Hun Today 2026

HUN TODAY

The Magazine for Alums, Families, and Friends of The Hun School of Princeton

ALL ROADS LEAD TO HUN! Inspired by the abstract, looping lines of Brice Marden’s The Propitious Garden of Plane Image (2000–2006), students in Ms. Carin Sankus’ AP Drawing class designed a mural tracing the “desired paths” Hun students travel each day. What began as a classroom concept quickly became a campus-wide collaboration: after the digital design was transformed into a paint-by-number format, each Advisory painted one square of the larger work. AP Drawing students then assembled the panels, bringing the full vision to life. Now displayed in the Chesebro Academic Building, the mural stands as a vibrant reflection of belonging — a reminder that whether students are heading to Landis, the Breen Performing Arts Center, the gym, or anywhere in between, their paths are woven into Hun’s story.

Editor

Megan Tady

Editorial Board

Rebecca Anderson ’15

Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for Project Management and Experience Marketing

Bart Bronk Head of School

Sarah Dileo Craig ’07 Director of Alumni Engagement

Maureen Scannapieco Leming ’95

Associate Head of School for External Affairs

Thomas Monfiletto ’04 Director of Marketing and Communications

Giselle Quinones

Digital Media and Design Specialist

Tara Strickland

Associate Director of Communications for Publications

Bridget Tavani Schaible

Associate Director of Development

HUN TODAY

Board of Trustees

Michael J. Renna, Board Chair

Rolando “Roly” Acosta, Board Vice-Chair

Nikki Alpert

Lynn Breen

Michael Diverio ’01

Peter “PJ” Fonseca ’04

Johnny T.Y. Fung ’77

Xavier Goss ’99

Kerry Kandel

Georgia Nugent, Ph.D.

Zankhna Parekh

Ralph Pisani ’88

Dana A. Radanovic

Leah T. Ricci ’96

Robert Siegel ’88

Wayne Slappy ’95

Raja Subramoni ’88

Paul D. Sumners ’80

Head of School

Bart Bronk

Corporate Secretary and Counsel

Thomas J. Barton, Esq.

Faculty Representative

Anthony Cannuli (Ex-Officio Representative)

Parents’ Association Chair

Santhi Yarlagadda (Ex-Officio Representative)

Parents’ Association Executive Committee

Santhi Yarlagadda, Chair

Colleen Iannucci, Secretary

Kanishika Bhargava

Chrissy Bronk

Tara Destribats

Michelle Emerson

Meghan Hayes

Haixia “Jennifer” Jiang

Heather Kamnitsis

Audrey Lloyd

Chunmei “Kelly” Lyu

Andrea Mecray

Cathy Morgan

Kim Newsome

Katie Sanghvi

Aditi Sindhi

Emily Hoffman Szurek

Heather Williams

Dominique Wolfe

Vivia Yu

Qihao “Leslie” Xu

Trustee Emeriti

Ed Breen

Lynn Breen

G. Gerald Donaldson Jr. H ’14

Leslie Florio

Thomas P. Gallagher

Thomas M. Gorrie H ’98

Hugh Hurley

Ralph S. Mason III ’69

Susan Michel H ’14

Patrick M. Ryan

Orin S. Wilf ’92

Stephen T. Wills

Trustee Emeriti In Memoriam

Helen Boehm

Raymond Bowers

Alexander K. Buck ’49

Richard Challener ’44

Paul R. Chesebro

Arthur G. Hailand ’41

A. C. Reeves Hicks

Thomas Horwich ’59

John Y. Keffer ’60

Alan Landis ’61

Daniel Lieblich ’34

Ralph Mason Sr.

Antonio Pirone ’56

Louis Pyle

Perry Sellon ’34

John Stoddard

Lucy Stretch

George F. Tidey ’51

F. Kevin Tylus ’73

ON THE COVER

Finn O. ’27 stars as Shrek in the Janus Players’ production of Shrek the Musical.

The Hun School of Princeton is an all-gender, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Innovative, high-powered academics, student mentorship, and a joyful learning environment are the hallmarks of the School.

The Hun School of Princeton is an all-gender, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Innovative, high-powered academics, student mentorship, and a joyful learning environment are the hallmarks of the School.

On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, creative coursework and cutting edge programs like NextTerm prepare students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School has 650 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and thirteen states.

On the 45-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, creative coursework and cutting edge programs like NextTerm prepare students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School has 690 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-three countries and nineeen states.

A Message from the HEAD OF SCHOOL

Greetings from Russell Hall!

Campus spirits are high as we bask in the signs of spring after an unusually snowy winter mercifully retreated from the Mall.

Still, winter brought its highlights — most notably the Janus Players’ presentation of Shrek the Musical. I have to admit, the songs are still stuck in my head.

It was a fabulous final curtain call for talented twelfth graders Lucy M. (Fiona), Enzo P. (Farquaad), Nina B. (Donkey), and Joyce X. (Pinocchio), who were joined in the lead roles by gifted eleventh grader Finn O. (Shrek). Underclass talent was equally ample, including a breakout performance by tenth grader Sloan S. as Dragon. These wonderful performers and their castmates delighted sold-out audiences of students and alums, parents and families past and present, friends and neighbors, and, as only Hun would do, two live miniature donkeys who nibbled hay (and stray bits of green cotton candy) and posed for photos in the lobby.

While I was bowled over by the performance — and by the behind-thescenes work of our tech crew — I was equally moved by Shrek’s simple yet profound message: our differences do not divide us; they unite us. The musical transcends traditional fairy tales to remind us that true strength and beauty lie within, and that every idiosyncrasy is a creative asset when it is shared — proudly and boldly — with the world.

It’s a message that resonates strongly here at Hun, where we encourage every student to become the best version of themselves and to generously share their special identities, passions, and talents within a community founded on support, warmth, and joy.

Nowhere is that philosophy more evident than in our thriving and vibrant arts program, which is the proud focus of this issue of Hun Today. In these pages, you’ll read stories that capture the creative brilliance shining in our studio, gallery, and on our stages. You’ll meet students whose art inspires us — and the dedicated teachers who inspire them. You’ll learn about alums who are making art that matters in the greater world.

And, perhaps, you’ll feel inspired to let your own artistic “freak flag fly” — as the famous Shrek tune goes — and maybe your Raider flag, too.

Warm regards,

“ IT’S A MESSAGE THAT RESONATES STRONGLY HERE AT HUN, WHERE WE ENCOURAGE EVERY STUDENT TO BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.”

Generosity

Dinner and a Show Celebrates Supporters of the Arts TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT

Dinner and a Show began in 2022 with a simple but meaningful vision: to invite Hun’s generous arts supporters to experience firsthand the impact of their philanthropy. Hosted by Hun’s Development Office, the evening serves not only as an expression of gratitude but also as a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

Each year, guests enjoy a themed pre-show dinner inspired by the season’s production, where the Development team and Theatre Director Bill Esher deliver special remarks. A highlight of the evening is the cast’s appearance, offering guests a preview of what's to come. Following dinner, guests take their seats for a reserved viewing of the performance.

In the past, Dinner and a Show has been paired with The Play That Goes Wrong, Errors, and . This year’s event featured Shrek the Musical Director of Development Courtney Hodock shared with guests the importance of the event. “This event brings together so many of the things that make The Hun School special: connection, creativity, generosity, and, of course, the extraordinary talents of our students,” she said. “It’s also an opportunity to highlight something essential to Hun’s success: philanthropy. Your support ensures that students can take creative risks, discover new passions, and build the confidence that comes from stepping into the spotlight.”

While Dinner and a Show always makes for a memorable evening, it also reflects a community that believes in the importance of the arts.

STUDENTS DIRECT FACULTY

On Stage

A Twist on the Annual Kristey King ’09 Student Production

of the Janus Players who died two months after graduation. Designed to give young artists full creative leadership, the student-directed production extended that leadership this year to guiding their own teachers through rehearsals, warmups, and opening-night jitters.

For Lucy, a two-time student director, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe marked her final student production with the Janus Players, which she called “bittersweet.”

“I’m going to miss being part of this experience,” she shares. “My favorite part of this show was being able to include so many teachers. They all did such an incredible job and put in so much hard work. I know it was out of their comfort zones, so I really appreciated their willingness to jump in with us.”

Mrs. Jennifer Stone ’93 shared the stage with her son, Carson S. ’27, giving the experience an added layer of joy.

This year’s Kristey King ’09 Student Production transformed the Breen Performing Arts Center stage into Narnia as the Janus Players presented The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Beyond the snow-dusted forest and familiar storybook magic, this performance offered something entirely new: faculty and staff members stepped into the spotlight alongside students.

Directed by Lucy M. ’26 and Finn O. ’27, the play marked a first in the history of the Kristey King ’09 Student Productions, welcoming Mrs. Jennifer Stone, Mr. Patrick Rounds, Mr. William Holup, Mr. Brett Anderson, and Mrs. Bridget Tavani Schaible to the cast.

The annual student production is supported by the Kristey King ’09 Endowed Fund, created in memory of Kristey, a member

“It was such a fun and eye-opening experience,” she says. “I always enjoy attending Janus Players productions, but I never realized everything that goes into putting one together. The students were so supportive and encouraging the entire time.”

Mr. Rounds agreed that the magic extended beyond the performance itself.

“My favorite part was being welcomed into the traditions of the Janus Players,” he says. “From warmups to totems, I had the most fun offstage. They are such a warm and energetic family.”

