Robert D. 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 W. Barzun P’21,’24
Ashley Bradley P’26
Samuel A. Bradley ’89
John M. Couzens, Jr. ’06
Bradford S. Dimeo ’80
David E. Friedman ’99
Michael J. Gans ’81, P’17
Kenneth Hanau P’20
Adelaide H. Harris P’07
Stephanie H. Hessler P’26
Patricia Isen P’14
Peter Keehn P’15
Michael W. Malafronte ’92
Harriet Cella P’24
Joycelyn McGeachy-Kuls P’25
Christopher Merrill P’22
William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02, President of the AVC
Sadiq A. Olanrewaju ’13
Timothy M. Rees ’02
Whitney R. Robinson ’01
J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
William Slattery P’24
*ex-officio
The Northern Lights visible above Main Building on October 10, 2024. Photographed by: Luke Barnard ’25
SALISBURY MAGAZINE
/ 2024–2025
Service and Devotion
Four alumni who have dedicated their lives to helping others in different ways
A Legacy of Character
Roger McKee ’72, P’19, Teacher, Craftsman, Mentor, and Salisbury Legend
HEAD OF SCHOOL
William V. Webb
EDITOR
Sarah Scoville
ASSISTANT EDITOR, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
Wally McKeon ’20
DESIGNER
Julie Hammill, Hammill Design
WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
Ashley Adkins, Mike Eckel ’77, Peter Gilbert P’18,’20, Eliott Grover, Jamey Hein ’92, James King, Wally McKeon ’20, James Mead, Kristina Miller, Kendra Percy, Sarah Scoville, Electra Webb Tortorella P’17
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Chris Brislin ’96, P’26, Rita Delgado, Ian Johnson P’26, Wally McKeon ’20, Joseph Meehan, Kristina Miller, Jennifer Siff, Electra Webb Tortorella P’17, Brian Wilcox
COPY EDITOR
Wally McKeon ’20
CLASS NOTES COORDINATOR
Jamey Hein ’92
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Our Enduring Mission: Approaching 125 Years of Building Men of Character
As I walk across the Hilltop each day—whether through the crisp light of early fall, the hush of winter snow, or the vibrant bloom of spring— I am struck by the enduring spirit of Salisbury School. It lives in the timeless beauty of our campus, yes—but even more so in the people who call this place home.
The boys remain our highest priority. Everything we do—from academics and the arts to athletics, leadership, Chapel, and residential life—is designed to meet them where they are and challenge them to grow. Here, boys become young men of character, learning not only how to succeed, but how to do so with integrity, compassion, and resilience.
This work is sustained by the extraordinary people around them. Our faculty and staff bring unmatched dedication, mentoring with both expertise and heart. Parents and grandparents offer support and trust, while our alumni—men of Sarum— carry Salisbury’s values into the wider world with pride and purpose. It is this shared investment in our mission that makes Salisbury such a transformational place.
The Hilltop has always been more than a place—it’s a source of inspiration, connection, and purpose. It is where tradition meets transformation, and where generations have discovered not only who they are, but who they’re called to become.
In the pages that follow, you’ll see the character of our community in action. These stories of growth, accomplishment, leadership, creativity, and connection reflect the very best of Salisbury. They are reminders that while the world around us continues to change, our mission and our values endure.
As we prepare to celebrate our 125th anniversary, we do so with reverence for our legacy and a clear eye on the future. At the leadership level, we are thoughtfully refining and executing our master plan—ensuring our programs and campus evolve to meet the needs of today’s students while preserving the essence of what makes Salisbury unique.
Thank you for your continued belief in this school and in its mission. With your support, Salisbury continues to thrive— as a place where boys are known, challenged, and prepared to lead lives of loyalty and honor.
With gratitude,
William V. Webb Head of School
BROTHERHOOD
Brotherhood at Salisbury is more than just a word—it’s a shared commitment to growth and connection. Through the Campus Life program, students cultivate character within a supportive community, where shared experiences strengthen the bonds of lasting Brotherhood. Here, individuals grow together, guided by legacy and values, shaping the essence of Sarum.
Students enjoy a round of “Sarum Sprints” during a School Meeting in May 2025.
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2024 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year –
Rhonan Mokriski
’90
Rhonan Mokriski ’90, a longtime teacher at Salisbury School, has been named the 2024 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in K–12 history education. This prestigious award honors educators who demonstrate
exceptional dedication to teaching American history and inspiring students. With 30 years of teaching experience, Mr. Mokriski is passionate about making history engaging and relevant. He created Coloring Our Past, a course that empowers students to act as historians— conducting research, writing, storytelling,
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On January 19–20, the Hilltop honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with reflection and community engagement. Sunday featured At the Table with Dr. King, a live performance using music, poetry, and historical footage to teach lessons of equality and service. Monday began with a Chapel gathering, where students reflected on Dr. King’s impact through readings and hymns. Later, advisories watched The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream and discussed its themes of activism and justice. It was a powerful two days of learning and dialogue for the Salisbury community.
and production to uncover and share forgotten or marginalized histories. Believing that history should connect students to their communities, he partnered with the historic Troutbeck in Amenia, New York, to launch the Troutbeck Symposium in 2021. This annual student-led event brings together public and independent schools, providing a platform for students to present their historical research and engage in meaningful discussions.
“Rhonan exemplifies the studentcentered approach to teaching,” said History Department Chair Anthony Mantegani. “He empowers his students to not just learn history, but produce authentic and original work of their own, and helps them develop the skills to grapple with challenging subjects and navigate a complex modern media landscape. His passion for history and learning have made him an invaluable teacher, mentor, and colleague for countless Salisbury students and teachers over the years.”
Mr. Mokriski’s dedication to fostering historical awareness and storytelling has left a lasting impact on his students, equipping them with the skills and perspective to engage critically with the past and shape the future.
Students joined members of educational performance group At the Table with Dr. King for an engaging session of music, poetry, and historical footage.
Stephen Armstrong, Social Studies Consultant with the Connecticut State Department of Education presented Instructor in History Rhonan Mokriski ’90 with his recognition.
2025 Billingsley Lecture
Series
The Hilltop Welcomes Marquis Daisy
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 2025 speaker was no different. On January 18, the Salisbury community welcomed Emmy award-winning filmmaker and producer Marquis Daisy to the Hilltop. A 2005 graduate of Williams College, at which he was roommates with Salisbury Instructor in English Jon Siff, Marquis Daisy has built a tremendous career as a sports documentary filmmaker. Daisy joined ESPN Films in the spring of 2014 as a producer for the network’s “30 for 30” documentary series. He has produced films including Bernie and Ernie, The ’85 Bears, The Dominican Dream, VICK, The Captain, The New York Sack Exchange, and the Academy Award-shortlisted Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games Marquis has also directed Rand University, which explores the turbulent career of football Hall of Famer Randy Moss; Baltimore Boys,
highlighting East Baltimore’s Dunbar High School basketball program; and Black Hoosiers, chronicling the journey of Hall of Fame basketball player Oscar Robertson. His latest project, The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream, is a collaboration between ESPN’s The Undefeated and the National Geographic Channel.
Before joining ESPN Films, Marquis worked at HBO Sports, contributing to Inside the NFL, Costas Now, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, and the 24/7 boxing series. He was also involved in acclaimed documentaries such as Bird & Magic: A Courtship of Rivals and Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway
On the Hilltop, Marquis delivered an inspirational address to the community and spent the following day getting to know students in Media, Film, History, and English classes—conversing, giving insights, and answering questions in these areas of his expertise.
Salisbury Students Step Up to the Ballot
With many Salisbury students eligible to vote for the first time in the 2024 elections, the history department launched an initiative to support informed civic engagement. Students learned how and where to vote through posters with QR codes linking to vote.gov and the National Association of Secretaries of State, where they could register, check their status, and request absentee ballots. History teachers guided them through the online process, while regular announcements at School Meetings kept the community updated on deadlines and resources. Two representatives from the town of Salisbury’s registrar of voters also visited campus. The bipartisan team answered questions and registered local students to vote. The initiative focused on empowering students to cast informed votes at all levels— from presidential to congressional, state, and local elections. We were proud to hear from Knights who cast their first ballots, by mail or in-person!
The Walter Billingsley ’82 Memorial Lecture Series In January 1988, Walter Billingsley ’82 died in an automobile accident. His classmates wanted to honor his memory and perpetuate his values thus creating The Walter Billingsley ’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.
Members of the Billingsley Family with Marquis Daisy and Head of School Will Webb.
Cum Laude’s 65th Induction Ceremony
On May 21, the Salisbury Chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducted 10 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 not only highlight the students’ success in the classroom, but also their contributions to the learning environment and the Salisbury community.
Veterans Day Alumni Panel
On Veterans Day, Salisbury was honored to welcome distinguished alumni John Reichert ’03 and Michael Sargent ’04 for its annual Veterans Day program. Reichert, a Naval Academy graduate, served eight years in leadership and operational roles across Afghanistan and Korea. Sargent, a Union College graduate, earned his Green Beret and was awarded the Silver Star for heroic actions during his seven years of service. During a special assembly, they shared insights on service, leadership, and their Salisbury experience before joining students for lunch and class discussions. Salisbury is grateful for their service and proud to have played a role in their journey.
Back Row: Ethan Stelmach ’25, William Qi ’25, Reid Barry ’26, William Judge ’25, Toan (Kevin) Nguyen ’25, George Hanes ’25 (elected in 2024), Clark Burleson ’25 (elected in 2024). Front Row: Theodore Strobach ’26, Sung Yoon (Andy) Yang ’25, Yifan (Gary) Zhang ’25, Yusong (Alan) Yan ’26, Jiayi (Jeremy) Liu ’26, Dylan Azzopardi ’25 (elected in 2024).
Assistant Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19, Michael Sargent ’04, Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22, John Reichert ’03, and Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Jamey Hein ’92.
Alaskan Fishing and Hunting Guide, Tia Shoemaker Challenges Students to ‘Get our of Your Comfort Zone’
Tia Shoemaker, a native of the remote Alaskan Peninsula, visited Salisbury on January 14 to share her journey to becoming one of Alaska’s few female hunting guides. She spoke about her deep connection to the land, her adventurous upbringing, and her mission to inspire others to explore the outdoors.
A pilot, writer, and guide for her family’s outfitting business, Grizzly Skins of Alaska, Shoemaker grew up in the rugged Bashirov National Wildlife Refuge, accessible only by turboprop plane. She spent much of her childhood living in a wall tent, developing resilience and resourcefulness while encountering bears, caribou, and other wildlife. By her teenage years, she
was honing the skills of Alaska’s top brown bear hunting guides, though not without challenges—she recounted an intense moment when she had to land a plane after an engine failure during a flight lesson.
Beyond her personal experiences, Shoemaker emphasized the importance of environmental conservation. She discussed the controversial Pebble Mine, a proposed open-pit mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, warning of its potential devastation to wetlands, lakes, and crucial salmon habitats.
Students and faculty were deeply engaged, asking thought-provoking questions. When one student inquired, “What can we do to help the environment
today?” Shoemaker’s response was simple yet powerful: “Get out there and enjoy it. Hike the Appalachian Trail, run in the woods—experience all it has to offer.”
During her visit, she also joined several classes, allowing students to ask more personal questions. Her visit left a lasting impression, inspiring many to embrace the outdoors and make the most of Salisbury’s opportunities beyond the classroom.
Tia Shoemaker spent her time on campus visiting with classes.
Leading Through Service
Salisbury students actively give back to the community through volunteer work, service, and mentorship. Throughout the year, they have supported local food banks, prepared meals at a community kitchen, organized holiday donation drives, donated blood, and participated in charity events. Additionally, the Big Brothers and Knights and Squires programs allow students to mentor local children, fostering positive connections and meaningful interactions. The Big Brothers Program pairs Salisbury students with local elementary children, while Knights and Squires is designed for faculty children, with both groups engaging in fun, enriching activities. Through these efforts, Salisbury students continue the tradition of service, making a lasting impact beyond the Hilltop.
Through volunteering with local food banks and working with youth of the Salisbury community, students made an impact beyond the Hilltop.
JOURNEYS THAT SHAPE MEN OF CHARACTER
While life on the Hilltop prepares our students to meet the challenges of life as they grow into young men, nothing can foster personal growth, independence, and leadership skills like navigating real-world challenges firsthand. During the 2024-2025 school year, 34 Salisbury School students had the valuable opportunity to explore new environments, broadening their perspectives beyond the classroom. Led by faculty members, three groups of students traveled to a remote village in Colombia, deep into Big Bend National Park, and to the historic city of Seville, Spain. Their experiences engaging with different communities and cultures enhanced their understanding of global issues while reinforcing the School’s values of integrity and respect. Additionally, these trips strengthened friendships and created lasting memories, enriching their overall educational journey.
GivePower Trek, El Edén, Colombia
In December 2024, a group of 11 Salisbury students and two faculty embarked on the school’s third annual GivePower Trek, journeying to the remote village of El Edén, Colombia. Salisbury’s is the only high school to travel with GivePower, a nonprofit organization that provides clean energy and safe drinking water to underserved communities worldwide through solar-powered solutions. This transformative experience is made possible each year for Salisbury students by the generosity of a donor who fully funds the trek. Building on the meaningful legacy of past treks to the remote Colombian villages of La Guajira and Santa Marta, this year’s team worked alongside local community members to install a life-changing solar energy system—bringing sustainable, clean electricity to a community that previously lacked reliable power. Their efforts now light
Learning Beyond the Hilltop:
“Rooted in a culture of service and Brotherhood, the GivePower Trek challenges students to step outside their comfort zones, connect meaningfully with others across cultures, and become global citizens who act with integrity and empathy.”
homes, power essential appliances, and open doors to improved education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. But the impact of this trek goes far beyond infrastructure.
This experience is a reflection of Salisbury’s enduring commitment to preparing young men for lives of purpose, compassion, and leadership beyond the Hilltop. Rooted in a culture of service and brotherhood, the GivePower Trek challenges students to step outside their
comfort zones, connect meaningfully with others across cultures, and become global citizens who act with integrity and empathy. The devotion, teamwork, and vulnerability shown in El Edén speaks to Salisbury’s values in action— teaching not just through books, but through lived experience. While the trip has ended and bags are unpacked, the lessons learned—gratitude, humility,
and the power of service—will guide these young men long after they leave Salisbury, shaping the kind of world they will help create.
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Through a generous gift from John Alexander ’72, Salisbury has developed a program to provide students with opportunities to travel annually as a group to various National Parks. 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.
In December, ten students and two faculty members embarked on a trip to Big Bend National Park. In the depths of the Rio Grande Valley along the United States and Mexico border, students spent four days and three nights immersed in the area’s natural beauty, tackling physical challenges head-on, and listening to the stories and perspectives of those who call Southwest Texas their home. From camping under the stars, preparing meals trailside and canoeing small whitewater, many students were thrust outside of their comfort zones. Awed by natural beauty and inspired by the collective willingness to embrace new challenges, students grew both personally and as Brothers of Sarum.
VIEW AN INCREDIBLE VIDEO that documents the 2024 GivePower Trek
While on the GivePower Trek students immersed themselves within the local community and its culture.
Seville, Spain
During Spring Break in March, 11 Salisbury students traveled to Seville, Spain, for a week of Spanish language practice and cultural exchange. This trip was made possible in part by the Barbara Pogue Cultural Travel Fund.
Staying with host families, students immersed themselves in daily life, speaking exclusively in Spanish and forming meaningful cross-cultural connections. This experience helped them feel like welcomed guests rather than tourists, giving them the confidence to explore the city and engage authentically.
Excursions provided firsthand insight into Spanish heritage. Students explored Aracena’s caverns and castles, toured historic religious sites in Córdoba and Seville, and witnessed the cultural fusion of Flamenco music and dance. Culinary experiences included an olive oil production tour and a hands-on paella cooking class.
Their learning continued with three days of immersive Spanish classes at Centro Mundolengua, including a language exchange with local high school students. These interactions strengthened their cultural competency, an essential skill for effective communication and collaboration.
With curiosity, respect, and adaptability, students embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, embodying Salisbury’s mission of shaping men of character and promise.
New Faces on the Hilltop
Salisbury welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the 2024-2025 school year.
Kathryn Congleton
English Instructor, Health Center
B.A. Pace University
M. Ed. Merrimack College
Grady Congleton
Athletic Trainer
B.S. University of Vermont
M.S. Smith College
Skyler Crawford ’18
History Instructor, Campus Life
B.S. University of Redlands
Johan Johnson
English Instructor, Chaplain
B.A. Clark University
M. Div. Union Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Fordham University
Wally McKeon ’20
English Instructor, Communications
B.S. Syracuse University
Morgan Moody
English Instructor
B.S. University of Texas
M. Ed. University of Texas
Nick Winkler
Math Fellow
B.S. Vassar College
Traditions at Salisbury
Hanging of the Greens and Lessons and Carols In December, the Chapel was filled with the warmth of cherished holiday traditions, including Lessons and Carols and the Hanging of the Greens. Deeply rooted in our community values, these services offered meaningful reflections of our shared character. More than just rituals, these traditions brought the entire community together in a joyful spirit of celebration and unity.
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 and live studentperformed music on Reeves Field.
Knights of the Long Table
The Class of 2025 attended the annual Knights of the Long Table event at the Curtis Boathouse. As the tradition continues, nearly every graduating class member offered toasts and shared cherished memories from their time on the Hilltop.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 and Julia Barbato awarded the Alexander Caldwell 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, New York. In honor of Caldy’s experience at Salisbury 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 (ACW) 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.
Over the summer of 2024 two Salisbury faculty members were awarded the Alexander Caldwell Whitridge Sabbatical, Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22, and World Languages Department Chair and Instructor in French Julia Barbato. Here, they share their experiences and reflections from their time away from the Hilltop.
Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 and Rita Delgado P’13,’22 in Brussels. The Barbato family, front row at the Olympics.
Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 on Normandy Beach, France.
Western and Central Europe
Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22
As a recipient of The Alexander Caldwell Whitridge (ACW) Sabbatical Fund, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime, as my wife, Director of Community Service Rita Delgado P’13,’22, and I traveled to Europe to visit eight countries—France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Austria, and Croatia. In most of these countries, we studied their history, focusing on WWII, and learned about the Jewish experiences during the Holocaust. Most memorable were the trips to Normandy and Auschwitz. We both lost family members to the atrocities committed by the Nazis, so this chance to visit the concentration camps and the Jewish quarters and ghettos was especially impactful.
During our travels to Sweden and Germany, we had the pleasure of visiting with a current Salisbury student, Tomm Hopp ’25, and his family, as well as spending time with former students
Leopold Hues ’24 and Sixten Motivala ’24 and their families. While touring Stockholm, we even ran into a former Salisbury faculty member—a welcome and unexpected surprise. In Hamburg, Germany we took part in a nearly four-hour walking tour in Berlin titled Berlin Under the Swastika. It was an educational, yet sobering experience that offered deep insight into the city’s history and culture during that dark period.
“Rita and I will always be deeply grateful to the Whitridge Family for giving us the opportunity to see so much of Europe.”
JEFF RUSKIN P’13,’22, Instructor in Mathematics
Strikingly, the site of Hitler’s former bunker is now home to an apartment complex and children’s playground. The tours we took in Stockholm were just as informative, though what stood out most to Rita and me was the Swedish people’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Although we treated our sabbatical as if we were spending a six-week semester abroad—learning, discovering, engaging with cultures, and visiting moving historical sites—we did enjoy some lighthearted moments in Europe. We took in a Bruce Springsteen concert in Sweden, dined with a former student from the Class of 1977 in Amsterdam, and finished the trip in Croatia by spending four days on the beach.
Rita and I will always be deeply grateful to the Whitridge Family for giving us the opportunity to see so much of Europe— something we had dreamed of for many years. We often reflect on the journey and frequently find ourselves answering questions from friends and family who are curious about the experience.
The Putlitzbrücke deportation memorial in Berlin, Germany.
Top: Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 and Rita Delgado P’13,’22 reconnected with Leopold Hues ’24 and family in Germany.
Bottom: Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 and Rita Delgado P’13,’22 reconnected with Sixten Motivala ’24 and family in Sweden.
Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones,” are small, brass memorial plaques in the sidewalks across Europe. They are part of a project to commemorate individual victims of the Holocaust, placed outside their last known residence.
Francophone Europe: France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg
World Language Department Chair and Instructor in French Julia Barbato
My husband, Dean of the Class of 2028 and Director of Residential Life Brent Barbato ’02 and daughters, Blair and Bryn, joined me for an unforgettable 11-week journey through France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. As a French teacher—and in a year when Paris hosted the Olympics— it was the perfect moment to return to Francophone Europe. While every day brought something new, what resonated most was a renewed appreciation for connection—to people, places, and myself.
THE FAMILY CONNECTION
Seventy-one days of nearly uninterrupted family time is not for the faint of heart—yet, it was priceless. We shared countless firsts— trying new foods, standing before worldrenowned art, and visiting some of the most
iconic landmarks in Europe. We gazed up at the Eiffel Tower, reflected on history at the beaches of Normandy, wandered through Monet’s gardens, and explored the chateaux of kings and queens in the Loire Valley. We gathered with fans to support Les Bleus during the Euro Championships, attended an Olympic Men’s Soccer match—USA vs. France—at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, and watched the Tour de France race by in Nice. We surfed on France’s Atlantic coast, biked the palace grounds of Versailles, toured different European Union headquarters sites, learned about nuclear research at CERN in Geneva, and stood in the arenas of gladiators.
Beyond the sightseeing, Brent and I witnessed our daughters grow in independence and confidence—navigating city streets, purchasing metro tickets,
and deciphering train schedules—skills they aren’t exposed to often here in the northwest corner of Connecticut. Traveling as a family wasn’t just about seeing new places—it was also about uncovering new parts of who we are. Immersing ourselves in other cultures and living like locals gave us a fresh perspective, not only on the world but on ourselves. We learned how each of us responds to challenge, wonder, and the unknown. Along the way, our bond deepened, our days filled with shared memories, and our appreciation for one another grew stronger.
THE FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION
This sabbatical also gave us the gift of reconnecting with dear friends, both from the Hilltop and other parts of our lives.
Top row, left-right: Enjoying the view from the deck of Former Trustee Jaime Gerard’s ’79 home in Corsica; reuniting with Manuel Guemez, a one-year student from Mexico City; arriving in Brussels with fellow Whitridge Sabbatical recipients Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 and Director of Community Service Rita Delgado P’13,’22. Bottom row, left-right: Meeting up with Instructor in Mathematics Bobby Nichols, his father and oldest son, Will, at the Louvre; enjoying lunch with members of the family of Henry Eber ’25; running into Luke Black ’25 at the airport before departure.
THE SELF CONNECTION
Even before departing the United States, we ran into Luke Black ’25 at JFK International Airport, who headed off on his own travels. Sarum connections continued to pop-up across our trip—we met up with Instructor in Mathematics Bobby Nichols, his father and oldest son, in front of the Louvre. We lunched with members of the family of our advisee Henry Eber ’25, while in the Loire Valley, and we rendezvoused in Paris with fellow travelers Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22 and Director of Community Service Rita Delgado P’13,’22; were surprised to hear the familiar voice of one-year Knight from Mexico City, Manuel Guemez while visiting the Conciergerie, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and spent an unforgettable week on the beautiful island of Corsica at the home of Former Trustee Jaime Gerard ’79. Each encounter reminded me of the enduring spirit of our School, and the global extension of the Brotherhood. During our travels, we connect with other close friends including 48 unforgettable hours in Lyon with a faculty family from Hotchkiss School. Exploring the “world capital of gastronomy” together added a special layer to our experience, making the
“This sabbatical reminded me that connections— whether old or new—have the power to transform.”
JULIA BARBATO
World Languages Department Chair and Instructor in French
city’s rich flavors and vibrant atmosphere even more memorable. In Belgium, we reunited with the Oldenhove family, whose daughter, Camille, lived with us in the fall of 2023 during a cultural exchange. The Oldenhoves graciously welcomed us into their home for two weeks. Together we attended Camille’s high school graduation, explored the cities of Brussels and Bruges, and spent peaceful days in the Belgian countryside. Their home, located near the site of the Battle of the Bulge, gave us a chance to learn about the profound impact the war had on the local community. In a poignant moment, we visited The Bastogne War Museum where we found a monument to my grandfather’s regiment, linking my family’s history to this significant place.
