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Alumni Awards

Each year, The Storm King School Alumni Council honors the graduates, faculty, and teams whose lives reflect the values of the Mountain. Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are open through December 31.

Will Cote, TJ Cote ’01, Visual Arts Director John Carruthers, Alumni Arts Award winner Rick Reynolds ’71, Ross Carnes ’66, Scott Cantor ’73, Head of School Lisa Shambaugh, and Trustee Roger Auerbacher ’66.

Five distinctions

The awards

Presented at Reunion Weekend each June. Select Read the full nomination details under any award to see eligibility, the selection process, and how to nominate.

Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are encouraged as soon as possible, before the December 31 deadline. Please submit a separate form for each nominee or team.

Questions? Contact Ashley Cabrera '19 at acabrera@sks.org

Faculty

Margaret Clark Faculty Excellence Award

Recognizing a former faculty member of longevity whose dedication transcended the classroom and became part of the student-centered tradition of the School. Named for Miss Margaret Clark, who retired in 1938 after 44 years as an art teacher — and who designed the Storm King crest still used today.

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The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations for the Margaret Clark Faculty Excellence Award. This award recognizes a former faculty member of longevity whose dedication transcended the classroom and whose high ideals became part of the student-centered tradition of The Storm King School.

Miss Margaret Clark retired from The Storm King School as a distinguished member of the faculty in 1938, completing 44 years of service as an art teacher. During her tenure, Margaret's responsibilities grew to head of the lower school. During World War I, she ran the infirmary as well as the entire administration, while continuing to teach her legendary art classes. She is also credited with designing The Storm King School crest used today.

Nominations close December 31 · Presented at Reunion Weekend in June

Please submit separate forms for each nominee.

For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.

Yearbook dedication to 2023 recipient Frederick LeMaine.
Athletics

The Sports Hall of Fame

Established in 1994 to recognize exceptional athletic achievement by Storm King alumni, coaches, athletic directors, and teams — the athletes and moments that defined Cougar athletics across the decades.

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The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations to recognize exceptional athletic achievement by Storm King School alumni, coaches, athletic directors and teams in the SKS Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1994.

Nominees should reflect a distinguished record in athletics and dedication and commitment to exemplify the core mission and values of The Storm King School of character, truth, respect, and responsibility. Nominations are encouraged in the "honor year" being celebrated each year.

Eligibility qualifications
  • An individual must have attended SKS for a minimum of two years, having left or graduated in good standing ten (10) years prior to being nominated. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
  • Coaches and teams are eligible for nomination after a minimum of five (5) years since attending or working at Storm King School. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
  • Coaches and/or athletic directors must have coached a team or led the athletic program for a minimum of four (4) years, having contributed significantly to The Storm King School athletic program and the School.
Nominations close December 31 · Induction at Reunion Weekend in June

Please complete and submit separate forms for each nominee or team.

For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.

SHOF inductee Kevin Houston with his players and Cornwall-on-Hudson Mayor Jimmy Gagliano.
The Arts

Alumni Arts Award

Established in 2019 to honor exceptional artistic contribution and achievement by Storm King alumni across the visual and performing arts — music, theater, dance, film, writing, curating, and design.

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Established in 2019, The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations for exceptional artistic contributions and achievements by Storm King School alumni in the visual and performing arts including vocal music, instrumental music, theater, dance, etc.; film/documentaries; writing/literary arts; curating, directing or producing; design arts, artistic media; etc.

Selection for this award will be based upon the artist's recognition and impact in their field. Indicators of artistic impact will include awards; grants; commissions; reviews; visibility/notoriety in publications, exhibitions or installations; touring; or other indicators of excellence and recognition in the art form.

The award recipient's artistic work will be presented at the school at an all-school talk, performance, reading, artist's residency, master class, by field trip, or other means as appropriate to the art form.

Nominations close December 31

Please complete and submit separate forms for each nominee or team.

For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.