The Kristey King ’09 Student Production is about leadership and legacy — students learning to direct, collaborate, and create with confidence. This year’s addition of faculty performers made the experience even more meaningful, turning the production into a shared act of art across the community.

The Art Courses Everyone’s Talking About About

Every course at Hun is thoughtfully designed and deeply engaging, yet each year certain classes seem to generate a particular buzz. These are the courses that dominate lunch-table conversations and inspire requests for extra projects. They capture something in the campus zeitgeist — meeting students where they are while challenging them to go further than they imagined possible. Creativity fills the room. Projects feel purposeful. Class time slips away too quickly.

Here is a glimpse at four courses that are captivating students right now and reshaping the way they see the world.

DANCE

Rebecca Robinson’s X-Block Dance class isn’t about memorizing steps; it’s about learning how to tell a story through movement.

The first challenge is to create three original movements — a phrase — using just one body part, such as extending a leg into a tendu or shifting an arm through different levels. Then, working in groups, each student teaches their phrase to classmates, and those individual phrases are combined or rearranged to form a fully realized composition to present to the class.

Along the way, students learn that subtle changes in timing, direction, or intention can completely transform what an audience sees.

You actually have to internalize a moment before you can truly communicate it to your audience.”

“Dance is a language,” Ms. Robinson explains. “First you learn the vocabulary, then you decide what you want to say and how you are going to say it. I teach the students that intention is everything in dance. You actually have to internalize a moment before you can truly communicate it to your audience.”

Ms. Robinson refers to her studio as a “sacred playground.” It’s where students can experiment, make mistakes, be silly, and extend that same respect to everyone in the room. Once that trust is established, students can take creative risks, improvise, embrace vulnerability, and build confidence.

ALL of OUR ART OFFERINGS

VISUAL ARTS

✓ Ceramics 1, 2, & 3

✓ Introduction to Visual Art

✓ Video Production 1 & 2

✓ Advanced Video Production

✓ The Art of Animation: Bringing Stories to Life

✓ Advanced Studio Art Honors

✓ CAD 1: Architecture in the 21st Century

✓ CAD 2: The Personal Object

✓ CAD 3: Art, Creativity, and the Technical Mind

✓ Drawing 1 & 2

✓ Drawing 3: Studio ArtThe Extended Practice

✓ Painting 1, 2, & 3

✓ Photography 1 & 2

✓ Photography 3: Commercial Photography

✓ Advanced Techniques in Photography

✓ AP Drawing

✓ AP 2-D Art and Design

PERFORMING ARTS

✓ Chorus

✓ Jazz Band

✓ Advanced Jazz Band

✓ Chamber Orchestra

✓ Guitar Lab

✓ Piano Lab

✓ Music Production

✓ Advanced Music Production

✓ Introduction to American Popular Music

✓ Music Theory

✓ Theatre

✓ Advanced Theatre

✓ Playwright and Production

✓ Musical Theatre History

✓ Technical Theatre

✓ Production Design

✓ Stagecraft

✓ Dance

✓ Choreography

✓ Inside the Performing Arts Industry

NEXTTERM

✓ The Discovery Lab: Exploring Passions, Purpose, and Play

✓ You Live in What?! Your Guide to Alternative Housing

✓ Redesigning Fashion: From Natural Fibers to Next-Gen Style

✓ Rock Revolution: Music, Culture, and Creativity

✓ Birds of a Feather - Migrate into the World of Science and Art

JAZZ BAND

Electric bass in hand, Deborah Watts, the multi-instrumentalist chair of the Performing Arts Department, warms up with a small group of her Jazz Band students. Scales completed, the group begins playing the unmistakable melody of The Beatles’ “Yesterday,” but with a twist.

Ms. Watts explains that the students are currently branching out and learning to create their own arrangements.

“We’re asking students to focus on improvisation and personal musical responsibility,” she says. “It provides the students opportunities to make more musical decisions than they would in a director-led group.”

As they move through the piece, Ms. Watts periodically pauses the music to quiz students on their individual key signatures, as well as the sharps and flats within them. A correct answer earns a fist bump. Students who don’t know the answers have a “phone-a-friend” option: they can ask the class for help. The approach intentionally builds camaraderie within the group.

“I make a deliberate effort to create synergy with students who may not ever see each other outside of their music group,” says Ms. Watts, noting that her classes include all Upper School grades. “They learn how to appreciate each other’s contributions. It’s a really collaborative and supportive vibe in our musical groups — and that’s by design.”

Being in the moment with what you have in front of you is what’s most important.”

CAD 2

Students in Allan Arp’s CAD 2 Course: The Personal Object are making chairs — miniature chairs, that is — with the computer-aided design (CAD) program Google SketchUp. Gathered around a large table, students use glue and sandpaper to assemble their wooden chair components after cutting them with the classroom’s laser cutter.

As the chairs come to life, students are able to identify and correct any design flaws — much more easily and with less waste than they would with a full-sized design.

But the course is about so much more than chairs; it allows students to gain fluency in CAD, which Mr. Arp says can translate to a number of industries, “whether students are interested in engineering, architecture, or any of the design fields out there.” Hun offers a threecourse CAD sequence: CAD 1: Architecture in the 21st Century, CAD 2: The Personal Object, and CAD 3: Art, Creativity, and the Technical Mind.”

JEWELRY DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

The students’ chair models range from the fairly practical to the sculptural — but that’s okay, says Mr. Arp, who notes that “you make your own rules for your design.”

“It's really about coming up with an idea and going through the different iterations of the design until you feel like you’ve established the vision you had in the first place and feel good about it,” he says. “Being in the moment with what you have in front of you is what’s most important. This working process is an ongoing conversation that nurtures seeing, analyzing, and responding.”

Aly Sims challenges her Jewelry Design for a Sustainable Future students to create original pieces from first sketch to final polish as eco-conscious designers and metalsmiths. For their culminating project, students design a sterling silver ring with a bezel-set stone sourced from nature.

“Whether it’s something they collected years ago or found on a nature walk to Stony Brook, I want them to rely on nature rather than purchased materials,” Ms. Sims explains.

Throughout the course, students learn foundational silversmithing techniques such as sawing sheet metal, soldering, drilling, hammering, filing, and polishing. Ms. Sims notes that the jewelry-making process demands patience, precision, and physical strength.

“We’re working with really tough materials and doing very strenuous tasks, all to create something so delicate and meaningful,” she says. “That contrast has been a really cool experience for us.”

But the course extends beyond technical skill. With each project, Ms. Sims encourages students to rethink jewelry as both an art form and a deeply personal, handmade expression — something meant to be worn, gifted, and treasured over time.

“Jewelry has meaning,” she says. “The jewelry we choose to collect and wear can reflect pieces of our identity, often carrying emotional meaning far beyond their material value.”

Our

ArtsySide

At Hun, we embrace the arts with a full-on bear hug. Across campus, students paint, mold, build, draw, and imagine — often all before lunch. Creative expression helps them find their voices, expand their passions, and grow inquisitive, thoughtful minds. And our walls and classrooms? Positively bejeweled with student artwork.

THE FIRST OF MANY

BOOKINGS

Booking Day Celebrates Hun’s Artists

Each year, rising student-athletes celebrate their commitments to collegiate sports with signing days. Theatre Director Bill Esher began to wonder whether student-artists might be honored in a similar way, and in 2024 he pitched the idea to Director of College Counseling Radha Mishra. Booking Day was born — and quickly became a meaningful Hun tradition.

Held annually at the kickoff to Alumni Weekend, Booking Day is a joyful ceremony that formally recognizes graduating students pursuing the arts in college and celebrates the years of creativity and commitment that led to their achievements.

Mr. Esher explains that the name itself — Booking Day — intentionally draws from a term in the arts world that signifies “making it.” “You book jobs, shows, or clients,” he says. “This ceremony marks the first of many bookings to come.”

To coincide with Booking Day, Hun produces a commemorative book — similar to a scrapbook — featuring professional headshots of each student. When each student’s name is called, they step forward to sign their headshot, a symbolic gesture of celebration and potential. As the years go on, the pages fill with artists whose journeys began at Hun.

“We aren’t necessarily a society that recognizes or supports the arts the way some European countries do,” Mr. Esher explains. “But art is everywhere. It shapes the architecture we exist in, the cars we drive, and the technology we use. Imagine a world where every building looked the same or every car was identical — it would be so lackluster. Art influences the objects, spaces, and experiences that define daily life. Creativity is foundational to almost every aspect of the world.”

For students like Enzo P. ’26, who will attend New York University to pursue music business, Booking Day validates his passion.

“My experience as a Janus Player has been fulfilling because I’ve found a community and a place where I can leave behind a legacy that I haven’t been able to leave in other places in

CREATIVITY IS FOUNDATIONAL TO ALMOST EVERY ASPECT OF THE WORLD.”

my life,” Enzo says. “I’m really appreciative that we are getting the same level of attention that other extracurriculars receive.”

While Booking Day remains unique to Hun, Mr. Esher hopes the sentiment spreads regionally — or even nationally — becoming a broader day of recognition for young artists everywhere.

A HOME IN THE

THEATRE

KATELYN W. ’26 FINDS A CALLING IN TECH CREW

Four years ago, on a whim, Katelyn W. ’26 joined the tech crew of the Janus Players as they prepared for The SpongeBob Musical. With no prior experience and only a vague understanding of what tech crew members do, she hoped the experience would combine two of her growing passions: technology and woodworking.