Perhaps the most profound connection was the one I rediscovered with myself. In 1997, I hosted a young French girl named Mélanie through my middle school French teacher. That summer, I visited her family in Marseille, and returned for the summers of 1998 and 2000—experiences that shaped my passion for language and culture, and eventually led me to become a French teacher.
Over the years, Mélanie and I lost touch. But on this sabbatical, while driving toward Marseille, I took a leap of faith and tried one last time to find her. A bit of social media sleuthing and we connected. Two days later, we were sitting at her dinner table reminiscing and I felt as though I recovered a piece of myself, bringing an unexpected sense of wholeness. Since then, our families have rekindled the exchange tradition. Mélanie’s son, Sébastian, visited campus in April during his spring break. Our hope is for our daughters, a few years from now, to have the same experience that their mothers did.
This sabbatical reminded me that connections—whether old or new—have the power to transform. They deepen our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. It’s these moments that shape who we are, rekindle our sense of wonder, and remind us of what truly matters.
We are deeply grateful to the Whitridge family and Salisbury for making this journey possible. It helped me reconnect not only with others but with the passions that led me to teach.
Julia and her daughters at UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Under the Atomium in Brussels, built for the 1958 World’s Fair
Blair at the Eiffel Tower
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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September 19-21 | Legends Weekend
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October 8 | Grand Guest Day
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October 16-18 | Fall Family Weekend
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February 21 | Winter Classic
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May 1-2 | Homecoming & Spring Family Weekend
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*Please note that Reunion Weekend will be held on October 10, 2026 in conjunction with the 125th Celebration. Join us at Alumni and Parent Receptions
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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 the exploration of academic endeavors.
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ADVANTAGE
SERVICE & DEVOTION
Four alumni who have dedicated their lives to helping others in different ways
By Eliott Grover
Across generations, one trait Salisbury graduates share is a sense of duty. In this article, we profile four alumni whose lives stand as a living pledge to a world in need, echoing the Sarum Hymn’s call to “service and devotion.” Like the steadfast mountains surrounding our Hilltop, these men stand firm in purpose, true in act and motive. In fields ranging from emergency response to education, they lead with conviction, embodying the values of truth, love, and service—ideals that reach far beyond the classroom and Chapel, shaping lives of lasting meaning and impact.
Peter Saliba ’85
Near the southern end of New Hampshire’s cleanest, deepest lake lies a 35-acre island where lives are quietly transformed. Summers on Mayhew Island evoke classic New England: bald eagles nesting in the pines, loons paddling across pristine waters, and boys spending long days outdoors.
The boys are participants in the Mayhew Program, a nonprofit that supports at-risk boys in New Hampshire. They all live close to the poverty line and face issues such as food insecurity, unstable housing, and family histories of substance abuse.
“All these risk factors result in these boys having strikes against them,” says Peter Saliba ’85, Executive Director of the Mayhew Program. “These boys have very little that’s grounded in their lives, and we give them a place to belong.”
Boys participate in the program starting at age 10 and finish when they graduate from high school. Throughout the year, Mayhew’s staff meet with them in person at least once a month. It’s one of the only programs in the country using this model.
Though Mayhew helped launch a separate girls program in the 1990s, it chose to remain focused on boys. “Boys are more likely to commit suicide, more likely to be expelled from school, and more likely to be shelter insecure,” Saliba explains. “The odds are really stacked against them.”
Life on the island resembles a classic summer camp with green plywood cabins, communal meals, and days filled with swimming, hiking, and team challenges.
“Most educators have a common agreement that boys are more tactile learners, so we try to get at that learning style a couple different ways,” says Saliba.
A lifelong educator, Saliba joined Mayhew in 2024. Over a career spanning three decades, he has worked
When you’re working with a kid and they make a mistake, look at it as a form of communication rather than the action itself.”
Peter Saliba ’85
in schools across the country as a technology director, history teacher, and administrator.
After eight years as the head of Tilton School, he left in 2020 to captain the U.S. Mailboat on Lake Winnipesaukee. But this hiatus didn’t last. In 2021, his former Salisbury French teacher, Art
Boys with Mayhew Program hiking in New Hampshire
Charles, reached out to see if Saliba was interested in helping launch a boarding school in Egypt. He was, and Manara School opened in 2022.
When Saliba returned to the States, the Mayhew opportunity felt like a fullcircle moment. “Mayhew is a place that really brings me back to my roots being focused on all boys and getting kids to believe in themselves, work well with others, and finding their best,” he says.
In Saliba’s own life, Salisbury played that role. Struggling in middle school, he arrived in tenth grade unsure of himself. “It ended up being three transformative years for me,” he says. With the support of his teachers, he gained confidence as he discovered his strengths.
“I became a history teacher largely because of the experience I had with Dennis Shortelle,” he says. Shortelle, one of Salisbury’s most venerated history instructors, had high standards both academically and otherwise. Saliba remembers showing up to class without socks and having to sprint barefoot back to his dorm. More impactful, Shortelle taught him how to express himself.
“He didn’t really care what your opinion was, but he made sure that you were able to back it up,” Saliba says. “As teenagers, we get judged for lots of different things, especially for what we think. And Dennis didn’t care about what we thought as long as we could prove it.”
That supportive environment helped shape an outlook Saliba now brings to Mayhew—what he calls “unconditional positive regard.”
“When you’re working with a kid and they make a mistake, look at it as a form of communication rather than the action itself,” he says. “This kid’s asking for help or needs some guidance.”
He frequently draws on another Salisbury lesson: the balance between challenge and support. “Teenagers don’t want everything to be done for them,” he says. “They want to be given a chance and they want to have high standards.”
That chance—paired with belief and guidance—can be the difference between a boy who falls through the cracks and one who begins to thrive. Saliba believes every child deserves these opportunities, whether they’re on an island in New Hampshire or a classroom in northwest Connecticut.
Wayne Tinsley ’00
They were already running late. It was a warm May morning in New Orleans, and Wayne Tinsley ’00 and his friends were heading to their graduation from Tulane University. A few miles from campus, they came upon a car flipped on its side in the middle of the road.
First responders hadn’t yet arrived, so they pulled over and approached the wreck. Inside, passengers were trapped. Without hesitation, Tinsley took action. “It was nothing,” he says. “I was tall enough, so I reached in and pulled the kids out.”
Years later, after Tinsley became a firefighter in Los Angeles County, his friends would point to that morning as a sign of what was to come. But Tinsley’s future was less obvious to him. After spending three years on the Hilltop as a standout basketball player and gentleman, Tinsley was a four-year starter on Tulane’s basketball team. He was a slash-and-drive small forward who went on to play professionally in China before returning home to California and exploring different careers.
Tinsley grew up in Fontana, about 45 minutes east of Los Angeles. In 2008, he reconnected with a friend whose uncle worked in the fire department. Encouraged to give it a try, Tinsley was skeptical. “I didn’t think they’d hire me,” he says. “I was green. I’d just come off a basketball court. I didn’t know anything about
I’m all about being in the action, and I pride myself on going to the busiest spots.”
Wayne Tinsley ’00
firefighting. But I started the process and fell in love with the program and the camaraderie.” The atmosphere evoked the sense of Brotherhood he grew to appreciate on the Hilltop.
Sixteen years later, Tinsley is a veteran firefighter whose station is regularly deployed to wildfires across California. Promoted to captain last December, he thrives under pressure and embraces the opportunity to lead. “You really have to know yourself with this job,” he says. “I’m all about being in the action, and I pride myself on going to the busiest spots.”
Last summer, a wildfire started in Chico’s Bidwell Park and tore through northern California. On a July morning, thousands of cars streamed south as part of a mass evacuation. In the opposite lane, a caravan of
five firetrucks and a Chevy Suburban carrying the battalion chief sped toward the flames.
Eight hours later, Tinsley and the crew arrived at a sprawling base camp outside Sacramento. They proceeded to work 24-hour shifts, rotating between frontline firefighting, reconnaissance, and defending homes in the fire’s path.
The qualities that make a good firefighter, Tinsley says, aren’t so different from any demanding job: discipline, accountability, integrity. But there’s also something more. “A sense of courage and a commitment to helping others,” he says. “I’ve got guys who are definitely willing to get in there and do some stuff.”
The camaraderie that is essential to their work is forged in the fire station, which becomes a second home as they
bond during long shifts. “The more we open ourselves up, talking about families and our past and things like that, we naturally build a sense of trust within the group,” Tinsley says.
When he isn’t working, he spends his days working out and enjoying time with his family. His wife played soccer at Tulane, and their son and daughter have followed in her footsteps. Neither took to basketball, but Tinsley is glad they’ve embraced athletics. “In my job, you can tell after a five-minute conversation if someone has played sports or been in a team environment,” he says. “And those who haven’t, it usually doesn’t work out too well.”
Tinsley credits his three years at Salisbury with preparing him for college athletics and instilling values he still leans on: service, determination, and Brotherhood. “I think Salisbury played a key role in where I’m at in my life right now,” he says. “It taught me a lot of life lessons.”
Bryce Woodson ’07
Growing up with a high school football coach for a father, Bryce Woodson ’07 and his older brother were taught to view sports as a privilege. To earn the right to perform on the field, they had to perform in the classroom first.
“My brother and I both had to sit out and take time away from sports when our grades weren’t where they needed to be,” Woodson says. “Ultimately that’s what led me to Salisbury.”
During his first three years of high school in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Woodson excelled in football, basketball, and lacrosse. As college coaches began to take notice, he was confident in his athletic abilities but worried that his GPA might hold him back.
After conversations with his family, Woodson chose to repeat his junior year at a boarding school to improve his academics. He found the right fit at Salisbury, where longtime lacrosse coach Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.) P’19 had a personal connection—Wynne had previously coached at Virginia Wesleyan University, next door to Norfolk Academy, where Woodson’s father coached.
On his visit, Woodson sensed Salisbury offered the structure and
support he needed. Over the next two years, he found exactly that. He matured academically, grew as an athlete, and earned a spot on the lacrosse team at Ohio State University. At his Salisbury
graduation, Woodson was honored with the Joseph A. Sartori award, awarded by vote of the varsity coaches to that student who best exemplifies Salisbury sportsmanship and cooperation. Wynne’s mentorship left a lasting mark on his life.
“He just always displayed unconditional love,” Woodson says. “His passion for what he did and his care for the individuals around him is what stood out. And part of that unconditional love is accountability.”
He still remembers the day Wynne pulled him aside after he received a low grade in a class. “He just told me, ‘That’s not what you’re here for,’” Woodson recalls. “I can remember multiple times having tough conversations with Bobby, but they’d always end with, ‘Who loves you?’ And I always knew the answer to that question.”
Since 2021, Woodson has served as Chief Program Officer at OWLS (Outreach with Lacrosse and Schools).
Co-Captains of the 2007 Varsity Lacrosse Team Jamie Macdonald ’07 and Bryce Woodson ’07, with then Head Coach Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19
Now a coach himself, Woodson brings the same approach to the student-athletes he works with. In 2021, he became the Chief Program Officer at OWLS (Outreach with Lacrosse and Schools), a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates opportunities for underserved youth. He got to know OWLS during his time as Midwest regional manager for USA Lacrosse. When the founder offered him a chance to join as the first full-time employee, he said yes.
“Coming to Chicago and meeting some of the students in this program, I wanted to help be a part of their growth and transition throughout middle school to high school and beyond,” Woodson says.
OWLS engages students through multiple channels: a youth lacrosse league, physical education partnerships with public schools, and academic support through Junior Academy, an afternoon program for middle schoolers. Woodson estimates they work with roughly 400 students each year, including 40 to 50 in Junior Academy. He’s proud of their impact and highlights two alumni now playing college lacrosse, both of whom he accompanied on recruiting trips.
“For students who have a passion for something, whether it’s arts or sports, giving them access to continue to pursue their passions is huge,” he says.
Though each day looks different at a small nonprofit, Woodson’s guiding philosophy is constant.
“The consistent presence of a nurturing adult is of the utmost importance,” he says. “Going back to Bobby—knowing what impact individuals like him have made on my life and seeing it with my father as well—I think that’s what I do it for.
To see them succeed in whatever facet of life they desire is really the ultimate goal for me.”
Charles Cross ’15
During his first shift as lead paramedic for Charleston County EMS, Charles Cross ’15 responded to a call he’ll never forget. A truck driver had collapsed while changing a tire on his 18-wheeler.
Bystanders and firefighters were performing CPR when Cross arrived. The man’s internal defibrillator was shocking him repeatedly, and Cross had to guide interventions to stabilize the heart’s rhythm.
“He’d get a pulse back, and then we’d lose it,” Cross says. “But we got him to the hospital alive.”
Months later, Cross met the man and his family. “That was very fulfilling,” he says. “We’ve run so many cardiac arrests throughout my career, and I’d only met a couple who survived.”
The case shifted how Cross thought about his work. Paramedic school had trained him to respond to critical emergencies, but not to understand why they occurred. That call made him want to go deeper. He wanted to become a doctor.
He first thought about emergency medicine after his Salisbury English teacher, Jane Balaguero, shared her experience as an EMT with the town’s volunteer ambulance service. “That put the bug in my ear,” he says.
After his freshman year at the College of Charleston, Cross was a credit short, so he enrolled in a summer EMT course. Until then, school had felt like “just checking boxes,” he says. But learning how to respond to emergencies sparked a new drive to apply and expand his knowledge.
That summer, he worked as an EMT on a remote island in Maine. “The first three days, I thought my pager was broken because it wasn’t going off,” he says.
Cross manuevers a jetski during a water rescue drill.
Then came his first call—a man thrown into the woods after a motorcycle crash. Cross helped stabilize him for evacuation, relishing the chance to use his training and collaborate with the Life Flight rescuers.
Back in South Carolina, he joined his college EMS team and took a part-time job with Charleston County EMS. As a public health major, he learned about systemic issues in class, but his real education happened on the streets.
“I learned more in my time in an ambulance than I did at college,” Cross says. “I’d see kids having asthma attacks because their parents wouldn’t stop smoking cigarettes in the house.” He saw the aftermath of senseless gun violence, like a five-year-old girl killed by a stray bullet, and struggled to reconcile those scenes with the abstract policy conversations happening in the classroom. “It was tough,” he says.
After graduation, Cross earned his paramedic certification and rose through the ranks, becoming a captain and training officer. He also certified as an ocean rescue lifeguard—eventually training others—and joined the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office as an attached paramedic with the S.W.A.T. team.
For many, such a schedule would be draining. But for Cross, service is second nature. His father was a Naval Intelligence officer, one of his grandfathers was a Marine, and the other
We were raised with the understanding that you have to give back to the community that’s given you so much.”
Charles Cross ’15
was in the OSS––the predecessor to the CIA––during World War II. “We were raised with the understanding that you have to give back to the community that’s given you so much,” Cross says. That mindset was already evident at Salisbury. “I wasn’t the strongest student, but I enjoyed being involved within the school,” he says. “If there was an opportunity to represent Salisbury, I’d do it.” When he graduated, Cross received
the Founder’s Medal, which is awarded by vote of Salisbury’s faculty to the student who has rendered the greatest service to the school in leadership and loyalty. Once he decided to pursue medicine, Cross began post-baccalaureate coursework at Northeastern University. When classes were remote, he flew to Charleston to pick up ambulance shifts. In Boston, he worked as a paramedic in the acute section of Mass General’s emergency room. “That was my favorite job,” he says. “Taking care of the sickest of the sick in man’s greatest hospital.”
This fall, Cross will begin medical school at the University of South Carolina through the Naval Medical Officer commissioning program. After graduating in 2029, he will serve his country as a physician—continuing to care for others wherever he’s needed most.
Cross begins medical school this fall at the University of South Carolina
Cross with his Charleston County EMS colleagues
A LEGACY of CHARACTER
Roger McKee ’72, P’19 Teacher, Craftsman, Mentor, and Salisbury Legend
By Chair of the Art Department Ian Johnson P’26
Salisbury School is built on tradition, and few traditions run deeper than the quiet, steady leadership of its faculty. This year, Roger McKee ’72, P’19 retires after reaching a milestone that speaks not just to longevity but to the lasting impact of a life devoted to teaching.
It’s hard to capture in words what it means to say goodbye to someone who is Salisbury School—someone whose spirit is so deeply etched into the grain of the Hilltop that to speak of one without the other feels incomplete. After 45 extraordinary years of teaching, mentoring, and inspiring generations of Salisbury gentlemen, Roger McKee’s departure is not merely the close of a chapter—it is the end of an era. Roger first arrived on the Hilltop as a member of the Class of 1972—and, in many ways, he never truly left. He simply transitioned from student to teacher, from learner to mentor.
His classmates, the remarkable men of the Class of 1972, recognized this deeply. On the occasion of their 50th Reunion, they came together to honor their friend and brother—not just in sentiment, but in substance—by establishing the Class of 1972 Roger McKee Scholarship. This
scholarship is presented to students who embody the same creative spirit and hands-on passion Roger championed, and who live out the Knightly code of loyalty, honor, and service. These are the values Roger modeled as a student and brought to life more fully through decades as a teacher and coach. Now, they live on in every recipient of that scholarship.
In the classroom—or more accurately, the woodshop and boat-building room— Roger has shaped far more than furniture and watercraft. He has shaped character. While he may still be the strongest man on campus, pound for pound, he would never say so himself. His strength has always been quieter: found in precision, patience, and the way he teaches a student to square a corner, bevel an edge, or float a boat.
He wears his kilt with pride. He rides his bike with the endurance of someone half his age. He scales rocks with the focus of someone trying to teach the mountain a lesson. But most impressively, he has guided countless Salisbury students through the powerful, delicate art of creation.
One alumnus put it best: “Mr. McKee’s woodworking and boat-building classes were the best I ever took at Salisbury. I learned
life skills while creating pieces of art that will forever live in my home and on the water.”
Many a trimester began with a five-question quiz.
Straightforward questions—until the last one: a photo of a large, stacked stone structure. “What is the name of this?” Few students got it right the first time, but those who remembered it later were rewarded with a rare glint of pride in Roger’s eye. The answer, of course, was Inukshuk—a stone landmark built and used by the native peoples of the Arctic region of North America; a symbol of guidance and direction.
All over the world, coffee tables, end tables, and boats carry the quiet hallmark of Roger McKee’s craftsmanship—literally, stamped on the underside.
Some students discovered the Grateful Dead through a dusty cassette while sanding frames; others found peace in the rhythm of a hand plane, accompanied by an audiobook. One wrote, “The best moments of my life were in that boat-building room… It’s rare to take a project from start to finish by hand. It builds self-reliance and gave me the chance to think deeply while doing meaningful work.” That’s Roger’s legacy: not just the things made, but the people shaped.
He also gave something deeply personal to this community— his son, Duncan ’19. A gifted actor, Duncan lit up the stage in Little Shop of Horrors and left a legacy of his own—a reflection of the spark that has driven his father for decades.
Roger, as you step away from the bench and into your next chapter, know this: your legacy is carved into every table, etched in every print, remembered by every student who now knows what an Inukshuk is—and why it matters.
The values you’ve upheld—loyalty, honor, and service—will continue to guide Salisbury through the scholarship that bears your name and in the hearts of the students who were lucky enough to learn under your guidance.
Thank you—for the sawdust, the silence, the skill, the standards. You have built something here that will stand long after the last bell rings.
Enjoy your well-earned retirement, and may this next chapter be every bit as rich and inspiring as the legacy you leave behind.
McKee teaching drafting in the late 1990s.
From Student to Senior Master
As Roger McKee ’72, P’19 surpasses Ralph Menconi as the longest-serving faculty member in Salisbury’s history, the moment is not just about records—it’s about the passing of a legacy from one “man of character” to another, and honoring his service, loyalty, and devotion to Sarum.
Their story is woven into the very fabric of Salisbury.
When Menconi arrived in the fall of 1971 to teach English, McKee sat in his sixth form classroom, unknowingly beginning a connection that would span decades. Years later in the fall of 1980, McKee returned to serving on the School’s faculty alongside Ralph Menconi. McKee has taught numerous courses during his tenure including Woodworking, Boatbuilding, and Drawing. McKee rose to Chair of the Art Department (just as Menconi had done in the English
Department), a role he held for 19 years. In 1991, Menconi became “Senior Master,” a role he held until his retirement in 2014. Soon after, McKee stepped into that same position, continuing a tradition of quiet guidance and deep commitment to the School.
But their connection didn’t end there. Years after Menconi’s retirement, he discovered McKee’s YouTube channel, where he chronicled solo wilderness trips in boats he built himself. The sight of his former student navigating remote waters with skill and patience sparked a new chapter in their friendship. In October 2024, a photo captured a poignant moment—Menconi, the former Senior Master, visiting McKee, the current one, at Salisbury, a symbolic passing of the torch.
Now, as McKee retires from his service on the Hilltop, he does so not just as the longest-serving faculty member, but as part of a lineage of educators who have shaped Salisbury through steady dedication and quiet strength. Like Menconi before him, McKee’s legacy won’t just be measured in years—but in the lives he’s influenced and the character of young men he’s helped to shape.
Upper Left: Menconi nd McKee on the Hilltop in the fall of 2024. Above: McKee was honored by the entire School community after teaching his final class at Salisbury in May. Left: McKee as a student in 1971
LEADING WITH VISION
Inside the Board of Trustees
Salisbury’s legacy is built on a foundation of excellence, vision, and unwavering dedication to its mission. At the heart of this enduring success is the Board of Trustees, a group of committed leaders who guide the School with wisdom, integrity, and a shared passion for Salisbury’s future.
The Salisbury School Board of Trustees (the Board) plays a crucial role in the governance and strategic direction of the School. Comprised of dedicated individuals, including alumni, current and past parents, administrators, and friends of the School, the Board ensures that Salisbury remains steadfast in its mission, values, and goals. The Trustees bring a wealth of talent and experience from diverse professional backgrounds, uniting their expertise and passion for the School to serve as thought leaders and stewards of Salisbury’s future. What makes their service even more remarkable is that each Trustee serves entirely as a volunteer— offering their time, resources, and commitment simply out of love for the School and belief in its mission.
The Role of the Board of Trustees
At its core, the Board is responsible for governance and strategy, ensuring that the School operates in accordance with its mission. Trustees act as guardians of the institution, providing oversight and leadership in key areas:
n Remaining Mission True: The Board ensures that Salisbury remains true to its mission, vision, and core values.
n Ensuring Compliance: The Board oversees adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, upholding the integrity of the School’s operations.
n Supporting the School: The Board actively supports the School’s leadership, including the Head of School, and serves as ambassadors in the broader community.
To fulfill these responsibilities, the Board is organized into committees (for example, Finance Committee or Building and Planning) that meet regularly, with the full Board convening three times per year. Every decision made aligns with the guiding principle of putting the boys first.
“The Board ensures that Salisbury remains steadfast in its mission, values, and goals.”
Master Planning: People, Program, Place
One of the Board’s essential functions is overseeing Salisbury’s master plan. The School operates under a dynamic master plan, designed to guide institutional initiatives and ensure a bright future for generations of students to come. This process aligns with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation standards and addresses the evolving needs of the Salisbury community. A well-defined master plan allows the School to:
n Identify and address institutional needs proactively
n Focus and prioritize initiatives
n Allocate resources effectively
Through strategic collaboration with key stakeholders, the Board has incorporated perspectives from students, faculty, staff, parents (past and present), alumni, former trustees, and friends of the School within the master plan. This inclusive approach fosters a sense of shared responsibility and enriches the decision-making process at the Board level with diverse insights and expertise.
Cornerstone Principles: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
Salisbury’s strength lies in its clear identity and unwavering commitment to its mission. The master planning process is not about redefining who we are but reaffirming and building upon our foundational commitments. Our cornerstone principles serve as the bedrock of both our history and our future, ensuring that every step forward remains mission-aligned.
To illustrate the strategic importance of developing our programs for the future while honoring our past, one need look no further than the Chapel, which reopened its doors as the Daniel M. Cain Chapel in September 2023. Since the School’s founding in 1901, the Chapel has been a fundamental component of the Salisbury student experience. However, after 60 years in the same building, it became clear that improvements and expansion were necessary. The Board played a pivotal role in bringing the Chapel Renovation project to life, demonstrating visionary leadership and unwavering commitment. Although
The renovated Daniel M. Cain Chapel opened in September 2023.
construction began in 2018, the pandemic introduced unforeseen challenges that tested the project’s timeline and required adaptability and resilience.
