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Art Up Front Street Celebrates 10 Years as Exeter's Creative Hub
Ten incredible years since Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery emerged as Exeter’s very first art studio collective—and what a beautiful journey it has been. The vision started in March 2016 when Rose and Mal discovered a building that had played a vital role in Exeter's community for years. New Horizons Teen Center was thinking of selling their Exeter location. In September 2016, the space was sold to Art Up Front Street LLC. Through renovation and a shared creative spirit, it evolved into...
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Art Up Front Street Celebrates 10 Years as Exeter's Creative Hub
Ten incredible years since Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery emerged as Exeter’s very first art studio collective—and what a beautiful journey it has been. The vision started in March 2016 when Rose and Mal discovered a building that had played a vital role in Exeter's community for years. New Horizons Teen Center was thinking of selling their Exeter location. In September 2016, the space was sold to Art Up Front Street LLC. Through renovation and a shared creative spirit, it evolved into...
Art Up Front Street Celebrates 10 Years as Exeter's Creative Hub
Ten incredible years since Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery emerged as Exeter’s very first art studio collective—and what a beautiful journey it has been. The vision started in March 2016 when Rose and Mal discovered a building that had played a vital role in Exeter's community for years. New Horizons Teen Center was thinking of selling their Exeter location. In September 2016, the space was sold to Art Up Front Street LLC. Through renovation and a shared creative spirit, it evolved into...
Fourteen VLACS Seniors Honored with Norma McGarr Award for Scholarships
At VLACS, we believe that education is about discovering who you are and what you love to do. That spirit of discovery is exactly what the Norma McGarr Award celebrates. Created in memory of courageous and dedicated VLACS instructor Norma McGarr, this award grants up to $1,500 to graduating seniors who share Norma’s optimism, determination, and love of learning. The funds are designed to bridge the gap between high school and the professional world, helping students turn their personal passions into thriving careers. So far this year, we are proud to celebrate fourteen outstanding seniors who received this honor: Jaede Belanger, Judson Cable, Justin DeCarolis, Chloe Fredriksen, Holden Fuster, Keagan Hughes, Leanna Hughes, Norah King, Addison Kinne, Ava Meloni, Jasper Peacock, Vaibhav Rastogi, Hannah Steele, and Zachary Thornton. Below, four of these students share their journeys and give us a glimpse into how they are building their futures. Jaede Belanger: Future Aerospace Welder Jaede knows where she is headed, and her sights are set high—literally. As a future aerospace welder, Jaede used the flexibility of VLACS to focus on her academics while having the free time and stress-free environment needed to prepare for her specialized career path. “VLACS enabled me to focus on academics and allowed me to have free time to focus on my interests and have no stress about money,” said Jaede. She is grateful that her award will help ease the rising costs of college. “It’s saving me a lot of money at the start so I don’t go into debt later on.” Post-Graduation Plans: Jaede will be attending Manchester Community College to earn an associate’s degree in Welding Technology. How the Award Will Help: She will use the award funds to buy all the essential tools and protective equipment she needs for her degree and apprenticeship, saving her money and keeping her out of debt as she jumpstarts her career. Her ultimate goal is to become an aerospace welder. Jaede’s Advice to Fellow Students: “Your advisory is going to be your strength and is how you will learn to turn your hobbies or passions into a career. Another thing is you need to surround yourself with people who will support you and or are likeminded. A final piece of solid advice I beg others to take is you need to tap into your resources, that is going to help you grow interest and get opportunities to be serious about your hobbies and or interests. Never compare your path to someone else’s, it’s YOUR path to make and travel on, your path is as unique as you.” Judson Cable: Future IT Professional Judson has been fascinated by computers since he was 12 years old, and says it has always been his dream to work in IT. He loves the hands-on process of building computers, but it wasn’t until he took the CompTIA A+ Core 1 course during his senior year that he realized the many exciting areas of computer science, like networking and cloud computing. “VLACS has been such a great option for me since it allows me to work at my own pace,” said Judson, “and includes great elective courses like this that can help jumpstart a career.” Post-Graduation Plans: Judson plans to earn his full CompTIA A+ certification for entry-level IT positions. How the Award Will Help: He will be using the McGarr funds