Catching up with
Leighton Dickson ’14 By Anne Torrey McCuean ’08, Advancement Associate and Alumni Relations
Leighton smiles for a photo with three of the women who work at one of his favorite restaurants in Belize.
Leighton is pictured bottom right in this 2012 class photo with Fourth Grade Teacher Kato Nims, who made a lasting impact on him.
I recently had the opportunity to connect with Leighton Dickson, a Trinity graduate from the Class of 2014. Leighton’s story of following his calling to help others is inspiring, and we are proud of his efforts to make the world a better place. He shared that the values taught at Trinity guided him toward a career he is truly passionate about.
Q: Which Trinity Teacher left a lasting impact on you?
Q: When you think back on your time at Trinity, which moments or experiences come to mind first and why? A: So many come to mind when I think of my time at Trinity. From the Turkey Dance to the Greek Olympics, it was all a fantastic experience! I’ll never forget the Sixth-Grade production of The Magic Flute, where I played the role of Papageno. I still remember all 73 lines and nine solos and duets. Out of all the events and memories, the ones I truly cherish are those with my peers and teachers. I am still very close with many of my Trinity classmates, and I can still name each one of my amazing teachers. The community was unmatched for a child at that age.
Can I say all of them? If I were to pick one, it would be Kato Nims. She was my Fourth-Grade teacher, and she was the best. She came to school each day with the same happy, loving smile and truly made school fun, regardless of what was going on in her life. It may have been the only school year when I genuinely didn’t look forward to the weekend. I was a bit of a hyper child, and I’ll always remember her timing how fast I could run from my desk, down the stairwell, back up, and then back into my desk. The whole class cheered me on while I raced up and down the stairs, and she kept my record in the top corner of the whiteboard throughout the school year. It was a good trick to keep me still for the next hour or so. I’ll always remember her, and I hope she’s doing well. Q: How did your education and career unfold after Trinity? A: After my years at Trinity, which I attended from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, I went to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, where I played football and lacrosse. I then graduated from Rhodes College, where I majored in
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