Throughout the process, the Board provided strategic oversight to ensure the renovation remained on track and aligned with its goals. Every Trustee also made a personal financial commitment, setting a powerful example for the entire School community to this mission-true project. Their dedication and decisiveness inspired others to contribute, turning the renovation into a shared achievement grounded in purpose and pride.
Building on Strength
As Salisbury approaches its 125th Anniversary and the coinciding capital campaign in the coming years—including the initial phases of the master plan—we do so from a position of strength. Our enrollment remains strong, our faculty and staff are deeply committed, and our reputation continues to flourish. A significant marker of this momentum is the School’s endowment surpassing the $100 million milestone, a testament to the enduring support of our community and the prudent stewardship of our resources. As we look to the future, the School and the Board are proud to collaborate with GUND Partnership, a design-centered architecture firm, to thoughtfully execute our master plan and shape the next chapter of Salisbury’s campus. The Board’s role in this process is to guide the School through cyclical reflection, recalibration, and renewal, ensuring that Salisbury not only meets the challenges of today but thrives for years to come.
Through governance, planning, and an unwavering commitment to the School’s mission, the Board plays a vital role in shaping the future of Salisbury. By working together as a community, we continue to uphold the values that make Salisbury exceptional, fostering a school environment where students can grow, learn, and succeed.
Board Leadership: Executive Committee
Campbell B. Langdon ’79, Co-Chair
Operating Partner, TruArc Partners
MBA Harvard Business School; A.B. Harvard College
David C. Leavy ’88, P’26, Co-Chair
Chief Operating Officer, CNN Worldwide
B.A. Colby College
Robert P. Zabel ’85, Vice Chair
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
B.A. Kenyon College;
MBA University of Michigan
John A. Lambros P’22, Treasurer Co-Head, US Technology Group;
Global Head Digital Media, Sports & Entertainment Group, Houlihan Lokey
B.A. Harvard College; MBA JL Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Joseph M. Cassin ’94, Vice Treasurer Managing Principal, Acram Group
B.A. Georgetown University; MBA Columbia Business School
David L. Mathus ’77, P’22,’25, Secretary Counsel, Day Pitney
B.A. William & Mary; J.D. Wake Forest University School of Law
Reverend William J. Danaher ’83, Vice Secretary
Rector, Christ Church Cranbrook
B.A. Brown University; M. Div.
Virginia Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Yale University; MBA University of Michigan
John A. Coleman ’77, Building & Planning
New York, New York
President/CEO, DeRai Consulting
B.A. Williams College
Meet the Board of Trustees
Led by the Co-Chairs and Executive Committee, Salisbury proudly introduces the Board of Trustees.
Baopeng Bai
Weston, Massachusetts
Director of Strategic Operations at Guangdong KinLong Hardware Products Co., Ltd. in North America
Matthew W. Barzun P’21,’24
Louisville, Kentucky
Chair and Publisher, The Observer; Former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden
A.B. Harvard College
Ashley Bradley P’26
New York, New York
Principal, Ashley Bradley Interiors
B.A. Denison University; MBA New York
University Stern School of Business
Samuel A. Bradley ’89
Woodside, California
Managing Member, TCH, LLC.
B.A. Denison University
John M. Couzens, Jr. ’06
Southern Pines, North Carolina
U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant
The University of Kansas
Bradford S. Dimeo ’80
Barrington, Rhode Island
Chairman, Dimeo Construction Company
Ohio Wesleyan University; B.A. University of Rhode Island
David E. Friedman ’99
New York, New York
Executive Vice President, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
B.S. Babson College; M.S. New York
University Schack Institute of Real Estate
Michael J. Gans ’81, P’17
Wollerau, Switzerland
Principal, Supreme Group
B.A. Vassar College; J.D. George Washington University
Kenneth Hanau P’20
Bronxville, New York
Partner, Bain Capital
B.A. Amherst College;
MBA Harvard University Adelaide H. Harris P’07
Salisbury, Connecticut
Jewelry Designer
B.A. Hamilton College
Stephanie H. Hessler P’26
New York, New York
Adjunct Fellow, Manhattan Institute
B.A. Kenyon College; J.D. New York University School of Law
Patricia Isen P’14
New York, New York
Douglas Elliman – Residential Real Estate
B.A. Wheaton College
Peter Keehn P’15
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Managing Director, Allstate
Investments
A.B. Brown University; MBS
Northwestern University
Michael W. Malafronte ’92
New York, New York
Senior Advisor, Derby Copeland Capital; Lead Independent Director, Adtalem
Global Education
B.S. Babson College
Harriet Cella P’24
Saint Louis, Missouri
Restaurateur
B.A. University of Alabama
Joycelyn McGeachy-Kuls P’25
New York, New York
Administrative Law Judge, NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
B.A. Georgetown University; J.D. Howard University
Christopher Merrill P’22
Chicago, Illinois
Co-founder, Chairman & CEO, Harrison Street
B.A. Roanoke College; MBA Cass Business School
William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
President of the AVC
Harrison, New York
Principal, General Atlantic
B.A. Boston College
Sadiq A. Olanrewaju ’13
Washington, DC
Founder, NuArc Partners
B.A. University of Virginia; MBA University of Chicago Booth School of Business
William V. Webb*, Head of School
Robert D. 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
*ex-officio
“Each
Trustee serves entirely as a volunteer—offering their time, resources, and commitment simply out of love for the School and belief in its mission.”
Timothy M. Rees ’02
Rye, New York
Managing Director, Head of New York
Hedge Fund Sales, TD Securities
B.A. University of Colorado Boulder
Whitney R. Robinson ’01
New York, New York
Founder & CEO, Whitney Robinson
International
B.A. Duke University
J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.) Beaufort, South Carolina
Former Faculty
B.A. Washington and Lee University; M.A. University of North Carolina
William Slattery P’24 Rye, New York
Partner, Deerfield Management
B.S. SUNY Albany; M.S Rutgers University (UMDNJ)
TRUSTEES EMERITUS
John G. Brim ’64
Dr. Richard S. Childs, Jr. ’63
Barron G. Collier II ’70
Nathaniel B. Day ’56
James van B. Dresser ’59
H. Crosby Foster II ’57
Herbert A. May III ’83, P’12
Amanda D. Rutledge P ’80,’84
W. Fritz Souder P’18
Michael S. Sylvester ’59, P’85
Anthony C. Woodruff ’01 (Hon.) P’89
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.
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF
2025
Salisbury’s year-end traditions are more than ceremonies— they are moments of reflection and gratitude. In May, the School honored the Class of 2025 with the Awards Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service, and the 124th Commencement. These events marked the culmination of each student’s journey on the Hilltop, and the beginning of their lives as men of purpose and character.
As families, faculty, and friends gathered in the Flood Athletic Center for graduation, there was a deep sense of appreciation—for the mentors who guided, the classmates who challenged, and the community that supported each step along the way.
Student Body President Michael Taylor ’25 gave voice to this gratitude in his remarks, reminding his classmates how far they had come and how much they had been given:
“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 hard-working men of character, authenticity, and value more than ever.”
Michael’s words reflected a shared truth: Salisbury is not just where boys are educated, it’s where they are formed— where integrity, responsibility, empathy, and resilience are instilled through daily experience and challenge.
The ceremony also featured remarks from Head of School Will Webb and a keynote address by Hayes Barnard P’25, a business leader and philanthropist whose own life has been shaped by determination and service to others. His message to the graduates underscored the importance of leading with purpose, giving back, and making the most of every opportunity.
As diplomas were presented and awards conferred, the Class of 2025 was celebrated not just for their accomplishments, but for the young men they had become. Men of character. Men ready to lead. And men who leave Salisbury not only with knowledge—but with deep gratitude for what they have received and a clear understanding of the responsibility that now lies ahead.
“I am both heartened and inspired by the mark that each of you will leave on the world as you set forth from the Hilltop. You are Salisbury Gentlemen of character and promise who will lead lives of impact and consequence.”
Head of School Will Webb
“Here, I had teachers who saw more than a student—they saw a young man with potential. I was given the space to grow into myself, to develop independence, and to build a foundation of character grounded in humility, grace, and respect.”
Student Body President Michael Taylor ’25
CLASS OF 2025 MATRICULATION
American University
Assumption University
Auburn University
Bates College
Binghamton University
Boston College (2)
Boston University (2)
Brown University (2)
Bryant University
Bucknell University (2)
Carnegie Mellon University
Central Connecticut State University
Colby College
College of Charleston (2)
College of the Holy Cross
Colorado College
Cornell University
Denison University (3)
Dickinson College
Duke University
Gardner-Webb University
George Washington University
Georgetown University (2)
Hamilton College
Johns Hopkins University
Lehigh University
Loyola Marymount University
Maine Maritime Academy
Manhattanville College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2)
Mercer University
Middlebury College
Morehouse College
New York University (5)
Northeastern University (2)
Occidental College
Ohio State University
Princeton University
Queen’s University
“Scripts, advice, and wisdom can also be extremely confining, and true success is about defining yourself without confining yourself.
So, if I leave you with one thing today, it’s this: sometimes you’ve got to be bold enough and brave enough to burn the script.”
Hayes Barnard P’25
Randolph-Macon College
Rhodes College
Roger Williams University
Rollins College (2)
Saint Joseph’s University
San Diego State University
Skidmore College
St. Lawrence University (4)
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stonehill College
Syracuse University (2)
Texas Tech University
The New School
The University of British Columbia
The University of Texas at Austin (2)
Trinity College (3)
United States Naval Academy (3)
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Delaware (2)
University of Denver (2)
University of Illinois
University of Maryland
University of New Hampshire
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania (2)
University of Southern California
University of Utah
University of Vermont (2)
University of Virginia (2)
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
William & Mary
Williams College
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Faculty and Staff
Milestone Years of Service
Faculty celebrating milestone years of service to the school include (back row, left to right) Maintenance Staff John Randall, Instructor in Mathematics and Learning Center Instructor Adam Bunce, Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91. (middle row, left to right) Form Dean and Assistant Director of College Advising Chris Phelps P’15, Director of Health Services Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.), P’20, Chair of the Math Department Scot Beattie, Instructor in Science Charlie Strauss, Form Dean and Instructor in History James Simboli. (front row, left to right) Director of Strategic Recruitment and Director of Financial Aid Tom Spinella, Instructor in Mathematics Adam Mayer, Deans’ Office Coordinator Donna Benham P’22, Learning Center Instructor Sheryl Kennedy GP’28, Mailroom Operations Coordinator Lisa Auclair.
Five years of service:
Lisa Auclair
Louise Reinhardt
Donna Vanicky
Bill Warder
10 years of service:
Scot Beattie
Donna Benham P’21
Margy Donecker
Kevin Fogarty
Ian Johnson P’26
Sheryl Kennedy GP’28
Adam Mayer P’25,’26
Tom Spinella
Charlie Strauss
Electra Webb Tortorella P’17
15 years of service:
Adam Bunce
Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.), P’20
Chris Phelps P’15
James Simboli
25 years of service:
Tina Gomez P’10
John Randall
35 years of service:
Joseph Carroll
Tim Sinclair ’91
40 years of service:
Dick Curtis ’91 (Hon.), P’06
45 years of service:
Roger McKee ’72, P’19
Retirements
Margy Donecker
Ten years ago, Margy Donecker joined Salisbury with the important task of leading Human Resources—a role that required both vision and determination.
With a distinguished background from Kent School and the Spence School, Margy brought deep expertise and a steady, thoughtful approach. From day one, she placed the well-being of our faculty and staff at the forefront. With persistence, compassion, and her trademark smile, she built a vital department that strengthened our entire community.
As she heads into a well-deserved retirement, we are deeply grateful for her service, leadership, and friendship. Thank you, Margy, for all you’ve done for Salisbury School.
Carol Keenan
For the past 11 years, Carol Keenan has served Salisbury School as the Executive Assistant to the Head of School with grace, warmth, and an unwavering sense of humor.
Former Headmaster Chris Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25 shared, “She is intuitive, discreet, and incredibly loyal. Her everpresent smile and energetic spark make all feel welcome and ‘inside the tent.’”
Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.) P’19 echoed this sentiment, noting, “Carol’s generous heart has touched everyone in our community. She’s always the first to offer help, share a kind word, or celebrate someone else’s success.”
Carol is the behind-the-scenes force who makes things happen. Or, more simply: Carol gets things done. Yet, it is not what she says or does, it is how she does it that sets her apart. Carol, thank you for all you have done for Salisbury School.
Magiera 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 20242025 Magiera Award recipients are Maintenance Staff member Jason Cicerchia and Housekeeping Supervisor Patricia Stevens.
Student Body President Michael Taylor ’25 and Vice President Luke Barnard ’25 with Magiera Award recipients Jason Cicerchia and Patricia Stevens.
Salisbury School Announces the Launch of the Oliver Grace Scholars Program in Partnership with Gabit Bekakhmetov, Kazakhstan
Salisbury School is proud to announce the launch of the Oliver Grace Scholars Program, offering three prestigious and highly selective, merit-based full scholarships for 11th-grade male students from Kazakhstan to join the School in the fall of 2025. This program is a unique secondary school opportunity thanks to the generous philanthropic support of Mr. Oliver Grace.
This initiative is made possible through a partnership with Mr. Gabit Bekakhmetov, a distinguished alumnus and former recipient of the Oliver Grace Scholarship at Duke University. Mr. Bekakhmetov’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of education. Furthermore, his commitment to empowering young scholars from Kazakhstan serves as the driving force behind this collaboration.
The Oliver Grace Scholars Program seeks to identify and support talented male students from Kazakhstan who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership potential. The selected scholars will not only receive full financial support, including tuition and fees, room and board, a computer, books, travel costs, and health care, but will also have access to Salisbury School’s renowned academic curriculum, state-of-
Salisbury’s Wall of Honor
Honoring a Legacy of Generosity
At Salisbury School, our mission is upheld not only by the strength of our community but also by the unwavering generosity of those who believe deeply in the power of a Salisbury education. This past year, we were proud to welcome a multitude of loyal lifetime donors to the Salisbury Wall of Honor, a distinguished tribute that permanently commemorates those whose lifetime giving has significantly advanced the mission and values of the School.
We are forever grateful to the individuals and families whose names were newly inscribed this past year—testaments to transformative generosity and a genuine love of Salisbury. Among them are Annie Harris and Seth Milliken, Gaillee and Neil Fitzpatrick P’23, Tish and Bill Slattery P’24, Michael Gans ’81, P’17, and Peyton and Topher Merrill P’22, together with their son, Brooks ’22. Each of these benefactors has made a profound impact on Salisbury through their enduring commitment. Their support helps ensure that the School continues to thrive—nurturing character, cultivating leadership, and shaping the next generation of Salisbury men.
the-art facilities, and a vibrant, global community dedicated to developing men of character and promise who will live lives of impact and consequence.
These merit scholarships cover the cost of tuition, room and board, enrollment, and general academic fees, health insurance, textbooks, a loaner computer, and two round-trip plane flights and airport transfers by bus to the United States.
The scholarship does not include nonacademic incidental charges or money for the student’s spending account.
“The opportunity for these three young men represents Salisbury’s continued commitment to enroll talented, mission-true boys who will enhance our global perspective and the depth and breadth of our remarkable student body. We know of no other program like it for boys from Central Asia. By providing students from the United States and abroad the opportunity to learn from and with each other on the spectacular Hilltop, our young men will continue to be the most well-informed and educated leaders at the university level and beyond.”
The Wall of Honor serves not only as a place of recognition but also as a source of inspiration. It reminds us that the Salisbury spirit is sustained by those who give selflessly, care deeply, and believe fervently in our purpose. To those whose names are etched on this wall, we offer our deepest thanks. Their legacy lives on—in the halls of the School, in the hearts of our students, and in every bright future made possible through their generosity.
Frederick Grace, Gabit Bekakhmetov, and Oliver Grace ’72 on the Hilltop this spring
Head of School Will Webb, Trustee Topher Merrill P’22, Trustee Bill Slattery P’24, and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 at the Wall of Honor.
From the Archives
Exhibit K: Reconstructing the Past
Spring 1935
“Ladies and gentlemen: This motion picture will show you Salisbury School, its location in the Connecticut Berkshires, its building and equipment, and some of the boys and masters at work and play.”
For the Easter holiday of 1935, Emerson Quaile went on the road. His father, the Reverend George Quaile, had died the previous year, and Emerson was tapped to be the next Headmaster of Salisbury School, the school his father had founded. Having grown up on campus, Emerson knew the School well and was ready to begin promoting it even before formally assuming his new role. From March 25 to April 6, 1935, Emerson visited Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Plainfield, New Jersey, Orange, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to meet with “Old Boys” (alumni) and other friends of the School. Along with his wife, Charlotte, Quaile brought with him a 400-foot film reel of life at Salisbury School.
film representing the “complete story of the School.” The motion picture had been commissioned as part of a broader publicity campaign for the School by the firm Tamblyn & Tamblyn. Willard supplemented his own shots with alumni footage to form the complete reel that would accompany Quaile on his journey.
Quaile’s screenings proved a big success, wherein “many very favorable comments were received.” When Quaile’s journey ended, the film reel returned to the School. Tamblyn & Tamblyn encouraged the School to produce copies, which “would be advantageous simply from the point of view of having a permanent moving picture record of the School activities.” Unfortunately, their advice appears to have gone unheeded, and the film reel was forgotten and ultimately lost.
Prior to Quaile’s trip, Mr. T.W. Willard—a pioneer in 16-mm film, who began his career making school films across the Northeast—had spent several days on campus shooting scenes for a
The script, however—labeled “Exhibit K”—remained preserved for nearly one hundred years amongst Emerson Quaile’s correspondence in the School archives. “Exhibit K” provided three students in this year’s Archival History class with a blueprint for reconstructing the film over the course of the winter and spring trimesters. Under the
WATCH THE HISTORIC STUDENTPRODUCED FILM “Thirty Years After.”
guidance of Film and Media Lab Instructor
Michael Paninski, students Jackson Allen ’26, William Hudson ’27, and Matthew Sampson ’25 used found footage and photographs from the 1930s to 1970s to recreate the historical film, “Thirty Years After.” The team conceptualized the project, selected and incorporated archival film and photographs, and faithfully narrated the original script. They then carefully edited the material to create a dynamic historical film that brings the Salisbury School of the past back to life in a way unseen for generations. True to the film’s original purpose when it went on the road with Quaile, it is now ready to introduce a new audience to what makes Salisbury School unique and enduring.
Headmaster Emerson Quaile, 1935
Above: Headmaster Emerson B. Quaile and his wife, Charlotte, having tea with students in 1938. Right: The original first page of the “Exhibit K” script.
Steadfast and True
Greg Johnson’s Lasting Influence on Salisbury
Honoring the life and legacy of Trustee Greg Johnson P’21
Paraphrased remarks from Head of School Will Webb’s remembrance at Greg Johnson’s Celebration of Life in May.
Greg Johnson’s impact on Salisbury School is lasting and profound.
Alongside his remarkable wife Jennifer and their extraordinary son Chad, Greg became part of the Salisbury community just before the onset of the
global pandemic—a time already marked by a significant leadership transition following the retirement of Head of School Chis Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25 after three decades of service. Where others might have hesitated,
Greg leaned in. He joined the Board of Trustees with characteristic resolve, bringing his sharp insight, steady presence, and unwavering commitment to the work at hand. Greg had a rare gift for seeing clearly—whether evaluating a business, a
He raised the bar not with fanfare but by showing up—fully—and investing in people.”
school, a horse, or a person—and could distinguish lasting value from fleeting flash. Once he recognized something worth investing in, he gave of himself fully, offering his time, wisdom, and resources with conviction. Salisbury was one of those investments, and the school is stronger because of it.
Greg’s leadership was grounded in care, action, and authenticity. Whether voicing his insights in a camera-less Zoom call with Forsythe-like precision, or sharing a tie from a box in Saratoga with a wink and a grin, he embodied humility and humanity in equal measure. He raised
the bar not with fanfare but by showing up—fully—and investing in people. His belief in the Salisbury mission was reflected in the lives he touched: from fellow trustees and school leaders to teachers, coaches, and students, including those who became like family to Chad. His quiet but firm support shaped key moments in the School’s journey—from leadership transitions and pandemic navigation to the bold planning of its 125th anniversary campaign. He saw potential and brought it forward—often before others even recognized it themselves. Chad, in turn, flourished during his time at Salisbury—maturing academically and
a consummate gentleman of empathy and character. Chad was a tremendous teammate on the Varsity baseball team and built lasting bonds with his classmates as a loyal friend who lifted others up with his presence.
As many shared, Greg’s presence left a lasting imprint: he welcomed newcomers, inspired peers, and led by example. His legacy lives in the momentum the School carries forward and in the lives made better because he believed, showed up, and cared deeply.
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 artworks created by our talented students this year.
Oliver Ayer ’27
Ty Moynahan ’26
Lincoln Taylor ’26
Charlie Best ’28
AJ Pavone ’27
Judd Phillips ’25
Alexander Hicks ’25, EJ Bauer ’26, and Nasir Stevenson ’26
Davis Williams ’26
Bruno Farmerie ’26
Alex Murphy ’25
Christopher Baird-Gajdos ’26
Ty Moynahan ’26
Broughton Weekes ’27
Lincoln Taylor ’26
Quihao Li ’28
Riley Reimund ’25
FAMILY EVENTS
Grand Guest Day October 9, 2024
Fall Family Weekend October 24-26, 2024
Classic February 15, 2025
Winter
Spring Family Weekend May 2-4, 2025
ALUMNI + DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Fishers Island, NY July 2024 | Hosted by Mark and Beth Andrews GP’27
Little Compton, RI July 2024 | Hosted by Hilary Woodhouse ’54 and Lindsay and Chris Brislin ’96, P’26
Dallas, TX November 2024 Hosted by Jackie and Peter Schellbach P’20,’26
New York, NY Holiday Party December 2024 | Hosted by Jamie Gerard ’79 Former Trustee San Francisco, CA Gathering at Fish Hook Co. January 2025
Vero Beach, FL January 2025 Hosted by Christine and Orson Munn ’72
Charleston, SC January 2025 | Hosted by Libby and John Winthrop P’05
New York, NY School Presidents Dinner January 2025
CA February 2025
CO February 2025
Events not pictured:
Greenwich, CT New Family Gathering August 2024 | Hosted by Lisa and Mark Hellman P’26
Shanghai, China June 2025 | Hosted by Eric Wang P’27 and Jenny Du P’27
Coral Gables, FL March 2025
Hosted by Roxana and Seamus Lamb ’96
Maryland Alumni Gathering May 2025
Hosted by Ten Ahrens ’04 and Jamey Hein ’92
Boston Area Alumni Gathering June 2025
Seoul, South Korea June 2025
Chicago, IL Parent Reception May 2025
Hosted by Janie and Strib Koster P’27
Woodside,
Hosted by Natasha and Sam Bradley ’89
Denver,
Hosted by Rose and Chris Wiedenmayer ’92
Palm Beach, FL March 2025
Hosted by Oliver Grace ’72
Naples, FL March 2025
Hosted by Michael Masius ’97
Hong Kong June 2025
Hosted by Former Trustee Marita Wong P’15
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 Sarum. 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 Alumni Career Conversations
Our annual Legends Weekend featured a Student Alumni Career Conversations event 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 the Alumni and Development Office began 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.
Virtual Career Conversations:
Pre-medical and Medical School, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals | October 2024
Finance | October 2024
Law and Legal Fields | February 2025
Environmental and Sustainability Fields | May 2025
Boston, MA Alumni Networking Breakfast | November 2024
Hosted by Jack Williams ’12
Washington, DC Alumni Networking Breakfast | January 2025
Virtual Career Conversation Washington, DC Networking Breakfast
Legends Weekend
September 20-22, 2024
More than 70 Salisbury Legends and guests from the classes of 1957 to 1977 returned to campus from September 20-22 for the 2024 Legends Weekend, a remarkable annual event that pays tribute to alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. The event provided a special opportunity for Legends to reconnect with one another and the School. Alumni took part in a variety of activities, including student and faculty panels, attending classes and athletic contests, and participating in the Archival History class. They also shared insights and advice with current students during the Student Alumni Career Conversations session. A Service of Remembrance was held to honor Legends who are no longer with us.