THEATRE DIDN’T JUST BECOME A HOBBY; IT BECAME MY LIFE.”

That curiosity quickly became a calling. Today, Katelyn serves as the student technical director of the Janus Players, running lighting and sound cues for every production, dance show, and musical performance hosted by the Performing Arts Department.

“Theatre didn’t just become a hobby; it became my life,” she says. “Tech didn’t just give me something to do after school; it gave me purpose.”

In her first production, Katelyn’s role was small, but she made one prop — and that sense of pride was enough to bring her back. During her second season, she took on more responsibility.

“I’ve never had a teacher in my life who has wanted to see me succeed like Mr. Robinson,” Katelyn explains. “He challenges me, encourages me to learn from my mistakes, and continues to place me in leadership roles in tech. It means a lot to know he feels confident putting me in charge of running events.”

Mr. Robinson believes one of the joys of teaching is helping students connect to their passions. “An even greater joy,” he says, “is when a student shares that passion with us. It’s students like Katelyn who remind me how lucky I am to provide that inspirational spark of creation.”

“I was put in charge of sound, editing effects, and running cues,” she says. “From that moment on, the booth became my home. Show after show, I became more involved, and those were the moments when I felt like I truly belonged.”

Katelyn’s journey from an inexperienced “newbie” in ninth grade to one of the leaders of the Janus Players was shaped by several defining forces: a culture rooted in kindness and laughter, a community unafraid to take risks, and the steady presence of strong mentorship. Among those mentors is Mr. Josh Robinson, technical theatre director, who has played a pivotal role in her growth.

As the curtain closes on Katelyn’s time at Hun, she reflects on how far she has come — and on the profound impact tech crew has had on her experience. In college, she plans to major in theatre design and technical production.

“The Janus Players changed me,” she says. “The theatre is my second home, the booth is where I grew up, and these people are my family. This program made me happy on days when boarding school was hard. While I’m sad to graduate, I’m grateful — not everyone finds something that feels like home, and I did. I can’t wait to see where this passion takes me next.”

MAKING ART MAKES US HUMAN

Q&A WITH VISUAL ARTS COORDINATOR SEAN HILDRETH

Sean Hildreth arrived at Hun in 2016 as a long-term substitute teacher and quickly left his mark — as if laying bold strokes across a blank canvas. Today, as Middle School visual arts coordinator, he is a beloved educator who invites students into the creative process in a supportive, affirming environment.

A graduate of Purchase College, School of Art and Design –SUNY (B.F.A.) and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Mr. Hildreth brings both technical mastery and artistic depth to his classroom. In 2021, he was honored with the James Byer ’62 Excellence in Teaching Award.

He spoke about his philosophy of art education, the two-year mural project that transformed a campus patio, and why creative expression matters now more than ever.

Q. What first drew you to teaching visual arts?

I’ve always loved art as a kid and as a student, but it wasn’t until college that I thought about how amazing it must be to teach visual arts. Having experiences with great instructors who helped me navigate pivotal moments in my life through making art opened my eyes to the joy it could bring. Those professors helped plant the seeds for me to become an art teacher.

Q. When you think back to yourself as a young artist, what stands out?

When I was younger — especially in my early and teenage years — the art I made was truly all over the place, in all the best ways possible. My creativity was fearless, which helped me feel a sense of empowerment, especially as I navigated some difficult middle school years. The freedom of art became a pathway forward. In college, I gained a deeper appreciation for life and for being present through artmaking, particularly as I processed the passing of my grandpop. The role of artmaking has evolved, which keeps me infinitely curious about the world of visual arts.

above “The ever-changing world is visualized as a rough ocean and a boat with the heart shield on the sails,” Mr. Hildreth explains. “A lighthouse represents the guidance students receive from Hun. As waves move closer to the shore, they become smaller and more navigable — which is ultimately what we hope to prepare all students for: sailing their own journeys beyond Hun.”

right “The garden represents the empowerment of all voices to thrive through chapters of resilience and vigorous growth,” Mr. Hildreth says. “The Heart of Hun, which is deeply embedded in all of us who call this community home, is visualized as a seed planted in the soil. It grows stronger and more vibrant with time, care, and nurturing from others, allowing a diverse and full spectrum of colors to flourish by the end of the mosaic.”

below “At the Middle School 9/11 Memorial Garden, students designed three heart shapes representing the three locations attacked on 9/11,” Hildreth explains. “An outer resin-poured wall of color bands symbolizes that people can heal over time and learn to transform ripples of tragedy into ripples of healing.”

“ I’M GRATEFUL for HUN’S COMMITMENT to PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES for STUDENTS to CONTINUE MAKING ART.”

Q. How do you intentionally cultivate both creative confidence and technical skill in your classroom?

Whether working with different materials or exploring new techniques, we aim to develop students’ selfconfidence and open creative doors through our projects — with the intention that students will then pave their own paths. By providing students with meaningful opportunities to understand themselves through their creative abilities, they improve their technical skills.

Take, for example, our seventh grade final painting projects, in which students learn to cut, build, and stretch their own personalized canvases. Or our printmaking final silkscreen assignment, which allows students to design and print their own outfits to proudly wear to school and at our end-ofquarter fashion shows. The goal of these projects is to ensure that every student’s confidence is naturally built over the course of the class, helping to maximize positive outcomes in technical skill development and overall growth.

Q. What inspired the years-long mosaic project?

The special mosaic installation was inspired by our Rad Days programming in the Middle School. For the past two years, we have planned special workshops centered on the theme of mosaic-making and the power of public art. In 2024, the Piecing It All Together course focused on how mosaic-making can help people reflect and move through adversity or difficult times. Students had the chance to design “let it go” tiles, highlighting mistakes or something they wished

to release, which they then safely broke into smaller pieces to be used in ongoing artworks.

Also in 2024, students visited Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens to see the wondrous environment created by local artist Isaiah Zagar, learning how artists can create unexpected works from everyday materials and objects. We tried to bring a small piece of that world back to Hun in the form of our art installation. Students truly enjoyed breaking their “let it go” tiles for the sake of artmaking, as it became a therapeutic release of energy for many.

Students then meticulously glued their tiles into the forms that became what viewers see on the patio walls today. They reflected deeply and learned a powerful message: mistakes can “shape us, not break us” when they contribute to the rolling waves and thriving garden mosaic walls. These two artworks from 2024 are titled Thriving Voices in an Ever-Changing World in honor of our School’s mission.

Q.

How has

the

mosaic project evolved?

In 2025, we held a “Remembering 9/11” workshop to discuss the significance of that historic tragedy and the way it reshaped the world we live in. We also visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and studied the power of monuments and memorials to keep stories alive for future generations. I asked students to consider the reasoning behind certain symbols and artistic decisions to inspire their own design choices for our mosaic installation, which became the Middle School 9/11 Memorial Garden.

Each cohort of students left with a deeper appreciation for people, art, and their own ability to contribute to something larger than themselves. I

“ MAKING ART is ONE of the MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES of BEING HUMAN.”

couldn’t be prouder of them for their incredible work and dedication to the installation.

Q. Why does Hun’s deep commitment to the arts matter now more than ever?

Making art is one of the most important features of being human — not just figuratively, but quite literally, supported by data-backed research. Creating and expressing oneself through art does so much for the developing brain, whether it’s fostering uniquely tailored creative connections that shape thinking beyond Hun or providing safe, meaningful opportunities for students to discover their creative voices.

This quality that makes us human isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, it’s crucial that we help protect it as we prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world. In my mind, an ever-changing world is really an ever-creating world. I’m grateful for Hun’s commitment to providing opportunities for students to continue making art.

Comic and Anime Artists Comic and Anime Artists A SPacE FOR

Clubs at Hun often begin with one student and one idea — which is exactly what happened when Dora J. ’26 set out to find others who shared her passion for storytelling through digital art. It turns out she wasn’t alone. Three friends — Kiki L. ’26, Nia Cadogan ’24, and Thursday C. ’26 — joined her to launch the Digital Arts and Animation Club, which has been meeting regularly since 2022.

Powered by iPads and Procreate subscriptions, the club has grown into something far greater than a group of friends discussing character design and digital illustration.

The Digital Arts and Animation Club Builds Community

It was only natural that these four gravitated toward founding the club. Kiki has been drawing for as long as she could hold a pencil. Dora founded a similar club in middle school. Thursday’s passion for art began with animation in elementary school, and Nia was always doodling science fiction characters.

“When they approached me with their love for digital art and fan art,” Thursday says with a laugh, “I realized there were other people at Hun like me.”

During club meetings, members draw together, host workshops, share works in progress, and offer feedback. The room buzzes with creative energy.

The club’s signature event, Comic Fest, is where its impact is most visible.

Inspired by New York Comic Con, the Digital Arts and Animation Club transforms Global Commons into a vibrant celebration of fandom and creativity. Students arrive in full cosplay as their favorite anime and comic characters. Tables overflow with handmade buttons, posters, stickers, and keychains featuring original artwork. The event includes costume contests, face painting, guest speakers, and even free comics provided by Final Boss Comics, a local comic shop.

“Comic Fest really caters to a niche here at Hun that hasn’t been explored or celebrated before,” Kiki

explains. “Before this, there wasn’t really an official space for comic and anime lovers. We created that space, and now we have so many people who celebrate with us.”

