where I wanted to go in terms of a career.”
After graduating, Bob and his wife settled in Minneapolis. He worked in a range of industries, from construction to sales to advertising, ultimately realizing that he was most comfortable working for himself. By the time he retired in 2019, he had started several small businesses. “It’s a real problem,” he jokes of his entrepreneurial spirit. “But that’s who I was, so that’s what I did. If I saw a problem or if I saw a need, I’d try to figure out a way to fill the need.”
He developed this attitude during his time on the Hilltop. “I had so many different opportunities at Salisbury,” Bob says. “No one ever said, ‘Don’t do it.’ They always affirmed taking a risk or trying something.” His teachers nurtured his curiosity and gave him the confidence to confront any problem. “Salisbury helped me recognize that if you have a dream, why not try and fulfill it?”
Both brothers have maintained ties to Salisbury over the years. John has served two separate terms on the Board of Trustees. In 2021, he and his wife moved to Delaware to be closer to family. They relish the opportunity to attend almost all of their grandchildren’s athletic games. This past year, they had a blast going to the sports bar every Sunday to watch their grandson, Michael, who is the kicker for the Detroit Lions. “He’s a very focused athlete,” John says.
In retirement, Bob and his wife have taken to traveling. Whenever they pass through the northeast, they make a point of visiting campus. “I’ll be driving through the Berkshires and I’ll stop in and be in awe of the place,” he says. “It’s become more and more beautiful.”
Salisbury will always hold a special place in John’s heart for the impact it made on his life. “It gave me the tools and ambition to go out and make a living,” he says. “College sort of finishes that process, but Salisbury was the core of my turnaround academically. Salisbury had a lot to do with my confidence and the man I am today.”
John ’64, his wife Joyce, with Constance and Bob ’66
COMMUNITY
The Salisbury School community fosters a sense of belonging and support, enriching the personal growth of students while creating lifelong bonds for parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Our community cultivates leadership and a shared commitment to excellence that extends beyond graduation.
Graduation
The end-of-year celebrations on the Hilltop are deeply rooted in tradition and infused with the Spirit of Sarum. In May, Salisbury School proudly celebrated the Class of 2024, gathering for the Awards Ceremony, reflecting on their academic journey during the Baccalaureate Service, and culminating with the School’s 123rd Graduation.
As the community gathered for these annual events and the sound of bagpipes filled the Class of 2017 Quadrangle at the Graduation of the Class of 2024, an aura of connectedness descended upon the Hilltop. Each Salisbury graduate is forever bonded to their Sarum Brothers and tied to the Hilltop, joining a legacy of alumni—a special group of men—charged with making a lasting impact in the world, then, now, and always.
Student Body President Latham Billingsley ’24 reminded his classmates of this charge in his remarks; encouraging them to honor the lessons of Salisbury that they now personify and to remember the community that shaped them. “Today, leaving the Hilltop is the first leap of many into adulthood. It is our turn to say goodbye to this place and go into a chaotic world. Although we will all leave this place and go our separate ways alone, we will never walk alone, we are forever tied into a network of Brothers baptized in the same waters of Sarum. This environment, these people, these woods, this Quad, these teachers, you boys; all of it has shaped who we have become and has taught us how to argue with each other, reason with each other, and love each other; tools to take into a world that needs hardworking men of character, authenticity, and value more than ever.”
Latham’s words epitomize the transformation of students into Salisbury Gentleman and encapsulate the celebration of the Class of 2024. This year’s graduation ceremony also included remarks from Head of School Will Webb and First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.), and concluded with the presentation of Leadership and Service Awards and the awarding of diplomas to the members of the Class of 2024.
Wherever you go, find your Hilltop, and if you don’t, pile up some dirt and make one.
Never allow this place to leave, you take a piece of Salisbury with you.”
As you move forward, know that the Hilltop will always be here for you, and we hope you will return often to this place that has molded you into Salisbury Gentlemen. You are men of character and promise who are going to lead lives of impact and consequence, and our world needs you now more than ever. Please, remember in all that you do and undertake, always be a Salisbury Gentleman.”
Head of School Will Webb
Student Body President Latham Billingsley ’24
Class of Matriculation
Alfred University
Amherst College
Boston University (3)
Bryant University
Bucknell University (2)
Case Western Reserve University
Central Connecticut State University (2)
Chapman University
Colby-Sawyer College
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
Collin County College
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Elon University (2)
Georgetown University
Gettysburg College
Hamilton College
Hartnell College
You’ve got the goods, or you wouldn’t be sitting where you are today.
Remember men, you cast a long shadow.
People will watch and listen to you, so when the time comes, make it count.
What you need is a reminder, a gentle nudge, that this stuff really matters, on the battlefield, on the pitch, at college, and in the court room or board room; wherever you’re going to roam next. Leaders must be men of great character.”
First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.)
Hobart William Smith Colleges (2)
Indiana University (2)
Iona University
Knox College
Lake Forest College
Lasell University
Louisiana State University
Monmouth University
New York University (5)
Pennsylvania State University
Providence College
Roanoke College
Salve Regina University
Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Methodist University (2)
St. Lawrence University
Suffolk University
Texas Christian University (3)
The American University of Paris
The Catholic University of America
The George Washington University
The University of Tampa
The University of Texas
Trinity College (3)
Tufts University (2)
Union College
United States Naval Academy (4)
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Davis
University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Denver
University of Illinois at Urbana
University of Madrid
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts (2)
University of Mississippi (2)
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven (2)
University of Pennsylvania
University of Puget Sound
University of Rochester
University of Wisconsin (2)
Utica University
Webster University
Wesleyan University
CREATIVE THINKING
Salisbury’s art courses provide a place for students to unearth their creative potential and give voice to big ideas. Showcased here are the artworks of our talented students produced this year.
Charles Cashel ’24
AJ Pavone ’27
Joseph Chiarenza ’24
Lucas Burkemper ’24
Tony Wang ’25
Yoo Seung Noh ’24
Aidan Chandler ’24
Sean Duffy ’24
Andy Yang ’25
Thomas Molloy ’27
Jayden Kittelberger ’25
Ned Marshall ’24
Luke Barnard ’25
Yoo Seung Noh ’24
Casper Mellbye ’24
Jaehoon Lee ’26
Zach Katz ’25
Clark Burleson ’25
Honoring Salisbury’s Seventh Headmaster
On May 3rd of Spring Family and Reunion Weekend, amidst an atmosphere brimming with admiration and gratitude, alumni, families, friends, Trustees, faculty and staff gathered on the Class of 2023 Terrace to pay tribute to Salisbury’s seventh Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25 and his wife Tracy P’17,’25.
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 led the dedication of The Chandler House. A gift of the Class of 2022, led by Trustees Topher Merril P’22 and John Lambros P’22, The Chandler House is a two-family residence for faculty. Nestled at the southern end of campus along the wood line, these two residences greatly enhance the School’s ability to hire and retain talented faculty. Reflective of their devotion to their faculty and staff colleagues and the unique culture of community they fostered, the residence is aptly named in honor of the Chandler Family.
The unveiling of Chis’s portrait commemorated his thirty years of service to Salisbury, with eighteen years as Headmaster. In his remarks, Head of School Will Webb shared, “Chis’s steadfast belief, encouragement, and unwavering support of the boys resonated deeply, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless Salisbury Gentlemen. Through his leadership, he sculpted Salisbury into more than a school; it became a space
The Chandler era ushered in transformative moments, including the monumental Flood Athletic Center and the record-breaking “For The Boys” campaign, enriching the School’s infrastructure, programs, and endowment.
where boys could thrive, learn from mistakes, and continuously grow.” The Chandler era ushered in transformative moments, including the monumental Flood Athletic Center and the recordbreaking “For The Boys” campaign, enriching the School’s infrastructure, programs, and endowment.
During his Salisbury tenure, Chis led the School in partnership with the support of his wife Tracy. To honor their sincere passion for the boys and commitment to the School, Head of School Will Webb presented both Chis and Tracy with The Salisbury Medal; awarded to those who have “truly demonstrated loyalty and honor, service and devotion, and who have perpetuated the goals and ideals of Salisbury through their energy, commitment and selfless contribution to the School.” In 30 years of service, Chis and Tracy created a legacy of community, brotherhood, and leadership; we are forever enriched as Knights.
Awarding Excellence
Mageira Award
The Magiera Award is presented in honor of long-time former Business Manager John Magiera P’96 in recognition of his service to Salisbury for more than 20 years. The award is given annually to staff members whose exemplary service to Salisbury is shown through their uncommon loyalty and devotion to the School community. The 2023-2024 Magiera Award recipients are Lisa Auclair and Josh Dalton P’23.
Milestone Faculty
20 Years: Brian Proper
15 Years: Tony Fraenkel, Keith Hudak, Wilton Vargas-Valencia
10 Years: Jill Cunningham, Kris Jensen, Oscar Estrada Madrigal, Carol Keenan, Kati Brandon, Becky Lachaine P’18,’19,’24
5 Years: James King, Patti Stevens, Kyra Nitsche, Ana Spinella, Jennie Barillaro P’24,’25, Sam Perotti, Trudy Pzynski P’27
National Business Officers Association Professional Achievement Award — Josephine Leary P’12,’14
Salisbury’s Controller and Business Manager Josephine Leary P’12,’14 was honored by the National Business Officers Association with the 2023 Professional Achievement Award. Leary was recognized among independent school business professionals for her exceptional performance and contributions to enhancing the School’s operations and financial health.
Lisa Auclair
Josh Dalton P23
Right: Chief Financial and Operating Officer Vafa Vahid, Controller and Business Manager Josephine Leary P’12,’14 and Head of School Will Webb.
Faculty celebrating milestone years of service to the school include Carol Keenan, Trudy Pzynski P’27, Patti Stevens, James King, Kati Brandon, Sam Perotti and Ana Spinella.
Fall Family Weekend October 19-21, 2023
Grandparents & Special Friends Day October 4, 2023
Winter Classic
Feburary 17 2024
On Saturday, February 17, the Hilltop was abuzz with excitement for the annual Winter Classic. A record-breaking crowd of over 200 alumni, parents, and friends from far and wide enjoyed:
Parent Book Club Meeting
“King of the Hilltop” Paddle Tournament
Family and Alumni Skate
Face Painting
Chili Cook-Off, Hot Cocoa, and a Taco Truck
Home Varsity Athletic Games
This year’s event included the rededication of the Roswell “Hop” Rudd Rink in honor of longtime faculty member (1948-1972) and Athletic Director, recognizing Hop as “The Father of Salisbury Hockey.” The first artificial rink was constructed on campus in 1972 and aptly named Rudd Rink in his honor. With the generous support of former players, the ice surface now includes this acknowledgment.
Additionally, The Sarum Challenge Trophy was awarded to members of the Class of 1992 for their win in 2023’s Sarum Challenge.
Join us for this event in 2025 and bring the Sarum!
Head of School Will Webb with Michael Malafronte ’92 Trustee, Jon Hanes ‘92, P’23,’25, Sasha Tcherevkoff ’92, Kris Loomis ’92 and Mills Morrison ’92 representing their class when accepting The Sarum Challenge Trophy, along with Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20.
Dean of School and Varsity Hockey Coach
Andrew Will, David Elliott ’73 Head of School Will Webb, Tom Wheeler ’73, Athletic Director Tim Sinclair ’91, and John Gardner ’70 were on the ice to celebrate the rededication of the Roswell “Hop” Rudd Rink.
Celebrating the Re-Opening of our Chapel
On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Salisbury School community gathered to mark the official opening of the newly renovated Daniel M. Cain Chapel. This event intentionally coincided with the fall Board of Trustees meeting to celebrate their leadership, decisiveness, support, and vision to renovate the “heart and soul” of the Salisbury experience for the first time since 1961. Notably, a Trustee Emeritus in attendance had been a student when the Chapel was first dedicated by Reverend George Langdon. One can only wonder which boys in the audience will have such deep ties to Sarum sixty years from now. The event was marked by the welcome return of past Board Chairs, esteemed alumni, former
faculty, and cherished friends.
Reverend Kirk Hall ’90 led the service with the capable assistance of the student vestry. The service included a recitation of Psalm 121, singing the Sarum hymn, music by Salisbury’s Jazz Ensemble, and listening to guest readers. While adhering to the tradition of the School’s routine on Tuesday and Friday mornings, this particular Friday witnessed the presence of generations of the Sarum faithful, adding depth and significance to this milestone event.
On the evening prior to the service, a dinner was held in the Class of 1998 Room in Centennial to honor and recognize lead visionaries who made the Chapel renovation possible; Kathy Cain P’15 and her son Bill Cain ’15, the Class of 2021, and the
Class of 2023. Head of School Will Webb expressed deep gratitude to the project’s leadership donors whose inspiration and motivation played a pivotal role in steering the School towards this remarkable and successful moment in its history. Salisbury eagerly looks forward to welcoming all who embrace the spirit of Salisbury, especially the over four hundred and fifty donors who contributed to the Chapel renovation, back to the Hilltop to witness the expanded and stunning community space designed for generations to come.
VIEW THE DANIEL M. CAIN CHAPEL DEDICATION Service program, list of donors and photographs of the event.
Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.) P’17,’25, Tracy Chandler P’17,’25, Rev. Dr. Kirk Hall ’90, Seth M. Milliken, Former Trustee G. Annie Harris and Head of School Will Webb.
Former Trustee Jay Kemmerer ’66, Karen Kemmerer, Head of School Will Webb
Billy Cain ’15, Chaplain Rev. Dr. Kirk Hall ’90, Kathy Cain P’15, and Head of School Will Webb
“Salisbury will always be my home, greatly enriched by this community who has extended me incredible hospitality into their personal lives, amazing grace when I misstep, and unconditional love that continues to call us closer even when we part.”
—Rev. Dr Kirk Hall ’90
Farewell to Rev. Dr. Kirk Hall ’90
A Legacy of Grace, Compassion, and Profound Impact at Salisbury School
23 years after his own graduation Reverend Dr. Kirk Hall ’90 returned to the Hilltop in 2013 as the School’s Chaplain. For over a decade, Rev. Hall has gracefully led the School’s Chapel program and touched the lives of countless Salisbury community members. It is impossible to capture in words the profound impact Rev. Hall has had on the Hilltop in his 11 years as Chaplain. As he departs Salisbury to embark on his next chapter, Rev. Hall’s quiet and humble presence will be greatly missed, but his influence and love will continue to resonate throughout the Hilltop.
In his charge as Chaplain, Rev. Hall has guided a cornerstone of the Hilltop, our faithful Chapel program, into a new and revitalized era. Each Tuesday and Friday morning, his ability to weave together captivating stories with Biblical text, draw connections to popular culture, and pivot when current events necessitate has captivated those in the pews. He has
carried forth the tradition of beloved Chapel services including Hanging of the Greens and Lessons and Carols, which have become woven into the fabric of one’s Hilltop memories. His words have left lasting impressions on all who listened, prompting deep reflection and growth. Rev. Hall has dutifully led the Chapel program through change and evolution with enthusiasm, hope, curiosity, and love.
Yet to focus solely on Rev. Hall’s work within the Chapel walls would not fully capture the impact he has had on our Hilltop community. Rev. Hall’s dedication to pastoral care has touched countless lives. In the most joyous occasions and important milestones, Rev. Hall has celebrated and honored individuals within the community, and during the darkest times of struggle and loss, he has offered support, hope, comfort and prayer. He
has made every member of the Salisbury School community, near and far, feel valued and supported, embodying the spirit of compassion and connection.
In a letter to his colleagues last spring, Rev. Hall eloquently shared his gratitude for the Salisbury community, “Salisbury will always be my home, greatly enriched by this community who has extended me incredible hospitality into their personal lives, amazing grace when I misstep, and unconditional love that continues to call us closer even when we part. I will miss you deeply.”
Rev. Hall, we will miss you. The entire Hilltop community stands with you in spirit, faith, love, admiration, and deep respect for all you have done and continue to do for your School.
Left: Rev. Dr. Kirk Hall ’90 during his time on the Hilltop; Bottom Left: Serving in the Daniel M. Cain Chapel; Bottom Right: On a School service trip to Ghana.
Legends Weekend
October 6–8, 2023
Last October, Salisbury School welcomed back 84 esteemed alumni and guests for its annual Legends Weekend, a remarkable event that pays tribute to alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more. The 2023 Legends represented the Classes of 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1965, 1968, 1971, 1972, and 1973. Additionally, members of the Class of 1974 attended the event to plan for their own 50th reunion this coming fall. The two-day celebration on campus was filled with activities and heartfelt reunions, showcasing the enduring Brotherhood of Salisbury School; then, now, and always.
The weekend offered a plethora of events, allowing attendees to experience the evolution of Salisbury and reminisce about their own Hilltop days. With class visits, a student panel, a faculty panel, a comprehensive State of the School address by Head of School Will Webb, and student/alumni career and networking session created opportunities for meaningful conversation and connection and insightful discussions on the School’s past, present, and future.
One of the highlights of the weekend was the Wall of Honor ceremony, where the Salisbury community gathered in recognition of Margaret and Hugh Whipple ’72. Their loyal and generous support of Salisbury was honored, underscoring the importance of alumni contributions in shaping the School’s success.
Legends Weekend 2023 embodied the spirit of Brotherhood, reflection, and celebration; Then, now, always. With engaging activities, heartfelt reunions, and recognition of outstanding individuals, the event showcased the rich history and continued excellence of the School. As alumni and Legends continue to cherish their memories and connections, Salisbury stands strong, staying true to its mission of educating boys, empowering young minds, and shaping future leaders.
Peter Q. Weeks ’68, was honored with the Hilltop Award, given annually to a Salisbury alumnus who, through his distinguished service to Salisbury School, has embodied the ideals of loyalty, honor, service, and devotion.
Legends Weekend Committee: Sam Sammis ’56, Tom Collins ’61, Jack Foley ’61, Jim Dickerson ’65, Ian McCurdy ’68, Peter Weeks ’68, Rick Hartmann ’72, Andy Hemingway ’72, Beck Miller ’72, Orson Munn ’72, David Ober ’72, Paul Haviland ’73, and Doug Sanders ’73
Jim Bates ’48 Turkey Trot
November 2023
their
Documenting
miles with photos, Salisbury community members ran, walked, rowed, biked and hiked to honor Jim Bates ’48.
ALUMNI + DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
The Salisbury community celebrated the spirit of Sarum near and far!
Parents and Caregivers of Knights (P.A.C.K.) Lunches
Fishers Island, NY July 2023 | Hosted by Collin and Kristen Cashel P’24
Day Student Parent Reception September 2023
Riverside, CT September 2023 | Hosted by Victoria Hanes P’23,’25
New York City, NY January, 2024 Hosted by Stephanie Hessler P’26
Hanover, MA Alumni Gathering November 2023 | Hosted by Alex Biega ’06
Chicago, IL November 2023 | Hosted by Meggan and Bob Zabel ’85
San Francisco, CA November 2023
Young Alumni Networking Breakfast in New York, NY January 2024
Houston, TX November 2023
Washington, DC Alumni Gathering January 2024
Dallas, TX November 2023
Southwest Florida February 2024
Hosted by Barbara and Bo McCrum ’80
Hosted by Lauren and Porter Collins ’93
Holiday Party in New York City, NY December 2023 | Hosted by Brad Dimeo ’80 at the New York Yacht Club
Hosted by William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
Hosted by Margaret and Hugh Whipple ’72
Charleston, SC March 2024
Hosted by Jackie and Peter Schellbach P’20,’26
Seoul, South Korea June 2024
Hosted by Seung Oh Noh and Yang Na P’27
Shanghai, China June 2024
Hosted by Eric Wang and Juan Du P’27
Hong Kong June 2024
Beijing, China June 2024
Hosted by Charlie Chen and Lydia Lu P’25 and Ruiqiang Gao and Lin Han P’27
Family Gathering
CT August 2023
New Family Gathering Falls Village, CT August 2023
Hosted by Leora Armstrong P’24
Join us
the
“Beyond the Tour” Admissions Preview Day February 2024
Palm Beach, FL March 2024 | Hosted by Oliver Grace ’72
Miami, FL March 2024
Hosted by Seamus Lamb ’96
New
Greenwich,
Hosted by Lisa and Mark Hellman P’26
SARUM CONNECTIONS
At Salisbury School, our community is as diverse as it is dynamic. Alumni, parents, and students bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, talents, and a bond unique to the Salisbury Brotherhood. To leverage the power of this impressive network, we’ve curated a variety of connection and mentoring opportunities for students and alumni alike.
Legends Weekend Student and Alumni Career and Networking Conversations
Our annual Legends Weekend featured a Legends Weekend Career and Networking Conversations for current students. Legendary alumni from various professions including business management, finance and banking, real estate, and entrepreneurship offered guidance and insight to students with a budding interest in the field.