to pay for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 course, the fees for both certification tests, and the physical certificate. Judson’s Advice to Fellow Students: “My advice to others who are struggling to choose a career is to look inward. Don’t let others dictate what career you should pursue. I often get asked by others if I’m gonna work for my dad, or go into the trades, and I have a lot of respect for the people who do pursue that path. But for me personally, it’s not something I’m interested in. And most importantly, I love computers, and working with them brings me a lot of joy. So don’t let others tell you what career you should choose.” Hannah Steele: Future Full-Time Photographer Hannah discovered her passion for photography through hands-on courses at VLACS during middle and high school. What started as a small interest quickly blossomed into a small business and a career goal, thanks to the skills and inspiration she found in her classes. “I strongly believe that my business would not be as successful as it is without the application of the many skills I learned through the photography courses provided by VLACS,” said Hannah. Post-Graduation Plans: Hannah is focusing on building a website and more intentional marketing for her photography business, with the ultimate goal of becoming a full-time portrait, lifestyle, and wedding photographer. How the Award Will Help: She is using the McGarr Award funds to upgrade her gear with a new professional-grade camera, instantly elevating the quality of her photography and drawing more interest to her business. Hannah’s Advice to Fellow Students: “It is so important to remember that your passions and hobbies are a huge part of what makes you who you are, and that should be cherished… It is crucial to remind yourself that the blockades that will turn up are just opportunities to learn and fine tune your skills. Don’t lose sight of the love you have for a passion that could be used to bless others through a future career just because stumbling blocks turn up.” Keagan Hughes: Future Game Designer For Keagan, VLACS was the perfect place to dive headfirst into the world of gaming technology. By taking courses like History of Gaming & Esports, Cloud Technologies and Internet of Things, Animation, and Principles of IT, Keagan has turned a passion for gaming into a focused career trajectory. Post-Graduation Plans: Keagan is working towards a certification in game design and will be attending college for a four-year bachelor’s degree in the field. How the Award Will Help: Keagan will use the McGarr Award funds to purchase a high-performance gaming laptop equipped to handle the heavy processing demands of modern game design. Keagan’s Advice to Fellow Students: “Try new things, take whatever opportunity you can get and make the effort to reserve time for your interests—that way you can learn more about them and engage in them as much as possible.” Transforming a passion into a profession takes hard work, but as these four students have shown, the reward is well worth the effort. We are so proud of the optimism, determination, and courage displayed by all twelve of our Norma McGarr Award recipients this year. Congratulations to Judson, Keagan, Jaede, Hannah, and the rest of our winners. We wish you nothing but the best as you step out to make your mark on the world!
Phillips Exeter Academy Honors Student Achievement at End-of-Year Assembly
Prizewinners honored at end-of-year assembly Awards handed out for outstanding achievement and embodying Exeter values Exeter recognizes the outstanding achievements of all of our students. Some were honored Wednesday at a special assembly for best embodying the Academy’s values. The Philip Curtis Goodwin ’25 Athletic Award The award is presented annually to the four-year male and female who best embody the qualities of Sportsmanship and Participation. This year the award is presented to: Jack Cassidy ’26 and Ella Shea ’26 The Frank A. Weil ’48 Prize for Exemplary Growth and Promise Given by Mr. Frank A. Weil ’48, this prize recognizes students who have shown through their efforts and improvement a drive and capacity for lifelong growth. This prize seeks to emphasize that the value of an Exeter education is not measured only by a record of specific achievements, but by the growth and character that is developed through “the journey taken.” This year, the Weil is awarded to the following three students: Robyn Davies ’26, Cindy Mumbo ’26 and Marco Andres-Rodriguez ’26 The Harvard Book Prize Given by the Harvard Club of Boston in memory of Lt. Colonel Joseph Ganahl, Exeter Class of 1922, to an outstanding Upper. This year the Harvard Book Prize is awarded to: Oluj Okeremi ’27 The Wyzanski Prize Given in honor of Judge Charles Wyzanski, this prize is awarded “to a student whose ethical beliefs and practices have contributed significantly to the welfare of the Academy or community. The recipient this year is: Jinmin Lee ’26 The Warren Burke Shepard ’84 Award In the spring of 1980 a boy named Warren Shepard was admitted to Exeter’s prep class for the following fall — the Class of 1984. At the time, Warren was a student at the American