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 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:
Omar Y. McNeill, Esq. '85
Omar Y. McNeill, Esq. '85 entered The Episcopal Academy in 7th grade, excelling in academics, athletics, and service. A leader in EA’s community service program, he earned the EA Community Service Award and was a standout athlete, captaining the lacrosse team and earning All-American honors. After earning degrees from Brown and Duke, Omar built a distinguished career in law and compliance, holding senior roles at Bank of America, Freeh Group, and Pepper Hamilton LLP. He now serves as managing director and chief compliance officer at Barclays US Consumer Bank. Dedicated to service, faith, and family, Omar’s lifelong leadership continues to inspire.
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:
William E. Rapp '56
William E. Rapp ’56 entered The Episcopal Academy in kindergarten, excelling academically and athletically as valedictorian, Class of ’77 Prize recipient, and varsity soccer captain. At Harvard, Bill balanced varsity soccer with rigorous studies before serving two years in the U.S. Navy as a navigator in the Far East. After earning his Harvard Law degree, Bill practiced at Rawle & Henderson and later co-founded Rapp, White, Janssen & German. A devoted EA alumnus, he strengthened alumni engagement through the Alumni Society Board and Alumni Awards. Passionate about conservation, Bill now enjoys horticulture in Avalon, NJ, where he is fondly called “Farmer Bill.”
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:
Lauren Berry '10
Lauren Berry ’10 is director of the AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation, leading grantmaking to support youth-serving organizations and prevent adverse childhood experiences. She began her career at The Episcopal Academy, serving in advancement and alumni engagement from 2014–2021 while also coaching water polo, advising students, and co-teaching May Term internships. With a Master of Education from Penn, Lauren went on to become director of development at Cornerstone Christian Academy, raising $3 million annually, and later served as executive director of Horizons Greater Philadelphia. Known for her energy and authenticity, she remains dedicated to expanding educational access and supporting young people.
LT R. Andrew McGuinness, JAGC USN '11
LT R. Andrew McGuinness, JAGC USN ’11 is the 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient. At EA, he was a standout athlete, winning seven U.S. Junior Squash titles, captaining the varsity squash team, and helping secure two national championships. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Andrew earned a B.S. in Oceanography, captained Navy’s Division I squash team, and won multiple national titles. He later served as a strike warfare and anti-submarine warfare officer before transitioning to the Navy Reserves while completing his J.D. at Villanova. In 2025, he joined the Navy JAGC and now serves in Yokosuka, Japan.
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:
Col. David Preston Casey '85
Col. David Preston Casey ’85 spent 13 years at EA as a lifer, excelling in academics and athletics as captain of the basketball team and an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, he served 30 years in the Marine Corps, rising to Colonel. Career highlights include supporting Iraq’s first democratic elections, mentoring future leaders at the School of Advanced Warfighting, and commanding Task Force Al Asad against ISIS. His many honors include the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. In retirement, he continues his service through senior cyber defense roles for the Department of Defense.
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 Recipient:
Dr. Matthew D. Clayton, II '98
Dr. Matthew D. Clayton, II '98 is a distinguished saxophonist, educator, and scholar. At EA, he was selected for the National GRAMMY High School Jazz Band and performed at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland. He earned a B.A. in Music from Yale, forming his jazz quartet Jazz Dialect, and completed a Master’s and Ph.D. in ethnomusicology at Harvard. Matthew has performed widely, released two albums, and taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Settlement Music School. His work in jazz, gospel, and music education continues to inspire and cultivate the next generation of musicians.
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.
- 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