Alumni Career Networking
Beginning in January 2024 Beck Miller ’72 and Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 spearheaded an effort to virtually connect Salisbury alumni in career networking conversations. Frequent gatherings over Zoom enabled alumni, both “green” and “seasoned,” to share insights, opportunities, and guidance with one another to inspire success, relationship building, professional mobility, and career advancement across an array of fields.
SarumBrotherhood.org
Salisbury’s launch of SarumBrotherhood.org, our alumni directory and networking platform, has fostered connections amongst the Salisbury Brotherhood. From class gatherings and events, interest groups, re-kindling Hilltop friendships, and career networking opportunities, this powerful online platform has united Salisbury alumni to foster meaningful connections and relationships. If you are an alumnus, be sure to join at SarumBrotherhood.org
Are you a part of the SarumBrotherhood.org network? GET CONNECTED, JOIN TODAY!
GO KNIGHTS
Salisbury School offers more than 30 athletic offerings. Our program fosters leadership skills and the values of dicipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, humility and respect. Through the Spirit of Sarum, students, faculty, alumni and community members are bonded on the field, water, ice, court and trails.
“A Football Team That Teaches Its Players How to Be Brothers”
Runner-Up in The New York Times “Where We Are” Photo Essay Contest
by Jaewon Yoon ’26
In February of 2024, The New York Times put out a call to teenagers to document the local communities that interest them through its platform The Learning Network titled, “‘Where We Are’: A Photo Essay Contest for Exploring Community.” Open to students ages 13-19, teenagers were tasked with photographing and interviewing individuals of the community of their choice and charged with pulling everything together in a visual essay. In six to eight images, these visual representations would tell the group’s story through a short introduction and a series of captioned photographs.
Salisbury’s own Jaewon Yoon ’26 rose to the challenge. His photo essay was named one of nine “runner-up” entries in the contest and an abbreviated version was published by the New York Times on June 10, 2024. Jaewon’s incredible work is shared here.
Above: This concept of Brotherhood is known as “Sarum” at Salisbury School, a boys boarding school in New England. Sarum represents Brotherhood, honor, and loyalty: all of which are key elements of a Salisbury Gentleman.
At the start of preseason, Head Coach Chris Phelps P’15 proclaims, “Respect is given, and it is up to the person that you are giving it to, to keep it.” This quote embodies the football team. Respect unites different backgrounds and races through their love for football.
Every year, on the Thursday before the last game of the football season, the entire team of the Salisbury Knights gathers behind the bleachers. The bleachers are strangely skeletal and bare without a cheering crowd, colorless without the crimson School colors. The sun is almost gone and in the onset of the gloaming, they light a fire. The exhilaration and exhaustion from the conditioning of the day wears off, and the cold of the New England autumn air nips at their bare arms.
The fire is for a ritual the team calls The Burning, where the team spends a moment to remember the time players have spent with them. Each senior steps forwards and feeds something important to themselves to the fire, which grows taller and taller with every memory fed to it: gloves, cleats, arm sleeves. They share their stories with the circle of teammates—all attention on the speaker—by the pyre.
The stories are about how football has helped them through hard times, giving them something to devote themselves to. Often the stories are very private and shed light on how these young men deal with trauma. Afterwards, the seniors choose a spot oncampus where they can spread the ashes from The Burning, immortalizing their legacy. In this way, the stories that they tell, the things that they burn, all join the nature that surrounds Salisbury School. This ritual is all the more significant given that Salisbury is an all-boys school. The Burning adds a new aspect to the masculine sport of football. Year after year, the grueling physicality of football and the emotional vulnerability that comes with failure, victory, personal struggles, and trusting in teammates makes the football team more like a family than a sports team.
Before each home game, the fan section collectively runs down to the field, waving flags and beating drums, Sarum radiating from their gestures and shouts.
Before games, the locker room is deafening. Speakers blare music, the players are suiting up, hyping each other up and electrified with bravado. Then, everyone gathers together, and the room becomes silent. In prayer, the team becomes one. Everyone knows that battles are mostly fought in the mind and heart.
October 27, 2023. The Cheshire Cats were undefeated before the Crimson Knights came. The Cheshire Cats were not when the Crimson Knights left. Deep in enemy territory, the Knights did not have anyone other than themselves. Night became frigid, and only through their Brotherhood, their faith in themselves and one another, did the Knights prevail.
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for a large gain on third down. In football, trust in your teammates is crucial. After all, it is a sport where you are putting your body on the line. Trust is the glue that keeps a team together.
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’24 (RB #5) blocks for Bailey Coleman ’24 (WR #8)
Latham Billingsley ’24 (LB #51) causes a fumble, leading to a turnover on the second down. Even in a team sport, individual excellence is paramount. In football, positional roles are so defined and rigid, the variety, as well as excellence across that variety in a team, is crucial for success. Teams gain strength through diversity.
Michael Taylor ’25 (LB #23) and Nasir Stevenson ’26 (WR #11) celebrate after a pick six, an interception that results in a touchdown. Celebration with your comrades is one of the most rewarding moments of the game, bringing players closer to one another. As Stevenson and Taylor go for a chest bump, his gloves exuberantly shout “Ha-ha.”
ARTIST STATEMENT
Jaewon Yoon ’26
Football is just as important to me as photography. I started playing football freshman year; being Korean and coming from Japan, it was the first time I touched a football in my life. However, this unfamiliarity was overcome with the support from the team’s seniors, who helped me and gave me tips during practice. I have been with the team for two seasons and have made many friends through football.
I started photographing my teammates at the start of last season. As a sports photographer, my goal is to get the best, most action-packed shots as well as to capture the emotional energy that surrounds football: the sense of solemn duty and enthusiastic support for each of our Brothers. I photographed all games, home and away, rain or shine, during the 2023 season; searching for the best way to convey the dedication and effort that goes into each practice and culminates with every game. My camera, a Sony A74, was with me every game; the shutter snapping quickly, my 70-200mm lens at f2.8 capturing every impactful instant. My aperture is set low to add to each moment. Although this increases the risk of capturing shots that are not quite in focus, I would rather lose a handful of photos than not have this low-aperture effect on the subject. This creates intimacy in the photo, sealing the players off from the rest of the world. I shot while moving with the team. When they gained yards, I matched them at every step. When I edit, I do not crop my photos. Showing the full frame, even things that aren’t necessary to the composition of the shot, can add so much more depth. I use minimal editing to balance the lighting of the photos.
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runner-up entries on the New York Times site.
Celebrating Over 50 Years of Salisbury Lacrosse
In May, as the Crimson Knights dominated Kent School on Wachtmeister Field, Salisbury honored its lacrosse coaches, both past and present, and the alumni who set the program on the course to national prominence. Held during Spring Family and Reunion Weekend this celebration paid tribute to members of the 1994, 2004, 2009 and 2019 Championship teams, of which several team members were in attendance.
For over half a century, the Salisbury School lacrosse program has stood as a beacon of excellence, a testament to the enduring legacy forged by its players and coaches and has had a profound impact on generations of athletes and the broader community.
At the heart of Salisbury’s success are the coaches who have dedicated themselves to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence. Their commitment extends far beyond the Xs and Os, serving as mentors and role models who inspire and guide young men to reach their full potential. Some 50 years ago, in the early 1970s, the “father of Salisbury Lacrosse” Ted Childs had the determined vision to bring lacrosse to the Hilltop. Very quickly his teams met with success. The sport gained a loyal following among the students and quickly progressed in New England lacrosse circles. The 1990s and 2000s saw the rise of the
program to the prominent position it stands today. Coach David Hagerman led the 1994 team to our first Championship, with a team captained by Matt Cassin ’94, Scott Duncan ’94, and Blake Thompson ’94. Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19 served as Head Coach for nearly twenty years, guiding the Crimson Knights to eight Championships beginning in 2004. Today, the team is led by Head Coach Tom Spinella and is poised for continued success.
As we look back on 50 years of Salisbury lacrosse, we not only celebrate the victories but also reflect on the enduring legacy of this program. The intangible qualities instilled in every player define Salisbury Lacrosse. Discipline, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of greatness are not just ideals but ingrained principles that shape character both on and off the field. The success of the lacrosse program is supported by generous donors; in 2022, the School created a Lacrosse Endowment to support annual programmatic needs. Here’s to another 50 years of Salisbury School lacrosse inspiring and empowering generations to come.
Scot Beattie Named Head Coach of Varsity Soccer
Scot Beattie, the varsity soccer team’s assistant coach for the last seven years, will assume the role of head coach beginning with the 2024 season. Beattie is entering his tenth year on the Hilltop and serves as Chair of the Math Department. Beattie attended Williams College where he played soccer while earning his bachelor’s degree in Political Economy. Following a short career in the financial sector, he attended the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics in Spain from where he earned his Master of Science in Specialized Economic Analysis in 2013, and a Master of Arts in Economics in 2015 from the University of Colorado. On the pitch, he will continue to provide a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the game to the soccer program. He is committed to fostering both individual skill development and team unity, values that align perfectly with Salisbury’s athletic philosophy. Coach Rodolfo Ruiz P’26 will continue to assist and support the varsity team. Together Coach Beattie and Coach Ruiz will inspire Knights on the field and lead the team to new heights.
Golf Range Dedication
Friday, April 26, was a picture-perfect day on the Hilltop. Gorgeous weather welcomed a crowd of Trustees, faculty and staff, the Salisbury Golf Team, and friends of the School to the Golf Range, to dedicate the facility to Salisbury’s seventh Headmaster; Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.) P’17,’25.
The Chandler Range, given by visionary donors, offers a sanctuary for students and community members alike to hone their skills, fostering qualities of mental fortitude, patience, and determination, essential not only in golf but also in life. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Hilltop, this facility serves as more than just a space for swinging clubs; it’s a hub of growth and character development. With each drive, chip, or putt, individuals are not just practicing a sport but also embodying the “Salisbury Gentleman” ethos, which Chis helped to craft during his years on the Hilltop. The Chandler Range is a place where potential is cultivated, and boys evolve into confident men of integrity guided by the School’s motto: Esse Quam Videri – to be, rather than seem to be.
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by members of the golf team, Head Varisty Golf Coach Brent Barbato ’02 and Director of Athletic Tim Sinclair ’91
Bryce Daley ’18 has added the title of Head Varsity Basketball Coach to his name this year. With a solid background and experiences both on the court as a player and off the court as a coach—most recently as Salisbury’s assistant varsity basketball coach, Daley is committed to the
continued success of the program. He is excited to focus on building out the skillset of each individual player and incorporating everyone’s talents towards the success of the team. As an alumnus of the School, and an already entrenched member of the faculty, his passion for the sport of basketball and dedication to those that live and learn on the Hilltop will bring added value to an already successful program.
Daley, a seasoned player and coach, brings a wealth of experience to the basketball program. He excelled as a player at Salisbury where he served as team captain both his junior and senior years, led the team in scoring and assists, and earned accolades including
twice being named a NEPSAC Class A All-Star, and ranked eighth best player in the State of Connecticut by the New England Recruiting Report. Later, competing at the collegiate level for the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Daley led the America East in assists and his team competed in the America East Championship. Despite being sidelined by injury during his senior year, Daley remained involved as a player’s assistant before graduating with a psychology degree in 2022. Returning to Salisbury as an English instructor, coach, and dorm parent, he continues to enrich the program with his expertise and dedication.
The Salisbury School community is already looking forward to what next season will bring for Coach Daley and his team!
Left: Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm
Chandler ’11 (Hon.) P’17,’25, his wife Tracy P’17,’25 and son, Rusty ’25. Below: Head of School Will Webb, Assistant Varisty Golf Coach Trevor Rees, Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25 flanked
Bryce Daley ’18
Named Head Coach of Varsity Basketball
Keifer
’76, Wike
’85 and Harney ’86 Honored with New Shells
Crew is a time-honored legacy and tradition of Salisbury athletics, and the program has distinguished itself among the most competitive preparatory school teams in the nation. The sport of rowing has had a profound impact on the lives of countless Crimson Knights and breeds gentlemen who truly uphold the values of perseverance, teamwork, and dedication. To that end, a generous donor gifted the School two new four-man shells named in honor of inspirational oarsmen
Tom Kiefer ’76, Tim Wike ’85, and Paul Harney ’86, aiming to perpetuate their legacy of inspiration for Salisbury rowers, now and always.
Kiefer, a National Rowing Hall of Fame inductee, followed in the footsteps of his father George ’40 and brother Mat
’73, serving as team captain before achieving remarkable success at Northeastern University and later representing the United States, clinching a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. Harney and Wike were multisport athletes on the Hilltop and rowed together at the 1985 Royal Henley Regatta. Harney and Wike were both recognized for their quiet yet influential leadership on the water and exemplary resilience and determination as rowers.
In addition to the two new “Keifer” and “Wike Harney” four-man shells, this generous donor, who preferred to remain anonymous, also gifted two new pairs to the School, “Virtus” and “Relentless,” and a new launch to the program.
Top left: Paul Harney ’86 and Tim Wike ’85. Top right: Tom Keifer ’76 christening the bow of a new four-man shell with water from the finish line.
Baseball
Captures Third-Straight Championship Title
The Salisbury Knights captured their third consecutive Western New England Prep Baseball League (WNEPBL) Championship this spring, defeating a talented Canterbury team 2-1, cementing the program as one of the top in New England. The victory was Head Coach Kevin Huber’s P’23 fourth WNEPBL Tournament title (2018, 2022, 2023, 2024) in eight years as coach; noting that two of those seasons did not have conference tournaments due to the pandemic.
Huber, supported by fellow coaches Colin Shapiro, James Simboli, Dylan Sanchez ’18, Will Leedy and Duane Estes, has nurtured the Spirit of Sarum and Brotherhood among his players, “It’s a really close-knit group, with a family-type atmosphere. We have multi-sport athletes that are exceptional in the classroom, not just baseball. The reason we’ve been successful is we have guys that have bought in. They play for each other and work for each other.” With a focus on player development and a squad that values determination, pride, and teamwork, the team consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, fostering a culture of excellence that has become synonymous with Salisbury baseball.
The Knights entered the 2024 season with 13 NCAA committed athletes; 10 from the Class of 2024, one from the Class of 2025 and two from the Class of 2026. Poised for success and led by sixth form captains, Pierce Cowles ’24 (Central Connecticut State University), Ryan Tonghini ’24 (Hamilton College) and Ty DePerno ’24 (United States Naval Academy, WNEPBL Pitcher of the Year), the Knights ended their season with a 22-5 record.
After earning the WNEPBL Young Division Title, the Knights entered the tournament as the top seed, giving them a home-field advantage. In the championship game, Jasper Nadel ’24 (George Washington University) and Michael Plummer ’24 (United States Naval Academy) delivered stellar pitching performances, allowing only five hits, one unearned run, two walks, and tallying four strikeouts between them. Their consistent excellence on the mound proved pivotal, underscoring the program’s pitching prowess throughout the season.
The Knights seized the offensive initiative early, as Gavin O’Brien ’24 (University of Massachusetts), named WNEPBL Player of the Year, exhibited patience at the plate to draw a walk in the
second inning. Danny Rogers ’24 (Salve Regina University) followed suit with a well-executed bunt single, advancing O’Brien to second. Ty DePerno then worked a full count before driving in O’Brien with a sacrifice fly to center field, with Rogers advancing to third. Rogers capitalized on a wild pitch, crossing home plate to extend the Knights’ lead to 2-0. Although Canterbury responded with a run in the bottom half of the inning, the scoring ceased there, solidifying the Knights’ narrow margin of victory.
The game brimmed with excitement and pivotal moments, with both teams navigating bases-loaded situations and executing crucial defensive plays. The Knights captured their victory in the bottom of final inning when first baseman Gavin O’Brien fielded a ball to his glove side, beating the runner to first base and securing the final out with a sliding play.
The future is bright for Salisbury’s varsity baseball team. With returning players to lead by example and Coach Huber guiding players from the dugout, the culture of winning and elite competition will continue.
Signing Days
November 8, 2023 – Salisbury Knights representing baseball, crew, and lacrosse signed their National Letters of Intent committing to collegiate competition at the following universities: Catholic University of America, Central Connecticut State University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Hamilton College, Iona University, Lasell University, Providence College, Salve Regina University, St. Lawrence University, Tufts University, Union College, United States Naval Academy, University of Massachusetts, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Tampa.
May 13, 2024 – Salisbury Knights signed their National Letters of Intent committing to collegiate competition in basketball, football, golf, and soccer at the following colleges and universities: Alfred University, Amherst College, Bucknell University, Colby-Sawyer College, Dickinson College, Lake Forest College, Roanoke College, University of New Haven, and Utica University.
Alumni News
Lacrosse
Brodie Merrill ’01, one of the most decorated lacrosse players in the world, announced his retirement from lacrosse in September 2023. Merrill is a fourtime Gold Medalist with Team Canada at the FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, two-time Gold Medalist with Team Canada at the FIL World Field Lacrosse Championship, and holds the record for most career ground balls (PLL/MLL), most career loose balls (NLL), most career games played (PLL/MLL) and most seasons played in a career. In March 2024, Merrill reversed his decision and returned to the MLL’s San Diego Seals active roster. He continues to have a lasting impact on lacrosse as a player and coach.
Nine former Knights were members of the NCAA Division I semifinal teams.
Tye Scott ’22 (University of Denver), Henry Metz ’23 (University of Virginia), Patrick McIntosh ’20 (University of Virginia) and Luke Pisani ’23 (University of Virginia) were defeated in semifinal play. University of Maryland’s Aidan Aitken ’22, Trace Davidson ’22 and goalie Logan McNaney ’19 (10 saves) faced-off in the championship game against University of Notre Dame’s Brock Behrman ’23 and Declan Cooke ’22. University of Notre Dame captured their second-straight title with a 15-5 win.
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Luke Krys ’19 signed a two-year entrylevel contract with the Dallas Stars in March of 2024. Krys played for Brown University from 2019-2023 and Providence College during the 2023-2024 season.
Justin Hryckowian ’20, a 2024 Hobey Baker Award Nominee as a forward with Northeastern University, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars in March of 2024. Justin was named the Hockey East Best Defensive Forward of the Year 23-24 and named to the All-Hockey East Third Team for 23-24.
Jacob Quillan ’20, a forward with Quinnipiac University, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in April 2024. Jacob was a key member of Salisbury’s 2020 Elite 8 Championship. He was
named Second Team All-ECAC 2324. Jacob was the ECAC Defensive Forward of the Year 23-24.
Football
Dymere Miller ’20 broke receiving records at Monmouth University and set FCS records in receiving yards in a season (1,293) and receiving yards per game (117.5). He earned First Team AllAmerican recognition, and after serving as a senior captain at Monmouth University will play an additional year of eligibility at Rutgers University, competing in the Big Ten Conference.
Nick Torres ’18 signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent in April. Torres played for Villanova University as an Offensive Lineman where he served as Captain during the 2023 season. Torres consistently earned academic honors including CAA Football Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll (High Honors) in the fall of 2023, and was a part of three teams that qualified to for the NCAA FCS National Championship Playoffs (2019, 2021, 2023).
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Boston Bruins in the NHL Draft in June of 2023
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SARUM GIVES
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Half a World Away, The Sarum Spirit Endures
There is much to celebrate from the 2023-24 school year and our superlative 2024 fiscal year. To you all, on behalf of the faculty and staff, thank you for all you do for the Hilltop as our greatest influencers and validators. Your support is felt and it matters deeply.
The external forces beyond the Hilltop surely impact our lives, yet our steadfast commitment to Doing Everything Right for Boys in an “unperfect” world remains our North Star. To be a steady place for young men to become their true selves in a turbulent world will always have great relevance. It is this ethos that connects the generations of Salisbury men and their families.
As the Development Office annually partners with constituents to sustain this mission, we need every one of our constituents to help make this happen. This last year, you “showed up” for us with engagement and giving. Noteworthy successes are featured in the pages that follow; achieving ambitious fundraising goals with The Salisbury Fund, the Sixth Form Gift, and raising more than $19,000,000 total in FY24. For our constituents, I expect the stories we illustrate in the pages of the magazine will inspire you, too, to partner as co-creators in the years ahead, especially as we look to the 125th anniversary in 2026.
A highlight from last May was the ceremony to honor Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25 and his wife Tracy P’17,’25 and their service to the School during Spring Family and Reunion Weekend.
As a Salisbury treasure, they were both honored with the Salisbury Medal and Chis’ portrait was unveiled at a ceremony on the Class of 2023 Terrace. All walks of Salisbury School life were there to celebrate along with the Chandler family: Board members present and past, faculty, staff, parents, and generations of alumni.
The advancement model and, thus, the Development Office’s expanded role at Salisbury School only underscores the commitment to “double down” on all that makes us unique on our value proposition in the “look alike” marketplace. In Head of School Will Webb’s second year, and with the resolute commitment from the Board, his leadership and shared vision reflects the history and the values of the School that we all hold dear.