For Thursday, watching Comic Fest evolve into a community has been surreal. “It almost feels like we made a small movement and then an avalanche happened,” they said. “Once Comic Fest was created, it was bigger than any of us could have imagined. I think the Hun community was ready for it. We just needed a space to be free to celebrate something that we all love and enjoy.”

Ms. Aly Sims, associate dean of students for student life and faculty advisor for Comic Fest, admits that comics and cosplay were not part of her own

What is cosplay?

Cosplay is short for “costume play.” Cosplayers design and wear outfits to look like their favorite characters from comic books, anime, manga, video games, TV shows, and movies. Want to try it yourself? Be sure to act the part, too.

“There is so much art that exists here."

upbringing, but witnessing the event has reshaped her understanding of the culture.

“Seeing this community has made me really appreciate this world,” she says. “There is so much art that exists here. It’s been inspiring to see how this group has made Comic Fest a part of their own creative world.”

For each of the club’s leaders, digital art is not confined to one medium; they have taken nearly every art course Hun offers. Dora plans to pursue game art and design in college. Kiki hopes to continue literary art and explore voice acting. Thursday, open to all possibilities, says they will follow wherever art leads. And Nia, who graduated in 2024, is studying animation and film design at Rochester Institute of Technology.

As Dora, Kiki, and Thursday prepare to graduate, they share the same hope for what comes next. “We want this club to continue expanding the representation of art at Hun,” Thursday says. “We want it to be a space where students like us can explore their passions.”

At its core, the Digital Arts and Animation Club is not about building portfolios. It is about building belonging — a proud, welcoming community where students who once quietly doodled on their iPads can now gather, collaborate, and celebrate their shared love of storytelling.

Artist AS AN Growing

Kate S. ’26 on the People and Places That Shaped Her Hun Experience

As a child, Kate S. ’26 treated everything around her as an art canvas — including the walls in her house — and she dreamed of working for Disney. She knew that to turn her ambition into something real, she needed a school that would give her the space and support to create.

When she toured Hun as a seventh grader, one stop sealed the deal: Mr. Sean Hildreth’s art and design classroom, where artwork covers nearly every inch of the room (yes, even the ceiling). In that moment, Kate knew Hun was the right school for her — and that Mr. Hildreth’s classroom would become her home.

“Mr. Hildreth was my first introduction to art at Hun and the person who started it all for me,” Kate says. “I was in his classroom constantly — before school, after school, whenever I had the chance. He was the catalyst for my art career.”

What began as a love for drawing quickly evolved into something more focused, thanks to the mentors who saw her potential and encouraged her to explore it. Toward the end of eighth grade, Mr. Hildreth introduced Kate to the Upper School art teachers who would shape the next four years of her life.

Ms. Aly Sims encouraged her to join the Arts in Action Club during her ninth-grade year — a club that Kate has

led since tenth grade — and entrusted her with creating the logo and stickers for the 2022 Gender Equity Matters Summit. With each opportunity, Kate began to see that her love for art could extend beyond the classroom.

As she entered tenth grade, Kate was working her way through nearly every art class Hun offers, and she took a leap by joining the School’s theatre group, Janus Players, which would mark a turning point for her time at Hun.

Inspired by her younger sister, Addy ’27, who joined tech crew in eighth grade, Kate also joined tech crew for the winter musical, Urinetown . Mr. Josh Robinson, technical theatre director, offered her the chance to stage manage the show — and she hasn’t looked back since.

designing and digitizing promotional posters for each show, building a portfolio of graphic design work.

“I have truly found a love for tech theatre — specifically stage managing, graphic designing, and creating our sets,” Kate says. “Through tech crew, I’ve been able to grow as an artist and learn new things every day.” She also says the Janus Players “brought me my best friends and greatest moments at Hun.”

The theatre has been a space where I can be my loud, creative self in a time where I felt lost and unsure of myself — and for that, I will always be grateful.”

“When I joined Janus Players, I didn’t really know who I was or what my place was going to be at Hun,” Kate says. “The theatre has been a space where I can be my loud, creative self in a time where I felt lost and unsure of myself — and for that, I will always be grateful.”

Stage managing allowed Kate to develop her leadership skills and introduced her to a new world of art. She began

Kate credits her growth at Hun not just to the hours spent creating, but to the teachers who treated her love of art as more than a hobby. They opened their classrooms early so she could work on her portfolio, encouraged her to take artistic risks, and trusted her with real responsibility. Kate came to Hun as a seventh grader searching for a place to belong and has become a twelfth grader who leads artistic spaces of her own.

Next year, Kate plans to pursue graphic design in college and continue working toward her dream career at Disney. When she leaves Hun, she will carry forth a vibrant portfolio of work, along with the foundational experience of being mentored by teachers who invested in her creativity and showed her what was possible.

One

Photo Per Day

In January 2025, David P. ’26 made a simple New Year’s resolution: to take one photo every single day. What began as an effort to take photography more seriously soon grew into a hobby and a daily habit. At the end of each evening, he'd captured an image and texted it to his friends for inspiration and feedback.

“It’s like Snapchat streaks,” he says. “But better — and real life.” He titled the project 1 Day 1 Photo.

David picked up photography during the pandemic as a creative outlet and considers himself largely self-taught. With more formal training in Hun’s trimester-long Photography 1 course, he realized that he has a passion and knack for the art form.

His commitment to a year of photography was a pivotal moment. The very first photo he took

Cabbage: David’s first photo, which launched his 1 Day 1 Photo project

A Photography Project Changes David P. ’26’s Perspective

for 1 Day 1 Photo, captured on a snowy January afternoon, changed his perspective on how he viewed the world, slowing down his pace so he could notice the details around him.

“I went for a long walk past a big office plaza,” he says. “On the ground near the entrance was a bunch of snow surrounding an ornamental cabbage. It was the type of thing most people would just walk past and not notice, but it was colorful and so unexpected that I thought it would make for a great photo.”

While the project certainly sharpened his photography skills, it also pushed him to say “yes” more often — to events, to performances, and to celebrations or sporting events that he might not have attended otherwise. Last year, he photographed almost every School and extracurricular event, including Comic Fest, cultural celebrations, Centennial Speakers, and athletic competitions. He took great pride in being the person responsible for capturing the emotion and energy of these moments.

Along the way, photography changed how he moved through the world, imparting patience and the importance of being present. “At first, the project felt like a chore,” he says.

“I’d put my headphones in and rush to get it done. But eventually, I realized that all of those distractions were defeating the purpose of the project. I stopped listening to music and instead went outside with only my camera.”

To mark the culmination of the project, David compiled every image into a single poster that now hangs in his room as a visual mosaic of his high school experience. He invited his friends to autograph it. “If I didn’t have these photos, I wouldn’t remember most of these things,” he says.

1 Day 1 Photo isn’t just an archive of his images; it’s a representation of risks taken, moments noticed, and the confidence of a photographer that grew with each shutter click.

David’s 3 Tips for Taking Pics

Press the shutter button. Take bad photos. That’s how you get better.

The perfect subject won’t just appear in front of your face. You have to find it.

You don’t need the fanciest gear on the market to be a good photographer. You just need to get out there and try.

Good Vibes Only: “One night, I rummaged through a bag of Scrabble tiles and scattered them to read ‘Good Vibes Only,’” he says.

Commencement 2025: At the end of the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony, David captured the iconic “cap toss” moment.

Apple Vision Pro: “While in Toronto, Canada, I took this photo of the newly released Apple Vision Pro in an Apple store,” David shares. “I didn't think much of it, but I later published it to Wikipedia, where it serves as a useful piece of information on the internet.”

The 3D-Printed Cello

Alfred Goodrich ’94 Orchestrates a Deal on Shark Tank

 Professional athlete

 Recording studio owner

 Caregiver

 Touring cellist

 School orchestra director

 Entrepreneur

 Shark Tank dealmaker

It’s been a wild ride for CEO Alfred Goodrich ’94, who appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank in November to pitch his company, Forte3D, which 3D-prints and hand-assembles cellos and violins from a proprietary carbon-fiber filament. His innovation is a game changer in the music world, where luthiers have crafted string instruments in much the same way for hundreds of years.

The 3D-printed instruments provide numerous advantages over traditional wooden string instruments. First, they are much stronger — yet lighter in weight — and less sensitive to temperature, meaning that touring musicians can check their instruments on a plane instead of paying for an additional seat.

Second, the cost to produce them is much lower. This makes them far more affordable, with cellos in the $3,000 range, and violins around $1,500. Traditionally produced cellos can cost as much as a new car. Multiple Grammy Award-winning musicians are currently touring with and performing on Forte3D instruments.

“That’s where the real rubber hits the road as far as your appreciation for an instrument maker goes,” says Mr. Goodrich, who notes that his company has received endorsements from Yo-Yo Ma, Philip Sheegog, and Mike Block, the latter of whom joined the company in 2024 as chief musical advisor and head of artist relations after falling in love with the product.

Sharks Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Leary (“Mr. Wonderful”) both saw the company’s potential and made offers. Mr. Goodrich accepted Ms. Greiner’s offer of a 16% equity stake for a $250,000 investment. It was an emotional moment for Mr. Goodrich, who co-founded the company in 2022

“ I had worked on the project for so long, and poured so much of myself into it, and literally bled for it at times.”

with Elijah Lee, his former student at The Haverford School.

