Fall 2025 Newsletter
Dear St. Anne's-Belfield Alumni,
We're nearly halfway through the 2025-26 school year, and the momentum across our campuses is unmistakable. New students have found their footing, returning students are flourishing, and alumni engagement is transforming our community in ways that are both visible and profound.
Your Impact This Year
From Saints on the Road connecting alumni across the country to the re-launch of our Alumni Council and the expansion of Saints Connect student programs, this year has clearly demonstrated that alumni are connecting with current students in ways that actively shape their St. Anne's-Belfield experience. These programs create conversations that spark new directions, mentorships that build confidence, and connections that show students what's possible beyond graduation.
Saintsgiving Success
On November 19, our community showed up in extraordinary fashion. Together, we raised nearly $800,000 from more than 750 donors. The Board of Trustees, Alumni Council, and Senior Administrative Leadership Team offered challenge matches that energized giving throughout the day, and every single one was met.
The Class of 1984 currently leads both the Malone Cup and the Peter V.R. Weeks Award, while the Class of 2016 holds the Young Alumni Participation Award. The race continues through Alumni Weekend 2026. Every gift to The Fund for St. Anne's-Belfield counts toward your class standing. If you haven't made your gift yet, then there's still time to help your class take the lead!
Get Involved: Your Experience Matters
If you've ever wanted to give back in a way that feels personal and purposeful, now is the time. Conduct a mock interview to help a student prepare for college and their time beyond graduation, invite a student to job shadow you, or meet virtually or in-person with a class or student club in your area of expertise.
Explore our alumni engagement opportunities and complete our Get Involved form. It takes just a few minutes, and your experience may be exactly what a student needs to find direction, confidence, or possibility.
Save The Dates
- Friday, December 19: Join us virtually for Lessons & Carols, a beloved tradition that brings our community together across the miles.
- Friday, April 10, 2026: Opening of the All-School Art Show. Come enjoy student artwork across all divisions on both campuses. The show is open through early May.
- Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2026: Alumni Weekend 2026. All alumni are welcome, with special recognition for reunion classes ending in 1s and 6s. Interested in helping plan your reunion? Reach out to me!
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: During Alumni Weekend, join us on the Lower School campus for Spring Family Fest - athletic competitions, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family.
Small Actions, Lasting Impact
You can support St. Anne's-Belfield in ways that take just moments, but make a real difference:
- Add the official St. Anne’s-Belfield School LinkedIn page to your profile's education section
- Review us on Niche.com
- Update your contact information so we can keep you connected
- Make a gift to The Fund for St. Anne's-Belfield in honor of the teachers who prepared you for everything that came next
Thank you for being part of what makes this community so vibrant, generous, and deeply connected across generations.
GO SAINTS!
Anni Quinn '12, P. '41
Newsletter Stories
![Young Alumni Holiday Gatherings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765309151/stab/uojwbflj6tvy4umpoclp/Screenshot2025-12-09at23844PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765309151/stab/uojwbflj6tvy4umpoclp/Screenshot2025-12-09at23844PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765309151/stab/uojwbflj6tvy4umpoclp/Screenshot2025-12-09at23844PM.png","width":522}])
Over Thanksgiving break, young alumni gathered to celebrate the holiday season. Mariah McVey '16 and Christian Oliver-Smith '18 co-hosted the classes of 2011–2022 at The Fitzroy downtown, while Lellie King '24 hosted the Classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025 at Cville Smash, Charlottesville's new indoor pickleball facility.
![Saints Young Alumni Trio Reunited with the Hoos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761342225/stab/pbfdim5alrldmztufycu/Chance-Mallory-2_20250923_MBB_Practice_JH_0029-1200x768.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761342225/stab/pbfdim5alrldmztufycu/Chance-Mallory-2_20250923_MBB_Practice_JH_0029-1200x768.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761342225/stab/pbfdim5alrldmztufycu/Chance-Mallory-2_20250923_MBB_Practice_JH_0029-1200x768.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761342225/stab/pbfdim5alrldmztufycu/Chance-Mallory-2_20250923_MBB_Practice_JH_0029-1200x768.webp","width":1200}])
Desmond Roberts '23, Carter Lang '23, and Chance Mallory '25 are reunited on the University of Virginia basketball court.