In our journeys across the globe, Will Webb and I have the great pleasure to meet with many sophisticated and successful people. In two different conversations with members of the Class of 2003 this past spring, living on opposite sides of the globe in Chicago and Hong Kong, each mentioned how transformative Salisbury was for them as adolescents. Like a vintage movie reel, they vividly recalled the people, both friends and faculty, and the setting that were part of the formula. There was only an “us” or a “we” in their language for the shared experience and growth moments. Both knew and loved their time with Former Headmaster Dick Flood ’03 (Hon.) and Chis Chandler, but they were keen to share their great optimism and confidence in the future of Salisbury as they strongly believe in Will Webb’s leadership and are committed to the exciting, dynamic years ahead.
As we travel to see you all and welcome you back to the Hilltop, it is evident that we all carry this spirit with us. Anyone who has seen the view west from the historic Main building feels that spirit to their core. Or, when the School President opens and closes a school meeting on the opposite side of the Quad, we know what endures and the purpose of our mission. Salisbury grows men of character and promise who will live lives of consequence and impact. We know that the world needs men like this, now more than ever.
There are many ambitious days ahead, and we thank you in advance for being open to the conversation. Salisbury has earned this opportunity; we deserve this opportunity because of the sweat equity from the preceding generations. We owe it to our forefathers who were steadfast and resolute and had a dogged belief, “keep it strong and pure and lovely.”
Esse Quam Videri
Peter B. Gilbert P’18,’20 Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
Gifts to Salisbury School
July 1, 2023—June 30, 2024
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Capital & Endowment: $7,638,544
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Donors
Alumni Top Ten | The Salisbury Fund
Planned Giving
The Cupola Society is an honored group of alumni, parents and friends whose commitment to Salisbury will extend beyond their lifetimes. These generous intentions will one day translate into a substantially larger endowment, creating opportunities for increased scholarship aid, faculty support, programming, and facilities improvement. A gift of any amount through a will, trust, or beneficiary designation qualifies you for membership. To join, simply let us know of your plans.
Please visit our planned giving pages on our website for more information on gift planning and our partnership with FreeWill, a free estate planning resource for the Sarum community. legacygiving.salisburyschool.org or contact: Electra Webb Tortorella P’17, Director of Leadership and Planned Giving, etortorella@salisburyschool.org | 860-435-5775 legacygiving.salisburyschool.org
Herb May ’83, Trustee Emeritus: Supporting Salisbury; Then, now, always.
“I’ve been blessed over the years to have had several opportunities to speak to the boys on The Hilltop about my experience at Salisbury and the impact the school had on my life. I recently spoke at Convocation over Reunion Weekend and as I wrapped up my talk, I told the boys the following: “To whom much is given, much will be required.” The gift you’ve been given is the Salisbury Experience. It may not be apparent yet, but it’s something that will last with you your whole life. Be grateful. You may not feel that way, cramming late at night for a calculus exam or riding home on a bus for two hours after losing to a rival on the athletic field. Who would sign up for that? But it’s all part of it. You’re on a journey and because of your time here, you’ll be well prepared for what you encounter in the future.
I had no idea I could achieve my dream of attending UVA. I had no idea coming here would connect me with my amazing wife. I had no idea I’d have a son one day who would graduate from Salisbury. I didn’t know that giving back meant being a trustee for over two decades. It’s all in front of you now and it’s all possible. Salisbury will lead you to places, provide you with experiences, and help create relationships you never dreamed of either. Look around the room. You’re part of a Brotherhood. Go at your own pace. Loyalty and honor. When I sat down to plan my estate, it was Salisbury that was the constant, the reason I had the opportunity to give back. Why wouldn’t I? I’m so proud to be able to help Salisbury thrive and grow into the future. Salisbury will forever be part of my life, and I will forever be part of its success.”
The Cupola Society
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Mr. Douglas B. Allen ’53 *
Mr. J. Bryan Anthony ’64
Mr. William E. Appleyard ’53*
Mr. Dutch Barhydt
Mr. David W. Barnard ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Barnett ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Bartlett ’84, P’13
Mr. William W. Bartlett ’54, P’84, GP’13*
Mr. Jim H. Bates ’48, P’75,’82, GP’04*
Mr. Andrew N. Baur P’86*
George Beavers III ’48, P’82*
Reverend Dr. Charles A. Bevan, Jr. P’92,’94,’97,’00*
Mr. David R. Blossom ’28*
Mr. Gordon J. Boozer ’85
Mr. Morley C. Boyd P’83*
Mrs. Helene K. Bracken*
Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Bradford ’48, P’86
Mr. John G. Brim ’64
Mr. Donald W. Burkett ’58
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Callahan P’04,’08,’09
Mr. Edmund Samuel Carr*
Dr. and Mrs. James Carter P’94
Mr. and Mrs. Keith E. Cassell P’06
Mr. Edward C. Childs ’93
Mr. John W. Childs ’59 (Hon.)
Dr. Richard S. Childs, Jr. ’63
Mr. C. Robert Clausen ’43*
Mr. Peter G. Clifford ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Atwood Collins III P’93,’97
Mr. Jonathan T. Connors ’98
Mr. Charles N. Cresap*
Mrs. Carolyn B. D’Alessandro
Mr. William G. Daniels ’72
Mr. Edwin C. Davies ’53*
Mrs. Helen Davis*
Mr. Jeremy S. Davis ’52*
Mr. Nathaniel B. Day ’56
Mr. James F. Dickerson ’65
Mr. Charles D. Dickey III ’67
Mr. And Mrs. John T. Dillon P’09*
Mr. James van B. Dresser ’59
Mr. Nicholas R. Duke, Sr.’65
Mr. Peter T. Earle ’51*
Mr. John M. Emmett ’53*
Mr. John F. Erdmann III ’81
Mr. L. Gillespie Erskine, Jr. ’40*
Mr. William R. Fearey ’42*
Mrs. Marian M. Ferguson*
Mr. Richard D. Field ’59*
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Firuski*
Mr. Richard T. Flood, Sr.*
Mr. John J. Flynn, Jr. ’79
Mr. Jackson W. Foley, Jr. ’61
Mr. and Mrs. H. Crosby Foster II ’57
Mr. Richard B. Fuller ’64*
Mr. Michael J. Garvey, Jr. ’48*
Mr. James W. Gerard V ’79
General James W. Gerard II ’34, P’79*
Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Gilbert P’18,’20
Ms. Barbara Glass
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Gudis P’13
Mr. David H. Haffenreffer ’57
Mr. Donald B. Hajec ’56*
Mr. Lewis R.M. Hall ’47*
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Y. Hanes ’92, P’23,’25
Mr. And Mrs. David F. Harris ’37, P’64*
Mr. Thomas L. Harris ’45*
Mrs. Yasuko Harris*
Mr. Joshua F. Hart ’74
Mr. John E. Herlitz ’60*
Mr. Peter A. Highman ’42*
Mr. and Mrs. Landon Hilliard III P’00
Mr. William O. Hiltz ’69
Mr. William C. Holmberg ’93
Mr. Eric C. Hudson ’80
Mr. Michael G. Huntoon ’65 and Ms. Dolores Gutierrez-Huntoon
Ms. Camille Jayne and Bradford W. Jayne ’65
Mr. Gregory Johnson and Ms. Jennifer Walston Johnson P’21
Mr. W. Reed Johnston, Jr. ’86
Mr. David S. Junker ’35*
Mr. Henri Pell Junod, Jr.
Mr. Henri P. Junod 1917*
Mr. John L. Kemmerer III ’66
Mr. George P. Kendall ’47*
Mr. And Mrs. Edward M. King ’53*
Mr. Brady C. Knight ’91
Sir Eddie Kulukundis O.B.E. ’50*
Mr. Laurie J. Lane-Zucker ’83, P’16
Mr. A.B. Lawrence III ’68
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Lawrence P’54*
Mr. David C. Leavy ’88
Mr. Jeffrey W. Lozier ’65
Mr. Sidney Mathews ’28*
Mr. Joshua D. Mattison ’95
Mr. Herbert A. May III ’83, P’12
Mr. Arlington B. McCrum III ’80
Mr. Ralph J. Menconi ’84 (Hon.)
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Merrill P’22
Mr. C. Hayes Miller ’75
Mr. Daniel P. Miller ’50*
Mr. Michael Moore ’58*
Mr. John H. Moorhead ’64
Mr. Orson D. Munn III
Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Munro P’88,’90
Ms. Maura Nicholson de Visscher P’05,’11
Mr. Thomas H. Nicholson ’64
Mr. William F. Nolker ’39*
Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Novak ’89, P’18
Mr. Joseph F. Park, Jr. ’57*
Mrs. Susan C. Park*
Col. And Mrs. James G. Parker ’30*
Mr. John W. Patten ’49*
Mr. David C. And Mrs. Mary N. Perkins ’33*
Mr. James M. Phillips ’88*
Mr. Peter T. Phinny ’68, P’87*
The Honorable Robert H. Phinny P’68,’73*
Mrs. Sally G. Phinny P’68
Mr. C. Chandler Pohl ’60
Mr. John H. Priestman*
Reverend Ernest B. Pugh ’31*
Reverend Dr. George Emerson Quaile*
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Riegel III ’84
Mr. Daniel S. Riker, Jr. ’39*
Mr. David H. Rudolph ’90
Mr. William B. Ruger, Sr. ’36, P’64*
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rutledge P’80,’84
Mr. J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
Mr. Jesse F. Sammis III ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Saunders P’01,’13
Mr. Joseph A. Schiffenhaus ’48*
Mr. Laurence C. Schiffenhaus ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Christoph H. Schmidt P’76,’78
Mr. Alan J. Schmitz P’64,’68*
Mr. Oliver C. Scholle ’72
Mr. Miles P. H. Seifert ’53*
Mr. And Mrs. George H. Semler, Jr. ’44*
Mr. Charles L. Sherman Iv ’53*
Planned Gifts at work
Mr. Virgil C. Shutze, Jr. ’63
Mr. James E. Simon ’88
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sivright Jr. P’01
Mr. Joseph S. Skobba*
Mr. Charles S. Smith III ’76
Mr. Peyton R. Smith ’68
Mrs. Sonia P. Somerville P’05
Mr. David S. Spalding ’80
Mr. Ellsworth M. Statler ’31*
Mr. Patrick J. Stern ’66*
Mr. Prescott D. Stewart ’89
Mr. Robert B. Stewart ’56
Mr. John W. Stokes II P’84*
Mr. Walter H. Stokes ’84
Mr. Michael S. Sylvester ’59, P’85,’02
Mr. William G. Thompson ’45*
Mr. Frederick M. Tibbitts, Jr. ’65
Mr. Rodman K. Tilt, Jr. ’56*
Mr. Wesley R. Tinker III ’53
Mr. Bronson Trevor, Jr. ’70
Mr. Robert H. Trowbridge Jr. ’51, P’75,’77*
Mr. John L. Tyler ’41*
Mr. John E. Van Duyl ’70*
Mr. Edward C.A. Wachtmeister ’67, P’95,’98*
Mrs. Karen W. Wachtmeister P’95,’98
Mr. Jeffrey P. Walker P’71*
Sophie P. Walker*
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Q. Weeks ’68
Mr. Richard P. Westcott ’43
Mr. Hugh W. Whipple ’72
Mrs. Katharine B. Whipple P’68,’72*
Mr. John R. Whitton, Jr. ’47*
Mr. Peter Wilmerding, Sr. ’65, GP’93
Mr. Frederick L. Wood ’67*
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Woodruff ’01 (Hon.), P’89
Mr. George W. Young ’48*
Dr. Jack M. Zimmerman ’44*
Mr. Eugene M. Zuckert ’29*
David Charlton Perkins ’33 Fellowship
Through a generous bequest from the estate of Mary Mayshark Perkins, beloved wife of David Charlton Perkins ’33, Salisbury is able to provide annual fully funded student travel and learning opportunities to England. Salisbury has partnered with Putney Student Travel to offer two students a chance to study at Oxford each summer. The recipients are encouraged to visit Salisbury, England, during their time at Oxford, where historic links between Salisbury School and Old Sarum can be renewed. After a robust and healthy process that yielded 12 applicants, Salisbury selected two budding scholars to represent the school at Oxford Academia this summer. We look forward to sharing their experiences in future publications.
Parent Volunteers
Our deepest thanks to all our dedicated Parent Volunteers. Their efforts, combined with the generosity of our parent donors, showcase a steadfast commitment to enriching the experience for our boys and their families on the Hilltop.
The Salisbury Fund Parent Volunteers
Co-Chairs
Victoria and Jonathan Hanes’92, P’23,’25
Linda and Jared Soper P’25
Third Form
Kerri and Kevin Lacilla P’27
Jennifer and Anthony Pavone P’27
Caroline and Michael Reilly P’24,’27
Fourth Form
Lucy Bauer P’23,’26
Tracy and Kevin Growney P’23,’26
Lisa and Mark Hellman P’26
Elizabeth and David Mandy P’26
Amy and Dana Merk P’26
Betsy Allen and Ian Putnam P’26
Fifth Form
Caroline and William Black P’25
Pan and Charles Broll P’25
Maggie and Roger Crain P’25
Kelly Prichard-Judge and Paul Judge P’23 ,’25,’25
Darci and Todd Reimund P’25
Hospitality Parent Volunteers
Lucy Bauer P’23,’26
Betsy Biern P’25
Caroline Black P’25
Leah Gardiner P’25
Tracy Growney P’23,’26
Victoria Hanes P’23,’25
Susan Hens P’24
Hilary Karst P’25
Admissions Parent Volunteers
Rachel Decker P’26
Sara and Carlo Chiarenza P’24,’26,’26
Maggie and Roger Crain P’25
Leah Gardiner and Seth Gilliam P’25
Tracy and Kevin Growney P’23,’26
Victoria and Jonathan Hanes P’23,’25
Lisa and Mark Hellman P’26
Joycelyn McGeachy-Kuls and Norbert Kuls P’25
Maclaren and Jamie Latta P’23,’24
Elizabeth Mandy P’26
Joycelyn McGeachy-Kuls P’25
Maclaren Latta P’23,’24
Amy Merk P’26
Mimi Shea
Tish Slattery P’24
Darci Reimund P’25
Jennifer Wilkinson P’26
Elizabeth and David Mathus 77, P’22,’25
Jessica Metcalf P’21,’27
Amy and Dana Merk P’26
Ian and Betsy Putnam P’26
Darci and Todd Reimund P’25
Hongyu and Anthony Root P’27
Tish and Bill Slattery P’24
Brita Steffelin P’21,’24
Jared and Linda Soper P’25
Jennifer Wilkinson P’26
Sixth Form Gift
Since its inception in 1991, The Sixth Form Gift program has served to endow financial aid, teaching chairs, fellowships, and building projects: the renovation of Belin Lodge and Daniel M. Cain Chapel, the restoration of Spencer Hall, new sidewalks in the Main Academic Quadrangle, The Chandler House, and other projects vital to the ongoing development of the school community. Families have generously contributed more than $18MM creating a legacy for their boys and enhancing the experience for the entire Salisbury Community.
This year, sixth form parents chose to honor the Class of 2024 and recognize their meaningful and layered partnership with the faculty with the construction of a faculty family residence.
Over the past twenty years, Salisbury School has significantly expanded its oncampus living space, resulting in an increased student enrollment and enhanced classroom and program offerings. This growth added depth and talent to our dedicated faculty team. Our core mission is to create and enhance relational learning opportunities for our boys with a dynamic and talented faculty, making faculty housing a critical component of our strategic plan. For our faculty, Salisbury is home. An additional faculty residence given by The Class of 2024 will provide more options for our current community and add flexibility as we hire teachers to educate and care for future generations of Knights.
With strong leadership from the co-chairs and their committee, and through the generous gifts of 200 donors, including members of the Class of 2024, $850,000 was raised, bringing this critical project to fruition.
Final project will represent a reflection of this image
Sixth Form Gift Committee
Co-Chairs
Brooke and Matthew Barzun P’21,’24
Harriet Marshall and Raymond White P’24
Committee
James Billingsley P’24
Xiao Lei Cong and Ken Geissler P’24
Susan and James Hens P’24
Maclaren and Jamie Latta P’23,’24
Tish and Bill Slattery P’24
Ipek and Alexander Snyder P’24
Brita and Edward Steffelin P’21,’24
Sau Chun Chan and Zheng Yan P’24
Challenges
The Sarum Challenge
June 4-6, 2024
For the first time ever, the School met its Salisbury Fund goal early in the month of June. A record number of gifts during The Sarum Challenge propelled us past our dollar goal of $2.5M.
We are thrilled to announce that the Class of ’92 has again claimed The Sarum Challenge Trophy! We look forward to honoring their commitment and loyalty by presenting them with The Sarum Challenge Trophy at halftime of our Varsity Football game over Fall Family Weekend on October 26, 2024. Drawing winners include Maria Watkinson P’27 for her first-time gift, Matt Wesson ’20 for young alumni participation, and Bill Calfree ’76 as The Sarum Challenge overall winner.
A big thanks to each and every donor to The Sarum Challenge. We appreciate all you do for those that live and learn on the Hilltop
Giving Day
December 6, 2023
Giving Day saw 329 donors to The Salisbury Fund. Gifts through the challenge have sustained the School’s areas of greatest needs, supporting our students, faculty and staff. We are incredibly grateful for your dedication to the School which makes it possible for us to continue to develop young men into gentlemen of character, service and loyalty. Thank you for your continued support and faith in Salisbury School and the Sarum Brotherhood: Then, Now, Always!
Alumni Volunteer Council and Leadership
The Alumni Volunteer Council (AVC), composed of Salisbury Class Agents and the AVC Leadership, plays a key role in keeping Salisbury alumni connected to each other and to the Hilltop. The AVC promotes regional events and reunions, alumni networking, and improves participation in The Salisbury Fund. The AVC is passionate about Salisbury and eager to make a positive impact with our alumni. Founded in 2022 the AVC Leadership group is a dedicated group of alumni leaders who work to foster connection, engagement and participation with graduates across the class years. These alumni leaders work towards creating opportunities for collaboration and engagement among its members and the greater alumni community.
