Marianna Houston ’65 is Education Director for the Theater Development Fund in New York City, where she develops and carries out programs to introduce children from New York City schools to live theatre. She also has been involved with summer programs in a school in Tanzania. Read the award citation and Marianna’s acceptance speech.

Starry Krueger '55 has for thirty years been involved in rural development work. She was Founding Director of the National Rural Fellows program and is now Founding President of the Rural Development Leadership Network. Read the award citation and Starry’s acceptance speech.

Susan Potts Bloom ’65 has been a perennial Shipley volunteer practically since the day she graduated. She has worked on the auction, Shipley Shops, and Green Thumb. A member of the Alumni Board for many years, she is now a member of the Board of Trustees. Read the award citation and Susan’s acceptance speech.

In addition, two well-loved members of the community, Tom and Zandi Nammack were inducted as Honorary Alumni. Tom, who has served Shipley as teacher, Dean, and Head of Upper School, is moving on to be head of Montclair-Kimberley Academy in New Jersey. Read the award citation.

Alumni Weekend is a celebration of a time in one’s life when the future was a blank canvas and school life was a series of challenges to push the mind and body to its ultimate potential. On Friday, April 29, alumni from six decades entered the new lower school to reminisce, look at old photos, and enjoy time with their classmates. The weekend events—dinners, lunches, kickball games, a picnic, a cocktail party—all were designed to bring alumni together to renew connections with former classmates, meet favorite teachers, and introduce their family members to the school that was an important part of their life.

Shipley is proud of its history but equally proud to show off to the Alumni what it does best. While some traditions may change, the real tradition of Shipley is sending a senior off into the world with the ability to be a critical thinker, to be compassionate to others, and to make a contribution to the greater good. So it is at Convocation each year that the School recognizes the efforts and celebrates the accomplishments of its alumni. This year, the five people given awards were applauded for their service both to the School and the worldwide community. The love and commitment these individuals show is a testament to hard work and dedication.