Alumni Honors
Every year, we honor the alumni who serve their communities, lead in their industries, and exemplify excellence at the Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Held during Reunion & Alumni Weekend, this celebratory event shows the power and dedication of the EA alumni family.
Explore our alumni honors, learn about current recipients and inductees, and browse past recipients below.
Browse Alumni Honors
- Distinguished Alumni
- Distinguished Service to EA
- Young Alumni
- Alumni Community Service
- Achievement in the Arts
- Athletic Hall of Fame
Distinguished Alumni
About the 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.
Current Recipient:
J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. '77
J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. '77 credits The Episcopal Academy with helping shape his values concerning justice, teamwork, curiosity, and community service. He is recognized as one of the nation's leading class action and crisis-management defense lawyers. He has spent most of his career with Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP, where he has held significant leadership positions on its Advisory Board, as Managing Partner of its Philadelphia Office, and as Global Litigation Practice Leader, leading 500 litigators in more than 30 offices worldwide.
Among his most notable work is providing two decades of pro bono representation to John Thompson, who was wrongfully convicted in 1985 of murder and armed carjacking in New Orleans. Thanks to the determination of Gordon and his team over 15 years of post-conviction proceedings, Thompson was fully exonerated and released in 2003.
In addition to his career and pro bono work, Gordon has served as adjunct faculty at Villanova Law School and chaired the boards of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Gesu School, Rosemont School of the Holy Child, and the U.S. Lacrosse Foundation. He currently serves on the emeritus board of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project and on Villanova Law School's Board of Consultors.
Several of Gordon's many honors include Distinguished Leader at the Legal Intelligencer's 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards; Influencer of Law in the area of Business Litigation by The Philadelphia Inquirer; Outside Director of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal; and the Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Award.
At EA, Gordon was a five-sport athlete and a member of the inaugural boys' lacrosse team. His success there led him to serve as captain of the men's lacrosse team at Wesleyan University.
Gordon lives in Newtown Square with his wife, Gretchen, who is a world-class triathlete. Their son, Jack, is a senior at the University of Miami.
Past RECIPIENTS:
2025: Omar Y. McNeill, Esq. ’85
2024: Mindy Menkowitz Scheier ’89
2023: Roger Colley ’56
2022: Courtney Banks Spaeth ’92
2021: Mark S. Hoplamazian ’81
2020: Raymond C. Burton, Jr. ’56
2019: Thomas M. Dalzell ’69
2018: Albert M. Maguire ’78
2017: John C. van Roden, Jr. ’67
2015: James W. Zug, Sr. ’58
Amanda Lamb Griffin ’84
2013: Benjamin R. Foster ’63
2011: Allan L. Beller ’67
2009: † Harry B. French ’44
2008: † Michael P. Shouvlin ’50
2007: George deB. Bell, Jr. ’75
2006: Morrison H. Heckscher ’58
2005: † Rush T. Haines, II ’61
2004: Richard W. Lowry ’54
2003: † Philip E. Barringer ’33
2002: Brian P. Tierney, Sr. ’75
2001: M. Night Shyamalan ’88
2000: † Henry S. Ruth, Jr. ’48
1999: † Dr. H. Alan Hume ’44
1998: James L. Crawford, Jr. ’57
1997: † John J. F. Sherrerd ’47
1996: † Joseph K. Gordon ’43
1995: † William J. Taylor, Jr. ’52
2024: Mindy Menkowitz Scheier ’89
2023: Roger Colley ’56
2022: Courtney Banks Spaeth ’92
2021: Mark S. Hoplamazian ’81
2020: Raymond C. Burton, Jr. ’56
2019: Thomas M. Dalzell ’69
2018: Albert M. Maguire ’78
2017: John C. van Roden, Jr. ’67
2015: James W. Zug, Sr. ’58
Amanda Lamb Griffin ’84
2013: Benjamin R. Foster ’63
2011: Allan L. Beller ’67
2009: † Harry B. French ’44
2008: † Michael P. Shouvlin ’50
2007: George deB. Bell, Jr. ’75
2006: Morrison H. Heckscher ’58
2005: † Rush T. Haines, II ’61
2004: Richard W. Lowry ’54
2003: † Philip E. Barringer ’33
2002: Brian P. Tierney, Sr. ’75
2001: M. Night Shyamalan ’88
2000: † Henry S. Ruth, Jr. ’48
1999: † Dr. H. Alan Hume ’44
1998: James L. Crawford, Jr. ’57
1997: † John J. F. Sherrerd ’47
1996: † Joseph K. Gordon ’43
1995: † William J. Taylor, Jr. ’52
1994: Geoffrey F. Worden ’57
† Benjamin H. Read ’43
1993: David O. Maxwell ’48
1992: † Alan W. Lukens, III ’42
1991: Edward H. Vick, Jr. ’62
1990: George A. L. David ’60
1989: † F. Hastings Griffin, Jr. ’39
1988: † John B. Carter ’52
1987: † Britton Chance, Jr. ’58
1986: † Henry P. McIlhenney ’28
1985: † Richard W. B. Lewis ’34
1984: † Anthony Wayne Ridgway ’34
1983: † John K. Tompkins, III ’49
1982: † Charles W. Shreiner, Jr. ’41
1981: † William H. Ortlepp, Hon.
1980: † Robert C. Venturi ’44
1979: † Thomas K. Finletter ’10
1978: † Forrest L. Gager, Hon.