Alumni Volunteer Council Leadership Group
Chair of the Alumni Volunteer Council Leadership Group
William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
Alumni Volunteer Council Leadership Group
Ted Ahrens ’04
Courtney Barlett ’84, P’13
Fred Beck ’97
Edward Brown ’02
Ian Burkland ’08
William Cain ’15
Michael Eckel ’77
Chiye Huang ’13
Seamus Lamb ’96
Eben MacNeille ’94
Wesley Middendorf ’12
Patrick Powers ’07
Andrew Rallis ’04
George P. Vietor ’06
Joseph F. West ’09
Tin Kin Wong ’08
Class Agents
Co-Chairs of the Alumni Volunteer Council
Courtney Barlett ’84, P’13
Ted Ahrens ’04
Class Agents
Richard P. Westcott ’43
Richard R. Gillespie ’48
Arthur L. Peacock ’50
Stan Pinover ’51
Ralph M. McDermid ’53, GP’14
Hilary G. Woodhouse ’54
Jesse F. Sammis III ’56
Anthony P. Hoag ’57, GP’15
Bradford W. Ketchum, Jr. ’57, P’96
Donald W. Burkett ’58
John E. Olson ’60, P’92
Jackson W. Foley, Jr. ’61
Peter S. Barnett ’62
Edward Weidlich, Jr. ’62
John H. Moorhead ’64
Peter P. Brower ’65
James F. Dickerson ’65
Melvin H. Campbell ’66
John L. Tyler Jr. ’66
Ian A. McCurdy ’68
Joseph K. Hill, Jr. ’69
Cooper H. Morris ’71
Beckwith B. Miller ’72
Paul Evans Haviland ’73, P’00
Peter G. Clifford ’74
Knut A. Rostad ’74
Jeffrey W. Wheeler ’74
A. Griffin Neighbors ’75
Bill Bushing III ’76
Stephen K. Garfield ’76, P’09
Michael R. Eckel ’77
Alexander H. Middendorf ’77, P’12
Christopher C. Bushing ’78
William T. Ziegler ’78
John J. Flynn, Jr. ’79
Gregory T. Cutler ’80
John S. Hamilton ’80, P’16
Mark C. Hess ’80
James P. Robinson USCG ’80
Edward J. Swibold ’80
Christopher A. Gorycki ’81
Nicholas Lieder ’81
Jonathan S. Bates ’82
George Beavers IV ’82
Theodore B. Smith III ’82
Christopher C. Callahan ’83, P’15
Duncan R. Kennedy ’83
David M. Molder ’83
Anson G. P. Stookey ’83
Courtney Bartlett ’84, P’13
Serre L. Murphy ’84
Jeffrey T. Prior ’84
Charles M. Spofford ’84
Nathan B. Durfee III ’85
Thomas G. Johnson, Jr. ’85
James E. Mullen ’85
Robert P. Zabel Jr. ’85
Chad A. Wabrek ’87
Ian A. Findlay ’88
Davis B. Martin ’89
Rev. Dr. Joseph K. Hall IV ’90
Brady C. Knight ’91
Kristopher S. Loomis ’92
Sasha A. Tcherevkoff ’92
Michael T. Anastasio ’93
Ghassan C. Haddad ’93
Andrew C. Gates ’94
Jess K. Kane ’94
Eben M. MacNeille ’94
Alexander T. Raday ’94
Preston F. Death ’95
Scott S. Fox ’95
Christopher J. Brislin ’96, P’26
Seamus S. Lamb ’96
Timothy J. McCaffrey, Sr. ’96
Frederick Beck III ’97
Grant M. Schwartz ’97
Benjamin M. Feldman ’98
Jason F. Indelicato ’98
David E. Friedman ’99
David J. Greiner ’99
Oliver B. Janney ’99
Tucker M. Veenis ’00
Peter D. Gross ’01
David R. Sandals ’01
Cris P. Sigovitch ’01
John E. Atkins ’02
Bryan T. Bendjy ’02
Edward A. Brown ’02
Colin R. Griggs ’02
William M. E. Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
Winter Mead III ’03
Theodore R. Ahrens ’04
Jonathan M. Bates ’04
James T. Clark, Jr. ’04
Robert B. Hollinger III ’05
Llewellyn G. Ross III ’05
Bradley P. Werntz ’06
Brian L. Corbat ’07
Patrick J. Powers ’07
Kyle S. Beatty ’08
J.R. DiBart III ’08
Michael J. Driscoll, Jr. ’08
Alexander S. Holder ’08
Tin Kin Wong ’08
Henry P. Couzens ’09
Tucker K. Garfield ’09
John P. Guay ’09
Stefan Merriam ’09
Kyle M. Good ’10
Christopher S. Hansell ’10
Zachary A. Rohde ’10
Yanbo Wang ’10
Gabriel J. Antoni ’11
Christopher E. Garibaldi ’11
Samuel A. Richter ’11
Andrew B. Brunson ’12
Albert J. Carfora IV ’12
James Ladd ’12
Wesley G. Middendorf ’12
Elliot C. Gudis ’13
Jake Harrington ’13
Alexander M. Morrison ’13
Sadiq A. Olanrewaju ’13
Taylor L. Ogan ’14
Samuel E. Keehn ’15
Duncan S. Morris ’15
Ryan M. Phelps ’15
Lucas E. Smith ’15
Graham P. Turner ’15
Nathaniel R. Carter ’16
Brendan P. M. Dioli ’16
Parker B. Dotson ’16
Henry D. Dresser-Kluchman ’16
Anthony F. Drouin ’16
Luke Israel ’16
Jordan Kaplan ’16
John Sutor ’16
Kyle L. Tuttle ’16
Niklas Ast ’17
Zachary T. Chandler ’17
Julian J. Coleman ’17
William Ferreira ’17
Michael J. Foggia ’17
Peter Fousek ’17
Aleksandr Harte ’17
Tyler Hickman ’17
Masashi Kawabata ’17
Theophilios Quartey ’17
Andrew A. Bazarian, Jr. ’18
Victor-James Beauchamp ’18
Nicholas T. Hale ’18
Colin Hively ’18
Woods Novak ’18
Jacob Sampson ’18
Nicholas C. Sant Foster ’18
Jonathan Souder ’18
Stephen D. Willis ’18
Yingfan Xu ’18
John Doyle ’19
George B. Faulstich ’19
Winston Jules ’19
Logan M. LaPole ’19
Jackson Mullaney ’19
Thomas R. Newberry ’19
Dawson Wynne ’19
Jack M. Baltimore ’20
Michael Fairfax ’20
William Hauser ’20
Kyle Reilly ’20
Hedi Abderrahim ’21
Erik Bockisch ’21
Thomas Buhl ’21
Alex W. Carpenter ’21
Reginald T. S. Fisher ’21
Fabrice Mukendi ’21
Luke Nemsick ’21
Yinchi Wang ’21
William DeLaGarza ’22
Cole Eichler ’22
Oliver Frontini ’22
John M. Norris ’22
Sean P. Sadayasu ’22
Tye Scott ’22
Neal Bauer ’23
Justin DeLucia ’23
Matthew Nemsick ’23
John Patrick ’23
Brady Wambach ’23
James L. Billingsley ’24
Nam Hoang Do ’24
Noah Frankel ’24
Jared Rothman ’24
Kanatiio T. Adams ’12 Memorial Scholarship
Salisbury extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Merriam family for their generous support of the Kanatiio T. Adams ’12 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student recognized for his dignity, integrity, and grace; character traits that were most important to Tiio. Over the past three years, the Merriam’s support of academics, student life, and financial aid has greatly impacted all those that live and learn on the Hilltop. We are forever grateful for their generosity — then, now, and always.
National Parks Trip
With immense thanks to John Alexander ’72, Salisbury is developing a program to provide students with opportunities to travel annually as a group to various National Parks, such as Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. Experiential learning and visual exposure to the environment proves to be far more valid than what might be learned in the confines of a classroom, and the goal of the National Parks trips program is to awaken in our boys a sense of environmental stewardship and appreciation for our planet. A December trip to Big Bend National Park is in the planning phase.
Science Instructor Brooke Niermann and Chair of The Art Department Ian Johnson P’26 will lead this year’s trip.
Capital and Endowment Updates
Rick Hartmann ’72 Sailing
Through the generosity of Rick Hartmann ’72, the Salisbury Sailing team received a fleet of new 420E boats for the 2024 spring sailing season. In addition, new sails combined with some new dry suits allowed the boys to begin the season in great shape. The team’s March trip to Rollins College in Florida allowed them to prepare for the season, build camaraderie, and find sailing partners for the coming racing season. Salisbury Varsity Sailing is an ascendant program, and we thank Rick Hartmann ’72 for this tremendous gift.
Class of 1968 Fund
In honor of their 55th Reunion, the Class of 1968 created a dual-purpose fund to support Salisbury’s partnership with Shakespeare and Co. and to provide funds for emergency medical supplies and training. With thanks to the generous support of the class, Salisbury purchased four new AEDs and Shakespeare and Co. brought Hamlet to life for the third form during the spring trimester.
In January of 2024, the Salisbury Board of Trustees elected to proceed with the proposed purchase and real estate gift of two parcels of land totaling eight acres with multiple housing structures at the northern terminus of Washinee Lake. In accordance with the terms of the School’s policy regarding the acceptance of real estate gifts, very quickly we were afforded the opportunity to expand and address our much-needed faculty housing availability and options. The lakefront property is simply remarkable, and, notably, it is adjacent to the start of our rowing racecourse.
As is always the case, there are a few visionaries to thank for making this possible. The previous owners, Andreas Gomoll and Sabrina Strickland, made the charitable gift to the School. While Salisbury needed to cover the outstanding balance of the principal and interest on the mortgage, their donation was significant and greatly impactful. Andreas and Sabrina will always be remembered for their partnership at this highly impactful moment.
Most significantly, Bill and Tish Slattery P’24 shared the enthusiasm and vision for the moment. Rather than have the School pay for the outstanding balance, they
donated $1,000,000 to Salisbury to secure the property and realize the long-standing goal of providing optimal housing for the faculty and staff. Driven by the belief in all we do for boys with our unique value proposition, Salisbury is now better poised to continue to attract and retain those who work most closely with our students. At this legacy moment, the newly named Slattery House will forever symbolize all that is special in a coordinated moment for Sarum.
Twin Lakes Road Property on Washinee Lake
Endowed Funds that Support Programs
Abbruzzese Fund for Entrepreneurial Studies
Established in 2007 by the Abbruzzese Family in support of the Entrepreneurial Studies Program.
David Charlton Perkins ’33 Fellowship
Established in 2007 through a gift from the Estate of Mary Perkins, this fellowship is offered annually to provide assistance to a talented fifth or sixth former to study in England during school vacation. The recipient should visit Salisbury, England while in England, to renew historic links between Salisbury School and Old Sarum.
Class of 1950 Anne Langdon Fund
Established in 2000 by Dan Miller ’50.
The Chandler Fund
Established in 2021 in honor of Tracy and Headmaster Emeritus Chisholm S. Chandler’s ’11 (Hon.), P’18, ‘25 thirty years of service to Salisbury School to endow the Campus Life program at Salisbury.
NEW Richard D. Field ’59 Music Endowment
Established in 2024 by a bequest from the estate of Richard D. Field ’59 to support the continued development of the music program.
Class of 1957 George and Anne Langdon Fund
Established in 2007 by the Class of 1957 in honor of George and Anne Langdon to support the Rudd Learning Center.
Class of 1978 Mental Health Fund
Established in 2018 by the Class of 1978 to support student assistance, educational programming, and annual speakers to address the various mental health issues so prevalent in today’s society.
Economic History Prize Endowment
Established in 2022 by Steve Noneman ’86 to support the Salisbury Economic History Prize.
Endowed Language Fund in Support of Mandarin Chinese Established in 2010 in support of Mandarin Chinese.
Rudd Reading Center Endowment
Established in 1991 by Ron Glenn ’59 in honor of Josephine and Hop Rudd.
Kleberg Environmental Science
Established in 2001 by the Robert J Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation to support Environmental Science field studies and lectures.
Leland C. Rhodes ’86 Forestry Fund
Established in 1990 in memory of Leland Rhodes ’86 to support the Forest Science class.
Lisa H. Lawrence Music Endowment
Established in 1975 to support the music program.
Loblolly Fund to Environmental Studies
Established in 2003 by John Winthrop P’05 to be used by the Environmental Science Department to purchase items for which money is not available in the budget.
The Merriam Family Chair for History
Established in 2023 by the Merriam family.
Morris Family Chapel Talk Endowed Fund
Established in 2014 by the William R. Morris family.
Richard B. Fuller ’64 Endowed Music Fund
Established in 2008 by Cary Fuller in honor of his brother Richard’s love for music.
Rita Delgado & Jeff Ruskin Endowment
Established in 2022 in recognition of Rita Delgado and Jeff Ruskin to support Jewish history and education programming.
The Walter Brown Billingsley ’82 Memorial Lecture Series Fund
Established in 1988 in memory of Walter Billingsley ’82 to expose the Salisbury community to a wide range of unusual and inspirational individuals speaking on issues of general interest and importance.
Henrietta M Mead Book Fund
Established in 1995 in honor of Henny Mead.
Yukun Luo Mandarin Chinese Course Prize Established in 2022 by the Schulein Family.
Richard D. Field ’59 Music Endowment
In his years as a student on the Hilltop, Dick displayed numerous talents in and out of the classroom. One of his most noteworthy contributions to the school during his years as a student was the formation of a wildly popular singing quartet, The Deuces Wild. They recorded an album and performed at different school events, capturing the attention of the boys of Sarum as well as weekend visitors from Farmington, Ethel Walker, and Westover, crooning popular tunes such as Tom Dooley and Paper Moon! Dick’s impact on Salisbury, and particularly on the Music program, will continue in perpetuity. The Richard D. Field ’59 Music Endowment, created from a bequest from Dick’s estate, will support the continued development of the music program including choral groups, instrumental groups, and music appreciation courses.
Endowed Funds that Support Financial Aid
Andrew J. Rutledge ’80 Scholarship
Established by the Rutledge family in memory of their son and brother, Andy, to support returning students who are real assets to the School.
Ann Corkery Scholarship
Established in 2013 by Carol and Dick Munro P’88,’90 in memory of former librarian Ann Corkery.
Barbara Pogue Cultural Travel Fund
Established in 2018 by John F. Pogue in memory of his wife, Barbara, and her love of travel. This fund provides assistance for students to travel on school sponsored trips.
Charles Hayden Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1971 to support deserving young men from New York and Boston metropolitan areas.
Class of 1972
Roger McKee Scholarship
Established in 2022 by the Class of 1972 in honor of their 50th Reunion to support a student with a demonstrated and continued interest in studio art, design, woodworking, or wrestling.
Class of 1992 Gift Scholarship Fund
Established in 1992 by the Class of 1992.
Class of 1993 Gift Scholarship Fund
Established in 1993 by the Class of 1993 to support partial scholarships for middle income families of diverse backgrounds.
Frank S. and Carolyn B. D’Alessandro Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Carolyn B. D’Alessandro.
Daniel P. Miller Scholarship
Established in 1997 by Daniel P. Miller to support tuition costs for a student from the local area.
David Anderson Carter ’94 Scholarship
Established in 1996 in memory of David Anderson Carter ’94.
David Hagerman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2021 by family and friends in memory of David Hagerman.
Edward F. Dwight ’78 Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Edward F. Dwight ’78 by his family, this scholarship is awarded to a student recognized for his character and integrity, elevating the Salisbury experience-academically, athletically and relationally.
Edwin C. Tappert Scholarship
Established in 1986 from a bequest in Edwin Tappert’s will as well as gifts sent in his memory. The scholarship supports a student whose positive citizenship, ability to contribute to team sports, and academic motivation and performance are such that he is likely to pursue with profit at least one field of study (mathematics, science, history, a foreign language, and music) through his senior year.
Elizabeth Jenks Dresser Day Student Scholarship
Established in 1991 by Jim Dresser ’59 in memory of his mother.
Ellsworth Morgan Statler ’31 Scholarship
Established in 1987 with a gift from the Estate of Ellsworth Morgan Statler ’31.
Foxhollow Scholarship
Established in 2005 through a gift from Foxhollow School.
Francoise and William Bartlett ’54
Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2011 and awarded annually to a student with financial need with a preference for a student who has a demonstrated record or commitment to the study of French or other world languages that differ from his native language.
Salisbury Freedom Fund Scholarship
The Freedom Fund was established by the Salisbury School Executive Committee in honor of John Niven ’76, Garnet “Ace” Bailey P’97, and J.C. Connors P’98, all of whom died in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Awards from the Freedom Fund provide partial scholarships available to families affected during these tragic events. The scope of the Fund has been expanded to include the children of U.S. military service members and public servants.
Class of 1965 George and Anne Langdon Scholarship
Established by the Class of 1965 in honor of The Reverend George and Mrs. Anne Langdon, two truly dedicated people who made a profound difference in their lives.
Class of 1953 George D. Langdon Scholarship
Established anonymously in 1998 to ensure that aid will be available for a student already at Salisbury who, due to changes in his family’s economic circumstances, might otherwise not be able to complete his education at Salisbury without economic assistance.
George L. Maxwell ’59
Scholars Program
Established in 1997 by George L. Maxwell ’59.
Gordon S. Reid Scholarship
Established in 1982 in honor of Gordon S. Reid.
Harney Family Fund Scholarship
Established in 2021 by the Harney family to provide an annual day student scholarship.
Harold H. Corbin Jr. Summer School Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Mrs. Florence Corbin in memory of Harold Corbin, the founder of Salisbury’s Summer School. This scholarship was launched on the occasions of the 50th anniversary of the Salisbury School Summer School.
Harvey Childs Scholarship Fund
Established in 1970 by Mabon Childs in honor of his brother.
Henri Pell Junod Class of 1917
Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2012 by Henri P. Junod in honor of his father, Henri Pell Junod Class of 1917, to be awarded to students of middle income families.
Jack Souder Scholarship Fund
Established in 2018 by the Souder family to provide tuition assistance for the daughters of faculty and staff in grades 9-12.
Joan and John E. Herlitz ’60
Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2010 to provide scholarship aid to a student with demonstrated financial need, with a preference for a student who has either an established record in visual arts or a related field or an interest or passion in the visual arts that can be nurtured and grown in the classroom here at Salisbury School.
J. Wood Rutter Scholarship
Established in 1998 in honor of Woody Rutter by his many friends and family to support an international student.
Jeffrey P. Walker Scholarship
Established in 1970 by Jeffrey P. Walker.
John and Barbara Pogue
Scholarship
Established in 1999 by John and Barbara Pogue in honor of their family’s long relationship with Salisbury School. Barbara Pogue served as a faculty member and as a day student advisor, and the Pogues remain active and involved in the School and the local community. The recipient should be a day student, preferably from the Salisbury or Lakeville community.
John Houghton Harris
Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1992 by David F. Harris Sr. in honor of his brother.
John S. Morris ’84 Scholarship
Established in 2009 with gifts from family members and classmates of John S. Morris ’84, the John S. Morris ’84 Scholarship will each year provide scholarship aid to a student with financial need, with a preference for a student who has a demonstrated interest in the study of music and the intent to further that interest through participation in the music program at Salisbury.
Kanatiio T. Adams ’12
Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2016 in memory of Kanatiio T. Adams ’12 to be awarded annually to a student recognized for his dignity, integrity, and grace, with a preference that he be a First Nations or American Indian lacrosse athlete.
M.J. Gans International Student Support Fund
Established in 2019 by Michael J. Gans ’81 to advance the eductation of students from developing or third world countries.
Malafronte Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2012 by Michael W. Malafronte ’92.
Markey Family Scholarship
Established in 2014 by the Markey family, this scholarship will be awarded to a Salisbury student enrolled in the School’s Learning Center, who needs financial assistance with the costs associated with the program.
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1981 by Mrs. Barbara Babcock Millhouse.
Financial Aid
Class of 1948 Maurice Firuski Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1997 by the Class of 1948.
Merwin R. Haskel Scholarship
Established in 1960 by Merwin Haskel’s family and friends in honor of his 60th birthday.
Michael Morgan Nields ’91 Scholarship
Established in 1991 by the Nields family in honor of their son, Michael Morgan Nields ’91.
Patrick J. Stern ’66 Scholarship
Established in 2005 through a gift from the estate of Patrick J. Stern ’66 to be a scholarship fund for paraplegic or quadraplegic students.
Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 by the Fitzgerald family to remember and permanently honor the life of a beloved son, brother, and friend.
Philip Sherwood Keeler Class of 1914 Scholarship
Established in 2020 by a gift from the Marion Keeler Trust in memory of her brother, Philip Sherwood Keeler Class of 1914, to be awarded to a student annually for the duration of his time at Salisbury. Preference will be given to a football, hockey, basketball, or baseball player, the sports Philip loved and excelled at while at Salisbury.
Ralph MacAllister Ingersoll Scholarship
Established in 1986 with a donation from Thelma B. Ingersoll in memory of her husband, Ralph MacAllister Ingersoll, the noted publisher and editor.
Dewitt Wallace Reader’s Digest Scholarship Fund
Established in June of 1973 by the Reader’s Digest Foundation to support disadvantaged students from middle-income families.
Richard Altman ’59 Scholarship
Established in 2019 with a gift from the Jack & Sylvia Altman Foundation by Elizabeth J. Altman in memory of her father, Richard Altman ’59.
Richard Paul McKellar Scholarship
Established in 2022 by the Fitzpatrick family.
Sally G. and Robert H. Phinny Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Sally G. and Robert H. Phinny.
Roy R. Raizen ’48 Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Roy R. Raizen ’48.
Sean McBride ’84 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2016 by John M. Hurley in memory of his classmate Sean McBride ’84 to support a deserving student who is a hard worker, an athlete, and an outdoorsman.
Seebeck Family Scholarship Fund
Established in 2014 by John Seebeck.
Thomas M. Ritchie, III ’83 Scholarship
Established in 1991 by family and friends to honor Tim MacPherson Ritchie’s memory. Tim attended Salisbury School for two years. He was a very active youth, and his passions were tennis (he was captain of the varsity team) and hockey.
Class of 1953 Tom Dorsey Scholarship
Established in 2001 by the Class of 1953.
Walter C. Bradford ’48 Family Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Walter C. Bradford.
William G. Thompson ’45 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2011 with a gift from the Estate of Bill Thompson ’45.
William P. Reeves Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 and awarded to a graduating senior who has shown himself a gentleman, quietly responsive to the needs of others. The student may also reflect other characteristics of Bill Reeves, such as his great enthusiam for teaching, his love of math, his love of music, his love of literature and/or language.
Endowed Funds that Support Faculty
Whipple-Brewster Chair for the Director of the Rudd Learning Center
Established in 2022 by Margaret and Hugh Whipple ’72.
Helen S. Maher Faculty Chair for the Arts
Established in 2010 by Helen Maher to assist the School in its continuing efforts to educate its students at the highest level.
Rev. Stephen D. Parker, Jr. ’59 Chaplaincy Chair
Established in 1997 by the Class of 1959 to honor their classmate Reverend Stephen D. Parker ’59.
Dr. Richard S. Childs, Jr. ’63 Chair for Excellence in Teaching
Established in 1998 by John W. Childs ’59 (Hon.) in honor of his brother, Rick, who was inspired by many faculty, especially George Langdon, while he was a student here.
Wachtmeister Family Endowed Fund for the Headmaster’s Chair at Salisbury School
Established in 2011 by the Wachtmeister family.