William Close '88, 2023 recipient, with past faculty member Bonnie Newman.
Service

Alumni Humanitarian Award

Given to a graduate whose service and humanitarian work has made a lasting difference — supporting human welfare, the environment, or social reform through extraordinary volunteer efforts or a career devoted to the betterment of the human condition.

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Established in 2019, The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations to recognize a member of the SKS alumni body for extraordinary accomplishments and contributions supporting human welfare, the environment, or social reform, including lifesaving work for social justice, the improvement of quality of life, the environment, socio-economic status, or the alleviation of suffering.

These may be extraordinary volunteer efforts or a career dedicated to the betterment of the human or environmental condition.

The SKS Alumni Humanitarian Award will be presented to the recipient during the academic year at an all-School assembly, and may be presented at an annual Reunion Weekend.

Nominations close December 31

Please complete and submit separate forms for each nominee or team.

For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.

John Prentice '64, 2023 recipient.
The School's Highest Honor

The Founder's Cup

The Founder's Cup is The Storm King School's highest honor, awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated distinguished service to the School community, distinguished professional excellence, and/or regional, national, or global distinction.

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The Founder's Cup is The Storm King School's highest honor and is awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated the qualities of distinguished service to The Storm King School community; distinguished professional excellence; and/or regional, national, or global distinction.

Selection of a recipient of the Founder's Cup is made by The Storm King School leadership.

The Founder's Cup is not open to nomination — recipients are chosen by the School's leadership.

Scott Cantor '73, Harold Kennedy '73 & Peter Wunsch '73, 2023 recipients.
Roster preserved in full

Past recipients

Every recipient, every year — the complete record carried forward from the current site.

Margaret Clark Faculty Excellence

2006–2023
2023
Frederick LeMaine
2020
William Cesario
2019
Dr. Leslie McLean
2018
Scott Chrysler
2017
Thad Horton
2015
David Van Dyck '40 & Leslie Breton
2014
Bill Carhart
2013
Austin Stern & Karen Hayes Szvoren
2012
Dr. Mary Meynardie · Jason Steiker
2011
Diethard Kolewe
2010
Robert Went
2009
Thomas Donahue
2008
Richard G. Broughton '54
2006
Herb & Tommye Sauer

Alumni Arts Award

2020–2026
2026
Rick Reynolds '71 & Jay Schumann '71
2025
Andrew Holbrooke '65
2024
Kun-Han "Henry" Wu '09 — Photographer; Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TIMID magazine
2023
William Close '88 — Founder & Artistic Director, The Earth Harp Collective
2022
Gary Springer '72 — Actor & Publicist
2021
David Collens '65 — Director/Chief Curator, Storm King Art Center
2020
Richard Wormser '51 — Documentary Filmmaker

Humanitarian Alumni Award

2020–2026
2026
Thomas "TJ" Cote '01
2025
Chris Cavallo '70
2023
John Prentice '64 — Homeless-shelter volunteer, food pantry, school mentor & fundraiser
2022
David Hartcorn '73 — Building homes & providing assistance in El Salvador
2021
Jonathan Keeve '74, MD — Volunteer Orthopedic Surgeon
2020
Amaha Kassa '90 — Founder & Director, African Communities Together

The Founder's Cup

2000–2023
2023
Scott Cantor '73, Harold Kennedy '73 & Peter Wunsch '73
2016
Roger Auerbacher '66
2014
Lawrence "Lon" Gratz '61
2013
Jack D'Angelo
2012
Bruce Hanson '62
2011
Michael Brower '63
2010
B. DeRacey Gilbert '60 · Joseph W. Blount '74
2009
Stephen P. Duggan · John Kayton '26
2008
Herbert G. Gelhardt '48 · Norman S. Jeavons '48
2006
Harrison M. Davis III '56
2005
Arthur H. Reis '75 · Robert D. Williams '54
2003
Michael J. Fischer '82
2000
John F. Settel '50