1977: † Edward L. Stanley ’33
1976: † John Carradine ’23
1975: † John C. Haas ’36
1974: † Philip L. Geyelin ’40
1973: † George A. Munger ’29
1972: † Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. ’42
1971: † Morris Duane ’19
1970: † John C. Bell, Jr. ’10
1969: † Henderson Supplee, Jr. ’21
† Benjamin H. Read ’43
1993: David O. Maxwell ’48
1992: † Alan W. Lukens, III ’42
1991: Edward H. Vick, Jr. ’62
1990: George A. L. David ’60
1989: † F. Hastings Griffin, Jr. ’39
1988: † John B. Carter ’52
1987: † Britton Chance, Jr. ’58
1986: † Henry P. McIlhenney ’28
1985: † Richard W. B. Lewis ’34
1984: † Anthony Wayne Ridgway ’34
1983: † John K. Tompkins, III ’49
1982: † Charles W. Shreiner, Jr. ’41
1981: † William H. Ortlepp, Hon.
1980: † Robert C. Venturi ’44
1979: † Thomas K. Finletter ’10
1978: † Forrest L. Gager, Hon.
1977: † Edward L. Stanley ’33
1976: † John Carradine ’23
1975: † John C. Haas ’36
1974: † Philip L. Geyelin ’40
1973: † George A. Munger ’29
1972: † Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. ’42
1971: † Morris Duane ’19
1970: † John C. Bell, Jr. ’10
1969: † Henderson Supplee, Jr. ’21
Distinguished Service to EA
About the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO EA AWARD:
Presented for outstanding service to The Episcopal Academy as demonstrated by loyal participation in its support activities and exceptional contributions of time, effort, or personal resources for the advancement of the Academy’s principles and objectives.
Current Recipient:
†Rush T. Haines, II '61
Rush T. Haines, II '61 (1943-2024) was a pillar of The Episcopal Academy community whose leadership and vision permanently shaped the school's trajectory. A proud alumnus and devoted trustee, Rush combined intellectual rigor, steady judgment, and deep love for Episcopal in service to the institution that meant so much to him.
After graduating from EA in 1961, Rush earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1965 and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1968. He joined Drinker Biddle & Reath in 1969 and built a distinguished career in real estate and bankruptcy law, rising to become a respected partner and trusted advisor to high-profile clients. A frequent lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Pennsylvania Land Title Association, and other professional organizations, he was widely regarded as a leader in his field.
Rush also served on EA's Board of Trustees for 20 years, including as Chairman from 1999 to 2005. His impact on fundraising at EA began as early as 1990, when he served for three years as co-chair of the "Thresholds" capital campaign, which funded major additions to the Devon Campus and the science building on the Merion Campus. At a critical juncture in the school's history, he led the acquisition of land in Newtown Square, guiding the complex negotiations, planning, fundraising, and construction that culminated in Episcopal's move to its current campus. Drawing on his legal expertise and guided by his unwavering commitment, he devoted extraordinary time and energy to the transition, playing a pivotal role in bringing the new campus to fruition.
In 2005, Rush was honored with EA's Distinguished Alumnus Award and was named an Emeritus Trustee, a title he held until his passing in 2024. His example of thoughtful leadership and selfless service will long endure within the life of the school.
Past RECIPIENTS:
2025: William E. Rapp ’56
2024: Thomas V. Zug ’64
2023: Steve Copit ’80
2022: Frederic N. Dittmann ’71
2021: Charles W. Ogelsby, Jr. ’63
2020: Ann Madara Kraftson ’85
2019: † William Lilley ’55
2017: † M. Curtis Young ’54
2015: Class of 1944
2013: † Walter W. Buckley, Jr. ’55
2011: † Margaret McG. Hollinger, Hon.
2009: Howard R. Morgan ’57
2008: † John B. Rettew, III ’50
2007: Lori Kelly P ’04 ’06 ’10
2006: † Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. ’42
2005: Francis J. Leto ’77
2024: Thomas V. Zug ’64
2023: Steve Copit ’80
2022: Frederic N. Dittmann ’71
2021: Charles W. Ogelsby, Jr. ’63
2020: Ann Madara Kraftson ’85
2019: † William Lilley ’55
2017: † M. Curtis Young ’54
2015: Class of 1944
2013: † Walter W. Buckley, Jr. ’55
2011: † Margaret McG. Hollinger, Hon.
2009: Howard R. Morgan ’57
2008: † John B. Rettew, III ’50
2007: Lori Kelly P ’04 ’06 ’10
2006: † Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. ’42
2005: Francis J. Leto ’77
2004: Richard P. Borkowski, Hon.
2003: † Edward L. Jones, Jr. ’53
2002: † David F. Crockett ’50
2001: J. B. Doherty, Hon.
2000: † Robert F. Dee, Hon.
1999: † Frederick C. Haab ’55
1998: Sandra P. Kenton, Hon.
1997: † Michael P. Shouvlin ’50
1996: † Samuel H. French, Jr. ’56
Arthur B. Carey, Jr. ’68
1995: † Anthony Wayne Ridgway ’34
1994: † David McMullin, III ’25
1993: † Robert H. Lee, Jr. ’52
1992: † E. Brooks Keffer, Jr. ’47
1991: † G. Lloyd Kirk ’41
1990: † John P. Gregg ’65
1989: Jane R. Thompson, Hon.
1988: † Theodore Weston, II ’35
1987: † Donald van Roden ’42
2002: † David F. Crockett ’50
2001: J. B. Doherty, Hon.
2000: † Robert F. Dee, Hon.
1999: † Frederick C. Haab ’55
1998: Sandra P. Kenton, Hon.