“I had worked on the project for so long, and poured so much of myself into it, and literally bled for it at times,” says Mr. Goodrich. “Having someone like Lori see what we do and immediately appreciate it — that was the whole goal.”

While the deal is still undergoing due diligence, the exposure has already made a huge impact, with orders increasing by twentyfold.

The Path to Forte3D

Mr. Goodrich picked up his first string instrument in second grade — an Appalachian lap dulcimer that he and his father, a renowned surgeon and amateur cellist, made from a kit. After his father suffered a stroke and had to give up playing, Mr. Goodrich took up the cello a few years later so that his father’s instrument could be heard again — beginning his own lifelong journey with the cello.

When Mr. Goodrich lost his mother at the age of fifteen and began having academic difficulties, he came to Hun, entering as a tenth grade student.

“Hun changed my life. I could not be more grateful for my experience,”

says Mr. Goodrich. “I learned discipline and how to thrive in it, which really made the difference.”

At Hun, he played in the orchestra and pit band, but he also thrived athletically and academically. His experience on the rowing team, which included winning the Stotesbury Cup Regatta as part of the lightweight four team with a record that stood for seventeen years, led to him becoming a member of the U.S. Rowing Team for two years. Mr. Goodrich went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Connecticut College and was on a fast track to becoming a Pfizer executive when he moved home to care for his ailing father.

Making Music a Priority

Back in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Mr. Goodrich reassessed his priorities and decided to focus on his lifelong love of music. He founded Silvertone Studios in his home to allow him to care for his father, and it became the busiest recording studio in the Philadelphia area. He also started a cellodriven acoustic rock band called the Alfred James Band, recording two full-length studio albums and touring internationally. He earned a master’s degree in music composition from West Chester University and directed the orchestra at The Haverford School, where he fortuitously met Mr. Lee, whom he describes as “an engineering genius” who was

deeply interested in 3D printing. The pair took Mr. Goodrich’s father’s cello to a local hospital for a CT scan, allowing them to reverse-engineer and build CAD designs for a cello.

Cue the pandemic, which shuttered the studio. Mr. Goodrich finally had time to explore new ways of creating instruments. His background in science helped him work through the iterative process of creating an instrument that could compare to traditional ones.

“It took a lot of time and refinement to figure out what the best acoustic solution would be,” he explains. “We had to balance the sound versus the strength versus the long-term capabilities. There was a lot of stress testing, because the idea was to make something that not only sounded really good but also had a lot of longevity.”

What’s next for Mr. Goodrich and his company? Designing a viola, as well as fractional sizes of the existing instruments.

“One of the big goals is also to fundraise a little bit more and then get proper manufacturing so we can make an even more cost-effective instrument that has the same sound quality,” he says. The Shark Tank deal and exposure have put Mr. Goodrich and Forte3D well on their way.

“Being able to make a deal on air was an unequivocal victory. And those are very, very hard to come by in life.”

PUTTING PENCIL to PAPER

Greg T. ’27’s

Self-Discovery Through Poetry

Greg T. ’27 always favored his English classes, but he never realized how much he enjoyed writing until Dr. John Schulz introduced a poetry unit, asking each student to write a poem. Greg put pencil to paper, and he was swept up in writing for nearly an hour. When he presented the poem to his class, he looked up to see Dr. Schulz smiling at him in a way that opened a door to a new possibility.

“It was the type of look that a teacher gives a student that makes the student realize that they have all of the potential in the world,” Greg says. “It was the first time that

I felt like I’m really good at this, and I don’t have to be embarrassed about it.”

That October, Greg attended an open mic night on campus hosted by the Poetry Society. He hadn’t written anything to share, but hearing a classmate read an original poem lit a spark. For the next open mic night, he wrote and then read a piece titled “My pain.”

is on my mind or things that have impacted my life and shaped my perspective. If I’m able to write a poem about something that hurt me, then I’m able to process it. I’m able to look back on that poem and see how much I’ve grown.”

From there, the words kept coming, and so did the inspiration. During NextTerm 9: Legendary New Jersey, he visited the Yogi Berra Museum. Surrounded by famous quotes — including Yogi Berra’s unforgettable line, “The future ain’t what it used to be” — Greg’s teacher tasked the class with writing a poem. Greg’s eyes lit up. Once again, his pencil didn’t leave the paper.

In tenth grade, Greg enrolled in Dr. Lauren Holm’s poetry class — where he had even more of a reason to spend his days writing poetry. By the end of the year, he had written over twenty-four original poems. He continued writing after the course ended and eventually asked Dr. Holm if he should try publishing his work.

“Absolutely,” Dr. Holm said. “What are you waiting for?”

For Greg, poetry has become both a creative outlet and a healing tool — a way to get his thoughts out of his head and onto paper.

“It doesn’t have to be doom and gloom,” he explains. “I tend to write about whatever

POETRY HAS BECOME BOTH a CREATIVE OUTLET and a HEALING TOOL — A WAY to GET HIS THOUGHTS OUT of HIS HEAD and ONTO PAPER.

His favorite piece, “My Prayer,” is a three-page reflection on the death of his grandparents and how that loss has affected him.

Poetry has even sharpened his vocabulary. One of Greg’s favorite study strategies is weaving English vocabulary words into poems before quizzes, helping the definitions stick through rhythm and imagery.

What began as a classroom assignment has become part of who he is. Poetry has seeped into nearly every aspect of Greg’s life, revealing strengths he didn’t know he had.

“Poetry has taught me everything,” he says. “I’ve gone from being insecure to realizing that stuff might happen to me, but it’s not going to define me.”

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ClassNotes

HUN ALUMS Keeping in Touch, Informed, and Up-to-Date

1956

Dave Keffer writes, “Although our rowing days have long ago ended, Bob Edwards ’56, George Griggs ’55, and I have continued monthly Zoom sessions (along with our significant others) for five years. Our fourth rower, Tom Davis ’54, died a few years ago. On the personal side, I am nervously anticipating reverse shoulder replacement surgery in a few weeks, but otherwise my wife, Jan, and I are feeling well. My best to all in the Class of 1956!” In October 2025, Dave’s brother John ’60 passed away. He writes, “He was a great athlete at Hun and a wonderfully giving person.”

1959

John Pierce, science fiction history author, recently published a new book, Imagination and Evolution: A Truer History of Science Fiction (Black Coat Press, February 2026). The book traces the origins and growth of science fiction from the satirical tales of ancient Greece and Rome through the scientific romances of Jules Verne, showing how revolutions in science and literature, with parallels to Darwinian evolution, shaped the genre. It tells the story of how science fiction evolved into a global literature of ideas that speaks to readers like no other genre can.

1970

Bill Crawford and his wife retired to Grand Rapids, MI, where he serves as the state representative for Links Players, a golf ministry that provides daily golf-themed devotionals to subscribers and establishes fellowship groups in country clubs. He is grateful for his Hun experience and misses Hoagie Haven.

1971

Stuart Aizenberg and his wife are spending time in the California desert instead of being home in Chicago for the winter; they have been traveling to the West Coast for the past four years. During his visit, he hopes to have dinner with his classmate Kevin Allen. Stuart plans to make a trip to Princeton in the next year or so.

Steve Weiss just finished writing a book about his heritage, which he traced through family records back to Saxony in 500 CE. In his retirement, he is continuing to enjoy sports (tennis, cycling, etc.), going after first-time experiences (making an album as a singer, taking an ikebana course, etc.), and spending as much time with family and friends as he can spare.

Chris Lau and Kevin Thurm get together from time to time. Chris writes, “[It’s the] ultimate privilege to keep an acquaintance with the Honorable Mrs. Tammi Thurm, an elected civic leader of Greensboro, NC, and a people’s champion, and her distinguished first gentleman, Kevin, a proud Hun alum.”

Kevin Thurm writes, “My wife and I enjoyed having lunch with Chris and his lovely wife, Hsiu Huei. However, I got a little overwhelmed when Chris and Tammi got into a lengthy discussion about issues surrounding PFAS. On the way home, I had to ask my wife, ‘What the heck is a PFAS?’” [“forever chemicals”]”

1973

Jeffrey Scott retired in 2024 after forty-three years in dentistry; he owned his own dental practice in Hamilton, NJ. He has a son who lives in New York City and is doing well. He got engaged last year and is currently living in Yardley, PA; they are spending most of their time traveling and enjoying their grandchildren.

1976

1978

Rick Speizer ’78, Al Leach ’78, Patricia Sanson ’79, and Chris Dollard ’78 got together in October for the Princeton-Harvard football game. They had a blast catching up on life, careers, family, and their memories from their time at Hun. After the game, they had dinner at Winberie’s and drinks at the Graduate Hotel, where the stories got funnier as the night went on. The next morning, they had breakfast at PJ’s Pancake House, which hasn’t changed much since their time in school. Chris and Rick saw former Head of School Gerald Donaldson and his wife, Marilyn, at church. The weekend was

Chris Lau

and

Kevin Thurm

and

for lunch. below from left Rick

’78, Al Leach ’78, Patricia Sanson ’79, and Chris Dollard ’78 at a Princeton-Harvard football game. bottom Jeffrey Scott ’73 is recently engaged.

JOHN GALE HUN MEDAL RECIPIENT

Patrick M. Ryan

The John Gale Hun Medal is bestowed upon a person who exemplifies exceptional professional achievement, leadership, and public service, along with an extraordinary commitment to The Hun School of Princeton. This medal represents the highest level of distinguished service and accomplishments in support of the School.