On Saturday evening, attendees gathered at the Curtis Boathouse for dinner, where Head of School Will Webb presented Hilltop Awards to the 1974 Reunion Committee: Peter Clifford ’74, Knut Rostad ’74, Jeff Weinstein ’74, P’11, and Jeff Wheeler ’74. During the evening, the Class of 1974 announced their Class Gift—the 1974 Leadership Development Fund—designed to support leadership training for teachers and foster a culture of leadership among both faculty and students throughout their time at Salisbury and beyond.
Knut Rostad ’74 led a heartfelt tribute to former Headmaster Ed Ward, Associate Headmaster Ted Childs, and
During Fall Legends Weekend 2024, the 50th Reunion Class of 1974 presented a moving tribute to former Headmaster Ed Ward, Associate Headmaster Ted Childs, and the Faculty of 1970s. An evening of recollections in the Curtis Boathouse concluded with the unveiling of a plaque rendering to honor Ed Ward and Ted Childs and the faculty.
If you wish to share recollections of Ed Ward, Ted Childs, or any faculty member who inspired you during your time on the Hilltop, please scan the following QR code. Remembrances will be shared at a plaque dedication during Legends Weekend, September 19-21, 2025.
the faculty of the 1970s. The evening concluded with the unveiling of an artist’s rendering of a plaque dedicated to Ward, Childs, and their fellow educators. Reflecting on the moment, former faculty member Susan DeMelle remarked, “There was a lot of love in that room. The future of our precious School was never better celebrated nor more secure.”
Class of 1974 Alumni
Peter Clifford ’74, Head of School Will Webb, Jeff Wheeler ’74, Jeff Weinstein ’74, P’11, and Knut Rostad ’74 with the Hilltop Award.
The plaque, organized by the Class of 1974, commemorating Headmaster Ed Ward, Associate Headmaster Ted Childs, and the Faculty of the 1970s
REUNION WEEKEND MAY 2-4, 2025
Reunion Weekend brought nearly 100 alumni back to the Hilltop to reconnect, celebrate, and relive shared memories. The weekend honored milestone classes, with special recognition of the Class of 2020, whose senior spring was disrupted by the pandemic. The weekend featured a festive lakeside soirée, a fly-fishing workshop, a student panel, School Meeting, Convocation, where History Instructor Rhonan Mokriski ’90 delivered an inspiring message, and a Service of Remembrance in Daniel M. Cain Chapel. The weekend concluded with a joyful reception and dinner in Belin Lodge. The Sarum spirit was alive and well as alumni came together to celebrate their lasting connection to Salisbury.
GO KNIGHTS
At Salisbury, athletics are about more than competition—they’re about character. With more than 30 athletic offerings, our program instills resilience, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship, building a foundation of values that lasts a lifetime.
THE UNFORGETTABLE FALL OF ’74:
Salisbury Football’s Season of Destiny
By Mike Eckel ’77
On a sweltering day in early September 1974, approximately 50 young men and boys from around the world appeared for the first practice of the Salisbury football season: some excited, some hopeful, some anxious, and some simply praying they survive. Regardless, it is doubtful any of these young men arrived truly believing they, together, would achieve something quite remarkable—completing the season with seven victories and no defeats, becoming only the seventh undefeated team in Salisbury history, the first ever to win seven games, and widely regarded as one of the best in the School’s history.
This extraordinary accomplishment may best be seen as a “lightning in a bottle” moment; a rare confluence of talent, dedication, leadership, people, and circumstances coming together at the right time to create a spectacular shining moment.
In truth, in 1974, many of the players, including standout quarterback Wes Castles ’75, joined the team with little or no organized football experience before arriving at Salisbury. Such was just one of the numerous challenges for the coaching staff, led by Edward R. “TC” Childs, who along with Assistant Coaches Robert Gardner, Frank Guerra, and Richard Perry, helped form the team into a “close-knit group” driven by a shared sense of destiny.
TC, in his 18th year as head coach, was tough and disciplined, emphasizing repetition, execution, and teaching the game the right way. He focused on improvement—not blame—and built his
Left: Quarterback Wes Castles ’75. Right: Head Coach Edward R. “TC” Childs
players up with respect and encouragement. Gardner, with over 25 years of coaching experience, served as Defensive Coordinator and Line Coach, known for his keen eye and consistently effective in-game adjustments. Guerra, a recent Harvard quarterback, brought innovative offensive ideas—cuttingedge even by 1974 standards—and played a key role in sharpening the secondary’s ability to read opposing quarterbacks and receivers.
The 1974 football team itself turned out to be exceptional, well-balanced and effective on both sides of the ball. The team was effective at the beginning, improved with every game, and was a juggernaut as the season climaxed. The offense, stacked up front by the experienced line of Keith Kasper ’76, Spencer Eckel ’75, Chris Cutler ’75 (captain), Alex Stewart ’75, and Steve Cavanaugh ’75 (captain), opened holes and forcefully protected a seriously talented backfield—in total, the offensive backfield contributed 249 points in seven games, averaging 35.6 ppg.
Yet, even with all that firepower, the defense may have been the difference makers on this incredible team, holding seven opponents to a total of 57 points (8.1 ppg), forcing three shutouts, and only giving up a total of 14 points over their last four games. The defense finished with 10 interceptions, led by Mike Cozens (4*), recovered 21*fumbles, led by Peter Charlton ’77 (7*), and scored three safeties. The team had five players with 40 tackles or more, led by Will Childs ’77 (56), the late George Zane (51), Cutler (50), Cavanaugh (42) and Ormsby (40).
In reality, undefeated seasons in any sport, and at any level, are rare—a significant number of events, decisions, people, and more must come together at the right time to achieve this kind of success, and when they do, it is always quite special.
During the 2025 Legends Weekend, held alongside the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1975, members of the legendary 1974 football team reunited to celebrate their remarkable season and were honored at halftime during the Salisbury vs. Brunswick football game.
“This extraordinary accomplishment may best be seen as a “lightning in a bottle” moment; a rare confluence of talent, dedication, leadership, people, and circumstances coming together at the right time to create a spectacular shining moment.”
Wes Castles ’75, Quarterback 95 completions on 158 attempts (60%)* for 1,483 yds* and 21 TDs*
Jim Bates ’75, Receiver 43* receptions, 617 yds, 12 TDs*
Bill Palmer ’75, Receiver 24 receptions, 293 yds, 3 TDs.
Bound by Brotherhood, Salisbury Tennis Returns to New Englands for the First Time Since 2019
Salisbury Tennis returned to the New England Tournament for the first time since 2019, with momentum building as a new year-round training dome is added to campus.
Each spring, after Head Coach Morgan Phillips has chosen that year’s Salisbury Varsity Tennis team, he engages in a rather unique ceremony to kick off the season. The tradition, which he has upheld each year since arriving on the Hilltop in fall 2022, involves 26 branding irons (one for each letter of the alphabet), a dozen or so two-foot sections of 1x6” boards, the firepit outside of Belin Lodge, and his racquet-bearing Knights. With the help of fireproof gloves and a steady hand, Coach Phillips burns the last name of each player onto a piece of hardwood. From there, he constructs the year’s ladder— which serves as the most up-to-date ranking of his team—and displays it beside the Centennial Tennis Courts. When opposing schools visit campus, they are envious of the uniqueness of the team’s ranking billboard. And now, after the program’s first qualification for the New England Class B Tournament since 2019, it’s not just
Coach Phillips’s craftsmanship that draws the admiration of opponents—it’s the cohesive, relentless unit that embodies the spirit of the Knights.
Led by team captains Sullivan Reilly ’25, Kevin Nguyen ’25, and Burke Cameron ’26, the 2025 Varsity Tennis Team recorded nine wins—its most in six years—and lost only two regular season matches. A key season-opening 4–3 triumph over Pomfret School on April 5 put the Knights in position to make the tournament heading into a win-or-gohome match against Kingswood Oxford on May 14. A thrilling, marathon-esque victory by Reilly at No. 4 in a super tiebreaker against his opponent clinched Salisbury’s spot in the postseason.
The road to New Englands did not happen overnight, however. The journey began in April 2024, when the Knights sent out a relatively inexperienced roster of the exact same players. That lack of playing time—coupled with injuries all season—led to an underwhelming season for the team. But this year, the team returned with a focus on one question posed by Coach Phillips: How much do you love your team?
Do you trust, respect, and love the guy who you’re letting serve close to one hundred miles per hour at the back of your head? Do you trust him not to set you up for hospital hits with bad lobs? Will you be at the net and trust him to trust you?
These were the questions Coach Phillips asked on day one. And today, the answer for all Knights can confidently be, “Yes.”
The message quickly caught fire in the locker room and, inevitably, the courts. After a 2024 season in which doubles victories were hard to come by, Salisbury lost the often-critical extra point just twice this spring. And in singles play, the motto continued. Will Judge ’25, a regular contributor in 2024, was pushed out of
Coach Morgan Phillip’s uniquely branded varsity tennis ladder.
Taran Taylor ’25
the lineup this season simply because of the dominance of his teammates. But when called upon, he answered the bell—and did so with humility and grace. “We don’t win our match at Pomfret without him [Judge] playing as six. We don’t win against Avon without him playing. We don’t win against Berkshire without him playing. Every time we needed him, he stepped up,” said Phillips.
Taran Taylor ’25, the No. 1 player in 2024, ultimately finished as No. 6 on the ladder this spring. And though frustrations naturally formed, the sixth former continued to give nothing but his best. The first words out of his mouth after his match concluded were always the same: “Which court do you want me watching?” It was never about playing lower on the ladder—no, it was strictly about supporting his brothers and doing what was best for the team.
Numerous individual accolades propelled the dominant season for the Knights as well, including singles victories at the Southern New England Tennis League Tournament— where the team placed second overall—on May 10, 2025, by Declan Hessler ’26 and Cameron. Hessler, a fifth former from New York, New York, claimed first place at No. 4, while Cameron, who hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, won at No. 6.
Cameron also teamed up with Nguyen at the New England Prep School Invitational Tennis Tournament for doubles on May 24,
as did Beck Collins ’25 and Hessler. The tournament is invitation-only, bringing together the most elite players in the region. A mere 16 duos were selected from more than 100 schools across New England. And despite facing the best competition they had all season, Cameron and Nguyen placed fifth overall—including a commanding 8–1 thumping of Exeter in the consolation bracket finals.
The extraordinary season-long play from Hessler earned him All-NEPSAC (New England
Preparatory School Athletic Council) honors, while Cameron was recognized as an honorable mention for his work.
The steady progress since Coach Phillips took over the team in spring 2023 is only expected to continue next season, as a new dome will be built over the three southernmost courts. Thanks to the support of Hugh ’72 and Margaret Whipple, the Whipple-Brewster Tennis Center will enable year-round training, regardless of weather. The courts will be named in honor of Michael Masius ’97, whose gift helped make the project possible. Together, the contributions of the Whipple, Masius, and Hessler families will serve as a catalyst for the program’s continued growth. “We’re in New England. It rains a lot in spring. Being able to hold matches when it’s raining and practice every single time it rains is huge,” said Phillips.
“Once it gets cold in the fall, we can switch indoors. We’ll be able to practice all winter as well. It will improve the program top to bottom.”As the Knights reload for another run at glory in 2026, one thing is clear: Sarum is ever prevalent on the courts.
Declan Hessler ’26 (first place, singles No. 4) and Burke Cameron ’26 (first place, singles No. 6) at the Southern New England Tennis League Tournament.
Renderings of the new all-weather Whipple-Brewster Tennis Center opening in September.
Two-time team captain Dom Valcin ’25 competed in the National Prep Tournament at Lehigh University on February 21, 2025, capping off a stellar wrestling career at Salisbury. The sixth former from Salisbury, Connecticut, began his journey on the mat back in middle school, when he participated in the Kodiak Wrestling Club—a group led by Knights Head Coach Adam Bunce. When Valcin arrived on the Hilltop as a third former, he was still “pretty raw skillwise,” according to Adam Mayer P’25,’26, assistant coach of the team. But he came back with hunger his fourth form year and managed to qualify for Nationals for the first time. That drive stayed with Valcin for his two remaining years, culminating in a
second Nationals appearance this winter in the 190-pound class.
It is not an easy task to qualify for the National Prep Tournament. It first begins with reaching the New England Tournament, which requires wrestlers to either win more than 66% of their regular-season matches or finish in the top three of one of two sectional tournaments, with Salisbury’s section being Western New England. Valcin managed to check the necessary boxes and advanced to New Englands, where he was tasked with placing in the top six to earn a spot at Nationals. He made the cut, wrestling more confidently than ever. It was the perfect final accolade for his storied career.
“Dom led by example. As author John
Salisbury Golf’s Growth Fueled by Chandler Driving Range
The rapid rise of Salisbury Golf—highlighted by a gold medal at the 2022 New England Championship and a first-place finish at the 2024 Silo Ridge Invitational—is no coincidence. The addition of the Chandler Driving Range, dedicated in April 2024, accompanied by an incredible indoor golf simulator, has brought a surge of swingbased energy to the Hilltop. “Being able
to hit hundreds of balls at practice, work on our short game, and be able to see a ball in flight... it has made a major impact,” said Varsity Head Coach Brent Barbato ’02. “The time and effort that it took to put the range in, and the families that were so generous in donating—it’s been huge.”
Irving wrote, he ‘got obsessed and stayed obsessed,’ which propelled him to succeed. He set quite an example for the rest of the guys in the room,” said Mayer.
A remarkable 48 students participated in the sport at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, or Recreational level this spring. “From the top of the program all the way down to Rec., everyone has benefited from it. You’ll go down to the range on a Sunday and see guys hitting balls and relaxing—just enjoying the outdoor space rather than sitting in their dorm rooms and playing video games,” Barbato added.
Few clubsmen in all of New England had a season as strong as Rhett duPont ’27. The fourth former from New Canaan, Connecticut, consistently outpaced both his teammates and opponents. His score of –2 at the Independent International Invitational at Crumpin-Fox Golf Club in Bernardston, Massachusetts, on May 10 earned first-place honors, topping the field of 71 golfers. The team’s combined score placed Salisbury eighth out of 17 schools.
In non-tournament play for the Knights, the Varsity and JV teams combined to win over half of their matches this season, beating 16 teams in the process. The Varsity team was consistently in the top half of all tournaments as well. Whether in the darkness of winter at the simulator, the early spring at the range, or on the course competing, the generosity and commitment from the Salisbury community to golf is felt each day.
Oliver Morris ’25
Dom Valcin ’25 Ends Wrestling Career with Nationals Appearance
Rhett duPont ’27 earned first-place honors at the Independent International Invitational at Crumpin-Fox Golf Club on May 10 with a score of –2.
Signing Days
December 4, 2024 | Salisbury Knights representing baseball, crew, squash, and lacrosse were honored for their commitment to continuing athletic competition at the collegiate level at the following universities: Binghamton University, Brown University, Bryant University, Bucknell University, Central Connecticut State University, Colby College, University of Delaware, Denver University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Manhattanville College, University of Maryland, Mercer University, University of Notre Dame, Princeton University, RandolphMacon College, Rollins College, St. Joseph’s University, St. Lawrence University, Stonehill College, Syracuse University, The Ohio State University, United States Naval Academy, and University of Virginia.
May 9, 2025 | Salisbury Knights were honored for committing to continue their athletic careers in football, hockey, squash, and soccer at the following colleges and universities: Assumption University, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Denison University, Dickinson College, Gardner-Webb University, Georgetown University, Morehouse College, Queen’s University, Rhodes College, Trinity College, University of British Columbia, and University of New Hampshire.
Clockwise from top left: NCAA committed baseball players with Head Coach Kevin Huber P’23; Jayden Kittelberger ’25 with Head Lacrosse Coach Tom Spinella and Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91; Luke Black ’25 signs alongside Head Squash Coach Trevor Rees and Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91; Luke Hoffman ’25, Head Rowing Coach Toby Ayer P’27, and Lorenzo Rizzieri ’25
Clockwise from top left: Head Soccer Coach Scot Beattie with Alvaro Mestre Sanchez ’25 and Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91; Kelby Hampton ’25 signs alongside Head Football Coach Chris Phelps P’15, and Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91; NCAA committed football players; Head Hockey Coach Andrew Will, Steven Luciano ’25, and Director of Athletics Tim Sinclair ’91
Alumni News
Lacrosse
Logan McNaney ’19 was selected 11th overall by the Denver Outlaws in the second round of the Premier Lacrosse League Draft on May 6, 2025. He was the first goaltender selected in the draft. McNaney joins the Outlaws after six years at the University of Maryland where he was named second team All-American in 2025. He was a key player on Maryland’s 2022 National Championship team as well.
Brady Wambach ’23 was named to the first team All-American team as a face-off specialist for The University of North Carolina.
Ryan Goldstein ’23 was named to the third team All-American team as an attackman for Cornell University.
An impressive 12 former Knights were members of the NCAA Division I semifinal teams. Kyle Aldridge ’21 (Penn State) and Caden Kol ’20, Kyle Gonsiorek ’21, and
Trey Deere ’23 (Syracuse) were eliminated in semifinal play.
University of Maryland’s Aidan Aitken ’22 (one assist), Trace Davidson ’22, and Logan McNaney ’19 (11 saves) battled Cornell University’s Andrew Dalton ’20 (one goal), Matt Dooley ’22, Jaxon Smart ’23, Ryan Goldstein ’23 (four goals), and Billy Hughes ’24 in the National Championship game. Cornell captured its first championship since 1977 in a 13-10 win.
Hockey
Matt Coronato ’20 signed a 7-year, $45.5 million extension with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. The 13th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft set career highs in games (77), goals (24), assists (23), points (47), plusminus (plus-6), power-play goals (five), power-play points (17), game-winning goals (four), shots on goal (180) and average time on ice per game (17:35) this season.
Justin Hryckowian ’20 played in his first NHL game for the Dallas Stars on December 29, 2024. He was also named the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year, playing for the Texas Stars.
Jacob Quillan ’20 made his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 25, 2025.
Lucas Mercuri ’20 signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning on March 30, 2025.
Billy Hughes ’24
Johnny Beecher ’17 played in his 100th career NHL game for the Boston Bruins on January 23, 2025.
David Chen ’21 was named Captain of Yale Men’s Hockey for the 2025-2026 season.
Calum Chau ’21 won the Division III National Championship with Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
Soccer
Obed Opoku ’24 won the Division III National Championship with Amherst College. Opoku was a starter for the Mammoths as a true freshman and scored a goal in its first NCAA Tournament game against Neumann College on November 16, 2025.
Golf
Dylan Lachaine ’24 was an impact player as a freshman at Roanoke College and shot his first collegiate round under par (71) at the Discover Dekalb Invitational in Conyers, Georgia, on April 19, 2025.
Football
Dymere Miller ’20 signed an undrafted free agent contract with the NFL’s New York Jets after being Rutgers University’s leading receiver a season ago.
After a standout career at Utah State, Rahsul Faison ’19 entered the transfer portal as one of the top-ranked running backs in the nation. He will now bring his talents to the Southeastern Conference at the University of South Carolina.
Nick Rinaldi ’22 led the Vanderbilt University Commodores defense in sacks last season.
Max Roberts ’16 signed a contract with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).
Tobias Braun ’20 signed a professional contract in the ELF with the Stuttgart Surge.
Nick Torres ’18 is getting professional experience with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL following an undrafted free agent contract with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs.
Michel Born ’23 is currently starting professionally for the Hamburg Sea Devils of the ELF.
Bjoern Werner ’10, a former Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year at Florida State University and a firstround draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts, announced the Colts’ selection at No. 151 overall in the NFL Draft.
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SARUM GIVES
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A Year of Milestones and Momentum
It has been a year of milestones and momentum on the Hilltop, reminders of the enduring strength of our value proposition, grounded in legacy and elevated by aspiration.
This spring marked the retirement of one of Salisbury’s true legends, Roger McKee ’72, P’19. As he steps away, we are proud to see the torch carried forward by three first-year faculty members who are also alumni—two from the Class of 2018 and one from 2020. In total, ten Salisbury men have dedicated their professional lives to this School—a testament to the enduring loyalty that fuels our mission to lead in the education of boys in the 21st century.
Furthermore, boys’ schools are “having a moment” in the American educational landscape, and Salisbury is at the forefront. You’ll find in the pages of this magazine vibrant stories of fellowship, growth, and purpose that reflect the power of this model and this place.
This past fiscal year was full of noteworthy moments. From physical enhancements—like the industry-leading Class of 2025 Broadcast Studio—to the quiet beauty of the westward view from Main or the historic plaques leading into the Dining Hall, we are constantly reminded of why we do what we do. The Development Office set bold fundraising goals for fiscal year 2025, and the collective generosity and financial stewardship of recent years propelled the School’s endowment to over $100 million.
Two spring highlights deserve special mention: the Class of 1985’s spirited 40th reunion, which included the creation of a new endowment; and the Sarum Challenge, which again saw the Class of 1992 win the participation trophy, with Classes of 1981 and 1973 right on their heels. Highlights like these portray Brotherhood in action—celebrating each other and this School.
On the travel front, this past June, Head of School Will Webb and I had the opportunity to travel to Asia again to see the many important Salisbury constituents in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai (where 50 people joined us for dinner), and, finally, Seoul. We were blessed to be joined by long-time faculty member and international student advocate and advisor Rhonan Mokriski ’90. On one of our final nights, Rhonan and fifteen Korean alumni, ranging from the Class of 1997 to 2018, joined us for a magical evening together; sharing
memories, laughing, and filling our hearts with Sarum Brotherhood. Poetically, Rhonan wrote “These men are doers and creators in a world that desperately needs both.” Indeed! And, near the end of the night, without prompting, this wonderful group of men sang the Sarum Hymn at an establishment in downtown Seoul. In my humble estimate, it has never been sung with more pride or joy!
We hope you find reflections of your own Salisbury experience in these pages. The enduring strength of the student-faculty bond is a cornerstone of life here. So, when you have a moment, this week, this month, send that message to Woody, write that email to Ralph, or reach out to a retired faculty member and invite them to Reunion Weekend. And, let a current faculty member, Rhonan, Jeff, Tim, or the indomitable Bobby, know you’ll be back. Their work is your legacy.
Looking ahead, opportunities abound from—master planning and the 125th Celebration in October 2026 to our next campaign. Know that your beloved Salisbury is ready. Sarum has earned this moment. With your partnership, your ideas, your commitment, and your generosity, we will shape a bold, mission-driven future. The Development Office team looks forward to listening to what is most meaningful to you; our two milestones of cresting $100M in the endowment and nearly $3M in The Salisbury Fund make it true.
Finally, our Board of Trustees, profiled in this magazine, exemplifies leadership and volunteerism at its best. We look forward to collaborating with generations of Sarum alumni and families—past and present. The most noble expression of fundraising is what it makes possible for our faculty, our staff, and above all, our boys.
Esse Quam Videri
Peter B. Gilbert P’18,’20 Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
Gifts to Salisbury School
July 1, 2024—June 30, 2025
FY24 Income
n Tuition & Fees 64% (net of
n Endowment 16%
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The Salisbury Fund: $2,949,545
Capital & Endowment: $11,247,392
Other: (includes annual restricted, planned gifts, gifts of property and gifts in kind) $14,121,217
FY24 Expenses
n Instructional 22%
n
n
n
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Total: $28,318,154
Donors
Alumni Top Ten | The Salisbury Fund
A Milestone Year
Salisbury School Endowment
Surpasses $100 Million Milestone, Elevating Opportunities for Faculty and Students
Salisbury School proudly announces that its endowment has surpassed the remarkable milestone of $100 million, securing its position as the highest endowment for any all-boys boarding school north of Washington, D.C. This extraordinary achievement underscores Salisbury’s unwavering commitment to excellence and the shared vision of generations of donors who have generously contributed through gifts and planned giving. This historic accomplishment highlights the enduring strength of our community and the strategic leadership of Salisbury’s Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Development team, which have championed the School’s mission to prepare boys of character and promise for a life of integrity and purpose.