1997: † Michael P. Shouvlin ’50
1996: † Samuel H. French, Jr. ’56
Arthur B. Carey, Jr. ’68
1995: † Anthony Wayne Ridgway ’34
1994: † David McMullin, III ’25
1993: † Robert H. Lee, Jr. ’52
1992: † E. Brooks Keffer, Jr. ’47
1991: † G. Lloyd Kirk ’41
1990: † John P. Gregg ’65
1989: Jane R. Thompson, Hon.
1988: † Theodore Weston, II ’35
1987: † Donald van Roden ’42
Young Alumni
About the 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.
Current RecipientS:
Paul Augustus Riley, Jr. '11 & Lyssa Freese '12
Paul Augustus Riley, Jr. '11 joined The Episcopal Academy in third grade and quickly became a familiar presence in both student leadership and the arts.
He first served on the Middle School Chapel Council before holding numerous elected leadership roles, including freshman and sophomore class vice president, junior class president, and ultimately student body president during his senior year.
He was equally involved in the arts, starring as Daddy Warbucks in the 8th grade production of Annie, earning drama awards in Middle and Upper School, and contributing to the Upper School Domino Club—the student-led board overseeing the fall play and spring musical.
After graduating as salutatorian at EA's 226th Commencement, Paul matriculated to Princeton University, where he concentrated in politics with a minor in African American studies. He began his professional career in the technology sector at LinkedIn and Dropbox before returning to the East Coast to attend Columbia Law School. There, he served as student senate president and received his Juris Doctor in May 2022. He subsequently clerked for the Honorable John Milton Younge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Paul's leadership and service have been recognized by both the Episcopal and Princeton communities. He was named one of EA's "20 Under 30" in 2014 and received Princeton's Spirit of Princeton Award in 2015. Furthermore, he was awarded the Carol B. Liebman Mediation Prize for excellence in alternative dispute resolution at Columbia Law School. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., Paul is pursuing a career in trial litigation, guided by a long-standing commitment to public service and giving back to the communities that first shaped him.
Lyssa Freese '12 is an assistant professor of earth system science at the University of California, Irvine, where she researches the intersection of climate change, air pollution, and the energy system to understand their impacts better and identify potential solutions.
She earned a bachelor's degree in science, technology, and international affairs from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 2016. Her honors thesis examined citizen science and environmental NGO involvement in pollution mitigation in China, informed by a semester of study and a summer of research there. After graduation, Lyssa moved to China, where she worked for local think tanks and NGOs researching the energy transition and pollution in Beijing and the environmental impacts of climate change in the plateaus of Gansu. She continued similar work at the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum in Washington, D.C., building out citizen science partnerships between China and the United States.
After completing her Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry at MIT, Lyssa became a postdoctoral scholar at the Carnegie Institution for Science. She volunteered as a citizen scientist in the Ohio/West Virginia/Western Pennsylvania region, helping environmental nonprofits understand the local health impacts of fracking. Her career is largely motivated by a desire to improve people's lives, whether through teaching, the impacts of her research, or volunteering.
During her time at EA, Lyssa took full advantage of the art facilities (focusing on 3-D art and ceramics), captained the varsity crew team, and centered her classes on math, science, and Mandarin—interests that she has continued to enjoy throughout her career and life.
Past RECIPIENTS:
2025
Lauren Berry ’10
LT R. Andrew McGuinness, JAGC USN ’11
2024
Zoe F. LaPalombara ’09
Caitlin S. Powers ’09
2023
Jackie Bailey-Ross Moriniere ’08
Todd Harrity ’09
2022
Meghan M. McCormick ’07
Loren B. Mead, II ’08
2021
Medha Khandelwal Agarwal ’06
2020
Dr. Gregory D. Snyder ’05
Zachary C. P. Mondesire ’06
2019
Elisse K. Douglass ’05
Sarah C. Steele ’06
2018
Brynn E. Marks ’03
Lauren B. Bobzin ’04
2017
Brian C. Long ’02
Margaux C. Viola ’03
2015
Ashley N. Johnson ’03
Mark P. Kendall ’01
2013
Sarovar Banka ’98
Andrew P. Sparkler ’97
2011
Dr. Matthew D. Clayton, II ’98
2009
Casey H. Halpern, MD ’99
2008
Sarah H. Smith ’99
2007
Leonard G. H. Wood ’96
Elizabeth Pillion ’01
2006
Bradd J. Haley ’97
2005
Kyle Eckel ’00
Alumni Community Service
About the ALUMNI COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD:
Presented since 1998 in recognition of the difference in a community one individual can make in the lives of others by volunteering his or her time and talents for the benefit of others aside from one’s immediate family, business, or profession. The award is given for exceptional volunteer service.
Current Recipient:
Dennis Siegler '81
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Dr. Dennis Siegler '81 enrolled in kindergarten at The Episcopal Academy as a first-generation Hungarian American who spoke English as a second language. During his 13 years as a "lifer" on the Merion campus, Dennis developed a foundation of ethics, discipline, and spiritual strength that would define his life's work. Guided by a "pay it forward" approach, he pursued his undergraduate studies in physical anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and then attended medical school at Drexel University.
While navigating the challenges of medical school, Dennis demonstrated his characteristic work ethic by driving a SEPTA bus to fund his first two years of study. His time in West Philadelphia deepened his commitment to underserved communities, leading him to volunteer at numerous indigent clinics throughout the city. This dedication to service followed him to Stanford University, where he completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and began expanding his reach through community health projects.
Dennis has spent decades providing care through organizations such as Planned Parenthood, Los Medicos Voladores, and the Drew Health Foundation. However, his most impactful work has been at the Hospital de la Familia in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, caring for the "poorest, most needy, and yet most grateful patients and people one could ever encounter."
