“ Excel” Special 75th Anniversary Edition
SAINT DAVID’ S MAGAZINE
Volume 40, No. 1 Spring 2026
“ Excel” Special 75th Anniversary Edition
CONTENTS
4 From the Headmaster
6 A Constant Force Reflections from Board President Daniel Connolly’ 77
10 Omnium Nobis, Nunc in Futurum: Our 75th Anniversary Headmaster David O’ Halloran highlights Saint David’ s progression over the past 25 years.
24 It’ s A Wonderful Life Tom Ryan, Master Teacher and longest serving faculty member in Saint David’ s history, reflects on the impact that boys, families, and fellow faculty have had on him over 55 years.
28 An Anniversary Reflection, Blueprint for the Future Begins at the Ground Level For Alumni Council Chair Will Smith’ 00, Saint David’ s teachers are the foundation builders forming a common bond for all alumni.
30 SPECIAL SECTION( 25 YEARS PLUS- A CELEBRATION OF FACULTY) To celebrate our 75th jubilee, the school honors the current faculty and staff members who have served 25 + years at Saint David ' s.
41 Through the Years A timeline of key milestones in the life of Saint David’ s School.
73 Celebrate! Colorful balloons set the stage for a festive Founders’ Week that featured celebratory activities for everyone.
84 Generations 90 Alumni Snapshots 112 In Memoriam
DEDICATION
This special edition of Saint David’ s Magazine celebrates the 75th jubilee of Saint David’ s School and all the boys, faculty, staff and families who have embraced and lived her mission throughout 75 years.
It is dedicated to the memory of the Ten Bold Founders whose vision and devotion shaped the independent spirit of this great school, with its ultimate aspiration …“ That They Be Good Men”:
Margaret Draper Boncompagni Eleanor H. de Give Charles M. Grace Louise L. Hoguet George M. Horn
John Meade Charles F. Moulton Joseph M. Murphy Gertrude D. Smith Gregory B. Smith
Saint David’ s Magazine is published twice a year by the Saint David’ s School Strategic Communications Office with support from the Development Team.
RoseMarie Alfieri, Director of Strategic Communications Peter Martin, Strategic Communications and Alumni Engagement Specialist
Designed and Printed by Zodiac Printing Company, Inc., Mountain Top, PA. Photography: RoseMarie Alfieri, Melanie Fidler, Peter Martin, Darren Ornitz, Ed Prete 75th Anniversary Logo designed by Kate Kelly Cover: Saint David’ s School is named for the Old Testament’ s young David, son of Jesse, known for his faith, courage, and skill as a musician and warrior. Copyright © 2026 Saint David’ s School, 12 East 89th Street, New York, NY 10128-0678 www. saintdavids. org
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