While winter temperatures are brisk on the Mountain, the warm spirit of The Storm King School continues to be felt across the country. This season’s SKS on the Road gatherings in San Francisco, Atlanta, and West Palm Beach offered not only milder climates, but also the genuine warmth of alumni reconnecting and celebrating the bonds that began at SKS. Centered on our alumni family, these events created space to reconnect, reminisce, and renew the lifelong connections that began on the Mountain.

In San Francisco, Head of School Lisa Shambaugh enjoyed a memorable dinner with alumni Jay Schumann ’71, his wife Kelly,  and Nader Fathi ’77. The evening was filled with stories, fond memories, and conversations about the future of Storm King. 

In Atlanta, Lisa Shambaugh and Director of Development Sarah Fulton ’09 hosted a lively alumni gathering at The Steamhouse Lounge. Over great food and easy conversation, attendees reflected on their Storm King experiences and celebrated the lasting impact of their time at SKS. Guests included Chad Merrill ’84 and his wife Robin, Trustee Chris DeSalvo ’85, Trustee Ken Goldwasser ’78 and his wife Randi Layne, and Vallea Woodbury ’95.

The final stop brought Lisa and Sarah to West Palm Beach, where they began with a scenic walking tour hosted by Trustee Peter Fox ’77 and his wife, Mary Fox. The visit concluded with a spirited gathering at Lynora’s West Palm Beach, bringing together alumni from across decades.

Attendees included Ken Wang ’69, Trustee Bruce Hanson ’62, Jeff Galuten ’61 and his wife Pat Galuten, Trustee Ken Goldwasser ’78 and his wife Randi Layne, Richard Epstein ’59 and his wife Gail Epstein, Vinny Alaimo ’85, Board Chair Robert Ginsburg ’72 and his wife Nancy Ginsburg, Yael Becker ’97, Trustee Roger Auerbacher ’66 and his wife Denise Auerbacher, Trustee Peter Fox ’77 and his wife Mary Fox, Trustee Michael Fischer ’82, Howard Arnold ’71 and his guest Linda, and Jorge Rivera Morales ’81 and his wife Grisel Alonso.

Though the season on the Mountain may be cold, these gatherings served as a meaningful reminder that the Storm King community remains warm, engaged, and closely connected—no matter the distance.