Introduced to the organization by his mentor and personal hero, Dr. Bert Johnson, Dennis began traveling to Hospital de la Familia as a senior resident. For more than 30 years, he has led annual missionary jornadas, bringing teams of up to 45 personnel, including eight to 10 residents, to provide essential clinical and surgical care to the area's most vulnerable populations.
His leadership at Hospital de la Familia has extended beyond the operating room; Dennis served on the Board of Trustees for more than three decades, including more than seven years as board chairman. As the hospital celebrates its 50th year, he remains immensely proud of its enduring mission. Today, the service is a family endeavor: his wife, Faye, serves as a PACU nurse on these missions, and his daughter—now a medical school graduate—has joined her parents in Guatemala, continuing the family's commitment to global health.
Past RECIPIENTS:
2025: Col. David Preston Casey ’85
2024: Stephen P. Chawaga ’76
2023: Caryn Rivers ’90
2022: Todd A. Pride ’85
2021: Won Shin ’85
2020: E. Barry Pinheiro ’60
2019: John R. Rosenberg ’64
2018: William B. Richards ’63
2017: David R. Scott ’56
2015: David R. Dugery ’86
2013: † Allan M. Chagan ’60
2011: Dr. Nicholas W. Morris, Jr. ’61
2024: Stephen P. Chawaga ’76
2023: Caryn Rivers ’90
2022: Todd A. Pride ’85
2021: Won Shin ’85
2020: E. Barry Pinheiro ’60
2019: John R. Rosenberg ’64
2018: William B. Richards ’63
2017: David R. Scott ’56
2015: David R. Dugery ’86
2013: † Allan M. Chagan ’60
2011: Dr. Nicholas W. Morris, Jr. ’61
2009: J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. ’77
2008: Roberta Borkowski, Hon.
2007: J. Robert Williams, Jr. ’72
2006: † John A. Jarvis, Hon.
2005: † Nicholas Biddle, Jr. ’36
† Erwin “Beettle” Fiero ’50
2004: David W. Fricke, M.D. ’52
2003: Edward S. Madara, III ’82
2002: † John B. Rettew, III ’50
2001: † Arthur M. Largey ’51
2000: † Richard M. Armstrong, Jr. ’56
1999: † The Rev. James A. Trimble, Hon.
1998: Lenard H. Haley, Hon.
2008: Roberta Borkowski, Hon.
2007: J. Robert Williams, Jr. ’72
2006: † John A. Jarvis, Hon.
2005: † Nicholas Biddle, Jr. ’36
† Erwin “Beettle” Fiero ’50
2004: David W. Fricke, M.D. ’52
2003: Edward S. Madara, III ’82
2002: † John B. Rettew, III ’50
2001: † Arthur M. Largey ’51
2000: † Richard M. Armstrong, Jr. ’56
1999: † The Rev. James A. Trimble, Hon.
1998: Lenard H. Haley, Hon.
Achievement in the Arts
About the ALUMNI AWARD for achievement in the arts:
Established in 2013, this award honors and alumnus or alumna, graduate or non-graduate or honorary alumnus or alumna of The Episcopal Academy who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Arts, including but not limited to the fields of music, dance, writing, painting, sculpture, production, architecture or other visual or oral arts.
Current RecipientS:
Jennifer D'Angelo '06, Sara Morgulis '06, and Sarah Steele '06
Jennifer D'Angelo '06 is an Emmy Award-winning producer, screenwriter, and director. A "lifer" at The Episcopal Academy, Jen made her writing debut as a member of the Vestry and the Domino Club, crafting clever and iconic scripts for the Can Drive and Scrooge Chapel. After graduating from Northwestern University, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a writer and performer.
In L.A., her career quickly expanded into both television and film. Jen's film credits include Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+, Totally Killer on Amazon, and the award-winning Quiz Lady on Hulu and Disney+, an original comedy set partially in Philadelphia that won the Emmy and Critics' Choice Award for Best TV Movie and earned her a Writers Guild of America Award for her work on the screenplay. She has also written for television series, including Young Rock, Solar Opposites, Workaholics, LA to Vegas, and Cougar Town.
In addition to working on several new projects as a writer and director, Jen recently launched a production company with her husband and fellow producer, Lucas Koppel, with a focus on developing original stories for television and film. Lucas and Jen are also very devoted to their other collaboration, their daughter, born earlier this year.
Looking back on her EA roots, Chapel may seem like an odd place to begin one's comedy career, but Jen has always been drawn to comedy that has a deeper meaning. Her goal has always been not just to make people laugh, but also to lift their spirits. It was through her work at EA that Jen discovered comedy’s power to unite and inspire—a lesson that has remained a guiding light throughout her career.
Sara Orr Morgulis '06 is an award-winning nonprofit leader and educator with a career dedicated to expanding access to high-quality arts education. A proud graduate of The Episcopal Academy, she spent 14 years as a "lifer" deeply engaged in the school's artistic community as a member of the choir and vocal ensemble and as a performer with the Domino Club. She earned a BFA in acting from Syracuse University, studied abroad at Shakespeare's Globe in London, and later completed an MA in applied theatre at the City University of New York.
Sara currently serves as executive director of Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA), the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to the field of theatre for young audiences. Previously, as director of education at New York City Children's Theater, she designed and implemented trauma-informed arts integration curriculum reaching thousands of students in public schools, community centers, and homeless shelters across New York City.