Community School in Halandri, Greece, where his father was stationed in the United States foreign service. Warren Shepard never realized his dream of attending Exeter; in June 1980 he died of fulminary hepatitis. Knowing how much Warren had looked forward to being a student at the Academy, his family and friends established at Exeter a prize to be given annually, in his name, to a student at Phillips Exeter Academy who tries hardest to realize the Exeter opportunity, as the award’s namesake would have. In addition to the award presented today, a plaque that signifies the award and its recipients hangs in the Office of the Dean of Students. This year’s award goes to: Alex Trotman ’26 The James A. Snead ’71 Memorial Prize This prize honors a distinguished alumnus, as it annually recognizes some of the qualities and areas of interest that were essential to him. It is given to students who have written effectively on multicultural themes; who have contributed to the evolution of a non-racist culture in the community; or who have exemplified a passion for the humanities that promises to be lifelong. The Snead goes to: Janice Darkwa ’26 The Powell Prize Given by Frank T. Buchner ’30, in memory of his grandfather, Omar Powell “for recognition of a student or group of students who has conceived and carried out some creative idea which has resulted in a new and useful addition or benefit to the Academy community through his or her entrepreneurship, persuasiveness, innovation or leadership,” the prize is given this year to: Marcus Lopez ’26 Class of 1964 Environmental Award The Class of 1964 Environmental Award is given annually to students who have made outstanding contributions towards achieving the goals set forth in the academy’s sustainability and climate action plan, or who have otherwise promoted the principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship at the Academy. This year the award goes to 3 recipients:, Marley McMahon ’26, Maya Piluski ’26 and Isabela Silvestre ’26 The Gavit Cup The Gavit Cup is presented annually at Prize Day to a member of the Upper Middle Class selected by members of the Class and the Principal in recognition of outstanding character as displayed in all phases of school life. This year’s cup goes to: Dani Méndez ’27 David T. Swift Award Established to honor David T. Swift, the award reads “In recognition of significant contributions as Dormitory Proctor, in helping to create a positive residential experience at Exeter.” This year’s recipients are: Eric Bagg ’26 Siena Saavedra Bagdonas ’26 Ethan Benenson ’26 Sophia Davis ’26 Gray Drobny ’26 Paige Sweet ’26 See a list of all of this year’s prizewinners The post Prizewinners honored at assembly appeared first on Phillips Exeter Academy.
Phillips Exeter Academy Remembers David Kenneth Dimmock
When given the opportunity to write remembrances about David Dimmock, dozens of alumni responded. It did not matter if their memories were from the classroom, the dormitory, or the x-country team; the common denominator was of a kind, caring, gentle, and thoughtful teacher important to their Exeter experience. Soft-spoken and thoughtful, David went about the business of teaching and coaching with quiet dedication. Never calling attention to himself, he faithfully fulfilled his responsibilities. No muss. No fuss. He was what an older generation might have called a gentleman, a gentle man. Born on Independence Day in 1939, Dave Dimmock grew up in Connecticut, graduating from New London High School and then attending the University of Connecticut where he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering. From 1962 to 1967, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Having risen to the rank of Captain and having completed his military service, David accepted his first teaching appointment, working as an Instructor of Mathematics at the University of Vermont. In July 1972, he began a career at Exeter, an appointment he cherished for the next twenty-seven years. Writing on the occasion of David’s retirement in 1999, Ty Tingley commended David on his years of steadfast service: “you have lived values that we seek to inspire in our students— loyalty, hard work, service to others, kindness, patience, civility.” As Principal, Ty particularly appreciated Dave’s selflessness: “In a world increasingly preoccupied with attitudes of entitlement, you have asked little of others or of the school.” David’s service, he noted, was rooted in a preoccupation with teaching and learning, qualities that informed his work in the classroom, in the dormitories, and on the athletic fields. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of David’s teaching appointment, Dean of Faculty, Jack Herney, underscored the importance of David’s work on committees, perhaps the least appreciated of the many tasks undertaken by boarding school faculties: “You bring to any group a fundamental honesty and an instinct for the direct approach, not long on words perhaps but distinguished by clarity of thinking, absent of pretension, grounded in principle and without any hidden agenda—just the straight scoop.” The list of committees, on which David served–often as chair–touched upon virtually every aspect of boarding school life: Admissions, Prize, Discipline, Financial Aid, Milton Mountain, and Commencement. Invested always in the best interests of our community, David was a colleague we trusted, a teacher we admired, a friend upon whom we could invariably rely. From the moment David arrived in Exeter, he knew he had found his calling. In a letter to Principal Kurtz, just two years after David had joined the Math Department, David proclaimed, the job is “very demanding, but at the same time, very satisfying . . . I can honestly say there is no other work I would rather be doing.” David expressed appreciated the Academy’s fundamental values: the Harkness pedagogy with its small, discussioncentered classes; a generous scholarship program that “enables us to have a diversified student body;” the strength of a caring, dedicated teaching faculty; and the many opportunities for students and faculty to interact in and beyond the classroom. Given the opportunity to share memories of David, dozens of Exonians responded. Maxwell Grant, class of ’88, remembers first semester Prep year. He likens “those first few weeks of an Exeter education” to “drinking out of a firehose, even though our first teachers knew it and did their best to . . . keep down the sheer pressure of it.” For Max, Harkness Math bright and early on Saturday mornings felt like repeatedly “re-discovering and shock-testing the Pythagorean theorem.” From the young Prep’s perspective, “we might as well have been calculating the return trajectory of the Space Shuttle.” But Dave Dimmock knew “we could do it, and he would cajole and murmur and nod . . ., walking the space between the table and the blackboard, listening for the next step and floating over to the board” to write down our collective thoughts. There “was a kind of ballet to it all,” Mr. Dimmock allowing the “moment to sink in, letting us hold it as a tribute to our own ingenuity. But of course, the true ingenuity was his.” While Max never did flourish as a mathematician, he did take away something special: “Mr. Dimmock showed me . . . the poetry of math, the thrill of discovery, and the eloquence of quiet encouragement.” Paul Wilson, Class of ’89, echoes Maxwell Grant’s experience with Mr. Dimmock, who “was available at any hour” to meet with his students, helping them work step-by-step through challenging math concepts. Susan Cole Ross, Class of ’77, remembers Mr. Dimmock for his “kindness, kindness, kindness.” David “had a generous way of making one feel like the most important person as he gently bowed a bit for full eye contact with a young coed in the early days of coeducation.” More than forty years after graduating from Exeter, Jonathan Bean, Class of ’81, believes Dave Dimmock was “one of the kindest and gentlest souls” he ever met. Suzy Welch, Class of ‘78, experienced a calculus epiphany with Mr. Dimmock in her upper year: “I will never forget the day that a calc concept finally clicked for me, and I literally exclaimed, ‘OH I GET IT! IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL!’ out loud in class. My fellow students laughed, and I was a little embarrassed, but Professor Dimmock looked directly at me with a smile — and I am sure of this — tears of joy in his eyes. His purpose was to lead young people to just such moments of discovery. From that moment on, I understood that math was a magical language all its own, and that some people were born to teach it.” David’s commitment to teaching extended well beyond the classroom.. As Kirk Stambler’s, Class of ’76, advisor in Dunbar Hall, David was “unfailingly kind and approachable,” making Kirk’s “transition to the Academy as seamless and comfortable as it could possibly be.” Neil Kaye, Class of ’76, credits Dave with getting him through calculus, and perhaps more importantly, making Dunbar a warm and welcoming place: “When he was on duty, he always made slice & bake chocolate chip cookies for us. That was the perfect welcoming touch and made everyone feel at home.” Zack Gleit, Class of ’83, recalls Mr. Dimmock’s love for the movie, “Chariots of Fire.” He “loved the cross-country part of the storyline, . . . loved the theme music,” which was often heard coming from his study. It was clear from the note Zack sent to us that David modeled something special for the students under his care: the passage of time only strengthened their appreciation for his civility, kindness, and generosity. Among David’s many Academy responsibilities, coaching Cross-country and distance running in outdoor track occupied a special place in his heart. In the fall of 1977, he succeeded Ralph Loveshin, a legendary figure, as head coach of the boys’ cross-country team. Jamie Trowbridge, Class of ’78, and David’s first team captain, appreciated Coach Dimmock’s strong work ethic. Always well prepared, he worked tirelessly “recording and analyzing the results from our workouts and races,” this at a time before computers when such analysis was done by hand. “He gave his time and attention equally to every runner on the team. He was constant with words of encouragement and quick to recognize improvement of any kind. Our team won some