Patrick Ryan is the fourth person to receive the John Gale Hun Medal. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan have generously supported Hun for more than twenty years. Mr. Ryan is a proud father of three Hun alums — Conor ’01, Brendan ’06, and Terrance ’11 — all of whom will be celebrating milestone reunions this year. Mr. Ryan served on the School’s Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2011; he was chair of the Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2011 and vice chair from 2006 to 2009.

ALUM OF THE YEAR AWARD

John H. “Jay” Ruhle Jr. ’66

Established by The Hun School of Princeton Alumni Association in 1989, this is the highest honor The Hun School can bestow upon its graduates. For more than thirty-five years, Jay Ruhle has been a generous leadership donor, investing in the School’s mission and future with remarkable consistency and care.

Most recently, Mr. Ruhle and his wife, Jan, became the founders and lead funders of Hun’s Financial Literacy Program, a three-phase program intended to teach Hun students how to manage their money through budgeting, saving, investing, basic accounting, reading and understanding financial statements, and managing risk.

2026 DISTINGUISHED ALUM AWARD

Nora Saunders Dunnan ’06

This honor is presented to an alum who has brought distinction to The Hun School through professional and community achievement. Nora Saunders Dunnan, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and her business degree from Duke University, co-founded Five Iron Golf and now serves as chief development officer. She leads efforts to scale the indoor golfsimulator franchise into a global platform.

2026 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Carl Jackson ’94, Scott Gifis ’96, Matt Loy ’06, Lucy DiPastina Jordan ’06, and former Hun football coach John Law

The Hun School of Princeton Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes scholar-athletes and coaches whose athletic contributions are exemplary and have brought honor and distinction to The Hun School.

and

after summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,400 ft) in September 2025. above right Linda Sigafoos Legge ’81 and Cheryl Taliaferro ’81 in New Orleans. below left from left Nancy Globus Cohn ’84, Donna Globus ’82, and Scott Globus ’80 outside of Russell Hall. below On August 10th, Globus siblings Scott ’80, Donna ’82, and Nancy ’84 hosted a luncheon for family and friends in Russell Hall to celebrate and honor the life of their mother, Rebecca F. Globus, who passed away in January 2024. In attendance were Fran Held ’83, Patti Papier Adler ’82, and Sherry Edelman Meyer ’82.

filled with laughter as they waded through some tall tales and shared gratitude for their enduring friendships and conversations that always seem to pick up right where they left off.

1979

Clifford Gibbons is pleased to announce that he has fulfilled all academic requirements and passed all examinations to earn the designation of diplomate in New Jersey local government law from Rutgers University and the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys.

and now spend time with family and traveling the world. Their three daughters are (finally) done with graduate school and have embarked on their careers. Scott keeps busy playing pickleball, biking, and working on house projects. He also runs The Online Safety Zone, where he shares cybersecurity tips to help people stay safer online, thanks to his experience in software engineering and cybersecurity. He can be reached via email at webwiz@gmail.com.

is enjoying life in Tennessee. He has been retired from law enforcement for seven years. He just finished his eighth season as an assistant wrestling coach at Nolensville High School, where his team had the best showing in school history, finishing in third place in dual team state and third place in individual state. His daughter Natalie will be getting married in late May and his other daughter, Sabrina ’15, is enjoying life and a successful career living in DC. He’s recently engaged and plans to set a wedding date in the near future. He welcomes any Hun

above Robert Scherr ’83 is recently engaged. right Robert Scherr ’83 with his daughters, Natalie and Sabrina ’15. below John Faus ’85 makes sure Hun is represented at Blackstone’s Cafe in Beaufort, SC. He writes, “Go Raiders!” below right Jimmy Martin ’88 and Marielsa Croes ’87 in Panama City.

above Patrick Marlatt ’84 and his wife, Michel Marlatt, took the opportunity to fly a Hun banner while vacationing recently. below Jeffrey “Fletch” Barth ’84, his wife, Carrie, and their two daughters.

alum to visit Nashville and is happy to serve as their honky-tonk tour guide.

1984

Jeffrey “Fletch” Barth, his wife, Carrie, and their two daughters left Newport Beach a few years ago and moved to Park City, UT. Fletch is completing his fifth season as a ski instructor at Deer Valley Resort. When he is not skiing, he is working with business owners, nonprofit organizations, and individuals throughout the country as a CPA/ financial advisor. Fletch writes, “If you ever visit Park City or Deer Valley, feel free to call for local connections or to ski a few laps.”

1986

Jennifer Marcinkus Duncan is looking forward to celebrating her fortieth reunion and reconnecting with her classmates. She relocated to Florida four years ago and loves every minute of it, minus the storms and iguanas.

1987

Patricia Close became a grandmother to Carter John Aitken on July 30, 2025. She is currently working as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the New York State Education Department.

1995

Stacey Shubitz recently published Make the School System Work for Your Child With Disabilities: Empowering Kids for the Future (Guilford Press, 2026). The book offers guidance for families navigating special education systems, drawing on her experience as a literacy consultant and advocate. She continues her work from Lancaster, PA.

1997

Colleen Farry got married to her wonderful wife, Niki, on September 14, 2024. She writes, “It was a beautiful late summer day, and our family and friends enjoyed the lovely scenery of the ReevesReed Arboretum during the ceremony.”

Former basketball teammates Matthew Deering and Patrick Fisher ’92 caught up in Miami in April 2025.

Jennifer Russo Shukofsky, Carla Ritchie Mulligan ’97, Joanne Deni Bevaqua ’97, and Kristie Bilik Pasculli ’96 in Hoboken last summer.

Felix “Phil” Practico III writes, “After more than twenty-two years in the family business, in 2024 I launched my own private jewelry business, OTS Metals & Jewelry LLC, to continue the tradition.”

2000

writes, “The Pagel family is firing on all

Guard, working on some very interesting projects. The kids are both knee-deep in activities. Pacifica is enjoying playing field hockey and taekwondo. Crew is probably playing every sport under the sun. Winter was wrestling, ice hockey, and winter soccer. Spring will be more of the same, and we’re gonna sprinkle in a little lacrosse in there. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next Alumni Weekend.”

2001

Adam Strauss recently joined IEG Capital in New York City as managing director.

Jessica Schor Levy writes, “Wild it’s been twentyfive years since we walked the halls and ate Quinn’s french fries in the SAC. Within the last few years, I left my director position at UPenn Princeton and went full time into private practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have my own therapy practice in Pennington, where I see adolescents and adults. It’s fun to see some of the students from the local private/public schools and get the inside scoop on what it is like to be a high schooler in 2026. All I have to say is thank God the only thing our cell phones could do was play Snake! In March, my daughter will

left Todd Pagel ’00 and his son, Crew.

Over the past several months, our classrooms have welcomed our favorite type of guest speakers alums. From career advice to life lessons, they offered perspective, candor, and real-world insight that extends far beyond the classroom. Thank you, alums, for spending time with us!

In August 2025, the Hun volleyball team spent an evening with Vicki Leach ’15 in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Leach spoke about how Hun prepared her for college and her transition to professional life. She also reflected on her close ties to the school, including her time as Coach Kathy Quirk’s assistant softball coach right out of college and even her spring training trips to Orlando during her Hun days. The team and Ms. Leach bonded over shared teachers who had made a lasting impact, and the evening was filled with genuine connection, gratitude, and plenty of food and fun. 

 Holden Young ’15 returned to Hun in January 2026 to speak to students in the Financial Literacy Program, leading a discussion and Q&A on budgeting, investing, building credit, and avoiding debt. After graduating from Hun, Mr. Young earned a degree in economics from Penn State and is currently a vice president at Lazard Asset Management. He shared practical advice with students, including his go-to 50-30-20 budgeting rule: 50% of take-home pay toward needs, 30% toward wants, and 20% toward savings. It was wonderful to have him back on campus giving current Raiders a head start on their financial futures.

 Ali Mazzone Gatsch ’05 spoke to the Young Women's Leadership Cohort in April 2025, sharing her journey as an entrepreneur and CEO of RG Dental Group. Ms. Gatsch spoke candidly about building and scaling her dental practice while navigating a predominantly male industry. She discussed the roadblocks she’s faced along the way and how she balances a demanding career with life as a mom to three young children.

ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKERS

have her bat mitzvah, which is also wild because I do not feel old enough to have a teenager. I am still living in Yardley, PA, and almost two years ago took up the hobby of sourdough (like many other women in their forties), and I love it! I hope to one day sell my bread and teach classes. In the meantime, I have been embarrassing myself on all social platforms as ‘The Grounded Grain,’ so if you ever need a laugh, tune in!”

2012

Ian Maltz was featured in the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 under 40 spotlight as vice president of corporate development at Ennis Steel Industries.

Howard Chiao writes, “After leaving Google NYC in 2024 and spending months in Kenya for crossborder payments, I joined Coupang in Taipei as the search lead for Taiwan. Reach out if you are ever in town!”

2013

Olivia Albanese Gordon and her husband, Ian Gordon, welcomed their first child, Octavia, in March 2025. Octavia is loved by many Hun aunts and uncles, including Aunt Sophia Albanese ’17, Uncle James Albanese ’14, and Uncle Tyler Veth ’11.