Sara has served on panels and presented workshops about inclusive arts education at many conferences, including the American Alliance for Theatre and Education Conference, the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference, the NYU Forum on Educational Theater, and the ARTWORKS Arts in Education Conference. She also works as an accessibility and disability inclusion consultant for universities and organizations.
In addition to her work with TYA/USA, Sara is an adjunct professor in the master's degree program in educational theatre at the City College of New York and the MFA program in performing arts management at Brooklyn College. She currently serves as a board member of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable and a member of the national advisory council of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence.
Sarah Steele '06 is a New York-based actress and artist who started her career in theater in Philadelphia at just eight years old. Throughout Lower and Middle School at The Episcopal Academy, Sarah auditioned for films, television shows, and plays in New York City every few weeks. While in Upper School, her life profoundly changed when she was cast in James L. Brooks' movie Spanglish as Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni's daughter, Bernice. Her manager liked to joke about how, after that huge movie, Sarah's next job was Rosalind in the Domino Club's As You Like It.
Recently, Sarah has reprised her role of Marissa Gold from The Good Wife in all six seasons of the Paramount+ hit series The Good Fight. She was also seen in the A24 feature You Hurt My Feelings opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and on stage in the musical I Can Get It for You Wholesale at Classic Stage Company.
Sarah's notable film credits include Universal Pictures' Viena and the Fantomes opposite Dakota Fanning, the independent feature Ask for Jane, Speech & Debate (in which she reprised her role from the hit off-Broadway production), The To-Do List opposite Aubrey Plaza, Permission, and Please Give (winner of the Robert Altman Award at the Independent Spirit Awards). Her TV credits include Girls (HBO), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Bull (CBS), and Master of None (Netflix).
Sarah starred in the Tony-Award winning production of The Humans, and in the Broadway production of The Country House directed by Daniel Sullivan. Her notable Off-Broadway productions include Slowgirl, Russian Transport, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and All American. She has a B.A. in English from Columbia University.
Past RECIPIENTS:
2025: Dr. Matthew D. Clayton, II ’98
2024: Nicole M. Haddad ’99
2023: Jennifer Lame ’00
2022: George W. Emlen ’62
2021: David T. Bradley ’84
2020: J. D. Pell Osborn ’66
2019: Margaret E. Malone ’94
2018: Bruce F. Smith ’64
2017: Benjamin T. Pearcy ’89
2015: Peter L. Hastings ’78
2013: M. Bruce Bennett ’57
Athletic Hall of Fame
About the ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME:
The Episcopal Academy Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2000. It recognizes and honors exceptional student-athletes, coaches, teams, and other members of the EA community who have made outstanding contributions to Episcopal athletics while upholding the Academy’s principles and objectives. Individual achievement in a sport(s) could be while they were a student at EA or thereafter.
Current Inductees:
- Margaux Paolino '16
- Jeff MacBean '92
- Roland Morris, Jr. '76
- John L. Spofford '74
- † Thomas J. Meehan
- 1991 Boys’ Lacrosse Team
- 2015 Field Hockey Team
Margaux Paolino '16
Margaux Paolino '16 was a standout multi-sport athlete at The Episcopal Academy, excelling in field hockey, basketball, and track and field. During her high school career, she earned 11 varsity letters and served as a senior captain across three programs. She played a key role in multiple Inter-Ac and PAISAA state championships during her time at EA.
Margaux's competitive drive was evident, most notably in field hockey, where she made an immediate impact, helping the team capture three Inter-Ac League championships and three state titles. As a senior captain, she guided the team to an undefeated season, a No. 3 national ranking, and a state championship. A three-time NFHCA All-American, she earned First Team honors as a junior and senior and was recognized as the 2015 Delaware County Daily Times Player of the Year.
Beyond field hockey, Margaux lettered four years in basketball and three in track and field. She helped EA girls' basketball capture its first-ever Inter-Ac and state championships, as well as an additional league and state title in subsequent years. On the track, she set multiple school records, earned three All-League selections, and helped secure two Inter-Ac titles along with back-to-back state championships.
She continued her athletic career in field hockey at Duke University, becoming a four-time All-American and team captain and breaking the freshman assist record along the way. A four-year member of the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll, Margaux excelled both on the field and in the classroom. As a sophomore and one of the team's youngest players, she was called up to the U.S. Women's Senior National Team and competed in the World Cup, the Pan American Games, and was an Olympic Qualifier.
Jeff MacBean '92
Jeff MacBean '92 stands among the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in Episcopal Academy history, excelling in cross country, ice hockey, and lacrosse while exemplifying leadership and sportsmanship throughout his career.
A three-year varsity letter winner in cross country, Jeff served as captain his senior year and earned the 1991 Cross Country Team Award. On the ice, he was a three-year varsity letter winner, captain of the 1992 ice hockey team, and a three-time Eastern High School Hockey League All-Star who was recognized for his impact in every season he competed.
It was in lacrosse, however, where Jeff's athletic legacy was firmly established. A four-year varsity letter winner and senior captain, he helped lead Episcopal to four consecutive Inter-Ac Championships, a state championship in 1991, and three state runner-up finishes. His senior year accolades included All-American and All-State honors, along with All-Inter-Ac and All-Main Line recognition. He was also awarded the 1991 Episcopal Academy Lacrosse Prize, the 1992 Sportsmanship Cup, and the prestigious Class of 1877 Award.
Jeff continued his distinguished lacrosse career at Princeton University, where he was a four-year varsity letter winner and captain of the 1996 team. During his tenure, Princeton captured two NCAA National Championships and three Ivy League titles. A two-time All-American, he earned First Team All-Ivy honors, received the Higginbotham Trophy, and competed in the 1996 North-South Game.