![Alumni band Noyade is Making Waves]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765308902/stab/jc09abdhjnewkaernr2v/Screenshot2025-12-09at23453PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765308902/stab/jc09abdhjnewkaernr2v/Screenshot2025-12-09at23453PM.png","width":498}])
Kaden Fenno '25 and Burke Gunther '25, members of the band Noyade, have officially dropped their new album, Fathoms Deep, now available to stream on Spotify.
![Saints on the Road Sparks Alumni Connections]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765300576/stab/mk05eitjus9hgn8cflr9/Screenshot2025-12-09at120942PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765300576/stab/mk05eitjus9hgn8cflr9/Screenshot2025-12-09at120942PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765300576/stab/mk05eitjus9hgn8cflr9/Screenshot2025-12-09at120942PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765300576/stab/mk05eitjus9hgn8cflr9/Screenshot2025-12-09at120942PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765300576/stab/mk05eitjus9hgn8cflr9/Screenshot2025-12-09at120942PM.png","width":1242}])
This fall, our Saints on the Road events brought together alumni across Charlottesville, New York, D.C., and Boston for engaging conversations, connection, and community. Each gathering was well attended and enjoyed, fostering deeper engagement with our alumni network.
![Leading With “Yes”: Carly Rullman Walsh ’05 Champions Alumni Engagement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765467284/stab/gx6pd8psbetbf4nyalde/Untitleddesign9.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765467284/stab/gx6pd8psbetbf4nyalde/Untitleddesign9.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765467284/stab/gx6pd8psbetbf4nyalde/Untitleddesign9.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765467284/stab/gx6pd8psbetbf4nyalde/Untitleddesign9.png","width":1000}])
When St. Anne's-Belfield called, Carly Rullman Walsh '05 said yes and then she kept saying it. After nearly twelve years in New York, Carly returned to Charlottesville two years ago and immediately answered the School's invitation to reconnect and get involved.
![A Visit with Betsy Didlake Perkins '46]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765298746/stab/rjpeguqrlo7txumjuhvg/Screenshot2025-12-09at114525AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765298746/stab/rjpeguqrlo7txumjuhvg/Screenshot2025-12-09at114525AM.png","width":448}])
Betsy Didlake Perkins, a proud member of the St. Anne's Class of 1946, recalls her five years on campus with remarkable clarity. Now living in Alexandria, Virginia, she recently welcomed Pam Winthrop, Chief Advancement Officer, for a visit to reminisce about her school years.
![St. Anne's-Belfield Alumnus Named 2025 Premier Lacrosse League MVP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757947803/stab/knrbvl6t1bgbgxe3xnrf/ConnorShellenberger.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757947803/stab/knrbvl6t1bgbgxe3xnrf/ConnorShellenberger.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757947803/stab/knrbvl6t1bgbgxe3xnrf/ConnorShellenberger.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757947803/stab/knrbvl6t1bgbgxe3xnrf/ConnorShellenberger.jpg","width":900}])
After leading the Premier Lacrosse League in points, Connor Shellenberger '19 was named the 2025 Jim Brown Most Valuable Player and was also named the Eamon McEneaney Attackman of the Year.