races, and we lost some. He did not seem to care about that. He just tried to help every runner do his best.” Nick Caruso, Class of ’77, has a clear memory of Mr. Dimmock’s “blue Volvo station wagon . . . patiently waiting for us as he clocked our times along the route.” Nick says Mr. Dimmock was “a very gentle soul. For our home XC meets, instead of a traditional track starting gun . . . he used a cow bell to signal the start.” Judd Levingston, Class of ’82, ran cross-country for three seasons. He remembers David keeping “meticulous team records in pencil from year to year so any team member (or alumnus!) could ask him how they had performed against an opposing school on their course or ours.” Encouraging us to run with “a sense of adventure and abandon” and to savor “our youth and fitness,” David would sometimes borrow a school van to “drive the team to Apple Annie’s where we’d go for a six to eight-mile workout run on the roads and then finish things off at the orchard by taking turns around the cider press.” A coach who encouraged his runners to be the best they could be, David led the squad to an Interschols championship in the fall of 1979. Exeter’s harriers placed four runners in the top eight in a field of twelve teams and eighty runners. For four seasons, Nick Warne, Class of’80, ran cross country and track under Coach Dimmock. He notes that for distance runners, “ there is a constant sense of camaraderie which Mr. Dimmock encouraged throughout the year. During cross-country, there is an even stronger sense of team since we train, travel and race as a team with strong dependencies” upon one another. As runners, we had an identity and a community. This identity only mattered to us, and to Mr. Dimmock, but we owned it and it helped to shape who we became. Nick and his teammates took special pleasure in winning the Interschols championship in 1979 not only for their personal achievement but because it recognized all of Coach Dimmock’s hard work. Former Modern Language Instructor, Brian Morgan worked with David in coaching Track & Field. He notes that “David was an avid distance runner himself, not so much as a competitor, but rather as a form of relaxation. He would seek out small marathon or halfmarathon events in bucolic surroundings, often in Western Massachusetts, and run them for pure enjoyment. Closer to home, Rick Parris and I would often join him for a 10k jaunt in the Exeter environs, using back roads and dirt tracks whenever possible.” David was also an avid cyclist. Stephanie Girard remembers joining David and Rick Parris on a bike ride. At the time, she figured she would have no difficulty keeping pace with “two men 20 years her senior.” Their trek took them over back roads to UNH, where they picnicked on the university lawn before cycling back to town. Stephanie says, “We got back to campus with just about enough time for me to “stretch, shower, change, and get over to the opening faculty party in the library. I think I lasted about 45 minutes; I was so beat.” The next fall, the three took a long, languorous ride south to Maudslay State Park near Newburyport.” Though more physically and mentally prepared for this second outing, Stephanie admits she “was still the one panting the most at the end of the day. David looked as if he hadn’t even broken a sweat.” David shared his enthusiasm for running and cycling not only with colleagues but also with the young people he mentored in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. David once rode his bicycle from Seattle, Wash. across the entire country, back home to Exeter, N.H. A deeply religious man, he also had an abiding interest in sacred music, and for several years, sang in the Congregational Church choir. When the calendar allowed, he often ventured abroad to explore European churches and cathedrals, taking special pleasure in attending evensong services. On one trip to the United Kingdom, David travelled to the village of Dymock, the ancestral home of the Dimmock family. It is fitting that this idyllic village has a rich cultural heritage, having been home to the Dymock Poets, a group of writers which included Rupert Brooke. For many years after retirement and then living at the River Woods community of Exeter, David stayed connected to the Academy. In his quiet and understated way, he let the Dean of Student’s office know of his willingness to tutor struggling math students for no compensation. For many years, these struggling students benefitted from David’s wisdom, caring, and especially kindness. Having lived a life of loving service, David Dimmock died in November, 2022. A headstone has been placed at the East Neck Cemetery in Waterford, Connecticut. David is survived by his sister, Shirley Dimmock Perregaux; brother-in-law, Paul Perregaux; brother, Wayne Dimmock, and by sixteen nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. I move that this Memorial Minute be submitted to David’s siblings and spread upon the minutes of the faculty. Respectfully submitted, Eric S. Bergofsky, Co-Chair John D. Herney Brian Morgan Douglas G. Rogers, Co-Chair The post Memorial Minute: David Kenneth Dimmock appeared first on Phillips Exeter Academy.