The Sports Hall of Fame

Est. 1994 · Inducted 1994–2025
2025
Jerry Carballo '90 — Basketball
2024
Henry Hudson Jr. '04 — Swimming
2024
Jim Lulves '69 — Baseball, Basketball, Golf
2024
Bailey Rodriguez '89 — Basketball, Baseball
2023
Kevin Houston — Basketball
2022
Wray Farmin '72 & Joseph Austin '72 — Competitive Skiing
2022
Jennifer Hudson '02 — Golf
2021
Shauntiece "Puddin" Hunt '01 — Soccer, Basketball
2020
Stephen Mandell — Championship Lacrosse Coach, 1998–2000
2019
Jermaine Miller '02 — Basketball
2019
Bruce Dennison '68 — Soccer, Baseball, Basketball
2019
Peter Boden '63 — Soccer, Basketball
2018
Cara Castronuova '98 — Wrestling; two-time Golden Gloves boxer
2018
Steve Bluth '83 — Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis
2018
Bill Perry '53 — Soccer, Football, Baseball, Basketball
2017
2012 Wrestling Team
2017
Charles Cordero '92 — Basketball, Baseball
2017
1977 Basketball Team
2016
Charles Huntington — Director of Athletics, 1959–1969
2016
1965–1966 Men's Soccer Team
2016
Tom Terry '66 — Soccer, Hockey, Tennis
2016
Dave Coxon '66 — Soccer, Hockey
2015
Chris Fagan '00 & Jemar Bryant '00, Captains — 2000 Basketball Team
2015
Ken Stuart '65 — Tennis, Soccer
2014
The 1974 Ski Team, led by Paul Davis
2014
Karin Volpe '94 — Softball
2014
Lloyd McMillian '72 — Basketball, Soccer, Baseball
2013
John Garrett '63 — Hockey, Baseball, Soccer
2011
"Rebel" Rowe '51 — Tennis
2010
Jon Wolf '72 — Lacrosse, Soccer, Hockey
2010
Danny Mojica '85 — Wrestling, Cross Country, Lacrosse
2009
Timothy M. Hankinson '73 — Soccer
2009
Charles B. Merrill '84 — Basketball, Baseball
2009
Paul S. Jerry '69 — Soccer, Tennis
2009
Jeffrey S. Hall '74 — a true "Mountaineer"
2009
Tom Hillman '74 — Hockey, Soccer, Tennis
2009
Richard A. Epstein '59 — Baseball, Hockey, Soccer
2009
The 1959 Soccer Team
2008
Scott Cantor '73 — Baseball, Soccer
2008
David Hartcorn '73 — MVP Soccer, Skiing & Lacrosse
2006
Thomas Street '71 — Golf
2006
Dietrich A. Kolewe '81 — Wrestling
2005
William Batchelder '63 — "Fastest Man on Campus"
2005
Richard Roberts '60 — Best All-Around Athlete; Captain, undefeated soccer team
2005
Horace "Ivan" Keesey IV '75 — "Down Hill Champion"
2000
B. deRacey Gilbert '60 — Hockey
2000
1970 Hudson Valley Hockey League Champs
1999
John G. Prentice '64 — Captain, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball
1997
1951–52 Football Team — Undefeated
1997
Daniel Loh '52 — 1951 Football Captain; Best Athlete 1952
1997
1935 Soccer Team — Undefeated / Never Scored On
1996
1955–1956 Fencing Team — Interscholastic Champions
1996
1976–1977 Women's Soccer — First Women's Team
1996
1976–1977 Women's Basketball — First Women's Team
1995
Donald Burt '40 — Football, Basketball, Tennis
1995
1954–55 Football Team — Undefeated
1995
1959 Soccer Team — Undefeated
1995
Hamad Al-Sabah '70 — Soccer
1994
William Lee '34 — Football, Basketball, Baseball
1994
George Loh '43 — Football, Basketball, Baseball
1994
John G. Grill '46 — Football, Hockey, Baseball
1994
Richard Broughton '54 — Football, Hockey, Baseball
1994
1958 Soccer Team — Undefeated

The complete roster of past recipients — every award, every year — is preserved in full.