![St. Anne's-Belfield Alumna Wins Nonprofit Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757351745/stab/idae88g70yn3lxahjkfh/Inline-01-Left-Backpack-Buddies-Contrib_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757351745/stab/idae88g70yn3lxahjkfh/Inline-01-Left-Backpack-Buddies-Contrib_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757351745/stab/idae88g70yn3lxahjkfh/Inline-01-Left-Backpack-Buddies-Contrib_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757351745/stab/idae88g70yn3lxahjkfh/Inline-01-Left-Backpack-Buddies-Contrib_1.jpg","width":1000}])
15 years after starting Backpack Buddies as a 9 year old in our Lower School, Lucia Hoerr '18 was named a winner of Geico's internal Fast Pitch Program.
Save the Dates! Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE
ALL-SCHOOL ART SHOW 2026
Opening on Friday, April 10
SAVE THE DATE
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2026
Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19
SAVE THE DATE
SPRING FAMILY FEST 2026
Saturday, April 18
Calling All Alumni!
We are looking for Class Ambassadors! Class ambassadors cultivate communication, interest and excitement about St. Anne's-Belfield School. Class ambassadors will help us engage alumni, market both on-campus and regional events and grow our philanthropic support. For those of you who are interested in engaging more with the alumni community, please contact Anni Quinn, aquinn@stab.org.
Have you written a book recently or know of an alumnus who has? Please email Anni Quinn, aquinn@stab.org, so we can celebrate your success!
We would love to celebrate new additions to your family! Please email Anni Quinn, aquinn@stab.org, if you or one of your fellow alumni has welcomed a baby.
Interested in coaching? We are always excited to welcome back alumni to coach current students. Please email Seth Kushkin, skushkin@stab.org to learn more.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Come join the St. Anne's-Belfield community! We seek to hire great people with a passion for educating, serving, and connecting with our vibrant student body. Browse all current job opportunities here!
Why I Give
Join your fellow alumni by philanthropically investing in the future of St. Anne's-Belfield School!
Shelby Lamar '92
"St. Anne's-Belfield stands out as a place where curious academic chatter extends beyond the classroom and into the lunchroom, and where students truly learn from one another. This unique culture is the product of the thousands of people who have passed through its halls over the past century. St. Anne's-Belfield is a true original that delivers an extraordinary student experience. Please join me in supporting a school that provides such incredible opportunities to so many people in such a unique environment."
See what current Saints are up to!
Do you remember competing on Quiz Bowl? Look, it's back! Watch St. Anne's-Belfield School's Upper School Academic Team compete against St. Catherine’s School via this link. The team is coached by former St. Anne’s-Belfield Quiz Bowl team member and current Upper School faculty member, David Gray ’89, along with Upper School faculty member, Susan Gallander. The episode aired on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Read the most recent issue of The Belfield Banter.
Past Newsletters
![Liza Borches ’93, P. ’24 & ’27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705950343/stab/ceg0jjti9gvsxkgljat4/Screenshot2024-01-22at20357PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705950343/stab/ceg0jjti9gvsxkgljat4/Screenshot2024-01-22at20357PM.png","width":360}])
![George B. Craddock ’00, P. ’31 & ’35]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705950721/stab/sbck40mrtqckv5k955tj/Screenshot2024-01-22at21056PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705950721/stab/sbck40mrtqckv5k955tj/Screenshot2024-01-22at21056PM.png","width":296}])
![Sarah Johns ’99]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705950820/stab/dldy4qukczyfes4qjlfn/Screenshot2024-01-22at21229PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705950820/stab/dldy4qukczyfes4qjlfn/Screenshot2024-01-22at21229PM.png","width":404}])
![Damian Kavanagh ’89, Ed.D., CAE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705950902/stab/osu3vp1gu6dovf9y9vbc/Screenshot2024-01-22at21402PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705950902/stab/osu3vp1gu6dovf9y9vbc/Screenshot2024-01-22at21402PM.png","width":326}])
![Kem McCoid Roth ’84]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705950990/stab/fsscfqgjmqcgserfyw43/Screenshot2024-01-22at21525PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705950990/stab/fsscfqgjmqcgserfyw43/Screenshot2024-01-22at21525PM.png","width":368}])