Inducted into the Eastern Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2019, Jeff later served as a varsity head coach in California, continuing his lifelong commitment to leadership, excellence, and the game of lacrosse.
Roland Morris, Jr. '76
Roland "Roly" Morris, Jr. '76 was a multi-sport athlete at The Episcopal Academy, distinguished by his versatility and competitive excellence across four varsity programs. A rare four-sport standout during his senior year, Roly earned varsity letters in soccer, ice hockey, squash, and golf, leaving a lasting mark on EA Athletics.
Roly was a three-year varsity soccer player and a three-year member of the varsity ice hockey team, serving as captain during his senior season. He also competed in squash as a freshman and returned to the varsity squad as a senior, demonstrating remarkable athletic range.
On the golf course, Roly was a cornerstone of the varsity team all four years and captained the squad as a senior. He finished his Episcopal athletic career by winning the Inter-Ac individual golf championship his senior year, capturing the title at Merion in a playoff.
Roly's senior winter season of 1975-76 was action-packed. In addition to competing in both varsity squash and ice hockey for Episcopal, he maintained an intense 60-game hockey schedule with the Philadelphia Little Flyers. Often racing directly from afternoon squash matches to evening hockey games, he sometimes arrived at the rink still wearing his squash uniform.
Following his success at EA, Roly continued his athletic career at Lake Forest College, playing two years of both soccer and hockey. The Lake Forest hockey team achieved a second-place finish in Division II during his sophomore year.
A lifelong competitor, Roly remained active in golf well beyond his school years, ultimately qualifying for the USGA Senior Championship in 2018 and proving that golf is a lifelong sport.
Roly Morris's legacy of multi-sport participation and athletic excellence remains a benchmark in Episcopal Academy's athletic tradition.
John L. Spofford '74
John Spofford '74 is a legendary athlete whose achievements in soccer, baseball, squash, and track and field at The Episcopal Academy set a new standard for excellence. A four-year varsity athlete in soccer, baseball, and track, he earned 14 varsity letters and helped secure seven Inter-Ac championships.
In soccer, John helped lead his team to two Inter-Ac League championships and earned three First Team All-Inter-Ac selections. His stellar play also earned him several All-Philadelphia and All-Area honors. A prolific offensive weapon, John scored 54 goals and 52 assists and was named captain in his senior year.
In baseball, John was equally impressive. A four-year starter who played every inning of every game, he posted a .357 career batting average using a wooden bat and set a school record with five home runs in one season. His .400 average senior year ranked among the area's best, and he stole more than 40 bases without being caught. As a pitcher, he amassed a 10-4 record with a 1.98 ERA, 97 strikeouts, and five one-hit games. John's success earned him All-Area honors for two years, the Eddie Collins Bat (twice), and the Gold Baseball his senior year, when he also served as captain.
In track and field, John earned four varsity letters, contributed to four Inter-Ac championship teams, and led off the medal-winning 4x100m relay. He placed third in the 100 meters three times, won the long jump once, and placed third twice in the Inter-Ac championships.
After graduating from Episcopal, John attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where he started four years in soccer and earned multiple All-Conference, All-Ohio, and All-Midwest honors, as well as Honorable Mention All-America recognition. A two-time team MVP and senior captain, he was inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988.
After a career as a stock options trader, John returned to Episcopal Academy in 1993 as a teacher, counselor, and coach to the squash, soccer, and baseball teams. He led his teams to secure seven Inter-Ac championships, and two student-athletes became members of the EA Athletic Hall of Fame.
† Thomas J. Meehan
Thomas J. Meehan (1925-2003) was a visionary leader whose influence at The Episcopal Academy extended far beyond wins and championships. In 1980, he joined the school with a singular purpose: to identify and uplift exceptional student athletes from across the inner-city communities of the Delaware Valley and introduce them to the life-changing opportunities of an Episcopal Academy education. During his time at EA, Tom coached football and baseball, recruited student-athletes, and ran the athletic store.
Relentless in both spirit and work ethic, Tom dedicated countless weekdays and weekends to building relationships, networking with coaches, attending Catholic Youth Organization games, collaborating with teachers, and welcoming families into the Episcopal community. His belief in the transformative power of athletics, paired with academic excellence, reshaped the school's athletic culture. The championship banners that still line the walls of the athletic facilities from the 1980s and 90s stand as enduring symbols of his commitment and success.
Yet Tom's greatest legacy lies not in records, but in people. To generations of students, he was a mentor, coach, and guide—one who demanded excellence while offering unwavering support. He possessed a rare ability to listen when words were scarce, to encourage when confidence wavered, and to lead with both strength and compassion. Beyond the field, he was a devoted husband, a proud father and grandfather, and a loyal friend known for his warmth, humor, and the genuine care he showed to everyone he encountered.
Today, his name is recognized by hundreds of alumni whose lives were shaped by his vision, and his voice, values, and influence remain deeply woven into the fabric of The Episcopal Academy. Induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame is a fitting honor for a man who so profoundly embodied the belief that vision, guided by heart and purpose, can change lives.
1991 Boys’ Lacrosse Team
The 1991 Episcopal Academy boys' lacrosse team stands as a cornerstone in the Churchmen's storied history, capturing both the Inter-Ac and Pennsylvania State Championships during a remarkable era of sustained excellence. Led by captains C. Toebe Hinckle '91 and Christopher E. Wyszynski '91 and coaches John Wynne, Hon., Dave Madeira, J.J. Durant '88, and Roger Reynolds '84, the 1991 boys' lacrosse team secured their third consecutive Inter-Ac title. It cemented their EA legacy with a dramatic 9-8 victory over Penn Charter in the 1991 state championship game at Wissahickon High School on a sweltering late May evening.
