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academic obligations, has a lot to do with the skills she learned at Pingry.” For Big Blue, Madeline played field hockey and lacrosse, and captained the ski team; Mairead plays both soccer and lacrosse. “Athletics have played a key role in our girls’ lives in a very positive way, so it’s important to us that Pingry has the finest athletics facilities possible,” says Jennifer. “Mairead and the girls’ lacrosse team have already benefitted from the training opportunities the Bugliari Athletics Center provides, and we’re all particularly happy that it’s a multifunctional facility that can really benefit every single Pingry student, as well as the larger community.”
Coaches Changing Room Given by the Key Family
Director of Athletics Carter Abbott, Thomas Greig III P ’94, ’98, ’00, Lauren (Washychyn) Greig ’00 (holding Charlie Greig), Finn Greig, Andrew Greig ’00, Miller Bugliari ’52, P ’86, ’90, ’97, GP ’20, ’24, David Greig ’98 (holding Farrell Greig), Callahan Greig, Sarah Greig, and Lachlan Greig.
The Greig family’s history at Pingry is firmly rooted in athletics. Thomas Greig ’94, David Greig ’98, Andrew Greig ’00, and Lauren (Washychyn) Greig ’00 each played three sports during their time at Pingry. “Athletics and sports were a great part of our experience,” recalls David. “Our parents recognized that, and, since they wanted to support the School in some way, athletics seemed like a good fit.” Here, David is actually referring to the original Greig Fitness Center, which has been migrated from its location in the main Upper School building and upgraded in the Miller A. Bugliari ’52 Athletics Center. “As a family, we recognized that all of the amenities we enjoyed at Pingry had been contributed by previous generations who supported the School. Because we’ve directly benefitted from those previous gifts, it only felt right to pay it forward to the benefit of future generations.”
Higgins Family Entrance
Nigel and Laurie Key P ’12, ’14.
The Key brothers entered Pingry’s Lower School in Grade 3; since then, Dylan ’12 and Evan ’14 played for Pingry teams. Dylan played lacrosse and soccer, becoming captain of both his senior year; Evan, a 12-letter, six-time captain, played lacrosse, basketball, and football. Both continued to play lacrosse at Dartmouth College. “I feel like I’ve sat in every venue at Pingry, watching sports nonstop,” mother Laurie says of her sons’ time at the School. “We had a lot of great experiences on the sports side of things—that definitely ties in to why we wanted to contribute.” The family’s support recognizes the amazing coaches who had such a profound impact on their boys. Laurie describes Coach Miller Bugliari as the most amazing individual you could play for. “And, of course, Coach Webster, Coach Shilts, and Coach Murdock—we dearly love them as well, and it means a lot to know that they will benefit greatly from the building.”
Coaches Changing Room Given by the LaCorte Family
Headmaster Nat Conard P ’09, ’11 with Jennifer and Patrick Higgins P ’12, ’18.
Patrick and Jennifer Higgins are the parents of two Pingry lifers: Madeline ’12 and Mairead ’18. “We were looking for the best opportunity for our daughters,” says Jennifer, “and Pingry has delivered on every level. Madeline graduated extremely well prepared for college. At Georgetown, she was a four-year member and senior captain of the 14-time National Championship sailing team. Her ability to handle the athletic commitment of a two-season sport, as well as her 38
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Karen and Dr. Bill LaCorte ’66.