2018

Ximena Iriarte Estrada writes, “I completed my master’s degree in education and international development from the University of Cambridge in the UK with honors. My thesis focused on the pedagogy and lived experiences of teachers who deliver educational services to incarcerated women in Mexico. Currently, I am collaborating with Northeastern University to develop equitable educational approaches to develop stronger pedagogic and educational practices that promote individual and collective transformation for incarcerated individuals.”

2019

Martin Adams recently returned to campus in the fall of 2025 to speak to students in the Financial Literacy class, sharing his experiences and expertise on navigating financial decisions. Martin will graduate from Seton Hall University’s School of Law in May 2026 and sit for the bar exam in July, with his sights set on civil litigation and trial work for plaintiffs.

above left Morgan Cawley ’08 married Connor Hoehn on February 6th at City Hall in Manhattan.

above right Daniel Kuo ’09 and Thomas Nicholas ’09 enjoy their first drink together since graduating from high school, in front of a convenience store in Taiwan.

left Tatiana DiSanti Edwards ’10 and her husband, Matt, welcomed their daughter, Sorelle Faye Edwards, on August 14, 2025.

below Sarah Dileo Craig ’07, Julianne Marino Daly ’07, Randy Mershon ’07, Melissa Marino Goudey ’08, and their families enjoying Deep Creek Lake, MD.

above The 2015 varsity boys lacrosse team was inducted into the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame. left Morgan Leahy Baker ’12 and William Baker ’12 welcomed Oliver Edwin Baker in October 2025. He is excited to show off his Raider dance moves in his Hun onesie.

below left Nethra Velanki ’24 and Lauren Larkin ’24 at Case Western Reserve University. below center Howard Chiao ’12 snaps a photo of his office before Alex Honnold free-soloed it. below right Ximena Iriarte Estrada ’18 completed her master’s degree in education and international development from the University of Cambridge.

are roommates at Case Western Reserve University. Nethra writes, “It’s been so fun doing college together, and I’m so grateful to Hun for introducing us!”

Elina Csapo caught up with Sophia Burton ’25 in Dublin, Ireland, after playing a floorball tournament

From Ireland to Asia and everywhere in between, Hun alums have gathered in celebration of friendships, memories, and shared experiences. Across cities and continents, the spirit of Hun remains constant.

Thank you to all who joined us!

Charles Gnassi ’49

Ted Kopp ’51

Dick Welch ’56

Peter Blaicher ’58

Brother of Fritz Blaicher ’57, Tim Blaicher ’59, and Chris Blaicher ’67; Uncle of Laurie Blaicher Kenrick ’84 and Ted Blaicher ’86

Chris Walton ’57

Dan Joseph ’59

John Carroll ’60

John Keffer ’60 Former Board of Trustees member; Brother of David Keffer ’56

John Reed ’60

Warren Blatz ’62

Jay Hemphill ’64

Brother of Joseph Hemphill ’66

Nick Lamotte ’63

Ray Soldavin ’65

Brother of Marc Soldavin ’66

Mike Christiansen ’71

Brother of Carl Christiansen ’74; Uncle of Will Christiansen ’07 and Mike Christiansen ’09

Don Cuddihee ’74

Kim LamontovichKazanas ’75

Mary Elizab eth Rossi Baicker ’78

Former faculty member

In Memory of...

George Nyktas ’80

Uncle of Maria Nyktas Walls ’01

Stewart McDaniel ’83

Jenny Costello McBride ’84

David Henn ’86

Brother of Judith Henn ’74

Ralph Biscardi

Father of Chris Biscardi Smith ’84 and Michele Biscardi Ross ’86

Linda Brockriede

Grandmother of Greyson Brockriede ’22

Peter Burke

Father of Pete Burke ’02

John Churchill

Father of Charles Churchill ’80 and Chris Churchill ’82

Theodora Cino

Mother of Tom Cino ’84 and Christy Cino Murphy ’93

Lorraine Coryell

Mother of Lisa Coryell ’81

William Coyer

Father of Todd Coyer ’92; Grandfather of Rebecca Anderson ’15

Diane Cusumano

Mother of Michelle Brownlee ’86

Dawn D’Orlando

Mother of Abbie Danko ’20 and Nick Danko ’23

Audrey Gates

Mother of Bill Gates ’75; Grandmother of Ren Gates ’07

Constance Ann Gibbons

Sister of Clifford Gibbons ’79

Rogers Glenn

Father of Rashawn Glenn ’92

Alan Griffith

Father of Tim Griffith ’86

Gary Gruber

Former Board of Trustees member; Former faculty member

Murray Hauser

Father of Aron Hauser ’91

James Higgins

Father of Brendan Higgins ’00

Gail Hinkle

Mother of Dan Hinkle ’87 and Jen Hinkle Hadland ’89

Joe Leggett

Father-in-law of Diane Sutherland Leggett ’77

Leslie Mackinson

Former Board of Trustees member; Mother of James Mackinson ’04

Daniel Mackinson

Brother of James Mackinson ’04

Mort Meyerson

Former Board of Trustees member; Father of Marti Meyerson ’88; Grandfather of Sandy Hooper ’26

Joan Muscente

Mother of Tony Muscente ’77; Grandfather of Miranda Muscente ’12

Sandra Olson

Mother of Jeff Olson ’75, Leigh Olson Snow ’78, and Karen Olson Thompson ’79

Dan Patriarca

Father of

Val Patriarca McKiernan ’07 and Brian Patriarca ’11

Matthew Rinaldo

Father of Todd Rinaldo ’05

Marie Roberts

Mother of Gary Roberts ’85 and Peggy Roberts Cooney ’88

Sigrid Ruetsch

Mother of Derek Ruetsch ’88

Fred Sigafoos

Father of Drew Sigafoos ’86

David Silletti

Father of Brett Silletti ’21, Luke Silletti ’22, and Morgan Silletti ’25

Betty Simon

Mother of Suzanne Simon ’85

Debra Skrajewski

Mother of Dennis Skrajewski ’72

George Spells

Father of Kyle Spells ’93

Rita Stuewe

Mother of Michael Stuewe ’93; Grandmother of Riley Hayes ’23, Will Hayes ’27, and Jack Hayes ’29

Robert Weber

Father of Rob Weber ’87

Nikolay Yurchenko

Grandfather of Evelina Ermakova ’26

Lois Zahn

Mother of Scott Zahn ’79, Tom Zahn ’80, Laura Zahn Zerbock ’83, and Brenda Zahn Wheatley ’85

In Loving Memory of Longtime Hun Teacher Frank Dippery H’14

AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT WILL ALWAYS BE ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIPS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM.”

— Frank Dippery

It is with incredible sadness that The Hun School reports the passing of beloved English teacher, department chair, academic dean, mentor, and friend Franklin “Frank” Robert Dippery H’14, at the age of eighty-six. Mr. Dippery was one of Hun’s longest-tenured faculty, serving forty of his fifty-one years as an educator at Hun.

Mr. Dippery began teaching high school English in Bradford, Pennsylvania, in the fall of 1961, immediately following his graduation from Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a certification in reading. In 1964, Mr. Dippery was recruited by his dear friend and mentor, the late Allen Kirschner H’14, to teach English at Princeton High School (PHS). During his time at PHS, Mr. Dippery earned an M.A. in Reading Education from Jersey City State College. In 1972, Mr. Kirschner recruited him again,

this time to The Hun School of Princeton, where Mr. Kirschner had become the chair of the English Department.

Thus began Mr. Dippery’s unforgettable tenure at Hun. In addition to teaching and chairing the English Department, he was an advisor to the early American woodworking group, advisor to the yearbook for nearly thirty years, an innovator of the “American Farm” interdisciplinary course, and a summer school teacher — among other roles. All of these roles were marked by his trademark “dad jokes” and puns, for which he is still remembered today by generations.

If you ever asked Mr. Dippery whether he’d gotten a haircut, you know his reply: “I got ‘em all cut.””

— Carl Boisrond ’12

In 1975, the yearbook staff dedicated its publication to Mr. Dippery in honor of his broad impact on Hun’s community. The staff recognized not only all the activities, courses, and publications he took on in just three years, but also because he was “a person whom you can talk to openly whenever the need arises, and a person who will listen and then afford as much help or advice as is possible.”

Mr. Dippery was one of the most motivating and inspirational teachers I was lucky to have during my time at Hun. He believed in me and always encouraged me in a way that pushed me to reach my goals. He always had a smile on his face and would tell me I was going to be the first female president. While that obviously didn’t happen, I trusted my instincts and followed my ambitions in life thanks to lessons from teachers like Mr. Dippery. He will always share a special place in my heart. What a gem of a teacher and human!”

Over the years, Mr. Dippery also served as the director of junior and senior academic programs and a Residential Life faculty member. He was an integral member of the Divisional Council, Administrative

— Rupa Magge ’97

Council, Curriculum Committee, and Admissions Committee. He also provided the occasional ride to school for students (and faculty) who needed it.

“For a number of years, I was bringing somebody in,” Mr. Dippery recalled. “And there were certain faculty members who would need a ride in the morning, and I would pick them up too.”

Mr. Dippery was a dedicated teacher and administrator who received numerous Hun awards, including the Meritorious Service

IN MEMORIAM

Award in 1998 and the Headmaster’s Award in 2008. In 2011, he was named an honorary Hun alum, which recognized him for, among other things, “his personal commitment to the School through various acts of generosity — from flipping hamburgers as our honorary chef at alumni baseball games and state championship postgame barbeques” to “his heartfelt support of the Allen Kirschner Endowed Scholarship.” Mr. Dippery retired in 2012 with a clap-out that stretched from his classroom all the way to Russell Hall.