Hamilton Endowed Chair for the Sciences
Established in 1986 by the Frederic C. Hamilton family.
Lynch Family Endowed Teaching Fellowship
Established by the Lynch family in 2010 to help attract bright young candidates to the faculty at Salisbury.
Bob Gardner Endowed Teaching Fellowship
Established in 2013 to recruit and retain excellent teaching faculty in the sciences.
Class of 2011 Gift - Endowed Teaching Fellowship
Established by the Class of 2011 to recognize the important and significant role the Salisbury faculty has on the lives of the boys and to allow Salisbury to attract and sustain talented qualified teachers.
Class of 2016 Endowed Teaching Fellowship
Established by the Class of 2016 to support young faculty members.
Helen S. Maher Teaching Fellowship for the Arts
Established in 2006 by the Maher family for a young teacher who recently graduated from college.
Rutherfoord Family Endowed Teaching Fellowship
Established in 2010 by the Rutherfoord family to attract first time faculty from college to the Hilltop for their first teaching position.
Childs Entrepreneurial Studies Program
Established in 2005 by John W. Childs ’59 (Hon.) for the purpose of recruiting and compensating a first rate faculty person to lead a course in the study of entrepreneurial capitalism.
Performing Arts
Established in 2005 by the Murray family to compensate a new faculty member in the performing arts.
Class of 1956 Faculty Fund
Established in 2007 by the Class of 1956 to support the compensation of the Salisbury School faculty.
Class of 2000 Ford Technology
Established by the Class of 2000 to endow a new leadership position for technology and curriculum.
Baur Lynch Faculty Travel Fund
Established in 2005 by Andrew S. Baur ’86 to offer stipends to faculty for summer travel with a professional development focus.
Alexander Whitridge Sabbatical Account
Established in 2012 by the Whitridge family in honor of their son and brother, Caldy, to give faculty and staff members the opportunity to take time away from their duties at Salisbury in order to pursue endeavors that both refresh and enhance the abilities that make them valuable mentors and teachers.
Sixth Form Medal
Established in 2022 by the Broll family as a graduation award voted on by the Sixth Form and awarded to a faculty member.
The John K. Magiera Award
Established 2012 by OMR Architects to be awarded annually, the John K. Magiera Award recognizes an individual member or multiple members of Salisbury’s staff who have performed exceptional service during the previous school year and display the qualities of unwavering respect for others, teamwork, and fairness. In 2022 this fund was endowed by the Broll Family.
Class of 1991 Ford Faculty Development Fund
Established in 1990 by the Class of 1991 and the Edward E. Ford Foundation in support of faculty development.
Class of 1994 Ford Faculty Fund
Established in 1993 by the Class of 1994 and the Edward E. Ford Foundation in support of faculty development.
E.E. Ford Faculty Initiative Fund
Established in 2003 by the Edward E. Ford Foundation to enable the Headmaster to challenge and inspire all members of the faculty who meet and exceed the opportunities presented by new curricula, encouraging innovative and responsive academic instruction.
Class of 2003 Faculty Endowment Fund
Established by the Class of 2003 to support the Sarum faculty and perpetuate the academic integrity of Salisbury School.
William R. Kenan Jr. Faculty Endowment Fund
Established in 1980 by the Kenan family to supplement pensions and other benefits for faculty.
Class of 1973 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Fund
Established by the Class of 1973 in honor of their 50th Reunion to recognize a long term faculty member’s excellence in teaching, mentoring, or coaching.
Endowed Funds that Support Athletics
Baseball Endowment
Established in 2021 with a gift from the John R. Whitton Jr. and Barbara Whitton Charitable Trust to enhance the baseball program and support annual programmatic needs.
Brandon Russo ’10 Fund
Established in 2021 in memory of Brandon Russo ’10 to provide a hockey equipment package to the varsity hockey team each season.
Endowed Crew Fund
Established in 2011 by Atwood Collins III with a gift from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation to enhance the crew program and provide for Fleet maintenance. A recent anonymous $1MM gift ensures the Salisbury crew program will perpetuate its mission for years to come.
Endowment for Driving Range/ Outdoor Center
Established in 2022 by the Merrill family.
Football Endowment
Established in 2023 by the Hirshon family to provide general support for the football program.
Lacrosse Endowment
Established in 2022 to support annual programmatic needs.
Soccer Endowment
Established by Michael Zara ’66 to provide additional support for and raise the profile of Salisbury’s soccer program.
Tauck Endowment Fund
Established in 1991 by Peter Tauck ’75 to provide financial assistance for students to participate in athletic team trips.
Establish in 2024 by Charlie and Sarah Vorbach P’23 to support the growth of the School’s squash program.
The Vorbach Family Squash Endowment
Established in 2024 by Charlie and Sarah Vorbach P’23. The Vorbach Family Squash Endowment to help grow the squash program at Salisbury by providing funds for needs such as team trips, exhibition matches, and equipment needs. This spring Salisbury hosted the SEA Nationals, the culminating event of urban youth Squash for the 2024 season. Over 230 middle schoolers from urban youth programs throughout the country joined us on the Hilltop in the Harris Squash Center for a tournament crowning the SEA girls and boys under 13 and under 15 national champions. Events like these help raise the profile of Salisbury squash and puts it on the map for hundreds of talented players from across the country.
NEW The Vorbach Family Squash Endowment
Sport Specific Endowment Goals
Salisbury School has a well-earned, favorable athletic brand recognition and is recognized as an industry leader having established a consistent and sustainable athletic model over the last few decades. Simultaneously, the School’s sense of pride and community, internally and externally, have grown as evidenced by positive alumni, parent, and student engagement at events and with fundraising. In sum, the strength of Salisbury’s comprehensive athletic program has enhanced the experience for, the size of, and the breadth of the student enrollment.
For the fall of 2023, Salisbury had an
all-time high enrollment of 319 boys. Of this record number of boys, sixty percent of the students in 2023-24 school year played an interscholastic sport. Moreover, 30% of graduating Salisbury students are recruited college athletes. Athletic success in high school clearly impacts college matriculation for many high schools, and Salisbury has led the way in many sports nationally. A number of colleges have Salisbury graduates on their rosters and a high percentage of those men that have been elected team captains at these schools.
With appropriate, annual fiscal responsibility, the School’s current
business model will not support programmatic growth without some budgetary relief to enhance the athletic program. The only ways to do this are restricted gifts or, for sustainability, endowment. Of note, most all of Salisbury’s coaches are full time faculty members, meaning they have other critical roles on the Hilltop. Only sailing currently has an outside coach. The greatest programmatic needs, beyond need-based financial aid and faculty salaries, are facility and uniform upgrades, transportation, equipment, and meals. By endowing each athletic team’s
By endowing each athletic team, Salisbury has an opportunity for a generational legacy, that will solidify our industry-wide position as a visionary leader.
budget, similarly to what has been achieved for the rowing and squash programs, Salisbury has an opportunity for a generational legacy, that will solidify our industry-wide position as a visionary leader in the marketplace, in a highly sustainable way. Furthermore, endowing the individual athletic team budgets will provide budget relief and, in some cases, budget enhancement. Strategically, the School can then reallocate those funds to grow other programs on campus, from academics to co-curricular.
Currently, Salisbury has received donations to seed the endowments for hockey, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, and football. The Russo ’10 Endowment Fund was established to support hockey player’s equipment and gear needs, but it will take an additional $1,000,000 to fully endow the program.
In total, the goal is to raise $7.25M to endow all teams; the numbers range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the sport and its scope. The School will be partnering sport specific alumni and parents who share the ambitious goal to fully endow each athletic team as part of the 125th Capital Campaign.
Salisbury has earned every bit of our success, let’s partner together for a sustainable model for the generations of young men to come.
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
In memory of Kanatiio Adams ’12
Mr. Albert J. Carfora IV ’12
In honor of Meg Allen
Mr. Robert Morrison ’23
In honor of Daniel Amo ’16
Mr. Jeremiah Jones and Mrs. Louisa Gebelein Jones
In memory of William “Bill” E. Appleyard ’53
Mrs. Geraldine J. Appleyard
In memory of Henry Clay BaldwIn ’84
Mr. E. N. Veasey, Jr. ’84
In honor of Leighton Ball ’18
Ms. Michelle Karbiner-Ball P’18
In memory of Louise O. Bartley
Mr. Harry B. Bartley III ’73
In memory of James H. Bates ’48, P’82,’75, GP’04
Mr. James M. Bates ’75, P’04
Mr. Carl Edward A. Wachtmeister ’98
Mrs. Karen W. Wachtmeister P’95,’98
In memory of Janet Graves Bates
Mr. James M. Bates ’75, P’04
In honor of Andrew Bazarian, Jr. ’18
Mrs. Mary MacAvoy GP’18,’23
In honor of Christian Bazarian ’23
Mrs. Mary MacAvoy GP’18,’23
In memory of George Beavers III ’48
Mr. George Beavers IV ’82
In memory of Dr. Angelo Bilionis
Mr. Gregory L. Bilionis ’88
In memory of Walter B. Billingsley ’82
Mr. Donald S. Gifford ’82
Mr. Robert T. Noyes ’82
In memory of Sean Bowler ’02 (Hon.)
Mr. Bryan T. Bendjy ’02
Mr. Charles W. Callahan ’04
Mr. Kevin P. Grady ’00
Mr. James G. Kenan IV ’00
In honor of Kati Brandon
Mrs. Laura Bazarian P’18,’23
In memory of Maxwell K. Brindle ’07
Mr. Thomas A. Dalton ’07
In honor of Christopher J. BrislIn ’96, P’26
Mr. Peter Q. Weeks ’68
In honor of Henry BrislIn ’26
Ms. Maureen Ciombor GP’26
In honor of William “Bill” E. Buehner P’89
Mr. Sasha A. Tcherevkoff ’92
In memory of David J. Cahouet ’87
Mr. John S. Stump IV ’87
In memory of David N. Carter ’94
Mr. Matthew H. Tucker ’94
In honor of Tracy and Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25
Mr. Christopher N. Colao ’15
Mr. Samuel E. Keehn ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Shortelle
In honor of Hugh Cheney ’95 (Hon.), P’99
Mr. Kyle S. Beatty ’08
Mr. Cary R. Wasserman ’04
In memory of Russell “Rusty” Cheney ’99
Mr. Christopher W. Brown ’93 (Hon.)
In memory of Edward R. Childs
Mr. Robert W. Childs ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Heekin ’74
Mr. Duncan McClelland ’74
In memory of Charles R. Clausen ’43
Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Clauson ’74
In honor of Jade Colling
Mr. Wallace McKeon ’20
In honor of Kurt Colling
Mr. Dylan Lachaine ’24
Mr. Wallace McKeon ’20
Mr. Nicolas Petrut ’25
In memory of Ann Corkery
Mr. Matthew B. Corkery
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Gabarro
In honor of Matthew B. Corkery
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Gabarro
Mr. Jeremiah Jones and Mrs. Louisa Gebelein Jones
In memory of E. LundIn Coward ’80
Mr. Joshua J. Ott ’79
In honor of Richard I. Curtis ’91 (Hon.)
Mr. Sebastian J. H. Port ’22
Mr. Jordan C. Seitz ’00
Mr. Cary R. Wasserman ’04
In memory of Duane Daentl
Mr. Edward R. Johnson ’59
In honor of Bryce Daley ’18
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kennedy ’89
In honor of Aiden Dalton ’23
Mr. Joshua Dalton P’23
In honor of Rita Delgado
Mr. Thomas R. McHugh ’01
In honor of JustIn DeLucia ’23
Mr. and Mrs. James Brandon
In honor of Susan S. DeMelle P’89
Mr. Ralph J. Menconi ’84 (Hon.)
In memory of Kevin J. Dimeo ’09
Mr. Chad G. Berger ’10
Mr. William H. Casertano ’09
Mr. Andrew M. King ’10
In honor of Samuel Eichmann ’22
Mr. James Stuart
In memory of Jonathan N. Faville ’82
Mr. A. Leo Nash ’82
In memory of Richard D. Field ’59
Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Barhydt
Ms. Roberta Capuano
Mrs. Dupre C. Cochran
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Field ’70
Mr. H. James Field, Jr. ’67
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gerard V ’79
Ms. Victoria T. Graboys
Mr. Jack D. Gunther, Jr.
Ms. Susan Koenigsberg
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Marsh III
Ms. Eleanor Seaman
The Kerry and Jed Stevens Family Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Wiedenmayer P’92
In honor of Christopher Fisher ’87
Mr. Thatcher U. Hoyt ’10
In memory of Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93
Mr. C. Nicholas Arienti ’93
In memory of Richard T. Flood Jr. ’03 (Hon.)
Mr. Kevin P. Grady ’00
Mr. Chase A. Richey ’09
Mr. and Mrs. David W. White P’01
In honor of Dining Services
Mr. Alexander W. Jones
In memory of Robert “Bob” Gardner
Mr. Eric L. Kemer ’77
Mr. Hugh S. Williamson ’54
In honor of Peter Gilbert P’18,’20
Mr. Christopher Bartlett
Mr. Benton L. Morgan ’02
Mr. Peter C. Watts ’99
In memory of Josephine and Hop Rudd
Mr. Andrew Parker Jr. ’59
David W. Elliott ’73
Jeffrey W. Wheeler ’74
In memory of Michael J. Gunning ’92
Mr. Caleb J. Perrin ’92
Mr. Gerard K. Rooney ’92
In memory of James C. Haley ’00
Mr. Tucker M. Veenis ’00
In honor of Rev. Joseph K. Hall IV ’90
Mr. Reid J. Boren ’90
Mr. and Ms. Christopher S. Gordon ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spinella
In honor of Richard Haskel
Mr. Anthony Haskel
Mr. James L. Haskel
Mrs. Jill Haskel
Mr. and Mrs. William Haskel
In memory of George W. Hebard ’61
Mr. Peter P. Clark ’61
In memory of Jake A. Hescock ’16
Mr. Cornelius D. Howland IV ’16
Mr. Dylan X. Sanchez ’18
In honor of ColIn Hively ’18
Mr. Kevin Hively P’18
In honor of Kevin Hively P’18
Mr. Colin Hively ’18
In honor of Keith Hudak
Mr. Alexander W. Jones
In memory of Barton Jennings ’96
Mr. Lawrence E. Bathgate III ’96
Mr. Christopher T. Davenport ’96
Mr. Jorge D. Gomez ’96
Mr. Stuart E. Graham III ’96
Mr. Matthew W. Green ’96
Mr. Timothy J. McCaffrey, Sr. ’96
Mr. Archibald A. Smith IV ’96
In memory of Sheila Johnson
Mr. Eben M. MacNeille ’94
In honor of Alexander “Xander” W. Jones
Mr. Jeremiah Jones and Mrs. Louisa Gebelein Jones
In memory of James W. Journey ’82
Mr. A. Leo Nash ’82
In honor of Ethan Katz ’26
Ms. Pamela Dupuis GP’25,’26
In honor of Zachary Katz ’25
Ms. Pamela Dupuis GP’25,’26
In memory of Christopher E. Kellams ’83
Mr. Anson G. P. Stookey ’83
In memory of Lillian Ketchum
Mr. Bradford W. Ketchum, Jr. ’57, P’96
In memory of Willem Keur ’36 (Hon.)
Mr. W. Wesselink Keur ’63
In honor of Mykola Kravchenko ’24
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Babcock III ’75
In memory of The Rev. George D. Langdon and Mrs. Anne Langdon
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot F. Wheeler III ’65
Mr. Stanley E. Young III ’62
In memory of David E. Lebens
Mr. Michael G. Huntoon ’65 and Ms. Dolores Gutierrez-Huntoon
In memory of James B. Lynch
Mr. George P. Lynch III ’92
In memory of R. Hunter MacDonnell ’98
Mr. William Raudenbush ’98
In honor of Jonathon G. Mahoney ’13
Mr. Kyle M. Good ’10
In honor of Jeffrey May P’15,’21
Mr. Colin O. May ’15
In memory of Thomas D. Mazza ’86
Mr. W. Reed Johnston, Jr. ’86
In honor of Vito and Nora Mazzarino Sr.
Mr. Vito J. Mazzarino ’96
In honor of Peter McEachern
Mr. Nicholas B. Hyman ’13
In honor of Wally McKeon ’20
Mr. and Mrs. William Kirby GP’20
In honor of Jessica Metcalf P’21
Dr. and Mrs. R. William Nichols, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spinella
In memory of Daniel P. Miller ’50
Mr. Jason Adams
Margaret Kinderman
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Maass
Mr. and Mrs. William Miller
Ms. Jackie Salvino
In honor of Rhonan Mokriski ’90
Mrs. Laura Bazarian P’18,’23
Mr. Reid J. Boren ’90
Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Edes
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kennedy ’89
In memory of Park M. Morrison ’74
Mr. Peter G. Clifford ’74
Mr. Douglas G. Williams ’74
In honor of Brooke Niermann
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kennedy ’89
In memory of Samuel T.B. Newton ’06
Mr. and Mrs. Blake T. Newton III P’06
In honor of Obed Opoku ’24
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Babcock III ’75
In memory of Barclay Palmer
Mr. Edward R. Johnson ’59
In honor of Katherine Pennella
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Pennella
In memory of Christopher D. Phinny ’73
Mr. John B. Parsons, Jr. ’73
In honor of Wendy Pillsbury
Mr. James Stuart
In honor of Trudy C. Pzynski
Mr. Seamus Latta ’24
In honor of Theophilios “Theo” Quartey ’17
Mr. Jeremiah Jones and Mrs. Louisa Gebelein Jones
In memory of William P. Reeves
Mr. J. Henry Alexandre ’86
Rev. Dr. Joseph K. Hall IV ’90
Mr. Matthew H. Tucker ’94
In memory of Gordon S. Reid
Mr. Charles R. Hoeveler ’63
Mr. Alexander B. Wheeler, Jr. ’66
In honor of Bradley C. Rider ’20
Mr. and Mrs. George Rider GP’20,’23
In honor of Duncan Rider ’23
Mr. and Mrs. George Rider GP’20,’23
In memory of Thomas Williams Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams Roberts III ’83
In honor of Isaiah Robinson ’14
Mrs. Cheryl Burton GP’14
In memory of Luke Rodgers
Reverend and Mrs. Stephen Rodgers
In memory of Geoffrey Rossano
Mr. Woods Novak ’18
In memory of Roswell “Hopp” Rudd
Mr. David W. Elliott ’73
In honor of Jeffrey “Jeff” RuskIn P’22
Mr. Charles Langdon ’20
Mr. Thomas R. McHugh ’01
Mr. Dillon Potter ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Rimsa
In honor of Christopher A. Russell ’89
Mrs. Robin D. H. Russell P’89
In memory of Andrew J. Rutledge ’80
Mr. R. Scott Bixby, Jr. ’80
Mr. Joshua J. Ott ’79
In honor of J. “Woody” Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
Mrs. Olivia Petrasch
In memory of Donald Sanders
Mr. Douglas R. Sanders ’73
In honor of Joseph Saunders ’25
Mrs. Susan S. Capalbo GP’25
In Honor of Sarah Scoville
Ms. Meredith M. Graves
In honor of Dennis P. Shortelle
Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Edes
In honor of Jonathan Siff
Ms. Maxann Beja P’23
In honor of Samuel H. Simmons P’04
Mr. Woods Novak ’18
In honor of Timothy Sinclair ’91
Mr. Jeremiah Jones and Mrs. Louisa Gebelein Jones
In honor of Ronald M. Solan ’54
Mr. Matthew R. Northrop ’86
In honor of Thomas Spinella
Mr. Michael W. Bennett ’21
In memory of Patrick G. Stanton
Ms. Donna Vanicky
In honor of Edward Steffelin
Ms. Robyn Steffelin GP’21,’24
In honor of Charles Strauss
Mr. Cooper Flemming ’24
Mr. Julian Stubgen ’24
In memory of Cooper B. Stuart Jr. ’05
Mr. Douglas M. Horner, Jr. ’05
In honor of Andrew Swann ’96
Mrs. Nancy Swann P’96
In memory of Reverend Charles W. Tait
Mr. Douglas J. Hood ’84
In honor of Electra Tortorella P’17
Mr. Peter Q. Weeks ’68
In honor of James E. Trahon ’03
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Trahon P’03,’04
In honor of Timothy J. Trahon ’04
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Trahon P’03,’04
In memory of John L. Tyler ’41
Mr. John L. Tyler Jr. ’66
In honor of Dominik ValcIn ’25
Mrs.Ruth Ann Valcin GP’22,’25,’28
In honor of Nikolas ValcIn ’22
Mrs.Ruth Ann Valcin GP’22,’25,’28
In memory of John Van Duyl ’70
Mr. Allyn Seymour Jr. ’70
In honor of Carl Edward A. Wachtmeister ’98
Mrs. Karen W. Wachtmeister P’95,’98
In memory of Edward C.A. Wachtmeister
Mrs. Karen W. Wachtmeister P’95,’98
In honor of Erik C. Wachtmeister ’95
Mrs. Karen W. Wachtmeister P’95,’98
In memory of David C. Wallace ’78
Mr. S. Mark Burchfield ’78
Mr. Christopher C. Bushing ’78
In honor of Wenxuan “Jacky” Wang ’23
Mr. Christopher C. Russell and Ms. Merrilee Mardon
In memory of Thomas C. Weatherill ’44
Mr. Robert C. Weatherill
In honor of Sarah Webb
Ms. Brooke Niermann
In honor of William V. Webb
Mr. Zachary Walsh ’24
Mr. Joshua Wolman
In honor of Joshua D. Weinstein ’11
Mr. Andrew Mager ’23
In honor of Kathy and Richard Weymouth
Mr. Isaac R. Walters ’88
In memory of Alexander “Caldy” Whitridge ’05
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Babcock III ’75
Mr. Douglas M. Horner, Jr. ’05
In honor of Andrew Will
Mr. Gabriel J. Antoni ’11
In memory of Carl H. Williams P’67,’70,’74
Mr. Christopher S. Hansell ’10
Mr. Peter B. Williams ’70
Mr. R. David Williams ’67
In memory of Elizabeth “IBBA” Williams
Mr. Peter B. Williams ’70
In memory of William Wright
Mrs. Catherine Wright
In honor of Robert “Bobby” D. Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19
Mr. Michael W. Bennett ’21
Ms. Kathy Drake P’19
Mr. Matthew Nemsick ’23
Mr. Bryce B. Woodson ’07
In memory of Jack M. Zimmerman ’44
Mr. and Mrs. Lise Bohannon
Mr. Ben Lavian
Ms. Penelope P. Scott, MD
Mrs. Doris P. Zimmerman
Alumni & Development Office
Mimi Babcock Director of Family Giving and Engagement 860-435-5735
Tabitha Brewer P’26 Development Coordinator & Communications Associate 860-435-5728
Christopher Brislin ’96 P’26 Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement 860-435-5727
Ryan Carr Director of Advancement Services 860-435-5708
Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement 860-435-5730
Kristina Miller
Senior Associate Director of Advancement & Director of Communications and Marketing 860-435-5791
Sarah Scoville Director of Development Communications & Admissions Associate
Electra Webb Tortorella P’17 Director of Leadership and Planned Giving 860-435-5775
CLASS NOTES
1950
CLASS AGENT: ARTHUR L. PEACOCK
John Milnes Baker writes, “I attended Salisbury for one year, 19461947 (I transferred to The Hill School, graduating in 1951). I have nothing but the fondest memories of my time at Salisbury. I am a retired architect but have done more writing about architecture than designing in recent years. I have also been typing away at ‘From Brookhaven to South Kent and Places in Between’ in what I have been calling My First Eighty-Five Plus Years (but, by now it ought to be My First Ninety-Plus Years).