Anchored by exceptional talent and leadership, the team featured two of the finest players in program history, each now in the Hall of Fame: goaltender Brian Dougherty '92 and attackman Jeff MacBean '92. MacBean played a pivotal role in the 1991 championship run and earned All-Inter-Ac, All-State, and All-American honors during his career, exemplifying the high standard that defined the era.
The success of the 1991 team extended beyond a single season. Its leadership and competitive foundation carried into 1992, producing a fourth consecutive Inter-Ac Championship and launching a decade of dominance in which Episcopal captured eight of ten league titles. The team’s resilience, skill, and sustained excellence established a dynasty that defined the program throughout the 1990s and continues to inspire generations of EA players.
Robert B. Arthur '91
† Scott Blevins '92
Stephen M. Cardone '93
Daniel J. Carella '91
John D. Crockett '91
Brian Dougherty '92
Edward W. Floyd '92
Charles J. French '92
Christian J. Giquinto '92
David C. Hamilton '91
Charles T. Hinckle '91*
Dan Hinckle (Q)
David J. Keeney '92
Michael S. Kwon '91
Anthony Lee '92
Jeff S. MacBean '92
James J. Manion '93
Justin L. May '92
Sean M. McDermott '91
Andrew H. McMeekin '91
Edwin M. O'Connor '91
Eric M. Ransome '92
David C. Stephenson '92
M. David Rhoads, Jr. '91
Whitney B. Strawbridge '91
Peter M. Strid '92
Paul F. Strid '93
Michael T. Thornton '93
Geoffrey C. Walker '92
Brandon A. Whitaker '91
Robert L. Winter '91
Christopher E. Wyszynski '91*
Brandon S. Wyszynski '92
*Captains
Coaches:
J.J. Durant '88
Dave Madeira
Roger Reynolds '84
John Wynne, Hon.
2015 Field Hockey Team
The 2015 Episcopal Academy field hockey team delivered one of the most dominant seasons in school history, finishing undefeated at 22-0 while capturing both the Inter-Ac and PAISAA Championships. Guided by Head Coach Gina Buggy, Hon., the Churchwomen combined national-level talent, disciplined defense, and relentless offensive pressure to earn a No. 3 national ranking by season's end.
Episcopal was flawless in Inter-Ac play, going 10-0 and outscoring league opponents 56-11 with six shutouts. Over the course of the season, the team amassed an extraordinary 142 goals while allowing just 20 and recording 13 shutouts against top regional competition. Senior co-captains Maddie Bacskai '16 and Margaux Paolino '16 set the tone with leadership and production. Paolino delivered one of the finest individual seasons in program history, totaling 22 goals and 17 assists, earning Harrow Sports/NFHCA First Team All-American honors—the first EA player to receive the distinction since 1999—along with Delaware County Daily Times Player of the Year recognition. Bacskai added 15 goals and 14 assists, anchoring a senior class that also included Courtnie Williamson '16, Corinne Kneizys '16, Colby Gallagher '16, Angela Rocca '16, Darby O'Grady '16, and Jacqueline "Jax" Curry '16.
The offensive attack was powered by junior standout Corinne Zanolli '17, who led the team with 32 goals and 14 assists, while goalkeepers Bridget Boyle '18 and Caroline Kelly '19 anchored a defense that consistently shut down opponents. Signature moments included a breakthrough shootout victory over perennial powerhouse Lower Dauphin at the Falcon Tournament and a decisive 7-2 win over Agnes Irwin on EA/AIS Day.
In the postseason, the team was untouchable, sweeping through the PAISAA Tournament with wins over The Hill School (8-0), Germantown Academy (6-3), and Agnes Irwin (4-0) in the championship game. Multiple players earned All-Inter-Ac, All-Delco, and NFHCA honors, while Bacskai and Paolino were selected to the USA Field Hockey U21 National Team and Zanolli to the U19 National Team.
Undefeated, nationally ranked, and championship-tested, the 2015 team set a lasting standard of excellence and remains one of Episcopal Academy's all-time great field hockey teams.
Madeleine A. Bacskai '16 *
Genevieve Becker '19
Bridget C. Boyle '18
Mary Kate Chambers '18
Kathryn M. Crager '18
Jacqueline C. Curry '16
Lauren K. Devletian '19
Grace M. Dugery '16
Alexis E. Fischer '17
Colby M. Gallagher '16
Shannon P. Gillespie '17
Caroline E. Kelly '19
Corinne A. Kneizys '16
Jenna L. Lotsis '17
Taylor E. Lucey '17
Allyson A. Marino '18
Autumn K. Mueller '18
Darby K. O'Grady '16
Gianna M. Pantaleo '19
Margaux L. Paolino '16 *
Madison Rehak '19
Angela Rocca '16
Olivia C. Tuma '18
Lindsay D. Walling '19
Courtnie A. Williamson '16
Corinne R. Zanolli '17
* Captain
Coach:
Regina E. Buggy, Hon.
Past Inductees:
- 2020-2025 Induction Classes
- 2010-2019 Induction Classes
- 2000-2009 Induction Classes
- Hall of Fame Committee
2020-2025 Induction Classes
2025
- Jim Shanahan '90
- John Phillips '98
- Catherine Hunt Ryan '99
- Kristen Hinckley '13
- Nick Mead '13
- Megan Quinn Varano '13
- 1972 Boys’ Track & Field Team and 4x400m Penn Relays Team
- 2015 Softball Team
2024
- Kimberly Lowe McCalla '99
- Todd Harrity '09
- Taylor Trimble Harding '11
- 1999 Baseball Team
- 2014 Girls' Spring Track & Field Team
2023
- Emily Clark '03
- Lydia Williams Sorensen '03
- Margaux Viola '03
- Wayne Ellington '06
- Gene Tinari '81
- John Smith, Hon.
