I am deeply grateful to the many donors and volunteers whose generous gifts of time, energy, and financial resources have propelled St. Mark’s forward during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The School’s ongoing growth and progress are made possible by the meaningful contributions of thousands of individuals and families across our community. Thanks to your continued commitment and partnership, Marksmen and their teachers thrived in every corner of campus. This year marked another record-breaking result for the St. Mark’s Fund, alongside extraordinary generosity in support for the newly opened Zierk Athletic Center, Albert G. Hill, Sr. Family Tennis Center, and Ralph B. Rogers Family Fieldhouse. Leadership gifts to strengthen the School’s long-term endowment were also committed as we transitioned to a keen focus on expanding the impact of this vital resource. Your unwavering belief in our mission inspires all of us who care for and guide the boys each day.

It is a privilege to work alongside such a remarkable group of educators on our faculty and staff, dedicated and steadfast Trustees, and devoted parents and alumni. This year, Fraser Marcus ’72 began his first year of service as our Board President, offering tremendous leadership alongside other Trustees who so thoughtfully and wisely work in partnership with our senior leadership team on campus to advance the School’s mission and aspirations. I also want to thank our Executive Committee Chair, David McAtee ’87, for his continued leadership, as well as our Parents’ Association President, Katherine Steinbrueck, and Alumni Association President, Jamie Rogers ’85, whose care and commitment underpin our work across campus with the boys day in and day out.

As always, it was inspiring and affirming to see our boys excel and enrich our community in so many ways, both on and off campus. The Class of 2025 set a powerful example for students across the community, consistently striving to make a difference in the lives of others. Following in the footsteps of the Class of 2024, this year’s seniors set a positive tone that resonated throughout the School. Fittingly, the Class of 2025 collectively contributed to the newly renovated Ralph B. Rogers Family Fieldhouse and made a gift toward an endowment that supports Character and Leadership education. As we celebrated milestones throughout the year, we were reminded time and again that the achievements and contributions of our students are both important and meaningful.

Lower School boys continued to embrace our fundamental values of empathy, kindness, and respect. Middle and Upper School Marksmen took on greater responsibility for the well-being of our community. While excellence and achievement were evident in academics, athletics, and the arts on regional and national levels, the most important lessons learned this year were rooted in our core values: courage and honor, resilience in the face of adversity, delayed gratification, kindness toward others, and grace and humility in both good and bad times. These tenets form the bedrock of a St. Mark’s education.

As we look to the future, there is reason to be filled with hope and optimism. On behalf of all my colleagues on the faculty and the entire St. Mark’s community, please accept my sincere thanks for your ongoing dedication, commitment, and generous support. The resources and partnership you provide meaningfully impact the lives of every Marksman in our care and help prepare them for a life of positive impact, service, and fulfillment.