In 2018, I received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who in America as ‘a leader in the field of architecture.’ As a third former at Sarum, I was influenced by the art teacher George Bear who came to the top floor of Main three days a week. He recognized my Godgiven gift and encouraged me to pursue my artwork. He gave me a newfound confidence in my natural ability to draw! Many thanks to Salisbury for that.”
1951
CLASS AGENT: STAN PINOVER
Richard Haskel and his wife, Jane, live in La Jolla, California. In 1948, Rich and Stan Pinover roomed together at Salisbury School. Their friendship has continued for all these years as they still talk a couple of times a month. They only wish they lived closer so they could enjoy each other’s company.
Charlie Berry started in the eighth grade at Salisbury School in 1945 with classmate Stan Pinover—the last of the five-year students. Charlie and his wife, Jo-Anne, live in Naples, Florida and enjoy a yearly drive to Canada for a summer vacation.
Kimberley Brown and his wife, Poldi, reside in Osterville, Massachusetts on
Cape Cod. Kim only recently retired from working at Hyannis Airport; once a pilot, always a pilot! Kim’s love of flying stayed with him all his life. Now, Kim is joining the rest of his classmates in the “golden years” of retirement.
Stan Pinover writes, “I am planning to continue living in Madison, Connecticut for the coming years as it has been a great retirement place to live. I have two of my children living here as well. The other two are in Hudson, Ohio and Trumbull, Connecticut. I am involved with playing a lot of bridge, enjoying my book club, working out at the gym three days a week, and walking a mile or so three days a week, weather permitting.”
1954
CLASS AGENT: HILARY WOODHOUSE
Hilary Woodhouse reflects on nearing his 70th Reunion and shares some correspondence from classmate Stu Williamson; “Mrs. Rudd’s remedial classes prepared me to pass the college boards; and, my college roommate, Hilary Woodhouse, shared some of the same classes so we could study together.” Stu and Hilary roomed together at Harvard. Hilary fondly remembers the dedicated teachers and Headmaster who encouraged leadership in all, through example, not words.
1959
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
Jim Dresser spoke recently with classmate Stephen Parker. They noted that their 65th Reunion will be celebrated on the Hilltop this September during Legends Weekend. They look forward to connecting with classmates at this special annual gathering.
Stephen Parker shares that he plans to attend his 65th Reunion in September during Legends Weekend. He hopes his classmates show up to celebrate in force!
1960
CLASS AGENT: JOHN E. OLSON
Howard Baldwin writes that his granddaughter, Chelsie, welcomed twins, Nora and Lucy, bringing him to seven great-grandchildren. He continues to work in Los Angeles, California in the film and television industries. Howard credits his four hockey films in honor of legendary Salisbury hockey icon Roswell “Hop” Rudd. The films include: Sudden Death (Universal), Mystery Alaska (Disney), Mr. Hockey (Hallmark) and Odd Man Rush (an independent film).
Skip Pohl notes that he recently watched The Film Guys video “The Spirit of Salisbury.” He writes, “They really captured in remarkably poignant footage what I remember so well about Sarum, having spent three years on the Hilltop over 60 years ago. I can’t believe so many decades have passed since I experienced my adventures there. That time proved to be, for me, life changing in a most positive way.”
Skip and his wife, Bonnie, recently traveled through the English countryside and spent a powerful and emotional day with their guide and driver at Salisbury Cathedral, a place he has been trying to visit for most of his adult life. Skip shares that as they walked through the interior and learned about the construction and the grounds of the Cathedral, many Salisbury memories flooded his mind. While Salisbury School was the first place, as a teen, with that name
Trustee Emeritus Michael Sylvester ’59, P’85,’02 with his wife Jennifer on holiday in Italy.
Skip encountered, he was later stationed on the USS Salisbury Sound during the Vietnam War as the Naval Communications Officer. For Skip, “Salisbury” has continued to be part of his adult years as well as his formative time at school.
Skip shares that he enjoys reading about where Salisbury graduates matriculate and other news from the Hilltop. His Class Agent, John Olson, keeps him updated every few months on news of their classmates.
Skip reflects that he never feels far away from the Northwestern corner of Connecticut, a beloved state, and a place he lived in happily for roughly 20 years after his school days were over.
Seeing the newest video on Salisbury brings back fond memories for Skip of a place he feels privileged to be part of.
1961
CLASS AGENT: JACKSON W. FOLEY, JR.
Michael Van Winkle writes, “After 12 wonderful years on the coast of Maine at our small farm near Bar Harbor, we moved to Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Aquidneck Island to be nearer to our daughter and grandchildren. The island is beautiful with excellent beaches, superb restaurants, and friendly people. I wish the Class of ’64 health and happiness in the years to come.
1965
CLASS AGENTS: PETER P. BROWER & JAMES F. DICKERSON
Following 23 years in Bangkok, Thailand, working from India to China and Korea, Frederick Tibbitts, Jr. returned to his hometown of Albany, New York in October of 2020. He is now retired, yet naturally back at school to be refreshed on the present knowledge of psychology and to complete his Masters degree. Upon completion, he will be an Adjunct Instructor in Psychology at SUNY-Albany and poised to earn a Doctorate in Psychology. From there, Fred plans to teach and mentor.
To prepare for his start as a student at SUNY-Albany, Fred took classes at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). There, he met Bhashta Ahmadi, who departed Afghanistan on one of the emergency flights as the Taliban were taking control. Fred assisted Bhasta in earning a scholarship to become a student at HVCC.
Fred Grey writes, “Judy and I continue to enjoy our retirement on mid-coast Maine and on Monhegan Island, Maine. We travel and visit with our two kids and four grand kids in Vermont and Maryland which keeps us busy. Best to all.”
Bruce Cooper shares that he officially retired from the Summit, New Jersey Fire Department in December 2022 after 42 years of service. A ceremony was held at Summit City Hall with the Mayor, Council members, Fire Chief, fellow firefighters and family. Bruce’s five children are all staying busy, and two of his seven grandchildren are juniors in college. Bruce still watches his youngest granddaughter several days a week, who is now in eighth grade. To stay active Bruce plays hockey several times a month. He looks forward to returning for his 60th Reunion. Bruce gives Kudos to classmate Jim Dickerson for always organizing the festivities!
1964
CLASS AGENT: JOHN H. MOORHEAD
Robert Hill is living in New York City and still works as a Senior Advisor with Silvercrest Asset Management Group. He notes that he enjoyed watching John Schmitz’s grandson kick field goals for the Detroit Lions last season!
David Barnard ’61 with his wife, Cynthia, and friends at the Kennebunk, Maine 5K and 10K Halloween Race. Cynthia’s first 5K since knee surgery!
Frederick Tibbitts ’65 with Hudson Valley Community College President Roger A. Ramsammy, Ph.D and scholarship student, Bhashta Ahmadi.
1971
CLASS AGENT: COOPER H. MORRIS
Thomas Whitridge recently produced a book of photographs he made over many years of pathways (mostly in gardens). The picture on the cover shows the road down to Salisbury School’s Curtis Boathouse and lakefront.
1972
CLASS AGENT: BECKWITH B. MILLER
Orson Munn shares, “My second daughter gave birth to her first child and my third grandchild, Leo Ivan Mitevsky, in March 2024. I am enjoying retirement in
Vero Beach, Florida, Snowmass, Colorado and Southampton, New York. I celebrated my 70th birthday this year with family and friends at the John’s Island Club in Florida.”
1973
CLASS AGENT: PAUL EVANS HAVILAND
LeGrand Redfield, Jr. shares that his asset management group is in its 41st year. He is hiring and training new financial planners and continuing his education with courses toward a designation as a Retirement Management Advisor. LeGrand notes that “my wife, Helen, has put up with me for 31 years, and I am not done.” LeGrand and Helen moved to New Canaan, Connecticut where they bought the house of their dreams and haven’t got time to slow down. LeGrand gives a “shout out” to the Class of ’73.
Duer McLanahan III writes, “I am living in Boston, Massachusetts and am teaching English, Mandarin, and mainstream and special education. I seek three backup and harmony singers to accompany my lead vocal on songs Johnny River’s 1966 baroque pop hit ‘The Poor Side of Town:’ Eagles hit ‘New Kid In Town,’ and original songs. Thacher Carter ’72, can you: participate or suggest anyone else? Other musicians? Women singers are needed to replicate these two songs original vocals’ celestial, choir-like clarity. Can you men sing upward-register, pellucid like Eagles Randy Meisner? Goal: sing-perform during Boston music venues open mic nights, evolving to songarranging, recording, performing. John Oler, Alex Cook, John Harris, Walter Wick, Duncan Pindar, Tom Wheeler, Jeffrey Wheeler ’74, Morgan Shipway, Ralph Menconi ’84 (Hon.), the late Grant Rudnicki, Donald Hewat P’70, Hop and Josie (my speed reading maven) Rudd, Ed and Eileen Ward, and Ollie Scholle ’72, Louis Bahin ’75, ‘The Mouse That Roared,’ ‘The Bald Soprano,’ ‘The Miser’ cast members—how are you doing? Tom Hibbard ’72, praise you. You actedreacted my favorite sports, and carpe diem, motivation memory: 1972 Varsity Football game against Berkshire on the Hilltop. You intercepted a Berkshire pass on Salisbury›s 20-yardline, and ran ‘fit to beat
lightning’ it back for a touchdown (To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee). When you thereafter immediately were asked why you ran so fast, you replied, ‘I didn›t want to get ta Photockled.’ Bravo for doing, giving your best.”
1974
CLASS AGENTS: PETER CLIFFORD, KNUT ROSTAD, JEFF WHEELER
Laurie Smith was recently re-elected to Burlington City Council.
Randy Harwood’s daughter was married in San Francisco, California in June of 2023.
Jeff Wheeler is officially a grandfather now with two grandchildren, Slater Wheeler and Zoe Leabo.
The cover of Thomas Whitridge’s ’71 photography collection Some Paths Taken, Others Not featuring a photo of the road to the Curtis Boathouse and lakefront.
Alan Benjamin ’72 welcomed his first grandchild, Grey Eleanor.
Duer McLanahan III ’73 on the guitar.
Jeffrey Weinstein ’74, P’11 and son, Director of Studies Josh Weinstein ’11 at the Holiday Party in New York City.
1975
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
Twenty members of the Class of 1975 spent a long weekend in August 2023 at the Lake Placid, New York home of Peter Tauck. Peter hosted Richard Belshaw, Fritz Babcock, Jim Bates, Charlie Biddle, Wes Castles, Peter Chew, Bob Childs, Mike Cozens, Rich Harris, Ulrich LaFosse, Hayes Miller, Griff Neighbors, Brian Powers, Pen Pendleton, Jim Santoro, Terry Ullram, Frank Wells, Jody Westerlund and Nick Zaldastani. Late scratches included Spencer Eckle, Nic Nichols, Peter Sowles and Alex Tschursin who tried to come but had other commitments. The impressive list included 4-year, 3-year, 2-year and a 1-year Salisbury students which proves the Sarum experience shapes us deeply regardless of how immersed one felt at the time. The classmates all saw some faces for the first time since graduation day, but the connection shaped by Brotherhood made conversation easy…even if it took a moment to recognize the old guy in front of you.
The weekend included golfers scattering balls and dodging lightning; tough guys hiking to the top of Mount Jo, one of “The 46” highest peaks in the range. The group enjoyed daily hikes, swimming, Pen diving off the boathouse balcony and a chance to retell history in long sessions on the wide porch. Peter led a tour around
the lake with his modern Nautique and a neighbor’s classic Hacker-Craft launch. The men shared that the weekend felt more of a retreat than a reunion.
Bob Childs reports that he recently took the logical first step of retirement and spent the winter in Florida. He toured from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota and ended in New Smyrna Beach. He met up with classmate Terry Ullram in Palm Coast. Bob is now back in the Boston area for the summer.
Andy Devlin shares that he is enjoying his ongoing retirement in Florida. Last summer, he was in Athens, Greece fueling his love of history. Andy does some legal work, focusing on free speech and first amendment issues.
Tony Fairbank has lived in Cheney, Washington for the last two years. He continues to study ancient Buddhist texts, the subject of his doctoral dissertation. As a boy, Tony’s father explained the Japanese characters as he drew on a napkin, planting a seed that lead to a life of study and translation.
Rob Gengras moved to a larger Land Rover dealer in North Haven, Connecticut. If you are in the market for an electric Jaguar or a roomy Range Rover, he is your guy. Classmates report that he has the same handshake, smile and style that impressed when he was on the
Griff Neighbors ’75, Nick Zaldastani ’75, Pen Pendleton ’75, Charlie Biddle ’75, Peter Tauck ’75, Jim Bates ’75, Bob Childs ’75, Terry Ullram ’75 and Peter Chew ’75 during a class gathering on Lake Placid in the summer of 2023.
Brian Powers ’75, pilot Rich Harris ’75, Wes Castles ’75, Jim Santoro ’75, Ulrich LaFosse ’75, Jody Westerlund ’75, Frank Wells ’75 aboard a friend’s classic Hacker-Craft launch on Lake Placid.
Bob Childs ’75, Stephanie Childs, Carol Fairbanks and Terry Ullram ’75 in Palm Coast, Florida.
Tony Fairbank ’75 on his 60th birthday at his monastery on Whitby Island, Washington.
Hilltop. Rob still golfs better than most, but not as well as he used to.
Rich Harris attended the Indian Wells Open tennis tournament last March in California. He had a chance to catch up with Wes Castles who has retired to Palm Springs, California. Late last year Rich was in Budapest where he saw (but did not book passage on) a Tauck Tour Riverboat!
Tom Hemingway is living in Houston, Texas and met up with Jim Santoro to watch what he does best—Jim managed the implosion of the west grandstand of Kyle Field at Texas A&M University for his employer Controlled Demolition, Inc. back in 2014. Joining them, Tom’s sons, George and James, learned that some Salisbury graduates can do pretty cool stuff!
Frank Lawrance has been in Charleston, South Carolina for a year and a half and enjoys the Southern pace and climate. While he has endured a lot of rain, it has not snowed!
Brian Powers and his wife Cybil spent 11 days of February in the United Kingdom visiting London and hiking a portion of the Coastal Path to Edinburgh, Scotland. Their oldest daughter, Lindsay lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Their twins—Andrew graduated in May and is
heading to graduate school, and Lise has one more year left at Trinity College. Terry Ullram and his wife took advantage of a few warm, blue-sky days in November, cruising their Harley to Cape Cod. He ran into former English teacher Ralph Menconi ’84 (Hon.) who retired in 2014 to Yarmouth, Massachusetts after 43 years on the Hilltop.
Business in Raleigh, North Carolina allowed time for lunch in Durham, North Carolina. In January, Griff Neighbors met up with classmate Nick Zaldastani who moved back to his college town after decades in San Francisco, California. Nick is working with start-ups in brain health and networking. He mentors, volunteers and is involved in politics.
1976
CLASS AGENTS: BILL BUSHING, STEVE GARFIELD
Richard Dallett shares he spent time with classmate Henry Pitney last summer in Maine where Henry demonstrated his prowess at “the bag game.” Richard continues to be lucky to eat, drink, bike ride and occasionally play tennis with classmate Mark Schmidt who lives nearby. Richard writes, “It’s hard to know what to write as we drift into our final quarter. I wish I had been more open to friendships, less judgmental, more forgiving, less circumspect, more adventurous, less
Rob Gengras ’75
Tom Hemingway ’75 and sons, George and James, reunited with Jim Santoro ’75 in Houston, Texas while Jim managed the removal of the west grandstand at Kyle Field at Texas A&M University.
Brian Powers ’75 and his wife, Cybil, while traveling in the United Kingdom.
Terry Ullram ’75 reconnected with former English teacher, Ralph Menconi ’84 (Hon.) on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Griff Neighbors ’75 met up with classmate Nick Zaldastani ’75 for lunch in Durham, North Carolina.
Richard Dallett ’76
hesitant. Thank you to all who allowed me into your lives. Those relationships made me who I am.
I had an interesting career that allowed me to see a lot of this amazing world. Most importantly I have been gifted with a long-lasting marriage to a dynamic woman who gave us a generous and open-minded daughter. That is clearly my biggest success. Good luck to you all and hopefully see you in two years!”
Henry Pitney writes, “As I believe I’ve broadcast to all Sarum ’76ers, I retired as Deputy GC of the US Export Import Bank in April of 2023. Phew! The retirement parties were fun, and then I sailed my partially updated boat and crew to southern Newfoundland, Canada and the lovely French Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, just off the southeastern coast of Newfoundland, Canada (yes, there’s still a tiny bit of French territory in North America). Newfoundland’s southern coast is mostly un-, or sparsely inhabited, fjords which were full of waterfalls and rugged beauty, and the local population is extremely friendly. We saw a good deal of fin whales, dolphins, tuna, and birdlife. I’m planning to go around the northern side of the island this summer. My daughter has returned to school for a Masters at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment to study oceans and related policy. My son
continues to work on social justice causes around the country, including reparations for slavery descendants. He also proposed to his girlfriend and plans to get married this fall! Lest you think life’s a bowl of cherries, I’ve had to have a knee replaced, which has not been any fun; c’est la vie!”
Gordon Ridgeway was part of a well-attended panel discussion for the Salisbury Forum hosted by the School last fall about strategies local communities and land trusts can use to promote affordable housing in the tri-state region. Gordon notes he had a nice chat with Head of School Will Webb beforehand. Gordon reports that classmate Gordon Whitbeck hosted his locally famous spring garden plant sale. Gordon also caught up with classmate Thomas Kiefer who was selling Christmas trees at the family homestead on Selleck Hill in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Peter Sanderson shares a number of milestones this past year. He turned 65 and retired in June of 2023 after 35 years as the Athletic Director at Fessenden School outside of Boston, Massachusetts. His wife, Sue, recently finished her final year in the Admissions Office as Director of Financial Aid. They plan to sail off into the sunset to their home near Wilmington, North Carolina. Peter notes that by far the greatest milestone of his year was the monumental gathering of all family members for his mother’s 100th birthday in Hanover, New Hampshire, this past March. She has long been an inspiration to the family, besides her amazing longevity. She was a graduate from Wellesley College with a Masters from Yale University, and long before most women held such positions (in the early 70s) she was the President/CEO of a major teaching hospital in New Jersey. She alpine skied into her late 70s and played serious tennis until age 90. She grew up in Connecticut and was the one who pushed Peter to attend Salisbury, because of his love for sports, and ultimately to the career path that followed.
