DEAR Meadows Community

Aschool’s legacy is the foundation of its future and is created through the contributions of its students, teachers, donors, and founders. Legacy is crucial to a great educational institution, as it reflects longstanding values carried through the generations. In that vein, we are proud to reintroduce our annual publication, Scholar Lane, to our community. This year’s Scholar Lane is our expression of gratitude to those who have contributed to the legacy of The Meadows School and helped to transform the lives of so many within our community over the past year.

In this issue, you will also find our 2021-22 Honor Roll of Donors. I am honored to be a part of a community that understands and supports our school and the important work it does to create future leaders. The generosity of our community, combined with the ambition and support of our Board of Trustees, enables us to expand key programs related to academics, athletics, the arts, and those unique experiences that truly differentiate The Meadows School. Most importantly, we continue to send graduates out into the world who will make a difference. We cannot do it without you, and we will continue to need your support as our “Rooted in the Meadows” campaign moves forward.

Students, faculty and staff, parents, and donors all of us play an important role in shaping The Meadows legacy.

Throughout these pages, you’ll read and see how our legacy continues to grow and strengthen through the generosity of donors, the dedication of parents, staff, and faculty, and the enthusiasm of our students.

Finally, the founders of a school leave an indelible legacy. Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and Dr. LeOre Cobbley had the vision and determination to create a transformative institution that has provided generations of students with the tools and opportunities they needed to succeed in life. Their legacies are the foundation upon which this school is built, and their impact remains stronger than ever.

Legacy is the cornerstone of a great institution, and The Meadows School has been a fortunate beneficiary of individuals who have prioritized the betterment of their community. Legacy is built through the contributions of students, faculty, staff, donors, and founders, and has the power to continue to shape the lives of future generations. We are proud to be a part of The Meadows’ legacy and to continue to work together to create a brighter future for all.

Sincerely,

Claude Grubair Interim Head of School

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure to report on the 2021-22 fiscal year. It was another year of financial strength and growth based on the purpose that unites us all: the School’s mission which states, “In its pursuit of excellence, The Meadows School inspires ambitious students to love and respect higher learning, to passionately serve their communities, and to lead meaningful lives as citizens of a global society.”

It has been an honor to serve as the TMS Board Chair with such a remarkable group of fellow trustees committed to the well-being and future of our school. The past two years we have continued to provide a challenging academic environment signified by remarkable student achievements in the classroom; successful programs in athletics and the arts; opportunities for community engagement; and have seen the highest enrollment in the school’s history along with continued exceptional college matriculations. We have also completed a diligent Head of School search that has yielded us a leader we believe will continue this forward trajectory, and we look forward to welcoming Dr. Jay Berckley, our new Head of School, to campus in the summer of 2023.

Additionally, I want to acknowledge and thank our entire Board of Trustees for helping our school through some important times and leading us through a successful capital campaign. With the STEM expansion, we have invested in far more than a physical structure. It will enhance our curriculum by taking advantage of the latest designs for effective learning and collaborative spaces. It will help us further incorporate technology to ensure there are no limitations to our students’ talents and the faculty’s vision, and it will enable us to attract the best teachers from all corners of the United States.

Last year, with TMSPA under the leadership of Alison Verdirame and her team of VPs and committees, we restored some essential Meadows traditions and reignited the enthusiasm and love our community has for the School. We can’t thank these volunteers enough for their dedication.

Please accept my thanks for the privilege of serving this incredible school as Board Chair. I remain committed to TMS and will continue to serve in this role during the transition as we explore new and exciting horizons under the leadership of Dr. Berckley. I am proud of what we have achieved together in the last year and look forward to a great future as we continue to pursue excellence.

Best, Matthew Chilton ’92 Board Chair

FROM DAY ONE,