Favorite memory: When Mr. Ryan read the names of the starting lineup when the Price Gym opened!— Michael Abbate, Class of 2019
Mr. Ryan, congratulations on a remarkable career of service and dedication to Saint David’ s!— Carlos Melville, Class of 1987
From student to parent, Mr. Ryan has been a constant at SDS, embodying its best qualities: academics, arts( Superman!), giving back and shaping good men through friendship and mentorship( and humor!)— Matthew Kelly, Class of 1998
It was always fun to play trivia with you during break and read the jokes on your calendar. I still use some of them today. I hope everything goes well with retirement.— Laurian Surur, Class of 2024
Mr. Ryan, Wishing you all the best in retirement. Hot Stove was a fundamental part of my Saint David ' s experience, and I will always cherish those memories. Go Yankees!— Ryan Eastep, Class of 2015
To Tom Ryan: My 8th grade teacher, softball coach of Ryan’ s Raiders, summer Knock Hockey rival, and Hot Stove creator. A mentor for 30 years and the reason I teach. Happy retirement! Go Yankees!— Morgan Kelly, Class of 1999
Mr. Ryan is my favorite teacher of all time. His personality is so unique, and he has such a passion for teaching that it was hard not to stay engaged when he spoke. I loved being a part of Hot Stove!— Nick Petralia, Class of 2018
Thank you, Mr. Ryan, for creating such an incredible environment where passion and enthusiasm for whatever interested you was welcomed and celebrated. Go Yankees and enjoy retirement!— James Corrigan, Class of 2009
Dear Mr. Ryan, you’ ve helped shape a couple of generations of young men. Wishing you fun and joy in your well-deserved retirement! Fondest regards,
— Peter, Mac, Ben, Deirdre Grosscup, Class of 2013 and 2015
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