Peter and Sue are the proud grandparents of two boys, ages 4 and 2, by their son Cory and his wife. Peter and Sue travel to see them in Nashville, Tennessee and will hopefully do so more frequently. Peter and Sue have a long awaited trip to Ireland (twice thwarted during Covid)
on the books for September. He notes that the Class of ’76 is always welcome in North Carolina, where he lives on a golf course with pools, pickleball, and tennis in his neighborhood, and is a short ride to the beach.
After 32 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, Victor Scafati has retired from the Johnson Creek Fire & EMS, a busy department in southeastern Wisconsin. He has numerous national fire and EMS certifications, including HazMat Technician and Aerial Operator, and served as Interim Chief in 2023. He is still active in his technical career, having recently wrapped up a fintech carveout, and occasionally guest lectures in computer science at the University of Wisconsin’s flagship campus, where he also volunteers as a keelboat sailing instructor. After 21 years serving as Director of the Counseling Center at the University of Richmond, Peter LeViness retired, very happily, in August 2023. In October of 2023 Peter received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
Dwight Reynolds ’76 on the tennis court with a friend.
Peter Sanderson ’76 celebrated his mother’s 100th birthday in March.
Peter Sanderson’s ’76 grandsons.
(AUCCCD), in which he has been actively involved since 1996. In February, he took a very flexible part-time job with AUCCCD as their Data Analyst, which he enjoys. In addition to working out every day, Peter shares that he continues to play bass in a faculty-staff classic rock cover band, “Sabbatical.” Peter and his wife Bobbie have enjoyed the extra time to travel, visit family, and learn more about indigenous cultures, including Navajo land, in the four corners, and the Monacan people in Virginia. Both of their sons are mostly launched. Their oldest, Ian, has significant expertise in DAOs and cryptocurrency (after majoring in English and Creative Writing in college), and recently took a new upper level position at Push Protocol. Their youngest, Jackson, is in his fourth year in a Ph.D. program in Philosophy at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and aims to be a college professor. Peter hopes all ’76ers are doing well!
Chad Smith writes, On April 5, 2024, Bromley was 90% open! After 31 years in Vermont, I am shifting gears and concentrating on traveling, playing golf and actually relaxing. What a novel concept! While I love working, it is just ‘time.’ Life in Vermont continues to be enjoyable. My best to the Class of ’76 and I will see you for our 50th Reunion.”
Bill Bushing shares that he and wife Wendy continue to enjoy living in Charlotte, North Carolina. They do miss the Connecticut shore but not the snowstorms. They are spending
more time in Seattle, Washington and Colorado Springs, Colorado, visiting with granddaughters, Matea and Lucy.
Bill and his brother Chris ’78 recently spent a week in Palm Springs, California at the Indian Wells Open tennis tournament. They also fit in some hiking and a couple of rounds of golf on the beautiful courses there. Bill then met Wendy in Colorado for a ski trip to Breckenridge with his daughter, Hillary, and son, David. Bill reports that the ski conditions were perfect, thanks to an epic Colorado snowstorm before they arrived. He has decided, however, that double black diamond trails are not in his skiing future.
This spring, Bill and Wendy made their way back to Italy. Both Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast have been on their bucket list since they visited Lake Como eight years ago. After that, they relaxed at home in Charlotte, North Carolina
Tom Kiefer writes, “I try to get to my farmhouse in Salisbury frequently to beat back invasive plants and split firewood. ‘Cut Your Own’ Christmas tree sales have dropped off since Christmas; probably a marketing issue. I’ve gone down a rabbit
hole with biochar. I make batches of it on the farm to amend the garden soil. I’d be curious what former faculty, Malcom MacLaren, would say. Being still terrified of the man, I wouldn’t dream to ask the late Bob Gardner. I see classmates Gordon Whitbeck and Gordon Ridgway sometimes. Though Gordon Ridgway lives all the way over in Cornwall, Connecticut. And, as he says, a good day is when you don’t leave the farm.”
Tim Woodhull writes, “I’m delighted to report that all is well and life keeps getting better. Didi and I have three sons, all out of college, well ensconced in their careers and married. We have three grandsons and two more grandchildren due this summer. I can’t get over how I love those little dudes,
Bill Harris ’76 connected with Charles Miller ’68. Charles was one of six brothers, all of whom went to Salisbury! Charles is an avid fisherman.
Bill Bushing ’76 with children, Hillary and David, skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Bill Bushing ’76 and his wife, Wendy.
Tim Woodhull’s ’76 son, Nick, was married on Martha’s Vineyard in the summer of 2023.
Tim Woodhull ’76 with his two favorite twoyear-olds, grandsons, Bode and Griff.
as I do their dads. The most recent wedding was of our son, Nick, last summer in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
I have no desire to retire and recently changed insurance brokerage firms in New York City. I’m in the same business I’ve been in since 1980 with no exit in sight, as I really like it and can’t imagine walking away. I’m looking forward to our 50th Reunion.”
Steve Garfield shares that he is still working, although he has announced to his company that his target date for retirement will be June 2026. He will celebrate his 50th Reunion and retirement at the same time! He still enjoys what he does, and still travels the globe for work. Steve is riding his bike as often as he is able, and in as many countries as he can. He rode in the B2VT in June —a 145 mile, one day ride from Bedford, Massachusetts to Stratton Mountain in Vermont. A very fun but grueling event, especially considering Steve had a total ankle replacement in August of 2023. Steve notes that his son Tucker ’09 was married in 2023 on the same day classmate Tim Woodhull’s son Nick was married. The boys played lacrosse together at St. Lawrence University. Tucker and his wife live in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Steve’s oldest daughter and her husband just bought a house in the same town as Steve, and his youngest is in Boston—so all the kids are nearby. Steve considers himself lucky to be able to see his children and their families frequently. He notes, “no grandchildren yet, but waiting patiently.” Steve hopes all the ’76ers are doing well, and he looks forward to their 50th Reunion.
Bill Calfee writes, “I am not retired! I am running a startup in Burlington, Vermont called Myti. Myti connects independent retailers in a community to allow online shoppers to buy from them online, all in one place, with one checkout, and have items delivered to their doorsteps the same or next day. We allow independent retailers to compete with the legacy giants like Amazon. We allow shoppers to keep their money in their communities while having all the ease of online shopping and the convenience of quick delivery. I am so excited because we have figured out the technology (or at least we know we can do it) and we have been running in Vermont
for 10 months. Now we are turning our focus to developing a better customer experience and developing it into a package we can drop into any other community in the United States. We are about to go out for another round of funding.
Of course there is more—At home, my 15-year-old continues to excel at the cello. As a freshman in high school, she made it into the Vermont All-State Orchestra and a prestigious music camp this summer. She is excited for another mountain bike season (me too, although her cello teacher is not as excited). And, she is into rowing and loves it. Last fall her boat won (by a mile) a race on the Otter Creek against much more experienced boats. I am trying to get her to try out rowing shells, yet the only place around here teaches in singles. She likes the team rowing, as some of you all can appreciate.
We realize ‘city’ life is not for us, so we are looking for land or a cool house within half an hour of Burlington.
I now have two grandchildren in Colorado. I was out there for a week in May. The grandchildren are fantastic and are 1-year-old and 2.5-years-old. Their parents are pretty cool too.”
1977
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
Sandy Middendorf writes, “the Class of ’77 enjoyed this year’s Winter Classic on the Hilltop in February. The group enjoyed dinner at the White Hart Inn, which
brought back many memories. We spent a wonderful day at Salisbury. Although the School’s basketball team lost a tough game against Avon Old Farms (they needed classmate John Coleman out there!), hockey beat Avon Old Farms. The Winter Classic weekend is a must in 2025! Salisbury does an incredible job hosting fun events for the alumni, parents and current students who attend. The turnout of alums was fantastic!”
1978
CLASS AGENT: CHRISTOPHER C. BUSHING, WILLIAM T. ZIEGLER
After almost 35 years of federal service, Thomas Charlton retired from the United States Environmental Protection Agency as an enforcement attorney in March of 2023. He splits time between a farm in Southern Virginia, where he grew up, and the house he shares with his partner, Jayne, in Falls Church, Virginia. Thomas occasionally sees some of his classmates, most notably, Geoff Lingle, De Forest Howland, and Tim Davis ’79. With over one thousand acres to take care of, Thomas doesn’t have as much free time as he would like, but he is able to travel, surf, fish and he has taken up Okinawan karate after a 12-year hiatus. Thomas thinks fondly of his time at Salisbury and hopes to soon make it back for a Reunion.
1979
CLASS AGENT: JOHN FLYNN
David Kusuma was named as a finalist in the British Council Alumni Awards 2023-24 for his PhD research at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom and subsequent work with NASA to grow fresh
Geoff Donelan ’77, Yukie Donelan, John Coleman ’77, DeForest Howland ’78, P’16, Colleen Howland P’16, Sandy Middendorf ’77, P’12 and Gail Middendorf P’12 reunited during Winter Classic Weekend on the Hilltop in February.
David Kusuma ’79 was honored in February 2024 at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. as a finalist in the British Council Alumni Awards.
fruits and vegetables in micro-gravity on the ISS for deep space exploration. He was honored in February 2024 at a special ceremony hosted at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., hosted by her excellency Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, British Ambassador to the United States. Timothy Fitzpatrick writes, “My wife Diana and I have been involved in coaching a running team called the 1000 Mile Club at San Quentin State prison. Diana has been coaching there for 17 years, I am in my ninth. Last year, the founder of the club retired from coaching and Diana, myself and another person took over the program and are the head coaches. There is a documentary movie out on the team that is now streaming on ESPN. It is called ‘26.2 To Life.’ The trailer can be viewed on YouTube. Although we are not featured in the movie, it tells a good story.”
1980
CLASS AGENTS: GREG CUTLER, JOHN HAMILTON, MARK C. HESS, JAMIE ROBINSON USCG, EDWARD J. SWIBOLD
Howard “Brad” Matthews notes that he is living in Stamford, Connecticut and is the proud father of son, Brian, and daughter, Mary. He has two grandchildren, Blake and Brooklyn Matthews. Brad recently joined a new firm, Safanad Inc. in New York City as the Director of Human Resources.
1981
CLASS AGENTS: CHRISTOPHER A. GORYCKI, NICHOLAS LIEDER
For the ninth consecutive year, Jeff Erdmann has been named a Forbes 2024 Top Wealth Advisor. Jeff is the founding partner of The Erdmann Group, a distinguished wealth management team based in Greenwich, Connecticut. He began his Merrill Lynch career in 1984 and has garnered national recognition as a leading financial advisor. He is the only advisor to have been named #1 on Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” list for nine years running – 2016-2024.
2023.
1982
CLASS AGENTS: JONATHAN BATES, GEORGE BEAVERS IV, THEODORE B. SMITH III George Beavers writes, “I started flipping houses in West Palm Beach, Florida last year and its been fun! I love spending time there. I have also been leading motorcycle trips in California and in Tuscany, Italy. I am still doing a little vintage racing around the country. My kids keep getting taller; my 13-year-old son is 6 feet! I turned 60 in February! If anyone is wanting to take a motorcycle trip, let me know and visit motocalifornia.com.
1983
CLASS AGENTS: CHRISTOPHER CALLAHAN, DUNCAN KENNEDY, DAVID MOLDER, ANSON STOOKEY
Bill Danaher shares that he graduated in the top 20% of his Executive MBA class at the University of Michigan and he has been admitted to Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society for business. Laurie Lane-Zucker has been active growing his business, Impact Entrepreneur, and has been speaking on impact investing and entrepreneurship around the globe, most recently as a keynote speaker for conferences in Istanbul, Turkey and Sydney, Australia. Beyond editing and writing for IE›s magazine, he is a contributing author for a new academic textbook, Sustainability: Business and Finance Implications, from
World Scientific. His kids have all graduated from college and are making their ways in the world through law and nursing.
1984
CLASS AGENTS: COURTNEY BARTLETT, SERRE MURPHY, JEFFREY PRIOR, CHARLES SPOFFORD
During the winter of 2023-2024, Ralph Menconi led a course on William Faulkner to a small group of adults at the First Congregational Church in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. Ralph also started a chess club at the local library in Yarmouth Port.
Ted Sheridan ’81 and Ralph Menconi ’84 (Hon.) caught up over dinner in November
Ralph Menconi ’84 (Hon.) celebrating his 75th birthday with close friends and fiance, Margaret Kistinger.
Charles Spofford ’84, Michael De Feo ’84 and Serre Murphy ’84 at the wedding of Serre’s daughter in April 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Serre Murphy ’84 and Ivor Subotic ’90 reconnected in Coconut Grove, Florida in July 2023.
Courty Bartlett’s ’84 son, Hugh ’13, married in August 2023 at the family’s camp on Mt. Riga in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Tom O’Neil is a contemporary painter currently living in the Berkshires, view his work at CharlesThomasOneil.com.
In the summer, he and his wife, Wendy,
own and run the Red Barn Art Gallery on Fishers Island, New York. His work is featured in numerous private and public collections nationally and internationally. Tom encourages his Sarum Brothers to view a recent project by filmmaker Joe Tomcho about Tom’s creative process and tour of his Berkshire Studio at charlesthomasoneil.com/ charles-thomas-oneil-video.
1985
CLASS AGENTS: NATHAN DURFEE III, THOMAS G. JOHNSON, JR., JAMES MULLEN, ROBERT P. ZABEL JR.
Seeing each other for the first time since 1985, John Humes ’85 and Hank Alexander ’86 reconnected in Maine in January on the curling ice for the Grand National Curling Club Mixed Seniors. Hank curls for Cape Cod, Massachusetts and John for Norfolk, Connecticut.
Jerry Young ’85 and John Skok ’85 were able to connect with Scott Montross ’12 in the summer of 2023 for a float on the Roaring Fork River in the Aspen Valley of Colorado.
Mark Roberts ’85 and his two daughters, Avery and Hailey, on a visit to the Hilltop in February 2024.
1986
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
Henry Brislin ’26, Jose Domecq ’86, Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Chris Brislin ’96 P’26, and the Brislin Family connected at Newport International Polo for the USA vs. Spain match. Jose plays for the Spanish team with his son, Ignacio. Spain prevailed 8-5 in this match on June 17, 2023.
Tom O’Neil ’84
1987
CLASS AGENT: CHAD WABREK
Nick Martin shares that his daughter, Reilly Rose, graduated from New York University’s Gallatin Graduate School for singer songwriting, acting and producing. His son, Dash, is heading to middle school at the Ross School in East Hampton, New York this fall where he will join his brother, Klaus. Nick and family have a new rescue dog named Minta. He also notes that he has opened a new flagship office in Bridgehampton, New York for both Martin Architects and its sister company, 4MA Builders.
1988
CLASS AGENT: IAN FINDLAY
Members of the Class of 1988 gathered in Alta, Utah in March 2024. Morris Macleod ’88, Drew Williams ’88, Brewster Crosby ’88, Cass Baker ’88, Jesse Lomask ’88, and Tom Vail ’88.
Steve Farrelly published his book Bonefish Barehanded! Conversations with a Guide: “Bonefish Stuart” with Wild River Press. Steve’s book is light-hearted and humorous. It includes insights about how
Steve Farrelly’s ’88 new book Bonefish Barehanded! Conversations with a Guide: “Bonefish Stuart”
bonefish move and feed; the result of hours Steve spent on and off the water with Stuart Cleare, a highly skilled secondgeneration bonefishing guide on Harbour Island, Bahamas. Steve shares what the angler should be thinking about while fishing, the guide’s job in getting into fish, and overall about the intriguing process of tracking the “Ghost of the Flats.” Read the full press release on this impressive book at wildriverpress.com/product/bonefishbarehanded/.
1989
CLASS AGENT: DAVIS MARTIN
Davis Martin recently began a new job at CityCheers, a new app-based solution for all bars and restaurants in the United States. He stays in touch with classmates Benjy Ward, Christopher “Kit” Clark, Charlie Melvin, Chris Murphy, Phil Fazzone and Greg Rooney. Davis enjoyed seeing those and more on the Hilltop in May!
Nicky Sadron notes he was sad to miss his 35th Reunion. He is living in Kenya with his wife and two children, ages 15 and 12. His son, Max, is now at boarding school in England, attending Shrewsbury. Max is in the 4th Form and Nicky enjoys seeing the memories he makes there; like he and his classmates all did at Salisbury.
1990
CLASS AGENT: KIRK HALL
Will Jackson writes, “Life is great and the family is healthy. My son joined the Army after graduation and my daughter is finishing up her junior year at college. I can’t wait to reconnect to the Hilltop.” Jesús Obregón Franco shares that he is still working at the Spanish Pavilion in International Expos. Last fall he was designated Delegate of Spain at the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). He encourages anyone visiting Madrid to be in touch.
1992
CLASS AGENTS: KRIS LOOMIS, SASHA TCHEREVKOFF
Sean Burpee is living on Nantucket, Massachusetts with his wife, Jami. He is the
Managing Director of The Wauwinet. Sean reports that he has reconnected with a few classmates from the Class of ’92 on-Island.
1993
CLASS AGENTS: MICHAEL T. ANASTASIO, GHASSAN C. HADDAD
San Haddad has moved from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jessup, Maryland. He has returned to District of Columbia Public Schools, where he worked between 2005 and 2009. Twice a month, San travels to Michigan to visit his sons, and they join him in Maryland on their long breaks.. This summer, San and his sons, Blair, 12 and Wesley, 9, will work their way up the East Coast from Maryland to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, planning a stop on the Hilltop. They’ll also visit San’s sister, Tanya (a Hotchkiss graduate),
Jesús Obregón Franco ’90 with his wife, Pilar, and eldest son, Jesús and younger son, Alfonso.
San Haddad ’93 and his sons at the Sacred Monastery of St. Nina, in Union Bridge, Maryland.
in Portland, Oregan in July. San’s book The File (about the historical antecedents of the Munich terror attack and hostage crisis) will soon be released in the German language under the title Die Akte in an eBook and hard cover edition.
Mike Anastasio reports that he and John Kennedy ’89 watched the Crimson Knights take on the Loomis Chaffee Pelicans on the ice this winter. They enjoyed watching John’s son, Jack ’25, and Mike’s son, Drew, Loomis Chaffee Class of 2024, mix it up at the faceoffs. The two fathers enjoying watching the boys jawing at each, not knowing that their dad’s were standing in the stands, taking it all in. Mike writes, “it was great to see Salisbury playing with a little grit as Coach Matt Corkery taught us.”
1994
CLASS AGENTS: ANDREW GATES, JESS KANE, EBEN MACNEILLE, ALEC RADAY
Michael Passaro celebrated another successful year at Douglas Elliman. Michael›s team finished #1 in New York City and was crowned the #3 real estate team in the nation for the firm. This marks nine years in a row as the #1 or #2 real estate team in New York City!
1995
CLASS AGENT: PRESTON DEATH, SCOTT FOX
1996
CLASS AGENTS: CHRIS BRISLIN, SEAMUS LAMB, TIMOTHY MCCAFFREY, SR.
Michael Passaro ’94 and family spent spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Brad Kent ’95 and Preston Death ’95 reconnected in San Francisco, California in July 2023.
Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 with son, Henry ’26, following a Varsity Soccer match at Salisbury this fall.
Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 and his wife, Lindsay P’26, recently visited Andrew Swann ’96 and his wife, Autumn, in Brookhaven, Georgia. Chris and Andrew were roommates on the Hilltop!
Holt Haynsworth ’96 is happily living in Texas with his family. He still sees George Baker ’96 every summer!
1997
CLASS AGENT: FREDERICK BECK III, GRANT SCHWARTZ
Scott Cullen shares the sad news that his mother passed away in March of 2023 at age 68 from stage four kidney failure. Scott notes that she loved Salisbury and her trips to watch “her boys.” Scott’s father passed in March of 2024, at 70 years old. His parents would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on April 22, 2024.