Alumni Relations Legend Jan Woodford Honored
Students, faculty, alumni, staff and trustees filled Love Gym on Friday to celebrate Jan Woodford, ’40, ’41, ’44, ’49, ’51, 52, ’53, ’59, ’60, ’62, ’70, ’71, ’78 (Hon.), who retired last year after working in the Academy’s Institutional Advancement department for 38 years. Woodford is the 2026 recipient of the Founders’ Day Award, given annually in recognition of longtime service to the Academy. After a brief welcome from Principal Bill Rawson ’71; ’65, ’70 (Hon.); P’08, Sam Brown ’92, president of the Exeter Alumni Association, introduced Woodford by reciting her 13 honorary years in a rapid-fire crescendo, drawing applause from the crowd. “Your gracious management of reunion weekends and other events on and off campus helped thousands of Exonians strengthen their connections with each other and with the Academy, enabling the school itself to grow stronger year after year,” Brown said, reading from the award citation. A veteran of the Air National Guard of the U.S. Air Force, Woodford arrived at Exeter in 1987 and spent two years working for the Annual Fund (now known as The Exeter Fund) before moving to a job in the Alumni Relations office, where she was tasked with supporting all of Exeter’s reunion classes. As the department grew, she remained a fixture of the reunion program and managed countless other alumni events on and off campus. You always approached your work on behalf of Exeter and Exonians as far more than a job, which helps to explain why you did it so well. Sam Brown '92, on Jan Woodford's impact. “You loved seeing Exonians of all ages reconnecting with classmates and forging new bonds with people they may not have known as students,” Brown said. “Upon retirement, you were honored with the creation of the Jan Woodford Alumni Reunions Fund, which carries on your commitment to welcoming all alumni to reunions, regardless of finances.” Woodford was a co-adviser of Exonians with Disabilities, the campus affinity group open to members of the Exeter community who struggle with any form of disability. She also spearheaded the creation of Exeter Salutes, a program launched in 2019 to honor alumni who currently serve or have served in the armed forces and connect them with current students. “Jan, you always approached your work on behalf of Exeter and Exonians as far more than a job, which helps to explain why you did it so well,” Brown said, before welcoming Woodford to the podium to accept the Founders’ Day Award. Compassion, integrity and belonging “I have been fortunate to have had two jobs that I truly loved,” Woodford said. In the Air Force, she explained, she learned that “compassion is not a weakness, it’s a strength.” Along with compassion, the Air Force taught her the importance of integrity, and she brought this understanding of both to her role at the Academy. “What made Exeter special for me wasn’t just the work, it was the people,” Woodford continued. “Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside colleagues who supported me, guided me and helped make our work possible.” She spoke of the impact of H. Hamilton “Hammy” Bissell, a graduate of Exeter’s class of 1929, who taught English at the school for years before becoming its first director of scholarships. “He had an incredible memory for students and alumni, and he took the time to share their stories with me,” Woodford said. “What struck me most wasn’t just what he remembered, but how much he cared.” Woodford gave thanks to the colleagues from all the different departments with whom she worked on campus, as well as the members of the Alumni Relations office, but she also spoke of the impact of those she didn’t know as well, but whose kindness made her feel like she belonged to a community. “One of our most powerful human needs is the need to belong,” Woodford said, before addressing the students directly. “Each of you is still figuring out where you fit — in your friendships, your communities, and in the world. But belonging isn’t about changing who you are to be accepted. It’s about finding places where your authentic self is valued.” Belonging isn’t about changing who you are to be accepted. It’s about finding places where your authentic self is valued. Jan Woodford She spoke of learning a great deal from the students she worked with in Exonians with Disabilities: “Your energy, your honesty, your questions, and even your doubts reminded me that growth never really stops.” Near the end of her remarks, Woodford urged students seeking purpose in their career and life to remember that it “doesn’t have to be big or public.” “It can be found in how you treat people and the problems you choose to solve and in the quiet impact you make every day,” she said. “My time at Exeter gave me that sense of purpose. It allowed me to be part of something that aligned with my values, and for that I will always be grateful.” The post Alumni Relations legend honored with Founders’ Day Award appeared first on Phillips Exeter Academy.
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