With this robust financial foundation, Salisbury is poised to enhance its programs, attract and retain exceptional faculty, and provide unparalleled opportunities for its students. The endowment enables investments in innovative teaching tools, scholarships, campus enhancements, and co-curricular initiatives, ensuring a transformative experience for every student. The School extends heartfelt gratitude to the visionary alumni, parents, and friends whose generosity has made this possible, leaving an enduring legacy that will shape the lives of countless Salisbury Knights. Together, we honor our storied past and look forward to a bright future as a leader in all-boys education.
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. Visit legacygiving.salisburyschool.org or contact Electra Webb Tortorella P’17, Director of Planned Giving and Stewardship etortorella@salisburyschool.org | 860-435-5775. legacygiving.salisburyschool.org
The Cupola Society
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Mrs. Ashley Adkins
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. 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. and Mrs. Richard A. Haines ’54
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. Maxon B. Hence ’84
Mr. John E. Herlitz ’60
Mr. Peter A. Highman ’42
Mr. and Mrs. Landon Hilliard III P’00
Mr. William O. Hiltz ’69
Planned Giving
Mr. William C. Holmberg ’93
Mr. Eric C. Hudson ’80
Mr. Michael G. Huntoon ’65 and Ms. Dolores Gutierrez-Huntoon
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford W. Jayne ’65
Mr. Gregory Johnson P’21
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. Bradford W. Ketchum, Jr. ’57, P’96
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. George L. Maxwell ’59
Mr. Arlington B. McCrum III ’80
Mr. Roger McKee ’72, P’19
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
Mrs. Patricia Munn P’72
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. Joshua J. Ott ’79
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, GP’87
Mrs. Sally G. Phinny P’68,’73, GP’87
Mr. C. Chandler Pohl ’60
Mr. John H. Priestman
Reverend Ernest B. Pugh ’31
Reverend Dr. George Emerson Quaile
Mr. Bruce A. Reid, Jr. ’74
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
Planned Gifts at Work
A Legacy of Leadership: The Frederick L. Wood ’67 Endowed Leadership Fund
Salisbury School is proud to announce the establishment of the Frederick L. Wood ’67 Endowed Leadership Fund, created in 2025 through a generous beneficiary distribution from Fred’s Roth IRA. This enduring gift will support the Erdmann/Salisbury Signature Leadership Program—an initiative dedicated to cultivating integrity, confidence, and purpose in young men.
Fred Wood had a deep appreciation for the role leadership plays in shaping lives and was passionate about giving back to the school that helped shape his own. “I am honored and blessed to be fortunate to have worked at a company that has been successful and continues to be so,” Fred shared. “It is with gratitude I can pay it forward for those who are just beginning life’s journey.”
Fred’s legacy will live on through this fund, empowering future generations of Salisbury students to discover their own leadership potential and make meaningful contributions to the world.
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Mr. J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
Mr. Jesse F. Sammis III ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Saunders P’01, ’13
Mr. Allen E. Schaefer ’66
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
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
Mrs. Electra Webb Tortorella P’17
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. Malcom B. Vilas III ’62
Mr. Edward C.A. Wachtmeister ’67, P’95,’98
Mrs. Karen W. Wachtmeister P’95, ’98
Mr. Jeffrey P. Walker P’71
Mrs. Sophie P. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Q. Weeks ’68
Mr. Richard P. Westcott ’43
Mr. and Mrs. 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
Leaving a Legacy of Purpose
The Camille and Bradford W. Jayne Endowed Scholarship Fund
Camille and Bradford W. Jayne ’65 share a deep belief in the transformative power of a Salisbury education—one that not only shapes young men of character but also equips them to contribute meaningfully to the world. With that conviction, they have chosen to leave a bequest to Salisbury School, establishing the Camille and Bradford W. Jayne Endowed Scholarship Fund—a lasting gift rooted in learning, confidence, and hope for future generations of Salisbury men.
For Camille, the decision is purposeful: “If someone has had the privilege of experiencing a Salisbury education—that rare and special opportunity—it truly gives them a jump on life in every way,” she shared. “It is a chance to pass success along. When you think about the opportunity to give to help others who you may never meet, but who you know will benefit from Salisbury’s high standards of education and values, it becomes especially fulfilling. You’re not just giving; you’re expanding your family, adding value to wherever those graduates choose to reside.”
Camille feels certain that Salisbury will be thoughtful stewards of their gift for generations to come. She has complete faith in the School’s commitment to maintaining its mission while continuing to evolve.
“From the Board of Trustees to the Head of School to the faculty, Salisbury is exceptionally well run. Everyone contributes their best, and it shows,” she added.
Brad, a man of few words but deep conviction, credits Salisbury with playing a major role in shaping his character and personality during his formative years. “Salisbury had a big impact on me,” he reflected.
“I’m grateful to be in a position to give back—and I can’t think of a better place to support than Salisbury. The school continues to grow and lead in the education
“I’m grateful to be in a position to give back—and I can’t think of a better place to support than Salisbury.”
of boys. The trend is always upward. This scholarship will benefit Salisbury in its mission to develop young men to their fullest potential.”
Their gift is a reflection of the strength of their partnership. Camille notes her financial success as a turnaround CEO would not have been possible without Brad’s steadfast support. Brad’s success as a hospital architect together with her belief in his proven capabilities helped fuel his career. “We are combining our successes and our shared love for Salisbury to create something lasting,” they added.
It’s worth noting that Brad and Camille designed and built several of their homes.
Through the Camille and Bradford W. Jayne Endowed Scholarship Fund, the Jaynes are investing in the future—ensuring that young men continue to become leaders of integrity, vision, and purpose.
Their legacy will live on in the lives they help shape, and in the enduring strength of the Salisbury community.
Camille and Bradford W. Jayne ’65
Parent Volunteers
We are proud to recognize our Parent Volunteers, whose leadership and outreach are instrumental in fostering a culture of generosity among Salisbury families. Their collaboration with fellow parent donors strengthens every aspect of the Hilltop experience and reflects a shared commitment to our boys and the School community.
The Salisbury Fund
Parent Volunteers
Third Form
Lyzbeth and James Best P’28
Denise and Martin Kenny P’28
Stephanie and Philip Kruse P’28
Paula Giblin and Ernest Sink P’28
Fourth Form
Debbie and Kyle Bisceglie P’27,’28
Marina and Patrick Luri Clark P’27
Janie and Strib Koster P’27
Melissa Maundrell and Lee Pettid P’27
Michelle and Craig Allen P’26,’28
Caroline Reilly P’24,’27
Hongyu and Anthony Root P’27
Julie and Jeremy Unruh P’27
Carey and Gage Weekes P’27
Fifth Form
Ginnie and Joel Baskin P’26
Heather Roberto and Tod Creech P’24,’26
Sean Duffy P’26
Ginger Rivadeniera P’26
Sixth Form
Carol Hedley P’25
Allison and Michael Madison P’25
Cynthia Miller P’25
Ashish and Vinti Mittal P’25
Hospitality Parent Volunteers
Michelle and Craig Allen P’26,’28
Michelle and Charles Campbell P’28
Michael McAuliffe and Amy Collier P’27
Kristin and Earle Grey P’28
Lisa and Mark Hellman P’26
Yukimi Tachibana and Jeffrey Marlough P’27
Amy and John Merk P’26
Michele Ramirez P’26
Admissions Parent Volunteers
Michelle and Craig Allen P’26,’28
Ginnie and Joel Baskin P’26
Nancy Bunting P’28
Michelle and Charles Campbell P’28
Heather Roberto and Tod Creech P’2,P’26
Kristin and Earle Grey P’28
Carrie and David Kleiner P’28
Clara Koh P’28
Jane Mannal P’28
Amy and John Merk P’26
Kimberly and Michael Molloy P’27
Hongyu and Anthony Root P’27
Carolyn Wambach P’23,’26
Sixth Form Gift
Since 1991, the Sixth Form Gift program has been a proud Salisbury tradition—uniting families in support of projects that have shaped and strengthened the Hilltop. Through the generosity of Sixth Form parents, these gifts have endowed financial aid, teaching chairs, and fellowships, and brought to life capital projects including the renovation of Belin Lodge and Daniel M. Cain ’64 Chapel, the restoration of Spencer Hall, new sidewalks in the Main Academic Quadrangle, Chandler House, and the Class of 2024 Faculty Housing. In total, families have contributed nearly $19 M to date—leaving a powerful legacy and elevating the experience for the entire Salisbury community.
Participation has always been at the heart of the Sixth Form Gift, with families traditionally reaching over 80% involvement. This year was no different, with an impressive 84% of Sixth Form families joining together to support this effort.
This year, the Class of 2025 and their families continued that remarkable tradition with a gift that reflects both vision and momentum: the creation of Salisbury’s new Broadcast Studio. Chosen by Sixth Form parents to honor their sons and celebrate their contributions to all facets of campus life, the studio represents a bold investment in the future of academic innovation at Salisbury. Located adjacent to the Buehner Media Lab and modeled after the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, this dynamic space will expand cross-disciplinary learning between the humanities, sciences, math, and media arts—and equip boys with the tools and confidence to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Thanks to the leadership of our devoted co-chairs, the dedication of a highly collaborative committee, and the generosity of more than 97 donors—including members of the Class of 2025—$750,000 was raised to bring this exciting vision to life. The Broadcast Studio will open this fall, a testament to what our families can achieve when they come together with purpose and pride.
Sixth Form Gift Committee
Co-Chairs
Jon ’92 and Victoria Hanes P’23,’25,’28
Committee
Caroline and William Black P’25
Betsy Biern and Ted Booth P’25
Pan and Charlie Broll P’25
Lydia and Charlie Chen P’25
Louise and Christopher Forbes P’22,’25
Leah C. Gardiner and Seth Gilliam P’25
Valerie and Wright Ohrstrom P’25
Challenges
Giving Day
December 3, 2024
Giving Day saw 311 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 grateful for your support, loyalty, and commitment to the School’s mission of educating young men of character and promise.
The Sarum Challenge
June 2–4, 2025
The 2025 Sarum Challenge was a historic success, reflecting the incredible loyalty and generosity of the Salisbury community. Centered around our enduring motto, Esse Quam Videri, the Challenge inspired alumni, parents, and friends to come together in unprecedented support for the School. We soared past our goal of 350 donors, finishing with an outstanding 474 donors. The Class of 1992 again claimed The Sarum Challenge Trophy.
A highlight of this year was the inaugural Young Alumni Sarum Challenge, which saw the classes of 2009-2024 compete for a new trophy and bragging rights. The Class of 2011 rose to the challenge and claimed the Young Alumni Sarum Challenge Trophy.
We extend our deepest gratitude to every donor who participated. Your commitment ensures that Salisbury can continue its mission of educating young men of character and promise. Thank you for all you do for those who live and learn on the Hilltop.
Giving Day
December 2, 2025
Mark your Calendars!
The Sarum Challenge
April 21-23, 2026
Rendering of the Class of 2025 Broadcast Studio
Alumni Volunteer Council and Leadership
At the heart of Salisbury’s vibrant alumni community is the Alumni Volunteer Council (AVC), a dynamic network of Class Agents and AVC Leaders who keep Salisbury graduates connected to one another and to the Hilltop. The AVC keeps Salisbury alumni engaged, knowledgeable, and supportive. From participating on career panels, hosting regional events, and supporting reunions, to rallying support for The Salisbury Fund, these volunteers help alumni stay inspired about Sarum. Since its founding in 2022, the AVC Leadership Group has brought together a dedicated cadre of alumni leaders passionate about Salisbury and eager to make an impact. The mission is simple but powerful: foster connection, deepen engagement, and create opportunities for giving back. As we look forward to celebrating Salisbury’s 125th anniversary, the momentum of our alumni community continues to grow, carrying forward the spirit of community, tradition, and purpose that defines Salisbury for all of us. For alumni volunteer opportunities, please reach out to Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement Jamey Hein ’92 at jhein@salisburyschool.org.
Alumni Volunteer Council Leadership Group
Alumni Volunteer Council Leadership Chair
William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
Alumni Volunteer Council Leadership Group
Ted Ahrens ’04
Class Agent Chair
Courty Bartlett ’84, P’13
Class Agent Chair
Fred Beck ’97
Edward Brown ’02
Ian Burkland ’08
William Cain ’15
Young Alumni
Class Agent Chair
Michael Eckel ’77
Chiye Huang ’13
Seamus Lamb ’93
Eben MacNeille ’94
Wesley Middendorf ’12
Patrick Powers ’07
Andrew Rallis ’04
Jonathan Souder ’18
Young Alumni
Class Agent Chair
George P. Vietor ’06
Joseph F. West ’09
Tin Kin Wong ’08
Class Agents
Class Agent Leadership
Ted Ahrens ’04
Class Agent Chair
Courtney Bartlett ’83, P’13
Class Agent Chair
William Cain ’15
Young Alumni
Class Agent Chair
Jonathan Souder ’18
Young Alumni
Class Agent Chair
Class Agents
Dick Westcott ’43
Stan Pinover ’51
Ralph McDermid ’53
Hilary Woodhouse ’54
Sam Sammis ’56
Tony Hoag ’57
Brad Ketchum ’57
Don Burkett ’58
John Olson ’60
Jack Foley ’61
Peter Barnett ’62
Ed Weidlich ’62
John Moorhead ’64
Peter Brower ’65
Jim Dickerson ’65
Mel Campbell ’66
John Tyler ’66
Ian McCurdy ’68
Cooper Morris ’71
Paul Haviland ’73
Peter Clifford ’74
Knut Rostad ’74
Jeff Wheeler ’74
Griff Neighbors ’75
Bill Bushing ’76
Steve Garfield ’76
Mike Eckel ’77
Sandy Middendorf ’77, P’12
Chris Bushing ’78
Tom Ziegler ’78
John Flynn ’79
Greg Cutler ’80
Mark Hess ’80
Jamie Robinson ’80
Jerry Bates ’82
George Beavers ’82
Ted Smith ’82
Duncan Kennedy ’83
Dave Molder ’83
Anson Stookey ’83
Courty Bartlett ’84, P’13
Serre Murphy ’84
Charles Spofford ’84
Barry Durfee ’85
Jim Mullen ’85
Bob Zabel ’85
Chad Wabrek ’87
Ian Findlay ’88
Davis Martin ’89
Kirk Hall ‘90
Kris Loomis ’92
Sasha Tcherevkoff ’92
Mike Anastasio ’93
San Haddad ’93
Andrew Gates ’94
Jess Kane ’94
Eben MacNeille ’94
Alec Raday ’94
Preston Death ’95
Scott Fox ’95
Chris Brislin ’96, P’26
Seamus Lamb ’96
Tim McCaffrey ’96
Fred Beck ’97
Grant Schwartz ’97
Max Feldman ’98
Jason Indelicato ’98
David Friedman ’99
David Greiner ’99
Oliver Janney ’99
Tucker Veenis ’00
Pete Gross ’01
Dave Sandals ’01
Cris Sigovitch ’01
Toby Atkins ’02
Bryan Bendjy ’02
Eddie Brown ’02
Colin Griggs ’02
Will Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
Ted Ahrens ’04
Jonny Bates ’04
Travis Clark ’04
Blake Hollinger ’05
Wells Ross ’05
Brad Werntz ’06
Patrick Powers ’07
Kyle Beatty ’08
J.R. DiBart ’08
Mike Driscoll ’08
Alex Holder ’08
TK Wong ’08
Hank Couzens ’09
Tucker Garfield ’09
John Guay ’09
Kyle Good ’10
Chris Hansell ’10
Zach Rohde ’10
David Wang ’10
Gabe Antoni ’11
Chris Garibaldi ’11
Sam Richter ’11
Andrew Brunson ’12
AJ Carfora ’12
Wyatt Ladd ’12
Wesley Middendorf ’12
Elliot Gudis ’13
Jake Harrington ’13
Alec Morrison ’13
Taylor Ogan ’14
Sam Keehn ’15
Duncan Morris ’15
Ryan Phelps ’15
Luke Smith ’15
Graham Turner ’15
Nate Carter ’16
Martin Dioli ’16
Parker Dotson ’16
Henry Dresser-Kluchman ’16
Anthony Drouin ’16
Luke Israel ’16
Jordan Kaplan ’16
John Sutor ’16
Kyle Tuttle ’16
Niklas Ast ’17
Zach Chandler ’17
Julian Coleman ’17
William Ferreira ’17
Michael Foggia ’17
Peter Fousek ’17
Sasha Harte ’17
Tyler Hickman ’17
Masashi Kawabata ’17
Drew Bazarian ’18
Victor Beauchamp ’18
Nick Hale ’18
Colin Hively ’18
Woods Novak ’18
Jake Sampson ’18
Nick Sant Foster ’18
Jack Souder ’18
Stephen Willis ’18
Rudolph Xu ’18
Jack Doyle ’19
Bryce Faulstich ’19
Winston Jules ’19
Jackson Mullaney ’19
Tommy Newberry ’19
Dawson Wynne ’19
Jack Baltimore ’20
Mike Fairfax ’20
West Hauser ’20
Kyle Reilly ’20
Hedi Abderrahim ’21
Erik Bockisch ’21
Christian Buhl ’21
Alex Carpenter ’21
Torey Fisher ’21
Fabrice Mukendi ’21
Luke Nemsick ’21
Chuck Wang ’21
Will DeLaGarza ’22
Cole Eichler ’22
Oliver Frontini ’22
Jack Norris ’22
Sean Sadayasu ’22
Tye Scott ’22
Grey Bauer ’23
Justin DeLucia ’23
Matt Nemsick ’23
John Patrick ’23
Brady Wambach ’23
Latham Billingsley ’24
Nam Do ’24
Noah Frankel ’24
Jared Rothman ’24
A Bold Vision
Erdmann/Salisbury Signature Leadership Program Continues to Build
The 2024–2025 school year marked a significant step forward in the growth of the Erdmann/Salisbury Signature Leadership Program. Following a series of thoughtful conversations with the Leadership Team (comprised of faculty trained in the pedagogy of leadership specifically for this purpose), a clear structure has been established to guide the program’s continued development—anchored in Salisbury’s core values and focused on teaching the pedagogy of leadership and creating meaningful leadership opportunities both on campus and beyond the Hilltop.
At the heart of the program is a bold vision: to develop young men who lead with integrity, humility, courage, and compassion. Salisbury’s leadership curriculum is designed to cultivate students who are self-aware, grounded by a moral compass, and prepared to make lasting contributions to their communities.
Looking ahead, the program will continue to build momentum. A formal curriculum guide is underway, informed by careful evaluation and student feedback. In addition, a Foundational Leadership Seminar for each Form will debut—providing students with the tools to identify their leadership strengths, empower their peers, navigate complex challenges, and foster inclusive, purpose-driven communities.
The Erdmann/Salisbury Leadership Program remains central to Salisbury’s mission, preparing young men not just to succeed—but to lead with meaning and impact.
Two new Funds were created during the 2024-2025 school year in support of this initiative, the Frederick L. Wood Endowed Leadership Fund and the Class of 1974 Leadership Development Fund.
Expanding Horizons
Thanks to a generous bequest from the estate of Mary Mayshark Perkins, beloved wife of David Charlton Perkins ’33, two Salisbury students had the extraordinary opportunity to study abroad at Oxford Academia in England this past summer. The David Charlton Perkins ’33 Fellowship was created to support transformative learning experiences, and this year’s recipients—Nate Broll ’25 and Ethan Katz ’26—embodied that spirit through their academic exploration, global connections, and personal growth.
A Journey of Discovery and Connection
“I was drawn to the program because of my passion for travel and learning,” writes Nate Broll ’25, who immersed himself in a major concentration in Business, Banking, and Markets, with a minor in War History. Through his coursework, Nate engaged deeply with subjects such as the London Stock Exchange, marketing, finance, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in global commerce.
“Surrounded by professors and college students with similar intellectual curiosity, I was able to engage in dynamic discussions and broaden my understanding of global affairs,” he reflects.
His war history course, led by a PhD candidate at Worcester College—who was also a magician—challenged him to examine topics like the ethics of conflict and the nature of free will. “This experience reinforced my belief in the
boundless power of learning,” says Nate. “I had the privilege of connecting with peers from Spain, Thailand, Hawaii, and beyond—many of whom I’m still in touch with. The international network I built is something I value deeply.”
Engineering New Perspectives
For Ethan Katz ’26, the program marked his first visit to England. He chose to major in Engineering with a minor in Debate and Public Speaking, discovering not only a new country but also a world-class academic environment.
“The classes were very engaging and intellectually stimulating,” he shares. Ethan explored the engineering behind Oxford’s historic architecture, toured cutting-edge robotics labs, and encountered diverse perspectives from both classmates and faculty. “One of my teachers was from Spain, the other from Jamaica. They were both amazing and challenged us to think deeply while promoting a collaborative environment.”
Beyond the classroom, Ethan experienced significant personal growth. “I learned about various fields of engineering and how to be a more confident speaker. But I also grew as a person—meeting accomplished professors and students from around the world and experiencing a level of independence I had never had before.”
A Legacy of Opportunity
The David Charlton Perkins ’33 Fellowship represents far more than a travel opportunity. It is a legacy of vision, generosity, and belief in the transformative power of education. Thanks to this remarkable gift, Salisbury students are expanding their worldviews, pushing intellectual boundaries, and stepping boldly into a global future, annually.
As Nate and Ethan’s reflections make clear, the impact of this fellowship reaches far beyond one summer—it helps shape thoughtful, confident, and curious young men of consequence and impact.
Nate Broll ’25 (center, front row) with fellow participants in the Oxford Academia program through the David Charlton Perkins ’33 Fellowship.
The David Charlton Perkins ’33 Fellowship
Capital and Endowment Updates
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.
NEW The Class of 1985 Endowment Fund
Established in 2025 The Class of 1985 Endowment Fund supports financial aid and scholarships for deserving students to attend Salisbury School.
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.
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.
NEW Class of 1974 Leadership Development Fund
Established in 2024 by the Class of 1974, this fund supports faculty professional development tied to the Erdmann/Salisbury Signature Leadership Program—ensuring our educators are equipped to inspire the next generation of principled leaders.
The Class of 1985 Endowment Fund
At their 30th Reunion in 2015, several members of the Class of 1985 reflected on the lasting friendships they had formed and the profound impact Salisbury had on their lives. Grateful for their shared experiences, they began discussing how they might give back to the School that had given them so much. By their 40th Reunion in May 2025—having sadly lost five classmates: Don Weller, Matt Bixler, Stephen Davies, Mike Wall, and Jim Lee—a core group came together to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the Class of 1985. The goal: to support financial aid and ensure deserving students have the opportunity to attend Salisbury. The Class of 1985 Endowment Fund was officially launched this past year, marking the beginning of a larger fundraising effort leading up to their 50th Reunion in 2035.
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.
Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future: The Class of 1974 Leadership Development Fund
Established in 2024 to mark their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1974 Leadership Development Fund represents a powerful testament to Salisbury School’s enduring spirit of fellowship, excellence, and forward-thinking. Created by the Class of ’74, this endowed fund supports faculty professional development tied to the Erdmann/Salisbury Signature Leadership Program—ensuring our educators are equipped to inspire the next generation of principled leaders.
Central to the Fund’s mission is enabling faculty to participate in advanced leadership training. This summer, four exemplary Salisbury teachers will journey to the gcLi Leadership Lab in Colorado for a six-day intensive workshop. There, they’ll sharpen their skills in leadership instruction, delve deeper into experiential learning practices, and refine the strategies needed to guide students in character, courage, and collaboration.
“Thank you to the Class of 1974 for investing not only in our faculty but in the future leaders they mold,” said Head of School Will Webb. “By empowering our teachers with new tools and insights, this gift amplifies the impact of our Erdmann/Salisbury Signature Leadership Program—benefitting every student who passes through our doors.”
The ripple effect of this gift extends far: as faculty enhance their abilities, they elevate the learning experience for all students, building a stronger, more dynamic leadership culture from the classroom outward.
The legacy of the Class of 1974 now lives on in Salisbury’s leadership DNA. Their generosity ensures that the values cultivated half a century ago—integrity, resilience, service—remain vibrant, relevant, and flourishing in every classroom and every Knight.
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.
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 schoolsponsored trips.
Charles Hayden Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1971 to support deserving young men from New York and Boston metropolitan areas.
Members of the Class of 1974 at their 50th Reunion in September 2024.
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 occasion 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.