A Life of Mentorship, Friendship, and Humor

In addition to having a significant influence in the lives of many students, Mr. Dippery enjoyed reconnecting with alums and hearing about their paths after high school. Ted Rose ’79 once noted that he had enjoyed a friendship with his former teacher for more than forty years. He would visit Mr. Dippery at his home at Cedar Hill Farm in Lambertville, first during college with other alums, then with his wife, and then with his children, who still asked to visit “Dippery” when they were visiting home as adults.

“It all started with a single act of kindness,” Mr. Rose recalled. “As a new student at Hun, I knew no one and felt out of place. Frank was my English teacher. When I was having a low moment, Frank cracked one of his famous corny jokes, broke the ice, and, with that, extended a hand of friendship.”

That story, like so many others, reflects Mr. Dippery’s indelible impact on the people

around him, even on the careers they chose.

“When I talk with people about the kind of language arts teaching that engages students and makes them better equipped to read and write, I always mention my tenth-grade English teacher, Mr. Dippery,” wrote literacy consultant and author Stacey Shubitz ’95 on the occasion of Mr. Dippery’s eightieth birthday in 2019. “The Hun School community is so fortunate to have had Mr. Dippery educating students.”

A Legacy of Opportunity

In 2022, Trustee Ralph Pisani ’88, Kimberly Pisani, and their daughter Ellie ’24 surprised Mr. Dippery with the creation of the Frank Dippery H’14 Scholarship in his honor. The endowed scholarship, which launched with $50,000 from the Pisani Family Foundation, “celebrates Frank’s warm spirit, sense of humor, and simple acts of kindness.”

When he heard the news, Mr. Dippery said he hoped “that some student who would like to go to Hun, because of the scholarship, can make the decision to come. Because what I’ve seen of the Hun kids — and I’ve taught many of them over the years — they’re successful people.”

Whether it was the administrative staff “Lunch Bunch” with whom he ate lunch daily, the teachers he taught alongside, the students he mentored and inspired, or the alums who remembered him long after their caps were thrown in the air, Mr. Dippery was the epitome of a community-builder at Hun. This community will miss him dearly. Our

My favorite of many fond memories of Mr. Dippery’s class was one day, when in the midst of a discussion, someone said something like ‘beep beep,’ and Mr. Dippery took the opportunity to teach us all the word ‘onomatopoeia.’ With that excitement in his voice and step, he went straight to the chalkboard, grabbed a piece of chalk, and started writing “O-N-O-M-A-T” and then the look of ‘oh no, what have I gotten myself into’ took over his face. He did his best to spell out the rest of the word and then pulled his dictionary out of his desk drawer. One letter at a time, he compared what he had written on the board with the dictionary. Then his excitement returned, tenfold. He pumped his fists up into the air as he let out a triumphant “I got it right!’ I still share that story whenever I see someone maybe biting off a bit more than they can chew and starting to regret it.”

— John E. Lynch ’00

sincerest condolences go out to his wife, Sandy; their children, Glen Karlsons ’85, Mark Karlsons ’88, and Paul Dippery ’93; and their beloved grandchildren and extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that those interested consider a gift to the Frank Dippery H’14 Scholarship in his honor. The scholarship provides vital financial support to a student in need, which will carry forward Mr. Dippery’s legacy for years to come.

Remembering Trustee Emeritus John Young Keffer ’60

Distinguished Alum and Athletic Hall of Fame Member

A KIND, GENEROUS, AND DRIVEN MAN WHO BELIEVED DEEPLY IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND HARD WORK.

Trustee Emeritus John Young Keffer ’60 passed away on October 22nd. He served with distinction on The Hun School of Princeton’s Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2015. He was named a trustee emeritus in 2017.

Mr. Keffer was extraordinarily generous. He and his brother, David Keffer ’56, contributed to the library addition completed in 2001, honoring their father with the Paul H. Keffer Reading Room. He committed more than $2.4 million in lifetime support to Hun, including major support for the Endowment to Advance Teaching, as well as for the Hun Fund, scholarships, and capital projects.

Mr. Keffer was a disciplined Hun student, an enthusiastic athlete, and a generous volunteer. He served as class vice president; was a member of the Honor Committee; and served as writer and business manager for The Mall. The salutatorian of his class, Mr. Keffer received the Rensselaer Alumni Medal, the Erna Frankhauser Memorial Prize for Modern Languages, and the John R. Scott Memorial Award.

alumni inducted into the Golden H Club — a society honoring alumni who graduated fifty or more years ago.

Supporting Rural Education in Panama

Mr. Keffer transformed the lives of thousands of students through his Forum Foundation, which he established in 2006. Inspired by his work with the Peace Corps in rural Panama after college, he founded a high school — Fundación Academy Forum — in Caimito, for which the foundation paid 100% of the tuition, boarding, and books for all who attended.

Mr. Keffer was inducted into The Hun School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2010, he received the Distinguished Alum Award and became one of the first thirteen Hun School

“Education is one of the most reliable ways out for someone stricken with poverty,”

Mr. Keffer said in a 2016 Hun Today interview. “Our goal with the [Forum Foundation] is to improve education in these schools. We assess everything in terms of whether or not the mission is being served. Are we improving education?”

Building a Foundation

The foundation would not have been possible without Mr. Keffer’s business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Amherst College and a master’s degree in business from Carnegie Mellon University. At the age of forty-four, he founded Forum Financial Group, which became the largest privately owned mutual fund service provider in the United States.

The foundation also created Academia Forum, a tuition-free private boarding school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and worked closely with community leaders, educators, and parents to provide uniforms and computers, build schools and dormitories, and more. In 2012, the foundation began a study abroad scholarship program with Hun, giving students the opportunity to improve their English and prepare for the academic rigor of university. Today, his foundation continues to support students in Coclé Province, helping them go on to careers in nursing, engineering, teaching, and more.

“I found that if I kept my business priorities straight — first clients, then employees, then community, then profitability … then both the business and my reputation for trustworthiness were enhanced, and my company could compete with the largest of competitors,” Mr. Keffer explained in his Athletic Hall of Fame speech.

In 2004, Mr. Keffer sold Forum Financial Group to Citigroup and became the president of Citigroup Global Fund Services. Retirement and the sale of his company offered Mr. Keffer the time and resources to revisit the idea for his foundation as well as to serve on Hun’s Board of Trustees.

Mr. Keffer is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Walters; his stepson, Chris Walters, and his wife, Holly; his brother, David Keffer ’56, and his wife, Janet; his niece, Donna McShea, and her family; and his nephew, Marc Keffer, and his family.

Remembering Former Trustee Leslie G. Mackinson

The Hun School is deeply saddened to report the passing of former trustee and past parent Leslie Mackinson, who died of ovarian cancer on February 13th. Her son, Daniel, passed away on February 15th.

SHE HOSTED DINNERS, MADE CONNECTIONS, AND REFERRED MANY PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES.

Ms. Mackinson served as a Hun trustee from 2001 to 2005. During the time that her son James ’04 attended Hun, she was very active in Hun’s class parent program, serving as the tenth grade class chair and supporting many development and fundraising activities. Ms. Mackinson and Daniel were constant fixtures in the Hun stands, watching James captain the wrestling team. When she joined the Board, she became deeply involved in fundraising efforts for the Steps, Stairs, Hills, Heights capital campaign and in marketing and communications initiatives. She hosted dinners, made connections, and referred many prospective families. Ms. Mackinson had high standards and pushed the people around her to work hard.

Association. After leaving Equipco, she went on to work as a transition counselor at the Cambridge School.

Ms. Mackinson helped found Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, and in addition to Hun, served as a trustee of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. She also served as president of the Holy Cross Parents’ Association. Upon moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2010, she volunteered with the Augustine Literacy Project and taught at Phillips Academy.

When she resigned from the Board in 2005, she wrote that she “will miss working with Hun but will keep it in my heart always,” adding that she would “enjoy watching Hun’s continuing successes from the sidelines.”

Ms. Mackinson, who was among the graduates of the earliest co-ed classes at Babson College, went on to work as the controller for Equipco Sales & Rental Corporation, where she met Jim, her husband of forty-two years, with whom she had three children: James, Daniel, and Margaret. Through her son Danny, Leslie became passionate about helping kids with learning differences find the best fit for their needs and was the founding president of the Cambridge School Parents'

Our sincere condolences go out to Ms. Mackinson’s husband, Jim; her children, James ’04 (Danielle) and Margaret; and their extended family and friends, who are mourning these profound losses.

THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON

HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON

Parents’ Association

The Parents’ Association at The Hun School helps to create meaningful connections between Hun families while supporting the School through events, communications, service, and fundraising.

We hope to see you at our events throughout the year!

If you are interested in volunteering, want to learn more about the PA and their initiatives, or simply to connect with other Hun families, please contact Dominique Marcial-Clark, director of the annual fund, at dominiquemarcialclark@hunschool.org, or scan the QR code.

To learn more about making a planned gift that is right for you, please contact Janine Russo Vanisko ’83, director of leadership and planned giving, at janinevanisko@hunschool.org or (609) 921-7600, extension 2241.

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