- 2006 Boys' Basketball Team
- 2013 Girls' Basketball Team
2022
- Craig Renfrow '73
- Peter Gregory '82
- JoAnne Fortin Hopkins '93
- Gina Buggy, Hon.
- 1977 Boys' Soccer Team
- 1981 Football Team
2021
- Philip Marr Lillie '41
- Richard Drayton '74
- Lauren Bobzin '04
- Elisse Douglass '05
- Alexander Grant, Hon.
- 1991 Girls Four with Coxswain
2020
- Crawford Hill, III ’70
- John G. Nimick ’77
- Andrew J. Brennan ’00
- Kathryn Spofford Barrett ’01
- 2003 Girls’ Cross Country Team
- 2002 Boys’ Water Polo Team
2010-2019 Induction Classes
2019
- Christopher R. Roe ’86
- Page Pearcy ’96
- Jerome "Gerald" M. Henderson ’06
- 2003 Girls’ Tennis Team
- 1995 Boys’ Four with Coxswain
2018
- Samuel D. Allen, Jr. ’54
- Frederic N. Dittmann ’71
- Brooke A. Owens ’98
- 1979 Tennis Team
- 1985 Fall Cross Country Team
- 2000 Girls’ Soccer Team
2017
- Alison Murray Burkett ’04
- Gregory W. Penske ’80
- Michael P. Shouvlin ’50
- ’41 Baseball Team
- ’56 Track Team
- ’75-’76 Wrestling Team
2015
- Colby S. Hall '98
- Louisa W. Hall '00
- J. Matthew Bailer '97
- Alan R. Varley, II '69
- C. William Schellenger '49
- 1947-48 Boys Squash Team
- 1995 Boys Lacrosse Team
- 2003 Girls Lacrosse Team
2013
- Walter W. Buckley, III ’78
- Elizabeth D. Pillion '01
- Erika (Acuff) Erndl ’96
- 1954 Boys Soccer Team
- Norman G. FitzPatrick ’80
- 1968-69 Boys Swim Team
- Dr. C. A. Wayne Hurtubise, Jr. '49
- 1998 Girls Field Hockey Team
2011
- Robert W. Callahan ’73
- 1989-90 Boys’ Basketball Team
- Kurt K. Lunkenheimer ’95
- 1995-96 Girls’ Squash Team
- Adam J. Murray ’02
- 1939-1950 - The Golden Age of Football
- John H. Wynne, Jr., Hon.
2000-2009 Induction Classes
2009
Joseph J. Bellini, III '85
Jay R. Borkowski '79
John E. Cable, Jr. '48
Roger L. Campbell '51
Brooke (Doherty) Horgan '95
Jay R. Borkowski '79
John E. Cable, Jr. '48
Roger L. Campbell '51
Brooke (Doherty) Horgan '95
2008
- Dan Dougherty
- Hon. Paul Chambers ’88
- Dolph Tokarczyk ’84
- Sonje (Volla) Moore ’95
2007
- Maurice Heckscher, II ’60
- William C. Miller, Jr. ’87
- Kimberly A. Jennings ’91
- Shawn R. Pender ’79
- † William W. McKeever ’35
2006
- D. Hughes Cauffman ‘34
- Samuel F. Niness, Jr. ’53
- James E. Farrell ’82
- Kimberly Zinman Richter ’88
- Richard H. Henry ’33
- Charles C. Roselle, Jr. ’55
2005
- James M. Auch, Jr., Hon.
- † John A. “Jack” Harter, Hon.
- Eugene Burroughs, III ’90
- Curt Lauber ’63
- R. Bixby Bush ’59
- † Thomas E. Page ’75
- James L. Crawford, Jr. ’57
- † Kenneth C. Smith, Jr. ’50
- Brian Patrick Dougherty ’92
- Alanna Wren ’92
2002
- Jerome B. Allen ’91
- † Frederic James, Jr. ’50
- Richard P. Borkowski, Hon.
- John D. Kistler, II ’50
- Harrison H. Clement, Jr. ’61
- † Charles Latham, Jr., Hon.
- Daniel J. Dougherty, Jr. ’80
- Sharon Moore LeRoux ’91
- Tara Warrington Downie ’87
- George E. Stanley ’40
- F. Hastings Griffin, Jr. ’39
- James W. Zug ’58
2000
- † Charles M. P. Brinton ’37
- D. Christopher Le Vine ’75
- † Edward T. Collins, Jr. ’35
- Grace Cornelius Limaye ’90
- † Olney R. Croasdale ’61
- † Donald F. Lippincott ’11
- † Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. ’42
- G. Diehl Mateer, Jr. ’46
- Kimberly Crawford Farrell ’84
- † David McMullin, III ’25
- Richard L. Fenimore ’71
- † George A. Munger ’29
- James O. Flint ’83
- George G. Roe ’87
- J. Christopher Flynn ’84
- † George C. Shafer, Jr., Hon.
- † Thomas J. Fraser, Hon.
- † Charles W. Shreiner, Jr. ’41
- † George F. Greenwood, Hon.
- † E. Newbold Smith ’44
- John R. Haines ’52
- † Edward L. Stanley ’33
- † Raymond H. Keegan, Hon.
Hall of Fame Committee