NEW The Loblolly Scholarship
Established in 2025 this scholarship is awarded to deserving students with an interest in environmental sciences for the duration of their time at Salisbury.
M.J. Gans International Student Support Fund
Established in 2019 by Michael J. Gans ’81 to advance the education 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.
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.
Financial Aid continued
The Samuel Bailey Family Scholarship: A Lasting Legacy of Opportunity
Salisbury School is proud to announce the creation of the Samuel Bailey Family Scholarship, a new endowed fund established with deep gratitude to the Samuel Bailey family. This meaningful gift reflects the Bailey family’s belief in the power of a Salisbury education to transform lives, and their commitment to ensuring that opportunity remains at the heart of the School’s mission for generations to come.
Awarded annually to a deserving student for the full duration of their Salisbury career, the Samuel Bailey Family Scholarship will help ensure that the School continues to attract and support students who are “mission true”—young men of character, potential, and ambition, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
There is no more effective or enduring way to invest in Salisbury’s future than by endowing financial aid. The financial aid budget is one of the most powerful tools the School has to preserve its values and to meet the changing needs of today’s families. With tuition costs nationwide outpacing inflation, access and affordability are becoming increasing challenges for independent schools. The Bailey Family Scholarship helps answer this call, providing a permanent and growing source of support for boys who will thrive at Salisbury and carry its values forward into the world.
The gift is more than financial—it is aspirational. It reinforces Salisbury’s enduring culture of excellence, brotherhood, and service by ensuring that the best and brightest boys from all walks of life can share in its promise.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bailey family for their vision and generosity. Their gift will open doors for generations of future Knights—and in doing so, will help shape not only their lives, but the future of the School itself.
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.
NEW The Samuel Bailey Family Scholarship
Established in 2025 The Samuel Bailey Family Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student for the full duration of their Salisbury career, ensuring that the School continues to attract and support students who are “mission true”—young men of character, potential, and ambition, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances
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 enthusiasm 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 in 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.
NEW Golf Program Endowment
Established in 2025, to ensure the long-term strength and growth of the golf 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.
The Vorbach Family Squash Endowment
Established in 2024 by Charlie and Sarah Vorbach P’23 to support the growth of the School’s squash program.
Golf Program Endowment
Salisbury School is proud to announce the creation of the Golf Program Endowment, made possible through a generous $100,000 gift from Natasha and Sam Bradley ’89, Board of Trustees. This foundational investment will support the long-term growth of Salisbury’s golf program, providing enhanced resources and opportunities for current and future student-athletes. Coupled with the recent dedication of the Chandler Driving Range, this endowment marks another milestone in strengthening Salisbury’s position as a leader in independent school golf. Head Coach Brent Barbato ’02 shared his gratitude and excitement, saying, “This gift remarkable gift allows the School to expand opportunities for our boys and invest meaningfully in their development as athletes and young men. We’re incredibly thankful to the Bradley family for believing in our program’s future.”
Salisbury School is honored to share the extraordinary news of a $3,000,000 transformational gift from Charles and Turner Broll GP’25. This leading act of philanthropy will have a lasting impact on the Hilltop. A portion of this remarkable gift will directly enhance key student programs, including the golf team, the JV hockey team, and the Class of 2025 Broadcast Studio, providing immediate benefits to our boys and their experience. In a testament to their deep belief in Salisbury’s mission and future, Charlie and Turner have generously left the remaining funds undesignated, giving the School critical flexibility as we pursue ambitious endowment growth and capital priorities in the years ahead. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Broll family for their visionary support and unwavering commitment to Salisbury’s continued excellence.
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
In memory of Kanatiio Adams ’12
Mr. Albert J. Carfora IV ’12
In memory of Margaretha Arienti P’93
Mr. C. Nicholas Arienti ’93
In honor of Kevin Barnard ’21
Mr. Emanuel S. Ciminello
In memory of James H. Bates ’48, P’82,’75, GP’04
Mr. Jonathan S. Bates ’82
Mr. and Mrs. A. John Schmitz Jr. ’64, GP’08
Mr. Carl Edward A. Wachtmeister ’98
In memory of Janet Graves Bates P’75,’82, GP’04
Mr. Jonathan S. Bates ’82
Mr. Carl Edward A. Wachtmeister ’98
In memory of George Beavers III ’48
Mr. George Beavers IV ’82
In honor of Michael Bienkowski
Mr. John C. Schoen, Jr. ’17
In memory of Charlotte Billingsley
Ms. Jill Nelson P’24
In memory of Sean Bowler ’02 (Hon.)
Mr. Bryan T. Bendjy ’02
In honor of James Brandon
Mr. Reginald T. S. Fisher
Mr. Sebastian J. H. Port ’22
In honor of Kati Brandon
Mr. Reginald T. S. Fisher
In memory of Maxwell K. Brindle ’07
Mr. Richard A. Bell ’08
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 honor of James Arthur Caputo ’28
Ms. Toni Stabile P’28
In honor of Tracy and Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17, ’24
Mr. Robert L. Boyett
Mr. Dillon Potter ’18
Mr. and Mrs. William V. Webb
In honor of Hugh Cheney ’95 (Hon.), P’99
Mr. Alexander L. Cole ’13
Ms. Brooke Niermann
In memory of Russell “Rusty” Cheney ’99
Mr. Graeme F. Clark ’98
In honor of Emanuel S. Ciminello
Mr. Kevin Barnard
In honor of Jade and Kurt Colling
Mr. Dylan Lachaine ’24
In memory of Ann Corkery
Mr. Matthew B. Corkery
In honor of Matthew B. Corkery
Mr. Theodore R. Ahrens ’04
In honor of Richard I. Curtis ’91 (Hon.)
Mr. Oliver Frontini ’22
Mr. Kyle M. Good ’10
In memory of Duane Daentl
Mr. Edward R. Johnson ’59
In honor of Bryce Daley ’18
Mr. Morgan Phillips
In honor of Aiden Dalton ’23
Mr. Joshua Dalton P’23
In memory of Kevin J. Dimeo ’09
Mr. Richard A. Bell ’08
Mr. Chad G. Berger ’10
Mr. William H. Casertano ’09
In honor of Margy Donecker
Mr. Joshua D. Weinstein ’11
In honor of Connor B. Drake ’19
Ms. Kathy Drake P’19
In memory of Lawrence “Grant” Ducharme ’99
Mr. Christopher S. Daane ’99
In honor of Russ Edes
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Shortelle
In memory of Richard D. Field ’59
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Field ’70
In honor of Christopher Fisher ’87
Mr. Thatcher U. Hoyt ’10
In memory of Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93
Mr. C. Nicholas Arienti ’93
Mr. and Mrs. Atwood P. Collins ’93
In memory of Robert “Bob” Gardner
Mr. Randall B. Gerber ’81
In memory of William Giambrone P’20
Mr. Michael Giambrone ’20
Mrs. Michele Giambrone P’20
In honor of Peter Gilbert P’18, ’20
Mr. Belton C. Baker ’07
Mr. Christopher S. Hansell ’10
Ms. Heather N. Pelletier
In memory of John “Dick” Gillespie ’48
The Reverend and Mrs. Peter W. Sipple
In memory of Christopher Gorycki ’81
Mr. Jonathan S. Bates ’82
Mr. Christopher M. Bernard ’91
Mr. Joseph T. Cabaniss IV ’81
Mr. Thomas Y. Gaston ’81
Mr. Christopher A. Gorycki ’81
Mr. Scott G. Kennedy ’81
Mr. Nicholas Lieder ’81
Mr. Stuart W. McAllister ’81
Mr. William H. Mell III ’81
Mr. Joseph H. Milbank ’81
Mr. C. Nicholas Risom ’81
Mr. Douglas T. Stewart ’81
Mr. William G. Stoops, Jr. ’81
Mr. Peter B. Sweeny ’81
Mr. Clifford R. Wilmot III ’81
In memory of Michael J. Gunning ’92
Mr. Gerard K. Rooney ’92
In memory of Charles Haddad P’93
Mrs. Anne C. Haddad P’93
In honor of Rev. Joseph K. Hall IV ’90
Mr. Reid J. Boren ’90
In memory of William John Hein III ’62
Mr. James W. Hein ’92
In memory of Jake A. Hescock ’16
Mr. Dylan X. Sanchez ’18
In honor of Colin Hively ’18
Mr. Kevin Hively P’18
In memory of George G. Huntoon II ’62
Mr. Michael G. Huntoon ’62 and Ms. Dolores Gutierrez-Huntoon
In memory of Sheila Johnson P’94
Mr. Eben M. MacNeille ’94
In honor of Gregory Johnson P’21
Mr. Samuel A. Bradley ’89
Mr. and Mrs. James Brandon
Mr. John A. Coleman ’77 and Ms. Patricia Gatling
Mr. Bradford S. Dimeo ’80
Mr. David E. Friedman ’99
Mr. John A. Coleman ’77 and Ms. Patricia Gatling
Ms. Carol Keenan
Mr. Campbell B. Langdon ’79 and Ms. ChinChin S. Chen
Mr. Michael William Malafronte ’92 and Ms. Julia H. Haley
Mr. William M. E. Nazar de Jaucourt ’02
Mr. Sadiq A. Olanrewaju ’13
Mr. J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
Mr. and Mrs. William V. Webb
In honor of Carol Keenan
Mr. Joshua D. Weinstein ’11
In memory of Jane Keur P’63
Mr. W. Wesselink Keur ’63
In memory of Willem Keur ’36 (Hon.)
Mr. W. Wesselink Keur ’63
In honor of William Mark
Mr. Emanuel S. Ciminello
In memory of Emily Menlo Marks GP’20
Mr. Benjamin Scali ’20
In honor of George Maxwell ’59
Mr. Mark A. Lamourine ’81
In honor of Jeffery 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 Hugh C. McDermott ’07
Mr. and Mrs. William S. McDermott P’07
In memory of Charles T. McHugh P’94,’01
Mr. Thomas R. McHugh ’01
In honor of Roger W. Mckee ’72, P’19
Mr. Maximilien C. Lampe ’22
Mr. Gary N. Otten ’87
Mr. Joshua D. Weinstein ’11
In memory of Martin J. Merksamer P’09
Mrs. Rita Merksamer P’09
In honor of Jessica Metcalf P’21
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Nichols III
In honor of Rhonan Mokriski ’90
Ms. Margaret Allen and Ms. Annie Hall
Mr. Reid J. Boren ’90
Mr. Aleksandr Harte ’17
In honor of Jackson Monte ’24
Mr. and Mrs. James Brandon
In honor of Alex and William Morrison ’13
Ms. Hope Van Der Wolk P’13
In memory of David Murray P’13
Mr. Cameron J. Murray ’13
In memory of Samuel T.B. Newton ’06
Mr. and Mrs. Blake T. Newton III P’06
In memory of John B. Niven ’76
Mr. Timothy C. Woodhull ’76
In memory of Barclay Palmer
Mr. Edward R. Johnson ’59
In honor of Katherine Pennella
Mr. Jason Pennella
In honor of Christopher Phelps P’15
Mr. Austin P. Smyth ’11
In memory of Benjamin Rauch ’73
Mr. F. Eldridge Hammond ’73
In memory of William P. Reeves
Mr. Kevin C. Coleman ’87
In honor of Cole Rice ’21
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice P’17, ’21,’22
In honor of Erik N. Rice ’22
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice P’17, ’21,’22
In honor of Kai D. Rice ’17
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice P’17, ’21,’22
In memory of Geoffrey Rossano
Ms. Joan Baldwin
Mr. Andrew A. Bazarian, Jr. ’18
Mr. James J. Muchmore ’92
Mr. Owen P. Mulvaney ’21
In honor of Jeffrey “Jeff” Ruskin P’22
Mr. Oliver Frontini ’22
Mr. Dylan A. Hein ’20
In memory of Brandon Russo ’10
Mr. Andrew M. King ’10
Mr. Will Leedy
Mr. Zachary A. Rohde ’10
In memory of Andrew J. Rutledge ’80
Mr. and Ms. George E. Brown III ’80
Mr. Joshua J. Ott ’79
Mr. J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
In honor of J. “Woody” Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.)
Mr. Arthur H. Marshall ’71
In honor of Dylan X. Sanchez ’18
Mr. Alexander W. Jones
In honor of Joseph Saunders ’25
Mrs. Susan S. Capalbo GP’25
In memory of Aram Schroeder ’79
Ms. Lisa M. van Tassell
In honor of Dennis P. Shortelle
Mr. Joshua D. Mattison ’95
Mr. Dillon Potter ’18
In honor of Samuel H. Simmons P’04
Mr. Woods Novak ’18
In honor of Tote Smith P’17,’19
Mr. John C. Schoen, Jr. ’17
In honor of Procter Smith III P’05
Mr. Samuel E. Keehn ’15
In memory of Cooper B. Stuart Jr. ’05
Mr. and Ms. Patrick M. N. de Visscher ’05
Mr. Llewellyn G. Ross III ’05
In memory of Austin P. Sullivan ’91
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart H. Brown III ’91
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Brush ’91
Dr. Brian D. Graves ’92
Mr. Lance G. Gutsch ’91
Mr. and Mrs. James M. LeBlanc ’91
Mr. Graham O. Mattison ’91
Mr. Ross A. McKenzie ’91
Mr. Matthew C. O’Hara ’91
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Sinclair ’91
Mr. and Mrs. Austin P. Sullivan, Jr. P’91
In memory of Reverend Charles W. Tait
Mr. Douglas J. Hood ’84
Mr. Ralph J. Menconi ’84 (Hon.)
In memory of John L. Tyler ’41
Mr. John L. Tyler Jr. ’66
In honor of Dominik Valcin ’25
Mr. Robert L. Boyett
In honor of Nikolas Valcin ’22
Mr. Robert L. Boyett
In honor of Vincent Valcin ’28
Mr. Robert L. Boyett
In memory of John Van Duyl ’70
Mr. Allyn Seymour Jr. ’70
In honor of John A. and Maria Teresa Vaughan
Mrs. Andrea Legorreta
Mr. John A. Vaughan Redo ’92
In honor of Kevin Wall ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Edson Hefke GP’18
In honor of George S. Weaver ’52, GP’09
Mr. David H. Renner ’09
In honor of William V. Webb
Ms. Carol Keenan
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. and Ms. Patrick M. N. de Visscher ’05
Mr. Llewellyn G. Ross III ’05
In honor of Andrew Will
Mr. Gabriel J. Antoni ’11
In honor of Arthur Williams P’18
Mr. Daegan Williams ’18
In memory of Carl H. Williams P’67,’70,’74
Mr. Peter B. Williams ’70
Mr. R. David Williams ’67
In memory of Elizabeth “IBBA” Williams
Mr. R. David Williams ’67
In honor of Robert “Bobby” D. Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19
Mr. Belton C. Baker ’07
Mr. Patrick Hansen, Jr. ’06
Mr. Austin P. Smyth ’11
Alumni & Development Office
Ashley Adkins
Director of Giving and Engagement 860-435-5735
Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 Major Gifts Officer 401-602-0281
Ryan Carr Director of Advancement Services 860-435-5708
Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement 860-435-5730
Jamey Hein ’92 Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement 860-435-5784
Maddie McGraw
Director of Operations for Admissions and Enrollment, Development Events Coordinator 860-435-5732
Kristina Miller Director of Development 860-435-5791
Kendra Percy
Director of Family Giving and Engagement 860-435-5740
Sarah Scoville Director of Communications and Marketing
Electra Webb Tortorella P’17 Director of Planned Giving and Stewardship 860-435-5775
CLASS NOTES
1943
CLASS AGENT: DICK WESTCOTT
1951
CLASS AGENT: STAN PINOVER
Stan Pinover writes, “I had the privilege to talk to my three remaining classmates recently. They are all doing quite well for ‘youngsters,’ as we all have reached our nineties. We plan to keep going and enjoying our lives here on Earth. Charlie Berry, Kim Brown, and I hope to go back to our great campus for our 75th Reunion in the fall. Rich Haskel will join us in spirit as the trip from La Jolla, California is not in the cards for him at this time.
I had the opportunity to visit the campus last fall while I was in Lakeville, Connecticut for my granddaughter’s wedding. My visit was great as I attended School Meeting on the Quad. I was very impressed by everyone— all three hundred-plus students, the faculty, and the campus itself. Everything was fantastic.
1953
CLASS AGENT: RALPH MCDERMI
1954
CLASS AGENT: HILARY WOODHOUSE
Hilary Woodhouse talked with Stu Williamson and heard about him and his wife, Joan’s, quilting operation. They donate seven to ten quilts a month to Quilts Beyond Borders. These are beautiful, blanket-size quilts with a stunning array of colorful patches. To help the process along, they use a large sewing machine that can be programmed to sew a full-sized quilt. They have been donating quilts for over 10 years!
1955
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
1956
CLASS AGENT: SAM SAMMIS
1957
CLASS AGENTS: TONY HOAG, BRAD KETCHUM
1958
CLASS AGENT: DON BURKETT
1959
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
Stephen Parker writes, “Hello classmates! We are grateful to be in our mideighties and happy to keep doctors of all stripes in business. Cheers!”
Peter Ketchum was recently featured in the magazine, Tidings of Magpies in an interview titled “Art as a Bullhorn: An interview with Peter J. Ketchum.”
1960
CLASS AGENT: JOHN OLSON
Howard Baldwin is well. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Karen. They have seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He wishes all the best! Skip Pohl writes, “Salisbury was a transformative experience for me—shaping my future, sharpening my values, and setting me on a course that included college, graduate school, Naval service during Vietnam, and a long career in advertising before launching my own design firm in California. I’m deeply grateful to the late George Langdon, the faculty, and my fellow students who made those three years so meaningful. Though I haven’t been back since my 25th Reunion, Salisbury remains close to my heart. Now at 83 years old, my wife and I may soon trade our global travels for a visit back to the Hilltop.”
1961
CLASS AGENT: JACK FOLEY
Tony Hoag ’57 reconnected with Director of Planned Giving and Stewardship Electra Webb Tortorella P’17 at a Salisbury lacrosse game.
Emeritus Headmaster Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.), P’17,’25, John Childs ’59 (Hon.), Trustee Emeritus Michael Sylvester ’59, P’85,’02, and Head of School Will Webb during a hunting trip in Canada.
David Barnard ’61 running in the Annual Cape Elizabeth Turkey Trot 5K.
David Barnard ran the Annual Cape Elizabeth Turkey Trot 5K in November; his first race since July 4. David noted that running one time each week did not “cut it.” However, he enjoyed the outing with friends and placed third in the men’s 80-84 age bracket. David is grateful that he can still do a short distance!
1962
CLASS AGENTS: PETER BARNETT, ED WEIDLICH
Stanley Young writes, “I attended Legends Weekend last fall and connected with fellow classmates Ed “Tricky” Weidlich and Allen “Sneaky” Taft. Oh, the wonderful memories and laughs! They still have it! Ed and I both took independent detours to visit the gravesite of Rev. George D. Langdon in Little Compton, Rhode Island the day before Legends Weekend began. I had visited his gravesite about 12 years ago to make good on a promise I made to ‘The Chief’. He is in my prayers every night.
I can honestly say I loved ‘The Chief’ for all he did for me. He was like a father to me as mine died of brain cancer in 1953. Rev. Langdon knew I needed guidance and gracefully, and unknowingly, supplied it to this 14-year-old when I joined Sarum on a 5-year plan in 1957-back when Sarum had a second form. It is there I met ‘Tricky and Sneaky,’ two of the best.
I will never forget when Rev. Langdon called me into his office in 1961 to let me know he was naming me as the first Senior Warden of the Student Vestry. He gave me a Book of Common Prayer with the following personal message: ‘To: Stanley E. Young. In recognition of his faithful and helpful service to the School and its Headmaster as Senior Warden of the Student Vestry 1961-62. Signed: George D. Langdon’ What an honor! I extend my love and good wishes to my classmates.”
1963
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
1964
CLASS AGENT: JOHN MOORHEAD
John Brim shares, “Amazingly, I am turning 80 this year, though not as soon as John Schmitz! Our first grandchild is
on the way! Due in July, a baby girl will be the daughter of Liz Brim and Ausie, Michael Keene.” Notably, John spent the summer of 2024 racing in grueling 24hour stretches. Rima98 is an Italia 11.98 sailboat skippered by John that has won multiple races, including the 2024 ORC World Championship and the 170th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta. John and the Rima98 crew also took first place at the New York Yacht Club’s Around-the-IslandRace in a fiercely competitive field of 40 boats ranging from Class A - Class D.
1965
CLASS AGENTS: PETER BROWER, JIM DICKERSON
Class Agent Jim Dickerson writes, “The Class of 1965 is looking forward to our 60th Reunion during Legends Weekend in September. I have been in touch with several classmates, including Steve Blanchard, Bruce Cooper, Bill Currier, Robin Leech, Chris Pope and Peter Wilmerding. I was saddened to hear that our classmate Keith Johnson passed away in November after a long illness.”
Nicholas Duke shares that he and his wife, Gardy Bloemers, visited John Brim ’64 and family on Fishers Island in August 2024.
Pat Lawson organized a fantastic boys’ weekend in central Virginia in October 2024 for Peter Brower (traveling from South Carolina), Jeff Lozier (traveling from Maine), and Michael Rafferty (traveling from Florida). This culminated in a joyous reunion dinner at Nicholas Duke’s farm in Esmont, Virginia. In mid-March 2025, Bill Currier, Michael Rafferty, Stan Dodge, John Brim ’64, and Alex Walker ’73, along with their spouses, gathered for a delightful dinner at a West Palm Beach, Florida restaurant following the School’s reception with Head of School Will Webb at the home of Oliver Grace ’72. Charlie Nation notes that he is still living in Idaho (since 2001). He bought a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle and is teaching motorcycle safety classes part-time. He reports that he no longer does long motorcycle trips, but continues to ride locally for enjoyment; “wind therapy,” he jokes.
Frederick Tibbitts, Jr. writes, “At only 78 years of age I am still the ‘Eldest Returning Student’ at The State University
of New York at Albany (SUNY-Albany). I am back at SUNY-Albany, having done graduate work at there in 19711972 in Economics, but this time, to update my knowledge of psychology and then complete my Master’s degree and Doctorate in Psychology. I plan to be made a full professor and teach until my time to pass. I am healthy, and love being both a teacher and a student. At long last I am ‘home’ among the 16,500-plus students pursuing their ambitions and dreams. My humanitarian, free of charge website, iSHRINK.org, is helping graduates and the public double confirm their passion in life, and then, via my global network of successful friends, to help them find a rewarding position in their passion where they presently live or want to live. I was elected as a Senator of the SUNY-Albany Student Union in 2023, and tutor students as they ask for help. My motto has become ‘Service is the Highest Calling.’”
John Brim ’64 skippered the Rima98 to victory at the 170th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta in June 2024.
Fred Tibbitts, Jr. ’65 with fellow students at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year at SUNY-Albany.
1966
CLASS AGENTS: MEL CAMPBELL, JOHN TYLER
David Woodlock notes that he is expecting his fourth grandchild in June. In the meantime, he had a great trip to western Mongolia last fall and is returning to Pakistan in October. He is still consulting across the country but very settled in the Hudson Valley in New York.
1967
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1968
CLASS AGENT: IAN MCCURDY
Ian McCurdy writes, “This time 57 years ago, we were in the middle of the winter trimester. We were enjoying our Sixth Form year with the prospect of graduating soon and going on to our lives in a college and beyond.
I went on to attend RPI then to University of Michigan. Finishing college in seven and a half years with three degrees: B.S. in Civil Engineering, a B.S. and an M.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. I then worked at the American Bureau of Shipping for analyzing large ships. For the next 14 years, I joined McCurdy & Rhodes to design sailboats for Hinckley, the US Naval Academy, and private owners. The best part was the full-scale test of those boats. During this time, I cruised to the Azores which was only 2,000 miles. Then I raced in the Newport-Bermuda Race five times on a boat my father and I designed. We had fellow classmate Allan Heyward onboard.
During this time, I became a Commodore of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. Then came an unexpected offer to become a Professor and Lecturer in Naval Architecture at the State University Maritime College in small boat design. After 22 years of corrupting the youth of America in the design and construction of sailboats, I retired in 2018. It was a joy and honor to teach such wonderful young men and women. Looking at our 1968 Yearbook and reading all those nice statements you made about me, does bring back memories. I have been married for 51 years and have lived in the same house for 47 years in Oyster Bay, New York, only six miles from
where I grew up. I have not gone far afield except on water. I have two sons, Peter and Morgan. Peter lives and works in Delaware, and Morgan works in a shipyard on Jamestown, Rhode Island. Amazing how time goes by!”