Andrew Dunlap received a shout out at the Oscars! His client, Robert Downey Jr., thanked Andrew in his acceptance speech after winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Oppenheimer
1998
CLASS AGENTS: BENJAMIN M. FELDMAN, JASON F. INDELICATO
Max Feldman shares that he is living in Boynton Beach, Florida with his wife, Alison, and their two daughters, Charlotte, age 7, and Audrey, age 4. Max owns a business, Green Thumb Lawn & Garden/ Suncoast Trailers, in Broward County, Florida (gtmowers.com, suncoasttrailers. com) with his brother Alex. They sell and service commercial landscaping equipment and manufacture and sell landscaping trailers. The two bought the business together in 2020 and despite some of the requisite challenges of running a business, it has been an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. And, thankfully, business is good! Max loves being a girl dad, and Charlotte is in her second year of organized lacrosse. Girls lacrosse is growing down in South Florida, and they’ve had a lot of fun watching her learn the sport and compete. Max and Alison attended Reunion Weekend in May of 2023 on the Hilltop. Max notes that it was great to be back and reconnect with everyone, especially his ’98 classmates Carl Wachtmeister, Nick Savard, Nick Miesen, Jon Saruk, and his former roommate Graeme Clark! Jonas Lindgren is Currently living in Stockholm, Sweden with his wife and three kids. He spends lots of time on the hockey rink as coach for eight and nine-yearolds. After a long career in the banking industry, Jonas is founding a new venture
and launching one of the first Defense PE Funds in Europe. He is looking forward to reconnecting with his Sarum Brothers in the future.
1999
CLASS AGENTS: DAVID
FRIEDMAN, DAVID GREINER, OLIVER JANNEY
Andrew Dunlap ’97 holding the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, won by one of his clients.
Eaven Horter ’97 shares photos of his daughter from June 2023.
Head of School Will Webb, Alec Horter, Eaven Horter ’97, and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 caught up in San Francisco, California.
Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement
Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 and son, Grant, caught up with David Friedman ’99 and son, Zach, at the Area Code Hockey Tournament in Attleboro, Massachusetts in October 2023.
Kevin O’Brien ’99 with his wife and child.
Assistant
2000
CLASS AGENT: TUCKER M. VEENIS
2001
CLASS AGENTS: PETER GROSS, DAVID R. SANDALS, CRIS SIGOVITCH
2002
CLASS AGENTS: JOHN E. ATKINS, BRYAN T. BENDJY, EDWARD A. BROWN, COLIN R. GRIGGS, WILLIAM M. E. NAZAR DE JAUCOURT
Daven Johansen is living in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Susannah, and their two children Hiro and Maclane. Daven is working as a construction project manager.
Matthew Groban has continued his distinguished law career at the firm of Valentine, Randolph, & Howe, focusing on cases of discipline. He resides in New Jersey.
Holmes Whalen married Sarah Baker on December 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Holmes is a lawyer on the Hill, working on the Senior Council to a Senator.
Bendjy
Texas.
2003
CLASS AGENT: WINTER MEAD III
Chris Gordon shares that he was married in October of 2022 at the Curtis Boathouse on Lake Washinee. Chris writes, “The lake and its surroundings in particular, where I spent many afternoons as a Salisbury oarsman, hold fond memories for me as a boy. I thought that this setting, together with the fabulous Curtis Boathouse, would provide an idyllic backdrop for an autumnal exchange of vows—the perfect place to stand and say ‘I do,’ which with the careful guidance of Rev. Dr. Kirk Hall ’90 is precisely what we did! In the many years since graduation, I’ve come to understand that my personal connection to the school is more profound than I once knew. Salisbury’s involvement on this special day only served to bolster that meaningfulness.” Chris currently lives in New York City. Paxton Ramsdell writes, “I am living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with my wife Katie. In early March, classmate Johnny Bates and his son, Brody, came down to visit his brother, Jordan, who is teaching at a private school in Southern Pines, North Carolina. I last saw Jordan when he was
Jason Mleczco ’99 and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 caught up at a hockey game on the Hilltop.
Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 with Peter Watts ’99.
Jordan Seitz ’00 writes, “I had the pleasure of watching this guy as a player and now as a coach! Way to go Coach Russell Battistoni ’00!”
Will Faison ’01 with his son and Jeff Ruskin at the Winter Classic on the Hilltop in February 2024.
Bryan
’02, Toby Atkins ’02, Clint Work ’02 reunited for dinner in Austin,
Rev. Dr. Krik Hall ’90 officiated the wedding ceremony of Chris Gordon ’03 and wife Rachel in October of 2022.
Chris Gordon ’03 and his wife Rachel at their wedding ceremony in the Curtis Boathouse.
14-years-old, so it was a fun reunion with both of the Bates brothers. We caught a Hurricanes game in the afternoon followed by some North Carolina BBQ. Ben Schopp was also invited, but he big timed us.”
2004
CLASS AGENTS: THEODORE AHRENS, JONATHAN BATES, JAMES T. CLARK, JR.
Travis Clark writes “I am very excited to announce I married a wonderful woman, Rebecca Reese, on February 10, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. It was an incredibly happy day surrounded by family, friends, and Salisbury alumni Cary Wasserman and Jamie O’Donnell ’03. Rebecca and I are currently enjoying married life in Corpus Christi, Texas.”
Lane Faison and his wife, Amanda, welcomed their second child, Zoe, into the world last September. Ava, age 3, is taking to her role as big sister very well. They are closely watched and protected by their dogs Finn and puppy, Daisy, both Golden Retrievers. They have lived in Erie, Colorado for almost six years, but it is in their 5-year plan to move somewhere with
warmer winters. Currently, Lane works remotely for Tinder as a Software Engineer.
2006
CLASS AGENT: BRADLEY P. WERNTZ
2005
CLASS AGENTS: ROBERT HOLLINGER III, WELLS ROSS
2007
CLASS AGENTS: BRIAN CORBAT, PATRICK POWERS
Ashton Harvey married Martha Canning on May 4 in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Travis Clark ’04 and his new bride, Rebecca Rose, who married in Dallas, Texas on February 10, 2024.
Doug Horner ’05 and wife, Carly, on the Hilltop in September 2023.
Patrick Hansen ’06 welcomed Patrick Wayne Hansen III, on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2023. The baby boy’s godparents are Riley F. Hansen ’09 and Matthew A. Swift ’06.
Gabe Shohet ’06 and family relocated to Miami, Florida.
Will Harris ’07, Ashton Harvey ’07, his wife Martha and Spenser Merwin ’08 at the Harvey’s wedding in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Jon Saruk ’04, Nick Miesen ’04, Carl Wachtmeister ’04, Nick Savard ’04, Max Feldman ’04, and Graeme Clark ’04 reconnected during Reunion Weekend on the Hilltop in May of 2023.
Johnny Bates ’04, his son, Brody, Paxton Ramsdell ’04, and Jordan Bates at a Hurricanes game in North Carolina in March.
Lane Faison’s ’04 daughters, Ava and Zoe.
Reid Johnson ’09, Matt Mulvaney ’10, Reed Montgelas ’05, Chase Richey ’09 and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 reconnected.
2008
CLASS AGENTS: KYLE BEATTY, J.R. DIBART III, MICHAEL DRISCOLL, JR., ALEXANDER HOLDER, TIN KIN WONG
Nick DeSantis ’08, his wife, Amy, and children, Benjamin and Clara, are now living in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Nick DeSantis ’08 welcomed son, Benjamin, in the Spring of 2023.
2009
CLASS AGENTS: HENRY COUZENS, TUCKER GARFIELD, JOHN GUAY, STEFAN MERRIAM
2010
CLASS AGENTS: KYLE GOOD, CHRISTOPHER HANSELL, ZACHARY ROHDE, YANBO WANG
The students of Spencer Hall send a big thank you to Lee and Alice Spencer P’09 for sending them a special Sarum treat!
Forrest West ’09 getting a lift from friends at his wedding.
Grant Barnekow ’10, Eric Seitz ’09, Jon Mahoney ’13, Kyle Good ’10 and Thatcher Hoyt ’10 connected at Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, Massachusetts.
Zach Rhode ’10 welcomed daughter, Emma Rose Rohde, on February 5. Zach reports that mom and baby are healthy and older sister, Lucy, loves blowing kisses to her new sister!
Conant Schoenly ’08, Josh Weinstein ’11, Kyle Good ’10, Eric Seitz ’09, Dan Curtis ’06, Wes Gomez ’10, and Cameron Gomez ’09 gathered for the wedding of Eric Seitz ’09 and Andrea Alonso.
Kyle Good ’10 got down on one knee in July 2023 to propose to Shannon Murphy, who said “yes!”
Mateo Cadavid ’11 married “the love of his life” on January 20, 2024.
2011
CLASS AGENTS: GABRIEL ANTONI, CHRISTOPHER GARIBALDI, SAMUEL RICHTER
Austin Smyth recently caught up with fellow Knights Connor Carey ’12, Ben Schlegel, Chris Garibaldi, Mike White, Chase Richey ’09, David Reunert ’12, Josh Weinstein and others on the train to New York City, around Grand Central
Station or on a work trip. Austin notes that those wishing to catch up or talk real estate should reach out. He is currently working in midtown Manhattan and living in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Smyth
2012
CLASS AGENTS: ANDREW BRUNSON, ALBERT J. CARFORA IV, JAMES LADD, WESLEY G. MIDDENDORF
where he will be a resident in Neurology. Hugh hopes to connect with any classmates living or working in New York City or surrounding area.
AJ Carfora and Caroline Stewart were married in February in Charleston, South Carolina. The wedding was officiated by Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19.
2013
CLASS AGENT: ELLIOT C. GUDIS, JAKE HARRINGTON, ALEXANDER M. MORRISON, SADIQ A. OLANREWAJU
Hugh Bartlett was married at his family’s summer home on Mt. Riga in Salisbury, Connecticut. He shares that in March he matched with New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan, New York
Geoffrey Grant married Cara (Herrick) Grant at the Dorset Field Club in Dorset, Vermont on June 21, 2024. In April, Samuel Dingba was awarded the Promising Young Professionals Award by KidsSafe Collaborative for his work as the Youth Program Coordinator with the Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV).
Austin
’11 and his wife, Bonnie, prior to welcoming their first child this spring!
Ligon DeVogel ’12, Herb May ’12, Lion Creel ’12 reconnect.
Rui Tao ’12 and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 reconnected in San Francisco, California.
Wes
Steffen Herter ’12, AJ Carfora ’12, Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19, (front row) Chris Macleod ’11, Nick Merriam ’12, and Matt Skala ’11 celebrated AJ Carfora’s wedding in Charleston, South Carolina.
Hugh Bartlett ’13 was married at this family’s home on Mt. Riga in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Salisbury alumni Tony Cadwalader ‘82, Ian Harrington ‘15, Walker Nielsen ‘13, Geoffrey Grant ‘13, Lew Ledyard ‘81 and David Harrington ‘81 at Geoffrey Grant’s wedding in Dorset, Vermont in June 2024.
Samuel Dingba ’13 was honored by KidsSafe Collaborative with the Promising Young Professionals Award.
Samuel Dingba ’13 with Jeff Ruskin and Rita Delgado.
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20, Chiye Huang ’13 and Head of School Will Webb connected in San Francisco, California.
2014
CLASS AGENT: TAYLOR L. OGAN
Wang
and wife,
2015
CLASS AGENTS: SAMUEL KEEHN, DUNCAN MORRIS, RYAN PHELPS, LUCAS SMITH, GRAHAM TURNER
2017
CLASS AGENTS: NIKLAS AST, ZACHARY CHANDLER, JULIAN J. COLEMAN, WILLIAM FERREIRA, MICHAEL J. FOGGIA, PETER FOUSEK, ALEKSANDR HARTE, TYLER HICKMAN, MASASHI KAWABATA, THEOPHILIOS QUARTEY
Caleb Taylor ’17 welcomed son, Maverick Joshua Taylor, on February 23, 2024. Caleb writes, “A future Salisbury Knight was born!”
2018
CLASS AGENTS: ANDREW BAZARIAN, JR., VICTOR-JAMES BEAUCHAMP, NICHOLAS HALE, COLIN HIVELY, WOODS NOVAK, JACOB SAMPSON, NICHOLAS C. SANT FOSTER, JONATHAN SOUDER, STEPHEN D. WILLIS, YINGFAN XU
Woods Novak recently earned his Masters degree in Business from Tulane University. He often thinks of Salisbury friends and memories, and enjoys visiting campus whenever he can. His mother notes, “He’s the
best Salisbury cheerleader out there! I’m absolutely sure Woods wouldn’t be who he is today without Salisbury.”
2019
CLASS AGENTS: JOHN DOYLE, GEORGE FAULSTICH, WINSTON JULES, LOGAN M. LAPOLE, JACKSON MULLANEY, THOMAS R. NEWBERRY, DAWSON WYNNE
Riley Geurrera ’19 received the United States Naval Academy “Spirit of the Lightweights,” award as voted upon by his teammates.
Riley Guerrera was commissioned in the spring of 2023 at the United States Naval Academy and is a submariner. He was the 2023 recipient of the highly honored “Spirit of the Lightweights” award as voted on by his peers. This is one of the only rowing awards recognized by the Academy.
Of note, on the award’s plaque is the 2022 winner, Myles Knight ’18. Riley’s father notes, “I felt [back-to-back Salisbury alumni recipients of this award] is a solid testament to the rowing program and culture you’ve
Dayuan
’14
Elena, reconnected with Rhonan Mokriski ’90 during a visit to the Hilltop.
KJ Lee ’14, Chase Richey ’09 and Chris Garibaldi ’11
Charles Coccia ’15 with his father, Craig Coccia P’15, and grandfather, Chester Coccia GP’15, celebrated the baptism of Charles’s son Cassian in November.
Amos Gilbert ’18, Colin Hively ’18 and Charles Dean ’18 hunting in Scotland in December 2023.
Woods Novak ’18 earned his Masters degree.
built at Salisbury, and illustrates that there is clearly a message or tenet resonating with your rowers that they are taking with them, even if only they spent a PG year with you as Riley and Myles did.”
Former faculty member Sam Simmons P’04 shared that he received a note from Jack Zhan ’19 who reported that he graduated from the University of Oxford in the spring of 2023 with honors in Biology. Jack is now at Cambridge University to chase down a PhD in medical biology. Sam notes that Jack was “Not only one of the brightest students I ever taught, but also one of the nicest, most engaged, most enthusiastic kids I have ever met.”
Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 reunited at the New England Interscholastic Rowing Association Regatta.
2020
CLASS AGENTS: JACK BALTIMORE, MICHAEL FAIRFAX, WILLIAM HAUSER, KYLE REILLY
2021
CLASS AGENTS: HEDI ABDERRAHIM, ERIK BOCKISCH, THOMAS BUHL, ALEX W. CARPENTER, REGINALD T. S. FISHER, FABRICE MUKENDI, LUKE NEMSICK, YINCHI WANG
2022
CLASS AGENTS: WILLIAM DELAGARZA, COLE EICHLER, OLIVER FRONTINI, JOHN M. NORRIS, SEAN P. SADAYASU, TYE SCOTT
following their 63-55 win over St. Lawrence University to
Basketball Championship.
2023
CLASS AGENTS: NEAL BAUER, JUSTIN DELUCIA, MATTHEW NEMSICK, JOHN PATRICK, BRADY WAMBACH
Ethan Canals-Fernandez shares that he has accepted a position with FlexWork Sports Management as an operations crew member and photographer. He thanks Director of Alumni Giving and
Engagement Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 for making the connection and Forrest West ’09 and Chris Dubek for this incredible opportunity. Ethan is beyond excited to be a part the incredible team at FlexWork Sports Management.
Former Faculty
Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19, Dawson Wynne ’19, and Chad Berger ’10 met for dinner in New York City.
In May of 2023, Jack Chefetz ’20, and Associate Head of School for Institutional
University of Utah Lacrosse teammates, Seamus McCarthy ’22, Conor O’Neill ’21, Trey Akabane ’21, and Zach Chandler ’17 celebrated after winning the ASUN Championship in May 2023.
Forward Jean-Marc Togodgue ’22 (#31, first row) and Manager for Player Development Ashton Khorchand ’23 (back row) are pictured with the Hobart College Men’s Basketball Team
capture the Liberty League
Quinn McCall ’23 playing hockey for the Brooks Bandits of the BCHL.
George Mullen ’24, Wes Worthington ’04 and Sachem Ramos ’23 met up in Aspen, Colorado.
Matthew Corkery, Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25 and Sam Simmons P’04 reunited at a game at Exeter.
Dr. Jack M. Zimmerman ’44
Mr. Robert M. Jolkovski ’47
Mr. Richard R. Gillespie ’48, Former Trustee
Mr. Daniel P. Miller ’50
Mr. Louis L. Haggin III ’54
Mr. Charles A. Langdon ’54
Mr. Graham W. Wood ’54
Mr. Edward F. Beadel Jr. ’60
Mr. Casey Stern ’61
In Memoriam
Mr. Robert T. Kennedy ’62
Mr. Quentin Meyer ’65
Mr. Frederick L. Wood ’67
Mr. Christopher D. Phinney ’73
Mr. David C. Wallace ’78
Mr. E. Lundin Coward, Jr. ’80
Mr. Toby R. Yates ’81
Mr. Christopher E. Kellams ’83
Mr. Joseph W. Neary ’83
Mr. Douglas P. Sheridan ’83
Mr. James H, Lee ’85
Mr. Austin P. Sullivan III ’91
Mr. Barton H. Jennings ’96
Mr. James C. Haley ’00
Mr. J. Richard Munro P’88,’90, Trustee Emeritus
Ms. Wendy Bearns, Former Faculty
Trustee Emeritus J. Richard “Dick” Munro P’88,’90
J. Richard Munro P’88,’90 of Naples, FL, and Clayton, NY, was born on January 26, 1931, in Syracuse, NY and died on Aug 11, 2024, in Naples, FL.
Dick Munro was many things, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, successful publisher, media pioneer, chairman and CEO, dedicated education activist, and tireless volunteer with a focus on supporting those less fortunate than he.
Dick enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school and served valiantly in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded three Purple Hearts. The Marines remained an essential part of who he was, and he embodied the Corp’s motto, Semper Fidelis Always faithful.
Following his military service, Dick graduated from Colgate University with a B.A. in English with aspirations to be a high school principal. Instead, he took a job at Time Inc. as an ad salesman for Sports Illustrated and never looked back. He dutifully rose the corporate ladder from publisher of Sports Illustrated, to spearheading the development and launch of HBO, to Chairman and CEO in 1982. He will be remembered most not by negotiating the groundbreaking merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications, rather by his devotion and care for his employees. He knew the names and life stories of the custodians just as well as the executives. He was very much a man of the people.
Despite his corporate success, it was his volunteer work to champion the underserved that he found most fulfilling. Yes, his generous philanthropic support impacted thousands, but his contributions went well beyond writing a check. He rolled up his sleeves and worked, boots on the ground, to change the life trajectories of those who were compromised, particularly those who suffered due to inequity in our country’s public schools. Countless organizations prospered from his determination to level the playing field in
education, including First Book Collier County, Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, Head Start at Avalon Elementary School, Champions for Learning, Adam J. Lewis Academy, and many more.
Dick joined the Salisbury Board of Trustees in 1987 at a transitional time in the School’s history. Of note, he had a highly impactful and visionary role in selecting Dick Flood ‘03 (Hon.) as the School’s Headmaster. In 1993, Dick was awarded the Salisbury Medal for his devotion and service to the School. Beyond being a man of high character, Dick was a champion for underserved communities and in finding highly capable young men in Upstate New York and Collier County, Florida for the Salisbury admissions team to enroll. Forever a leader for the future of Sarum’s faculty and student body, Dick supported many scholarship endowed funds at the seminal moment of each: Freedom Fund Scholarship, Ann Corkery Scholarship, and the David Hagerman Memorial Scholarship. Whether work, family, or friends, Dick invested himself and gave his all. He was serious when he had to be and lighthearted when he could be. His sense of humor was an essential part of who he was. He loved to laugh, especially at himself. He made friends easily and worked hard to sustain those friendships. He was selfless to a fault, always thinking of others first.
Salisbury lovingly remembers former Board Chair Richard “Dick” Gillespie ’48, who died on May 17, 2024, at the age of 93. A true Salisbury gentleman, Dick was an active Class agent for all his years as an alumnus. He was president of the alumni association from 19741976 and served as a Trustee from 1976-1987. Dick was Chairman of the Board from 1980-1985. During his tenure, he oversaw a stable and successful leadership transition from the Edwin Ward years to the Peter Sipple administration, with Ray Nelson serving as interim headmaster between the two. Acting on the 1979 long range plan, Gillespie saw to the growth of the physical plant, building Rennell Dorm, the Harvey Childs Gym, and transforming Mountain Cottage into the infirmary. Most notably, in 1984 it was decided that Main would remain the centerpiece of the Salisbury campus, and the School would seek funds to renovate and enlarge it. In 1986 Dick received the Salisbury Medal, which is awarded to those who have “truly demonstrated loyalty and honor, service and devotion, and who have perpetuated the goals and ideals of Salisbury... through their energy, commitment and selfless contribution to the School.” Dick loved Salisbury dearly and showed it through his 76 years of volunteer service to Sarum. Esse Quam Videri. A service is being planned in Ridgefield, CT for December 2024.
