Faculty Emeriti
These treasured members of the Saints community will be honored during the All-Alumni Birthday Party on April 12, 2024 during the Semicentennial Celebration. Everyone is invited!
Alexander Hamilton “Ham” Bishop III, P. ’70, ’72, ’74, & ’77 (Years served: 1960 – 1979) Ham Bishop was the headmaster of the Belfield School from 1960 to 1970. A member of the 1950 Johns Hopkins lacrosse “Dream Team” and an All-American, he was instrumental in bringing lacrosse to Belfield. Mr. Bishop served as vice president and headmaster of Belfield Preparatory School from 1970 to 1974, and headmaster of St. Anne’s-Belfield School from 1974 until 1979 when he retired. Father of Kathy Bishop ’70, Pamela Bishop ’72, Alexander Bishop IV ’74, and Tim Bishop ’77.
Pamela Malone (Years served: 1960 – 1994)
Briefly a student at St. Anne’s School in the 1940s, Pamela Malone returned as a part-time employee in 1960. In 1961, she became a full-time employee. She became the director of studies in 1962, and while her role fluctuated, she was the loyal right hand of not only Ms. Jefferson but also of the five headmasters who followed. She served as head of the History department, director of studies, and head of the Upper School.
Virginia Stokes (Years served: 1956 – 1991)
Hired to be bookkeeper, secretary, and sometime nurse, which was a half-time job at $1/ hour, Virginia Stokes wore many hats. In addition to helping the headmaster clean up the building, she also substituted for sick teachers. She became the business manager, first of Belfield and then for the merged school. She also served as the secretary for the Alumni Association and the Middle School.
Doug Tarring (Years served: 1973 – 2018)
Doug Tarring served as the JV lacrosse coach from 1973 to 1978, and the varsity lacrosse coach from 1979 to 2009. He won seven state titles, had more than 400 wins, and became the winningest high school lacrosse coach in Virginia in 2015. He served as the athletic director from 1980 to 2012, taught history in the Middle School for 15 years, and served as the associate dean of student life for Grades 5 – 12. He wrapped up his career as the alumni relations officer from 2012 to 2018. He was inducted into the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (NILCA) Hall of Fame in 2021, and the National Lacrosse High School Hall of Fame in 2022.
Peter V.R. Weeks, P. ’79 & ’81 (Years served: 1961 – 1981)
Peter Weeks served as assistant headmaster, athletic director, and coach at Belfield School. He team taught Grade 8 English with the headmaster, Ham Bishop. After the merger, he continued to be Mr. Bishop’s right-hand man and moved with him to the Greenway Rise Campus where he served as senior master. Father of Margaret Weeks ’79 and Hugh Weeks ’81. Autumn Views: Spring 2024 17