1969
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1970
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1971
CLASS AGENT: COOPER MORRIS
Toby Miller had a brief “reunion” via email with most of the other members of the 1969 third crew (Cooper Morris, Malcolm Foster, and Ollie Scholle ’72). They are scattered to the four winds, but bet they could still beat that second crew!
1972
CLASS AGENT: OLLIE SCHOLLE
Thomas Hibbard writes, “Of course, Duer McLanahan ’73, if you had ever actually heard my backup singer demo you might not have so persuasively called out my old football 15 minutes. We had a close-knit experience at Salisbury, more so than our contemporary boarding schools afforded. We really saw each other in a way that probably can’t even be realized in this one-for-all, connected age. I can, even now, vividly remember being inspired by our late classmate, Mark Cebrian, who so naturally lived life without limits and cheered for us on our tiny gridiron like he had no tomorrow. As far as updates go, I am currently on my sixth or seventh screenplay but have not yet scored on Hollywood. I’m still running and still trying to not get tackled.”
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Joined by his son and recipient of the Oliver Grace Scholarship and distinguished alumnus of Duke University, Gabit Bekakhmetov, Oliver Grace ’72 returned to the Hilltop for a visit this spring.
Alice Xu (Rick’s wife), Rick Hartmann ’72, Henry Brislin ’26, Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26, and Lindsay Brislin P’26 at Sakonnet Point Club, in Little Compton, RI in August of 2024.
1973
CLASS AGENT: PAUL HAVILAND
In October, Andrew “Ace” Ahrens walked roughly 150 miles of The Camino de Santiago (“The Way”) from Valenca, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain and then on to Finisterre, Spain. The foursome of Fishers Island friends included Ollie Scholle ’72. Ace reports this was a fulfilling and occasionally quite challenging journey!
Douglas Miller notes that he is enjoying life in San Diego, California, “The West Is Best.”
1974
CLASS AGENTS: PETER CLIFFORD, KNUT ROSTAD, JEFF WHEELER
Jeffrey Wheeler shares an update, “I’ve been skiing in Telluride, Colorado with 55-degree weather! Our family is growing with two wonderful grandkids ages 18 and 16 months, and another due in September. I hope everyone is having a great 2025! What a wonderful Legends Weekend we had last September, it was great to see so many classmates.”
1975
CLASS AGENT: GRIFF NEIGHBORS
Rae Ormsby shares an update, “I am a retired Major from the US Air Force (USAF) as a Battle Manager/Weapons Controller throughout the world. I was an Air Force Aggressor instructor/controller at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. While stationed in Germany, I was a NATO AWACS crewmember controlling fighters in Iceland, Norway, England, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Denmark and Saudi Arabia. I met my bride in Alaska while serving NORAD, and we have nine wonderful children together. While attending Salisbury School, during my fifth form year, I was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain where I fell in love with the Spanish language and culture. As a result, I pursued an undergraduate degree in Spanish. After leaving the USAF, I pursued a career teaching Spanish across Phoenix, Arizona public and private schools. Using skills learned from my time as a USAF Aggressor Master Instructor, I created the Authentic Language Acquisition-Kinesthetic Immersion Model by Ormsby, ALAKIMO methodology for language instruction. I conducted quite a few forums and seminars helping teachers adopt and utilize ALAKIMO in their own classrooms with profound success. Using this authentic teaching method with my students fills my heart with such joy and having witnessed and heard of their successes, firsthand, beyond my classroom. I am blessed to continue to teach and mentor through my local church as an ordained minister and Biblical studies instructor.
Now, as a retired Spanish Instructor and USAF Officer, I have even more time to serve and lead in the community. I am a recipient of the Silver Apple Award and numerous other teacher-of-the-year awards. My most recent endeavor is a podcast, “Kimo Therapy,” which can be found at kimotherapy.podbean.com.
Alexander Stewart writes, “I enjoy reading about classmates’ activities after graduating from Salisbury. I thought it was time that I took my turn. After Salisbury, I graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. In the early 1980s, I found myself in New York where I worked as a researcher at the Council on Economic Priorities for their upcoming book Hazardous Waste Management, Reducing the Risk Fast forward to 2009 at the dawn of the Obama era when the new administration was contemplating buying General Motors (GM). I felt it my duty to write the President to mention that if the Federal Government bought GM, it would not only purchase the assets, but the liabilities as well; and GM had a massive amount of superfund liabilities. My letter to President Obama became the catalyst for the GM bankruptcy settlements, whereby GM would pay their allocated share to clean up their superfund liability around the country. This was at the height of the great recession whereby the funds from GM were a stimulus plan by the Obama administration to provide labor and materials to economically depressed zip codes around the country. Now with the Trump Administration purging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), I can only imagine that many nonprofit organizations, corporations, and law firms are scrambling to get their hands on relational EPA databases before they are gone forever.
On a personal note, with the start of the Seattle Art Fair in the early 1990s, my wife, Rebecca, and I began to collect contemporary art. With Rebecca’s enthusiasm and foresight, we acquired young emerging artists that were ‘cutting their teeth’ and most importantly affordable at the time. Artists like Sonny Assu, Mark Bradford, Olafur Eliasson,
Ace Ahrens ’73 and Ollie Scholle ’72 hiking The Camino de Santiago.
Ollie Scholle ’72 and Ace Ahrens ’73
Jim Hodges, Anish Kapoor, Dinh Q Le, Takahito Murakami, Wangechi Mutu, Yoshitomo Nara, Raqib Shaw, Kara Walker, among others. Rebecca and I have three Washington state homes in Seattle, Sequim and Snoqualmie Pass.”
1976
CLASS AGENTS: BILL BUSHING, STEVE GARFIELD
Bill Bushing writes, “Wendy and I continue to enjoy our retirement in Charlotte, North Carolina, going to concerts, golfing, biking, playing tennis, and exploring the food scene. I’ve also begun drum lessons again after a five-year hiatus and am playing in a southern rock band. We’ve been able to travel more and visit with our children and grandchildren, Matea (2.5) and Lucy (1.5). One of our trips included a relaxing weekend on San Juan Island, Washington, where we biked around the Island and followed a pod of killer whales along the coast on a whale watching tour. Last spring we made a long-awaited trip to Italy, driving our way through Tuscany and traveling down to the Amalfi Coast. The countryside was stunning, and the food was amazing! I look forward to our 50th Reunion!”
Bill Calfee shares, “Much has happened in the past year! We moved from Burlington, Vermont to Hinesburg, Vermont, upgrading from 500 square feet
to a palatial 2,000 square foot home with ten acres of land. We’re excited to be able to hike and mountain bike without getting in our cars. We also have room for people to visit, including any of you all. Isobel is now 16 and seems to have her head screwed on much better than I at 16. She is still passionate about cello, mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, and skate skiing. She is doing well in school but is frustrated that they don’t offer philosophy or music theory! Lara is doing well also, especially now that she’s recovered from breaking both ankles about a month apart in the fall! She’s excited to figure out gardens and some hiking trails here in Hinesburg.
My business, Myti.com has been through a rough patch in the past six months, and I think we’re back on track again. It’s probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. The fun part is that, with the help of some AI, I am back to writing code. I’m also excited about designing efficient systems and inspiring my team.
I’m looking forward to visiting Richard Dallett this summer in France and seeing if I can convert our house into a net zero energy home.”
Henry Pitney writes, “In the summer of 2024, I sailed around the many deep fjords and often empty harbors of the amazing island of Newfoundland, Canada. The northern tip hosted a Viking settlement about 1,000 years ago, and the visit there was a highlight. Later, we watched hundreds of humpback whales on the hunt, as we stumbled into the middle of the running of the capelin, a tiny fish that humpbacks like to dine on. Some even circled our boat, twice passing right under the stern in pursuit of their prey. Last
summer we crossed the Atlantic; a trip for which I frenetically prepared.
In other news, my son got married in November, and my daughter is working on finishing her master’s in ocean environment at Duke University. My wife is still working part-time as a clinical psychologist. I hope all are well.”
Peter Sanderson notes that although he retired in 2023 after 36 years as the Athletic Director at the Fessenden School, he remained on campus as his wife, Sue, worked one more year as the Director of Financial Aid. This past June they moved permanently to their home outside of Wilmington, North Carolina, a few miles from the ocean, on the Cape Fear National Golf Course. Peter and Sue are enjoying the untethered life visiting their son and two grandsons in Nashville, Tennessee, and their younger son in Boston, Massachusetts. Peter and Sue made a long-awaited trip to Ireland in September 2024, where his grandmother was born and raised before immigrating to the United States at the turn of the century. A bucket list trip to Iceland is in the couple’s plans for this September, along with shorter ventures for long weekends to closer cities like Charleston and Beaufort in South Carolina, and Asheville and Durham in North Carolina. Peter notes that as a long-time basketball coach at Fessenden, he now enjoys following many of his former players, a number of whom have gone on to successful prep school and Division I college teams—even a few to the professional level. Peter hopes to see many from the Class of 1976 at their 50th Reunion in the near future.
Bill Bushing ’76 with his wife, Wendy, at Mozart Vineyard in Tuscany, Italy.
Bill Calfee ’76 and his family.
Chad Smith has been retired from Bromley Mountain for roughly a year. As a result, his golf handicap went up and he recently traveled to Panama and Penzance, England.
1977
CLASS AGENTS: MIKE ECKEL, SANDY MIDDENDORF
1978
CLASS AGENTS: CHRIS BUSHING, TOM ZIEGLER
Christopher Bushing writes, “This year began with a trip to Bali and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the family. It had been over 30 years since I first visited Bali, and it has changed dramatically; so many more tourists, but it is still amazing. Abu Dhabi was originally just a short layover stop for us, but we decided to spend New Year’s there, and it did not disappoint. In fact, Abu Dhabi was a clean, organized, and beautiful city with amazing architecture and a growing cultural center with a fascinating branch of the Louvre and a new branch of the Guggenheim Museum going up. We’ve also just returned from our annual trip to Palm Desert, California, to attend the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament, which was made so much
1980
CLASS AGENTS: GREG CUTLER, MARK HESS, JAMIE ROBINSON
more fun because our daughter, Ashley, was able to join us. Ashley is now a freshman at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, and loves it up there, where it is nice and cold all winter. We spent the month of April in Naples, Florida where, for the fifth year, I played in the U.S. Open Pickleball tournament. It’s a massive event with thousands registered to play, so, as always, it was a blast.”
1979
CLASS AGENT: JOHN FLYNN
In April, the Consul General of France, Cedrik Fouriscot, decorated Former Trustee Jamie Gerard with the Chevalier de l’Ordre de Merite (Knight of the Order of Merit) at the Union Club in New York, New York. Jamie was recognized with this honor for his work on the executive committee with the American Friends of Blerancourt, promoting the FrenchAmerican relationship.
Julian Clark shares that “Life is good here in the low country of South Carolina. My dear father passed at the tender age of 101. As a result, I came into a larger tract of timberland here in Jasper County, South Carolina, located fifteen miles from the coast, near Savannah, Georgia. My focus is building a large equipment barn with a small livable space at one end. My power will be all off-grid. From woods committee at Salisbury to a fully operational timber company, I’m a happy man!”
Mike Martin retired in late 2023 after 40 years in the financial printing business working for Bowne and Donnelley Financial Solutions. He is enjoying retirement by getting many projects done that had been put off for years. He continues to play ice hockey on a DallasFort Worth area team, noting that it keeps him young and usually in pain. His oldest of three daughters, was married last May at Lake Garda, Italy, and she sells for Aflac in North Houston, Texas. His middle daughter is very busy bartending in Dallas, Texas, and working at her main love—training her dogs. His youngest is in Valencia, Spain, for a second school year teaching English to Spanish high school students. Mike is not sure if she will ever move back to the States. On a regular basis, Mike keeps in touch with other classmates from 1980, John Rice and Jim Seitz. He asks to let him know if
Chad Smith ’76 on a recent trip to the Panama Canal in Panama.
Christopher Bushing ’78 with his wife, SoonAe, and daughter, Ashley, traveling in the United Arab Emirates.
The Consul General of France, Cedrik Fouriscot, decorated Former Trustee Jamie Gerard ’79, alongside his wife, Emanuela, with the Chevalier de l’Ordre de Merite (Knight of the Order of Merit) in April in New York, New York.
any Sarum Brothers are ever in the Dallas, Texas area.
1981
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Nick Lieder writes, “I received a phone call in mid-March from George Lansbury with news that he’d be visiting Sun Valley, Idaho, for a few days of spring skiing and wondered if we might be able to find time to meet. Perhaps more importantly for him was to introduce me to a very special young man, late classmate Toby Yates’s 10-yearold son, Peter. Our visit was wonderful. We caught up after 44 years away from Sarum and reminisced and shared stories about Toby with his incredible son.”
Stuart McAllister shares, “After 35-plus years with Dole Packaged Foods, including the last 11 years as an Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, I retired. My wife, Jocelyn, and I plan to travel and spend time with our daughters in New York City, New York, San Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah. We’ve had a very active retirement so far. In the first several weeks in January,
we were threatened by four different wildfires within view in every direction from our home in Southern California. After surviving that episode, we enjoyed a short trip to Nice, France for Mardi Gras. During our trip, our oldest daughter faced an unexpected job loss while working as a federal data scientist. We ended up spending a month in New York City, where we learned firsthand about labor rights and union organizing.
Happily, we bought an apartment on the Upper West Side in New York City. I look forward to reconnecting with fellow Sarum alumni as we are now officially bi-coastal between Southern California and New York City. Meanwhile, we are currently traveling in Asia and Europe.”
1982
CLASS AGENTS: JERRY BATES, GEORGE BEAVERS, TED SMITH
1983
CLASS AGENTS: DUNCAN KENNEDY, DAVE MOLDER, ANSON STOOKEY
1984
CLASS AGENTS: COURTY BARTLETT, SERRE MURPHY, CHARLES SPOFFORD
Serre Murphy and Alina Murphy are happy to share the birth of their grandson, Xavier Leonidas Marcos, born July 11, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz,
and measuring 20.5". Serre’s daughter and her baby are ‘dynamite.’ Serre’s youngest daughter, Alina (26), was married in November 2024. His son-in-law, Mitch, is a fantastic addition to the Murphy family. Serre’s daughter, Marissa (30), her husband, son, and dog moved to Coral Gables, Florida in May. Serre’s son, Nic (28), remains in Draper, Utah, where he works for Adobe.
1985
CLASS AGENTS: BARRY DURFEE, JIM MULLEN, BOB ZABEL
William Hurbaugh is sad to have missed Reunion Weekend this past spring due a conflict with a concert in which he was singing. William and his husband moved to beautiful, sunny Santa Barbara, California on the bluffs overlooking the ocean and are loving their new home. William plays tennis and swims just about every day. Lansing Palmer, Jr. had fun catching up with Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 at the Salisbury hockey game at Dexter-Southfield on March 5. In anticipation of his 40th Reunion this May, Lansing and others caught up with many 1985 classmates, most notably Kelley Doran, Peter Saliba, Mark Roberts, John Skok, Lawrence Devoe, and others. Lansing shares that the 1985 continues to gain great traction and participation in The 1985 Endowment Fund, with calls and get-togethers with many classmates. Just recently, they have reached the naming milestone of the Fund!
Mike Martin ’80 with family, Stephanie Martin, David Clemmer, Theresa Martin Clemmer, Jenna Martin, and Lil Martin.
Nick Lieder ’81 visiting with late classmate Toby Yates’s ’81 son, Peter.
Serre Murphy’s ’84 grandson, Xavier.
William Hurbaugh ’85 and his husband.
1986
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Hank Alexandre recently reunited with John Humes ’85, at the Norfolk Curling Club, where they formed the “Salisbury Alumni Coed Varsity Curling Club.”
Nick Gould is an accomplished professional photographer based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His daughter, Lily, is a junior at Skidmore College and his son, William, will enroll at Colorado State University in the fall. He writes, “After living in New York City, Lancaster was the last place I thought I would ever live. However, 23 years later, I have not looked back!”
Reed Johnston and Troy Blodgett went on a birding tour in Costa Rica in March with four other people (including Troy’s
mother, Bonnie, and Reed’s girlfriend, Gayle). Troy was the group’s bird guide and led some spectacular bird watching ventures. They saw macaws, woodcreepers, herons, woodpeckers, anis, hawks, and many more birds. Additionally, they saw crocodiles, monkeys, tarantulas, coatis, and agoutis. The foursome took thousands of photos and had a wonderful time on this memorable trip.
1987
CLASS AGENT: CHAD WABREK
Brad Matheson writes, “I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. I am living in Tucson, Arizona, and have been married to my wife, Anissa, for seven years. I am a remote systems engineer for a hospital in Kalispell, Montana. I still get to play some old man hockey, even down here in the desert! And when it is not too hot, I like to ride around the hills in my spandex. I never rode seriously until well after school, but it is in my blood now! I’m excited to share that we are doing the groundwork to open a tap and bottle room named, Apothecurious, here in Tucson, Arizona. The taproom will focus on tabletop, role-playing, card, and classic family games. We plan to feature local artists and have stimulating discussions hosted by local guests. We aim to be a place for all; a place to recover from the workday with friends old and new, a place to learn something new or to share your own knowledge. ‘Taps, Bottles, and Community’ is our tagline and our motto, and much like our school motto, we will be a place for real, face-to-face interaction, without having to reach through a screen to be seen and heard. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @ apothecuriousaz.”
1988
CLASS AGENT: IAN FINDLAY
Steve Farrelly’s book Bonefish Barehanded! was featured in the October 2024 issue of Gray’s Sporting Journal - “An homage to a legendary bonefish guide and a journey into the working consciousness of a master angler and quite a way into the working consciousness of bonefish. From this luminous interchange between the author and his guide, you will simultaneously get a nuanced feel for bonefishing as a nearly religious rite and a practical sense of how to teach the magic and catch a fish.”
1989
CLASS AGENT: DAVIS MARTIN
Seth McCulloch writes, “It has been quite some time since I’ve had direct involvement with Salisbury, particularly as I’m the father of two daughters—and naturally, Salisbury wasn’t the right fit for them. That said, the School has been on my mind more often lately. I recently learned that one of my closest friends fathers is an alumnus, and it’s sparked many conversations and fond memories.
Hank Alexandre ’86 and John Humes ’85 reconnected at the Norfolk Curling Club in Norfolk, Connecticut.
Reed Johnston ’86 and Troy Blodgett ’86 on a recent trip to Costa Rica.
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 and Chris Overbye ’86 with mutual friend, educational consultant and Founder/President of Campus Direction, Cammie Bertram.
Steve Farrelly’s ’88 book Bonefish Barehanded.
Nick Martin ’87 and family in Sagaponeck, NY. Dash (11), Reilly (23), Christina, Nick, and Klaus (13).
In addition, I’ve become increasingly aware of the significant influence the Salisbury lacrosse program has on the collegiate level. Many of my friends are coaching at colleges and often speak highly of the talent and character of the young men coming out of Salisbury.
I remain incredibly proud of what Salisbury represents and the lasting impact it continues to have on the development of young men.”
Jesse
Colorado.
John Sammon III caught up with Jesse Johnson this winter in Telluride, Colorado. He hopes to gather a larger contingent of Hilltop friends soon!
After many years living and working across Europe, Javier Sanchez-Marco Pablo and family recently moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Javier has taken on a new adventure, helping international tech companies establish and grow in the region, as part of the country’s ambitious Vision 2030 transformation. Javier shares, “Life here has been full of surprises — from camel rides in the dunes to discovering the warm and dynamic culture of the Kingdom. My wife, Blanca, and our two
daughters, Alejandra (13) and Gabriela (11), embraced the change with open arms. If any fellow Knights are ever passing through or living in the region, please reach out—I’d love to reconnect.” Javier also recently met up with Javier Benjumea ’98!
1990
CLASS AGENT: KIRK HALL
Lucas Watson and Matt Fitzgerald reconnected in April. During the week of the Masters, they enjoyed an amazing meal at Matt’s new home in Savannah, Georgia, and were lucky enough to play a round of golf at Congaree Golf Club. To
cap off their reunion, the two were able to attend the Saturday round at the Masters where they watched Rory McIlroy on his march to victory. Lucas notes, “It was an epic week for both of us, and we enjoyed reliving all our great memories from the Hilltop many years ago. I send my best to all our classmates.”
1992
CLASS AGENTS: KRIS LOOMIS, SASHA TCHEREVKOFF
Michael Collin ran into Chad Bevan at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association’s Citizenship Awards banquet where their kids each received the award from their respective schools. Chad’s son, Patrick, is going to Penn State University next year to study film production. Michael’s daughter, Anneliese, is headed to University of Massachusetts-Lowell to study biomedical science and play soccer. Patrick helped produce Anneliese’s first recruiting highlight reel.
Seth McCulloch ’89 diving with his daughters in the Cayman Islands.
John Sammon III ’89 and
Johnson ’89 connected in Telluride,
Javier Sanchez-Marco Pablo ’89 and Javier Benjumea ’98 reconnect
Javier Sanchez-Marco Pablo ’89, his wife, and daughters enjoying life in Saudi Arabia.
Classmates Lucas Watson ’90 and Matt Fitzgerald ’90 on the golf course at Congaree Golf Club.
Lucas Watson ’90 and Matt Fitzgerald ’90 at the Masters in April.
Patrick Bevan, Chad Bevan ’92, Michael Collin ’92, and Anneliese Collin at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association’s Citizenship Awards.
1993
CLASS AGENTS: MIKE ANASTASIO, SAN HADDAD
1994
CLASS AGENTS: ANDREW GATES, JESS KANE, EBEN MACNEILLE, ALEC RADAY
Jonas Lindgren shares, “After close to 20 years in investment banking I made a big shift into something more important, and back to my roots from the Naval Academy. Considering the invasion of Ukraine and Europe’s need to strengthen its own security, in 2023 I launched the first private equity firm in Scandinavia focusing purely on resilience; interesting times ahead. Personally, I spend time as a head coach for a Stockholm youth hockey team—
working to keep the strong supply of Swedish players to the NHL!”
Michael Passaro writes, “I am excited to share that after 11 years with one of Douglas Elliman’s top real estate teams, I have made the decision to start my own venture at the firm. With over $1 billion in closed sales and over $150 million in the last 12 months, I’m proud to have launched Passaro and Partners. Our team will operate from 575 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York and 12 Oak Street on Nantucket.”
During the weekend of September 20, the University of Wisconsin-Madison celebrated 150 years of men’s rowing. Surprising to many, rowing is the University’s oldest varsity sport. Matthew Tucker was in attendance and recalls, “It was a beautiful weekend, full of activities that culminated in a celebratory dinner for roughly 700 alumni and friends of the program. During the cocktail reception I was able to pull together a few fellow Badgers who were also proud Salisbury Crew alumni! For most of us, rowing has been a significant part of our lives. It was great to spend time with others who shared similar experiences, and it all started with learning to row at Salisbury.”
1995
CLASS AGENTS: PRESTON DEATH, SCOTT FOX Laurance Guido Pascal recently published his first novel, The Hunter, under the pen name, Owen Greer. The novel is a military espionage thriller that follows a US special operations soldier who stays behind to protect his former translator and family after the August 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Working in the podcast space himself, Tom Limongello was excited to learn about Salisbury’s Media Lab renovation and Class of 2025 Broadcast Studio. Tom’s podcast, ‘The Middlemen,’ focuses on the retail media, advertising and market technology, and e-commerce.
Jeremy Winters was promoted to Brigadier General in the Marine Corps, and is now serving as the Deputy Commanding General of Joint Task Force Southern Border, the top national security priority.
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Mills Morrison ’92 won the 2024 William Faulkner Literary Competition for best novel for a manuscript he submitted.
Johnson Lee ’94, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20, Patrick Hu ’95, and his wife, connected in Taipei, Taiwan.
Proudly wearing their Red Blazers (awarded to those who have won the National Collegiate Championship Ten Eyck Trophy) are University of Wisconsin-Madison and Salisbury alumni, Matthew Tucker ’94, Alexander Ressi ’94, Duncan Kennedy ’83, Tom Thornton ’83, and Tim Wike ’85.
