In Memoriam
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John Shewmaker (AR '95)
The former high school principal traveled the country advocating for education reform as a member of the National Coalition of Essential Schools. (read more) -
Nelson Quinby III (CT '89)
<a title="Nelson Quinby" href="educators/view/nelson-quinby-iii">Nelson Quinby (CT '89)</a>, a science educator and administrator, was 78 years old. (read more) -
Margaret Clinkscales (CT '88)
A Bridgeport elementary school teacher, <a title="Margaret Clinkscales" href="educators/view/margaret-clinkscales">Margaret Clinkscales (CT '88)</a> took a strong interest in her students' diverse backgrounds and worked to promote multicultural understanding in the classroom. (read more) -
Abraham Funchess (SC '95)
<a title="Abraham Funchess" href="educators/view/abraham-funchess">Abraham Funchess (SC '95)</a>, who served 42 years in Calhoun County's public schools, dies at age 70. (read more) -
Donald Snyder (PA '99)
Philadelphia science teacher <a title="Donald Snyder" href="educators/view/donald-snyder">Donald Snyder (PA '99)</a> encouraged students to apply their science knowledge to competitions and community projects. (read more) -
Katherine M. Adams (AL '01)
<span>Computer and business teacher <a title="Katherine Adams" href="educators/view/katherine-m-adams">Katherine Adams (AL '01)</a> prepared students for today's competitive business environment with a comprehensive technology curriculum.</span> (read more) -
Henrietta Grant (TN '95)
Former high school principal <a title="Henrietta Grant" href="educators/view/henrietta-grant">Henrietta Grant (TN '95)</a> passed away November 28, 2015 at the age of 79. (read more) -
Ruby Napier (KY '94)
The former principal was 81. (read more) -
Lois Cohn (CA '91)
Southern California educator <a title="Lois Cohn" href="educators/view/lois-cohn">Lois Cohn (CA '91)</a> passed away October 9, 2015 after a short illness. (read more) -
Ronald Bright (HI '90)
<a href="educators/view/ronald-bright"><span class="s1">Ron Bright (HI ’90)</span></a><span class="s2">—known as a “legendary”</span><span class="s2">and “iconic” </span><span class="s2">theater director in Hawaii—passed away July 7, 2015 at age 81.</span><span> </span> (read more)