Alumni Society

The Alumni Society is an independent association currently comprised of approximately 4,600 graduates from EA. Its purpose is to represent alumni; to help connect members to each other, to classmates, and to the school; and to ensure alumni interests are represented within the EA Community.

Its roots go back to 1785 and thus it is thought to be the oldest Society in the Inter-Ac League, if not the Delaware Valley. It originated Alumni Prizes in Greek, Latin, English and Math, precursors to the present day Alumni Prizes. Although dues were originally required in order to be a member, this is no longer the case.

There is a Board of Managers of 16-18 who are elected by the Society’s members to a three year term each or appointed to fill a vacancy during a term. Generally, 1/3 of the Board runs for election every year; thereby providing continuity. The Board has officers currently consisting of the President, Vice-President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.

Please read our spotlight on Alumni Society President Adam Murray '02.

Events

The Alumni Awards Ceremony

The Alumni Society honors several alumni at our annual Alumni Awards Ceremony in the spring over Alumni Weekend. The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are also honored at this time.

The Episcopal Academy Golf Tournament

Plan, organize, and conduct the annual Episcopal Academy Golf Tournament in May. This event brings together current and former parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Academy at a local golf course followed by a reception and auction. This is the primary fundraising event for the Alumni Society and therefore provides the means with which scholarship obligations and other annual events are financed. For more information, contact EABOM@episcopalacademy.org.

Senior BBQ

Sponsored and organized with the Alumni Office a picnic in June to congratulate seniors on their graduation and to welcome them into the Alumni Society.

Inter-Ac Championships

For more than 80 years, the Alumni Society has purchased and presented gold charms to Inter-Ac championship athletic teams.

EA/Haverford/AIS Gathering

With the Office of Institutional Advancement, organize and promote Alumni events during this fall weekend.

Alumni Weekend

With the Alumni and Advancement offices organize and promote this spring weekend during which significant reunions are held.

Alumni Awards

We need your help to ensure there are highly qualified nominees for each of the Alumni Awards described below and/or for The Athletic Hall of Fame. Simply complete a nomination form for the award in question!

View all 2022 Alumni Award Winner bios.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Presented to an alumnus or alumna, graduate or non-graduate, or any honorary alumnus or alumna of The Episcopal Academy who has made a significant contribution in a particular area or in a broad range of achievement. This distinction could reflect outstanding career success, dedicated public service, loyal activity on behalf of the Academy, or any combination of leadership effectiveness.

2022 RECIPIENT: COURTNEY BANKS SPAETH '92

2021 RECIPIENT: MARK HOPLAMAZIAN '81

Young Alumni Award

Established in 2005, this award is presented to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated exemplary qualities in mind, body or spirit within 15 years of graduation from Episcopal. These extraordinary accomplishments may be achieved in academics, athletics, the arts, community service/spiritual life or any combination of the above.

2022 RECIPIENTS: MEGHAN MCCORMICK '07 AND LOREN MEAD '08
2021 RECIPIENT: MEDHA KHANDELWAL AGARWAL '06

Alumni Community Service Award

Athletic Hall of Fame

The distinguished honor of being inducted into The Episcopal Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame has been presented since 2000. It is to honor those members of Episcopal’s community (students, coaches, teams, and others) who, by outstanding achievement or service to Episcopal athletics, have made significant contributions to the athletic program at Episcopal. Click here for more information.

Distinguished Service Award

Alumni Spirit Award

Alumni Award for Achievement in the Arts

Nominate for Awards

Nominate for EA Alumni Awards today.

Do you know an EA alum who deserves to be recognized? Fill out the nomination form below or contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@episcopalacademy.org.

Nominations for the 2024 Alumni Awards must be submitted by Feb. 10, 2023. All nominees submitted after that date will be considered for future years.

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Leadership

President

Adam Murray '02

Vice President

Peggy Kauh '93

Treasurer

Matt Bailer '97

Secretary

Allen Heggs '10

Board of Managers

Christy Bell '67
Isabella Sanchez Castañeda '16
Jamie Evans '96
Tim Jannetta '86
Ashley Johnson Williams '03
Jackie Lees Leck '01
Kiff LeVine '07
Keith Lunkenheimer '06
John McMeekin '86
Jasmine Shafagh '04
Jenn Tierney '91
Sarah West '98
Diana Hirtle Wilson '03
Caroline Waxler '89

To contact a member of the Alumni Board of Managers, please email EABOM@episcopalacademy.org or alumni@episcopalacademy.org.

Alumni Society Presidents

2015-2019: Karen Marston ’86

2013-15: Edward S. Spofford ’77

2011-13: Edward L. Jones, III '87

2009-11: Karl R. Mayro '84

2007-09: Richard G. Crockett '82 †

2005-07: Charles W. Ogelsby '63

2003-05: John B. Rettew, III '50

2001-03: Francis J. Leto '77

1999-01: Richard P. Feimster '72

1997-99: Michael P. Shouvlin '50

1995-97: Graham F. Zug '70

1993-95: John C. van Roden, Jr. '67

1991-93: Joseph G. Duncan, IV '64

1988-91: Christopher S. D'Angelo '71

1986-88: Robert A. Gerhardt '52

1984-86: Joseph E. Colen, Jr. '57

1982-84: Donald P. Best '70

1980-82: Theodore Weston, II '35 †

1979-80: Thomas V. Zug, Jr. '64

1978-79: Jacob H. Vastine, III '46 †

1976-78: G. Lloyd Kirk '41 †

1974-76: Frederick C. Haab, Jr. '55 †

1972-74: Henderson Supplee, III '47

1970-72: E. Brooks Keffer, Jr. '47 †

1968-70: John K. Tompkins, III '49

1966-68: Paul W. Lunkenheimer '30 †

1964-66: F. Hastings Griffin, Jr. '39 †

† deceased

Service

The Can Drive

Members of The Episcopal Academy’s Alumni Society are invited to participate in the school’s annual Can Drive. The drive supports EA’s partner organizations, including SHARE, St. Mary’s Church, and Great Valley Food Cupboard. Our participation is crucial to the success of these organizations, and we’re grateful to the EA community for coming together in service to them.

During November’s Can Drive the Alumni Society collects non-perishables including vegetables (please, no corn), soup, tuna fish and other protein products, cereal, pasta, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.