The cover of Laurance Guido Pascal’s ’95 debut novel The Hunter, under pen name Owen Greer
1996
CLASS AGENTS: CHRIS BRISLIN, TIM MCCAFFREY
Grant Brislin (10) and his dad, Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 after playing in the February 2025 alumni hockey game.
1997
CLASS AGENTS: FRED BECK, GRANT SCHWARTZ
Eaven Horter reconnected with classmate Marcus Williams, on a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina. The
two enjoyed reconnecting since last seeing each other in 2022! Eaven and Marcus cannot believe their 30th Reunion is only a few years away!
1998
CLASS AGENTS: MAX FELDMAN, JASON INDELICATO
1999
CLASS AGENTS: DAVID FRIEDMAN, DAVID GREINER, OLIVER JANNEY
Zach Friedman, 10-year-old son of Trustee David Friedman ’99 playing for the New Jersey Avalanche, and Grant Brislin, 10-year-old son of Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26, playing for the South Shore Kings faced off against each other in 2024 at the CCM Boston Hockey Invitational in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
2000
CLASS AGENT: TUCKER VEENIS
2001
CLASS AGENTS: PETE GROSS, DAVE SANDALS, CRIS SIGOVITCH
2002
CLASS AGENTS: TOBY ATKINS, BRYAN BENDJY, EDDIE BROWN, COLIN GRIGGS, WILL NAZAR DE JAUCOURT
2003
CLASS AGENT: To volunteer, please email alumni@salisburyschool.org
2004
CLASS AGENTS: TED AHRENS, JONNY BATES, TRAVIS CLARK
Holt Haynsworth ’96 and Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 caught up for dinner in Dallas, Texas in November of 2024.
Marcus Williams ’97 and Eaven Horter ’97 recently caught up in Charleston, South Carolina.
Drew Lufkin ’96, Brodie Merrill ’01, and Tyrone Croom ’93 had a chance to reconnect.
Ryan Miller ’02 and family.
2005
CLASS AGENTS: BLAKE HOLLINGER, WELLS ROSS
TJ Markey was married on May 31, 2025, to Simona Abíková in Weekapaug, Rhode Island.
Scott Thomasch, his wife, Maggee, and their newborn son, Westley, recently moved from Brooklyn to Port Washington, New York. Scott is hoping to be on the water this summer with a men’s crew program out of Port Washington.
2006
CLASS AGENT: BRAD WERNTZ
Matt Swift is launching, later this year, the third season of his interview series, called “The Swift Hour.” This series includes interviews with luminaries, world leaders, CEOs, and individuals with remarkable life stories who are navigating complex and dramatically changing world events. Guests that have appeared on the show include National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Carlyle Founder David
Rubenstein, and former White House Advisor Jared Kushner, among others. To learn more, visit concordia.net/newsroom/ the-swift-hour/
2007
CLASS AGENT: PATRICK POWERS
Hugh McDermott writes, “Since graduating from the College of Charleston in 2011, I’ve been living and working in Washington, D.C., for 14 years. I married my college sweetheart, Hope, in 2017 and we now have three kids, Shaw (5), Patrick (2), and Willa (5 months). Following a career in political service from 2012-2017, which included positions on the Obama campaign and on the First Lady’s staff at the White House, I switched careers into residential real estate with Sotheby’s International Realty, where I’m now a Vice President. I send my best to my Sarum Brothers!”
2008
CLASS AGENTS: KYLE BEATTY, J.R. DIBART, MIKE DRISCOLL, ALEX HOLDER, TK WONG
Scott Thomasch ’05, his wife, Maggee, and their newborn son, Westley.
Trustee and U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Jack Couzens ’06 was honored as the 2024 Special Operations Medic of the Year.
Matt Swift ’06 on the set of his show “The Swift Hour.”
Gabe Shohet ’06, Founder of Black Sheep Coffee and friend.
Owen Mulvaney ’01, Dawson Wynne ’19, Bryce Woodson ’07, Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19, Andy Mulvaney ’08, and Kyle Smith ’07 posed on the sidelines of a home football game on the Hilltop last fall.
Ted Gilbane ’08, Michael Driscoll ’08, Brock Sorensen ’08, and Walker Phillips ’07 recently enjoyed a round of 18 holes.
2009
CLASS AGENTS: HANK COUZENS, TUCKER GARFIELD, JOHN GUAY
2010
CLASS AGENTS: KYLE GOOD, CHRIS HANSELL,
2011
CLASS AGENTS: GABE ANTONI, CHRIS GARIBALDI, SAM RICHTER
Chase Kiner (formerly Chase Freeman) shares, “We have a new addition to our family! Our son, Otis McConnell Kiner, was
born on December 5, 2024. He’ll be a Knight in the Class of 2042! We have been living in New York, New York for the past several years and would love to catch up with old friends and classmates who are in the city.”
Chris Garibaldi married Katie Garibaldi on April 11, 2025. In attendance from Salisbury was Austin Smyth, Jonathan Richards, Ryan Pappalardo, Brandon Pappalardo, Chris Silvey, and Chase Richey ’09
2012
CLASS AGENTS: ANDREW BRUNSON, AJ CARFORA, WYATT LADD, WESLEY MIDDENDORF
Herbie May shares that he has spent lots of time with Wells Ross ’05 in West Palm Beach, Florida! He looks forward to an upcoming golf trip with Brock Sorenson ’08 and recently caught up with Lion Creel. Herbie attended the Salisbury event in West Palm Beach and enjoyed spending time with Alex Canet ’07, Hurst Renner ’09, Jake Harrington ’13, and Will Otremba ’11. Herbie reports that he is celebrating his one-year anniversary working at Almost Friday Media and Friday Beers. “Lots of Sarum in my life these days! Loyalty and Honor!”
2013
CLASS AGENTS: ELLIOT GUDIS, JAKE HARRINGTON, ALEC MORRISON Darby McGlone has written about the success of his Charleston-based band, Easy Honey, that started during his years at Sewanee: the University of the South. He writes, “We recently released a live session from the Jacksonville Jaguars locker room, which was pretty surreal, and earlier this year had the opportunity to do some songs for Garden and Gun’s Back Porch Sessions (kind of like NPR’s Tiny Desk Session). In the past, Garden & Gun has featured notable acts like Jason Isbell, The Avett Brothers, and Old Crow Medicine Show. I wanted to share my band’s achievements in both music and environmental stewardship with the Salisbury community.”
Michael Driscoll ’08 connected with Tucker Nathans ’07 (left) and Allie Reid ’07 (right) while attending a PGA event.
Reid Johnson ’09 recently visited the Hilltop with his children.
ZACH ROHDE, DAVID WANG
Chase Kiner ’11 welcomed son, Otis, in December 2024.
Chris Garibaldi ’11 and his wife, Katie, at their wedding on April 11, 2025.
2014
CLASS AGENT: TAYLOR OGAN
2015
CLASS AGENTS: SAM KEEHN, DUNCAN MORRIS, RYAN PHELPS, LUKE SMITH, GRAHAM TURNER
Dean of School Andrew Will, Director of Health Services Beth Hammond ’21 (Hon.), P’20, Anthony Drouin ’16 and friend, Director of Community Service Rita Delgado P’13,’22, Natalie Smith (wife of Andrew Will), Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin P’13,’22, Spencer Daniel ’15 and friend reconnected on the Hilltop during a lacrosse game this spring.
Joe Neuman ’18, Andrew Bazarian ’18, Paul Governale ’18, Sean McCarthy ’15, Dillon Potter ’18, Luke Smith ’15, Griff Harblin ’22, Ian Harrington ’15, and Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 met up at The Yale Club in New York City, New York in June.
2016
CLASS AGENTS: NATE CARTER, MARTIN DIOLI, PARKER DOTSON, HENRY DRESSERKLUCHMAN, ANTHONY DROUIN, LUKE ISRAEL, JORDAN KAPLAN, JOHN SUTOR, KYLE TUTTLE
2017
CLASS AGENTS: NIKLAS AST, ZACH CHANDLER, JULIAN COLEMAN, WILLIAM FERREIRA, MICHAEL FOGGIA, PETER FOUSEK, SASHA HARTE, TYLER HICKMAN, MASASHI KAWABATA
Veli-Matti ‘Vellu’ Vänttinen caught up with Assistant Head of School for
Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 on the Hilltop after eight years away.
Kimmo Vänttinen, Veli-Matti ‘Vellu’ Vänttinen ’17, Co-Director of International Students and History Instructor Rhonan Mokriski ’90, and Ville Vänttinen on the Hilltop.
’18 shows his Sarum while in The Army Ranger School.
2018
CLASS AGENTS: DREW BAZARIAN, VICTOR BEAUCHAMP, NICK HALE, COLIN HIVELY, WOODS NOVAK, JAKE SAMPSON, NICK SANT FOSTER, JACK SOUDER, STEPHEN WILLIS, RUDOLPH XU
2019
CLASS AGENTS: JACK DOYLE, BRYCE FAULSTICH, WINSTON JULES, JACKSON MULLANEY, TOMMY NEWBERRY, DAWSON WYNNE
Brendan Munnelly ’20, Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19, Logan McNaney ’19, and Dawson Wynne ’19 caught up at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 and Roon Soo Kim ’20 reconnected in Seoul, Korea
and
Amos Gilbert ’18 and Walker Battey ’17 reconnected in Lake Tahoe, California.
Charlie Dean
Trustee John Coleman ’77
Brandon Roughley ’20 connected at Williams College, where they both attended.
2020
CLASS AGENTS: JACK BALTIMORE, MIKE FAIRFAX, WEST HAUSER, KYLE REILLY
As reported by his former advisor and Instructor in History Rhonan Mokriski ’90, West Hauser just dropped a new single, Clouds, on all streaming platforms with his band, Where’s West?.
2021
CLASS AGENTS: HEDI ABDERRAHIM, ERIK BOCKISCH, CHRISTIAN BUHL, ALEX CARPENTER, TOREY FISHER, FABRICE MUKENDI, LUKE NEMSICK, CHUCK WANG
Tianhao Luo announces, “I’ll be joining Harvard Medical School as a PhD student in Biomedical Informatics this fall! After an incredible journey at University of Pennsylvania, I’m excited to continue pursuing my passion for developing multi-modal AI approaches to understand and predict human diseases. My research interests lie at the intersection of computational biology, statistics, machine learning, and genomics, with a focus on integrating diverse data types to generate clinically relevant insights. I am looking forward to this next chapter and the opportunity to contribute to advancing AI applications in healthcare!”
Each year, Utah Athletics comes together to celebrate incredible student-athletes — not only for their commitment to sport, but for their excellence in academics and service to the University’s community at the Crimson Carpet Award show. This past spring, Conor O’Neill was honored to receive the Reverend France A. Davis Impact Award, presented to the student-
Ted Ahrens ’04, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20, Brendan Munnelly ’21, and Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19 reconnected at The U.S. Naval Academy Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Program’s 80th Anniversary Gala.
athlete who, through leadership, advocacy and a commitment to fostering positive change, has made a meaningful impact at the University of Utah, and within the community. Conor’s dedication, integrity and courage have helped create a better experience for those around them. Conor shares, “I am humbled to be associated with this award, and I plan to carry the traits this award embodies into my life post-athletics.”
2022
CLASS AGENTS: WILL DELAGARZA, COLE EICHLER, OLIVER FRONTINI, JACK NORRIS, SEAN SADAYASU, TYE SCOTT
Former Ward Dormitory Prefects Charlie van Beuren and Jack Lambros were reunited in Hartford, Connecticut when the Emerson College Lions Men’s Lacrosse team (of which Charlie is a member) came to town to play the University of Saint Joseph. Jack made the short trip over from Trinity College to support his old roommate.
Jack Lambros recently wrote an oped piece for the Connecticut Mirror, discussing Connecticut’s efforts to transform abandoned, contaminated industrial sites—known as brownfields— into productive community spaces. Jack notes that he is passionate about these initiatives which aim to address environmental concerns while fostering economic revitalization across the state. Jack shares that his article can be found here: ctmirror.org/2025/04/28/convertingcontamination-into-community/
Jack Meagher was elected President of the Sigma Phi Fraternity and President of the entire campus Greek Council at Hobart and William Smith (HWS) Colleges. He currently is a student-athlete and leader on the HWS Varsity Ski Team, studying Management and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Strategic Communication and a Minor in Writing and Rhetoric. As
Conor O’Neill ’21, with educator, leader and agent of positive change for the greater good Reverend France A. Davis, was honored in April 2024 with the University of Utah’s Reverend France A. Davis Impact Award.
Jack Lambros ’22 (Trinity College) and Cole Christensen ’23 (Colby College) reconnected at a regatta this spring.
Jack Lambros ’22 had the chance to watch his former roommate, Charlie van Beuren’s ’22 in action on the lacrosse field with Emerson College.
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter
President of Sigma Phi, Jack was invited by College President Mark Gearan and the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education at HWS to lead a discussion about leadership, achievement and preparing for one’s future with author and Wall Street leader Ed Hajim.
Hudson Gray and his brother, Nicholas Gray ’21, were passing through Singapore en route to a dive trip in the region in the summer of 2023 and reconnected with Sean Sadayasu
Syracuse lacrosse player, Trey Deere ’23, UNC lacrosse player, Brady Wambach ’23, with Director of Strategic Recruitment and Director of Financial Aid Tom Spinella and his daughters, Teagan and Parker after a UNC vs. Syracuse lacrosse game this spring.
2023
CLASS AGENTS: GREY BAUER, JUSTIN DELUCIA, MATT NEMSICK, JOHN PATRICK, BRADY WAMBACH
2024
CLASS AGENTS: LATHAM BILLINGSLEY, NAM DO, NOAH FRANKEL, JARED ROTHMAN
Caden Kol ’20, Director of Strategic Recruitment and Director of Financial Aid Tom Spinella, and Trey Deere ’23 reunited at Syracuse University where both Caden and Trey play for the lacrosse team.
In the Fall of 2024 at a U.S. Naval Academy football game, Knights had a chance to connect. (Left to right)
Brendan Munnelly ’21, Associate Head of School Bobby Wynne ’22 (Hon.), P’19, Timmy Virtudes ’23, Brady Bendik ’23, Jack Killelea ’23, Nathanial Duffy ’23, and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20.
Hobart and William Smith (HWS) Colleges President Mark Gearan, featured panelist Jack Meagher ’22, and Ed Hajim during a discussion at the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education at HWS.
Nicholas Gray ’21, Hudson Gray ’22, and Sean Sadayasu ’22 reunited in Singapore in the summer of 2023.
Gilbert P’18,’20 connected with Salisbury parents in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Major Gifts Officer Chris Brislin ’96, P’26 with Cooper Growney ’23 and Henry Brislin ’26 at Connecticut College in October of 2024.
Instructor in History Jon Siff, Director of Campus Life Jennifer Siff, their sons, Rowan and Powell, joined College Advisor and Associate Director of the Rudd Learning Center Ana Spinella, Director of Strategic Recruitment and Director of Financial Aid Tom Spinella and their daughters, Teagan and Parker to watch Brady Wambach ’23 play a lacrosse game at Syracuse University.
Ty Creech ’24, George Hanes ’25, and Jon Hanes ’92, P’23,’25,’28 on the sidelines of a Salisbury lacrosse game.
Former Faculty
In Memoriam
Mr. Richard P. Westcott ’43
Mr. Harry B. Bartley, Jr. ’45
Mr. Frank Leiva ’46
Mr. David J. Sautter ’47
Mr. Laurence C. Schiffenhaus ’47
Mr. Walter C. Bradford ’48
Mr. Nathaniel Huggins III ’50
Mr. Charles A. Langdon ’54
Mr. Keith A. Johnson ’65
Mr. John W. W. Cooper ’67
Mr. R. David Williams ’67
Mr. Scott H. Miller ’68
Mr. Bruce W. Castino ’75
Mr. Christopher A. Gorycki ’81
Mr. Lockhart M. Walker ’89
Mr. Joseph M. Cassin P’94, Former Trustee
Mr. Gregory D. Johnson P’21, Former Trustee
Mr. Burton G. Tremaine III ’66, Former Trustee
Mr. Harold Brown, Former Staff
Former Faculty Star Childs and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Peter Gilbert P’18,’20 at the annual Jumpfest event in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Trustee Gregory D. Johnson P’21
Gregory D. Johnson of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 20, 2025, at the age of 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. A man of quiet discernment, enduring generosity, and sharp intelligence, Greg lived a life defined by loyalty—to his family, to his work, and his many passions.
A native Southern Californian, Greg had a mind for both structure and curiosity. After earning his undergraduate degree from UCLA, he began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he worked for five years as an audit manager. He earned his MBA from Columbia University and, in 1993, joined Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based global asset management company, where he spent the next 27 years.
Greg started as an investment analyst for U.S. merchandising, retail, restaurant, and footwear companies, and went on to serve as a portfolio manager on multiple funds. Ultimately, he became the Principal Investment Officer of the American Balanced Fund in 2011, one of Capital’s largest, which had $36 billion in assets under management. When he left the role in 2020, its assets had nearly doubled to $70 billion and laid an important foundation for the next phase of growth.
Known for his strategic thinking and discipline, Greg earned the trust of colleagues who valued his clarity and long view. He visited the Walmart store in Monrovia every weekend for nearly a decade, talking to employees and customers, and famously stood his ground as an analyst recommending the firm buy the stock after Walmart’s streak of 99 quarters of profit increases was broken in 1996. Greg was also an early investor in Amazon. Shareholders benefited greatly from his insight.
Greg married Jennifer Walston in 1990, whom he met at San Marino High School, and together they built a life anchored in generosity and engagement, shaped by their belief in doing meaningful things and doing them well. They lived in La Cañada Flintridge for 17 years and traveled widely, drawn to experiences that expanded their understanding of the world, and were equally committed to the communities they called home. Their giving reflected their values: education, conservation, scientific research and access for young people. But their greatest pride is their son, Chad, whose kindness, intellect, and character continue to reflect the best of both parents.
Greg believed in supporting what mattered. He had a sharp eye for potential—whether in people, organizations, or investments—and once committed, his convictions did not waiver. At Capital Group, he mentored a number of analysts, sharing his wisdom and helping them learn through his years of experience. His philanthropic commitments reflected the same values: consistency, insight, and long-term impact. He supported organizations including East L.A. Youth Baseball, and actively served on the Boards of Kidspace Children’s
Museum in Pasadena, The Fund for People in Parks (founding board member), the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, and the Yosemite Conservancy (18 years). Greg and Jennifer co-chaired the Conservancy’s $20 million capital campaign to preserve the giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove.
His most personal commitment was to Salisbury School in Connecticut, where he served on the Board’s Executive Committee. His leadership and generosity left a lasting mark on the school, shaping and informing both its present and future, and setting a standard that inspired others.
His generosity extended beyond charitable contributions and showed up in experiences he created for others. Greg shared what he loved: sushi dinners, a great bottle of wine, a sunset cocktail cruise on his boat. Dodger baseball, live music, and time spent exploring the world with family and friends. He found real pleasure in providing moments that became lasting memories. A day on the golf course or an afternoon at the racetrack was his happiest place. He was a member of several golf clubs, including Annandale and Quaker Ridge.
His interest in thoroughbred horse racing, which combined his love of sport with his intellectual curiosity and mathematical mind, led to his deep involvement in the sport. Over time, it became both a business and the fulfillment of a lifelong passion.
Greg is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer; son, Charles “Chad” Walston Johnson; mother, Kasia Spilos Johnson; brother, Glenn D. Johnson (Kirsten) and their children, Graham and Grant. He will be greatly missed by his large extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Dee Johnson.
He was, as one friend put it, one of the last great gentlemen. In life, Greg sought the best and set a high bar for himself and others. He was incredibly humble, and never overstated his impact.
Former Trustee
Joseph M. Cassin
P’94
Joseph M. Cassin, 82, of Rye, New York died peacefully at home with his wife of 58 years by his side, Joyce S. Cassin, after a heroic battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Joe was born in New York City on June 23, 1942, to William F. Cassin and Anne M. Cassin, and was raised in Larchmont as the middle of five boys: brothers William, John, Michael, and Richard. Joe was educated at St. Augustine School before matriculating to Iona Preparatory School and Mamaroneck High School, from which he graduated in 1960. He then attended Georgetown University (class of 1964), followed by Fordham University Law School (class of 1967). Both schools held a special place in his heart, and he remained devoted to both universities for his entire life. After passing the bar exam, Joe worked as an attorney in New York City before founding his own law firm, Cassin LLP, in 1986, from which he retired at the end of 2022.
Joe was a devoted and loving father to his daughter Keelin Cassin Pye and his son J. Matthew Cassin, Jr., who dearly miss him and the life lessons he imparted to them. Among them was to always know “that God helps those who help themselves.” Joe took tremendous pride in the fact that both his children followed in his footsteps and are also proud and active alumni of Georgetown University.
Joe was the ultimate people person, with a spirit of generosity that was second to none. One of his greatest gifts was the numerous young people he embraced and guided throughout their careers. Being a father and a grandfather was Joe’s true passion and calling, and spending time with his kids and five grandchildren were his happiest and proudest moments.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents William F. Cassin and Anne M. Cassin, as well as his brothers William and Michael Cassin. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; brothers John and Richard Cassin; children Keelin Cassin Pye and J. Matthew Cassin, Jr., daughter-in-law Holly Shaw Cassin, sonin-law Christopher Pye; and grandchildren Ryan, Rory, and J. Matthew Cassin, and Christopher and Campbell Pye; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Former Trustee
Burton G. Tremaine III ’66
Burton “Tony” G. Tremaine III of Vero Beach, Florida died peacefully in his sleep on August 22, 2025. He was 78 years old. Tony’s greatest joy in life was his family. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Jean “Babs” Staley Tremaine; his children, Burton Tyler Tremaine (Michelle); Whitney Tremaine O’Brien (William); and by his grandchildren, Bennett, Berkley, Ellery and Gad who were the pride of his life. He also leaves his identical twin brother, John McGean Tremaine (Patsy); sisters, Janet Tremaine Stanley (Peter), and Sarah Tremaine; Stepmother, Catherine Burns Tremaine; stepbrother, Atwood Collins (Cindy); and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Tony was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 20, 1947, the son of Burton G. Tremaine Jr. and Sally Ann McGean Tremaine. He attended Renbrook, Eaglebrook, and Salisbury Schools before graduating from Rollins College in 1970. Tony spent his summers on Fishers Island where his love of the sea, community and his friendships have endured across decades. In 1967, he crewed on the American Eagle 12-meter yacht in the America’s Cup trials, one of many highlights in a lifelong passion for sailing. He was a proud member of the New York Yacht Club, where he competed in two Newport to Bermuda races, as well as the Fishers Island and Essex Yacht Clubs. His enthusiasm for activity also extended to
golf, travel, skiing at Stratton Mountain, and the camaraderie of the Fishers Island and Johns Island Clubs. He was rarely without a dog at his side and treated each one like canine royalty.
Professionally, Tony spent more than three decades at The Miller Company in Meriden, Connecticut, from 1970 to 2000, when he retired as president. Additionally, Tony served for 48 years as an active board member of Meteor Crater Enterprises and Bar T Bar Ranch in northern Arizona.
An equally strong commitment to philanthropy matched his business life. Tony was a founding director of the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, where he served as its Chair from 2001 to 2004. During his 30 years of involvement with the Tremaine Foundation he helped pioneer research that advanced public understanding of learning differences and neuroscience, contributing to national progress in literacy education. In Vero Beach, he supported a wide range of community causes, including Childcare Resources, the Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County, Indian River Medical Center, Riverside Theatre, Youth Sailing Foundation, and the Vero Beach Dog Park/Dogs for Life.
Friends and colleagues describe Tony as “larger than life—a brilliant thinker, all about family, always.” He was known for his humor, strong opinions, generosity and deep joy in even the simple pleasures in life. His presence lifted others and his close friendships spanned generations.
Tony lived a life of purpose, adventure, and devotion. His love for family, his commitment to community, and his zest for friendship will live on in the stories and memories he leaves behind.
A celebration of his life will be held in Vero Beach on October 4th with an additional gathering planned on Fishers Island next year. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to The Learning Alliance of Florida, a cause close to his heart.
