Alumni Council

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After Commencement, all graduates are welcomed into the Saint James School Alumni Association. The Alumni Council, which is made up of 8-15 elected members chosen from the Alumni Association, is the governing body of the Alumni Association.

The Alumni Council serves “to create, build, and support relationships among current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, in support of the School.” They do this by attending events hosted by Saint James, setting a philanthropic example, and encouraging fellow alumni to do the same.

The Council meets four times throughout the year, and is comprised of alumni of the School representing a range of graduation years. The Senior Prefect, Headmaster, and members of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations attend meetings as ex-officio members. Members are committed to a three-year term.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can be a member of the Alumni Council, or have questions or ideas for the Council, please email the Alumni Council or Heidi Frye.

In This Section

Alumni Council Members

Officers

Kimberley Ann Medrano '04, President
Meghan D. Pennington '03, Vice President
Callan Spicher '10, Secretary

Members

Christian E. Asam '92
Zachary A. Clouse '10
Barbara L. Dolson '84
Daniel S. King '98 (Past President)
William E. Pennington, Jr. '70
H. Jay Whitehouse '75

Alumni Council By-Laws

The Saint James School Alumni Association shall:

create a welcoming and supportive alumni community to foster life-long engagement with Saint James School.
provide leadership support to the School and its Headmaster.
offer alumni the opportunity for continued growth and development.

Read the by-laws

Alumni Council Awards

During Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Council hosts a dinner and awards ceremony in honor of SJS alumni. Three awards may be presented: the Alumni Award, the Kerfoot Society for Distinguished Faculty, and the Exceptional Service Award—all sponsored by the Alumni Council. Each year, alumni are invited to nominate deserving candidates. Below is information about each award.

Alumni Award

Each year, the Saint James School Alumni Council honors alumni who have distinguished themselves with outstanding service to the School and to society. Alumni of the School may nominate candidates for this award.

Nomination and selection criteria include:

Active service to the School
For example, someone who served, or serves as a Class Agent, Trustee or Alumni Council Member
Or, active leadership with the School
For example, someone who helped plan Alumni Weekend or other alumni events; or, someone who has helped lead fundraising efforts (i.e., for the School’s Annual Fund, Endowment, or Capital Campaign)

To nominate a candidate:

Submit the online nomination form.
Print a PDF of the form, fill it out, and then mail or email the form (further instructions are on the form).

Additional support materials may be included with the completed nomination form.

Deadline: January 15 each year

Online Alumni Award Nomination Form

PDF of Alumni Award Nomination Form

Alumni Award Recipients

2023: J. Parker Turner '02
2022: Maria "Kiki" Karos '82
2019: J. Scott Geare '66
2018: John H. Turner, Jr. ‘62
2016: J. Randall "Randy" Finn '89
2015: Mark A. Fulton ‘85
2014: Tod P. Salisbury '70
2013: Geoffrey P. Pohanka '76
2012: Edmund 'Ned' Noyes, Jr. '59
2011: Dr. George R. Reinhart IV '60
2010: Richard E. Wagner, Jr. '60
2009: John S. McIntyre, Jr. '58
2008: Keith S. Campbell '73
2007: L. Ludington Sells '60
2006: Robert N.H. Sener '52
2005: Curtis B. Hane '80
2004: John M. Mattingly '58
2003: John D. Worthington IV '69
2002: Igor I. Islamoff '51
2001: S. Robert Fowler, Jr. '50
2000: Robert P.L. Frick '34
1999: Stevenson W. Close, Jr. '67
1998: Jeremy H. Biggs '54
1997: W. Weir Pollard III '46
1996: Henry B. Davenport III '54
1995: Winchester Sherman, Jr. '64
1994: Meade D. Detweiler III '39
1993: Lucius J. Kellam, Jr. '31
1992: Charles G. Meehan, Jr. '65
1991: Edgar Hoyer, Jr. '52
1990: John E. Geare '32
1989: William W. Wenner '48
1988: Eric G. Mohn '65
1987: James L. Holloway III '39
1986: David W. Byron '50
1985: Stevenson W. Webster '19

Kerfoot Society for Distinguished Faculty

Established to recognize faculty members who distinguished themselves above and beyond the call of duty, the Kerfoot Society for Distinguished Faculty was originally suggested by Jeremy H. Biggs '54 when he served as President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He expressed that "a good part of the soul of the School is, and always has been, the wonderful and long-serving faculty who have been important to its history and to the lives of its students." Alumni of the School may nominate candidates for this award.

Nomination and selection criteria include:

Performing his/her duties in an outstanding manner
A person of strong moral character, and serving as a positive influence for students
Serving as a mentor to students
Showing dedication and loyalty to the School community
Exhibiting outstanding service as a coach and/or providing exemplary service as an advisor for non-athletic activities (examples: yearbook advisor, Mummers’ Society advisor, etc.)

Nominees Must:

Be retired, or no longer on staff
Have served Saint James School for a minimum of 10 years
Have served as a teacher or librarian

The following individuals are eligible for induction into the Kerfoot Society for Distinguished Faculty:

Craig and Elizabeth Allen	Hazel Hoyer
Marc Batson	Aleda James
Martin Collin	Beverly Lamb
Norman Dill	Walter McKinley
Robert Dinsmore	Sandra Pollock
Benjamin Drake	Roger Ross
Beth Flowers	Karl Yergey

To nominate a candidate:

Submit the Kerfoot Society Online Nomination Form
Print a PDF of the form, fill it out, and mail or email your submission (further instructions are on the form).

Additional support materials may be included with the completed nomination form. .

Deadline: January 15 each year

Online Kerfoot Society Nomination Form

PDF of the Kerfoot Society Nomination Form

Kerfoot Society Inductees

2022: Charles "Chick" Meehan, Jr. '65
2019: Robert Grab
2016: Margaret Pennington
2015: Don and Mary Woodruff
2013: Albert L. Watson, III
2011: G. Lawrence Hopkins
2010: Edward (Ted) P. Eagles
2009: Charles W. Roberts
2008: Russell and Wilhelmina Nelson
2007: George W. Hill
2006: George C. Belden & Edgar Hoyer, Jr. '52
2005: John G. Campbell & David I. Barr
2004: Stevenson W. Webster '19

Exceptional Service Award

The Exceptional Service Award honors individuals who have provided exceptional service to the School and its alumni. Nominees do not need to be alumni or faculty of the School. The award is presented at the discretion of the Alumni Council. Nominations are considered on an annual basis. Both current and previous faculty and staff members are eligible for this award. Alumni and friends of the School may nominate candidates for this award.

To nominate a candidate:

Submit the online Exceptional Service Award nomination form
Print a PDF of the form, fill it out, and mail or email your submission (additional instructions are on the form).

Additional support materials may be included with the completed nomination form.

Deadline: January 15 of each year

Online Exceptional Service Award Nomination Form

PDF of Exceptional Service Award Nomination Form

Exceptional Service Award Recipients

2023: Sabina G. Spicher
2022: Adna B. Fulton
2018: Roland & Dona Young
2014: Paul Baker
2013: George & Judy Newman
2012: Philip & Donna Caraci
2011: Patricia E. Zimmerman
2010: Ann Crilley Davis
2009: Ellen B. Davis
2008: Robert E. Lee IV
2007: Betty Barr
2006: Barbara Fulton