Since the start of her tenure earlier this year, The Storm King School’s new Head of School Lisa Shambaugh has made getting to know the people in our school community one of her priorities, including SKS alumni who span the country and the globe. With the goal of making new connections and learning about their SKS experiences, Ms. Shambaugh has scheduled a series of regional events where she can engage with as many alumni and parents  as possible throughout the year.

The first “Meet the New Head of School” event was held recently in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The evening was well-attended by alums and other members of the SKS community including friends, parents, spouses and SKS staff. Alumni, ranging from the class of 1957 to the class of 2019, had a great time together prompting Rick Finkenstaedt ’75’ to comment “Whatever the class year, we are connected by the experience of growing up on the Mountain.” 

Maryland Gathering Attendees: Tobi Akingbade ’19, Debbie Tillery ’85, Ross Sober ’92, Andy Block ’93, Sandy Toro, PhD, P ’25, Michael Moore, PhD, ’72, Robert (Bob) Levister ’70, Rhonda Levister, Ed Mack ’82, Bob Parke ’57, Forrest Shuster, Rick Finkenstaedt ’75, Lynn Crevling ’72, Marek Pramuka P ’20, Head of School Lisa Shambaugh 

Hailing from Maryland, Dr. Sandy Toro, the mother of current SKS junior Antonio M. ’26 also joined the gathering. “It was so nice to meet and spend an evening with SKS staff members who do such great things for my son,” she explained.

Alumni, parents, and friends of SKS are encouraged to attend one of our future gatherings and meet Lisa Shambaugh. Please contact Sarah Fulton ’09 or Lynn Crevling ’72 for more details.  

Upcoming “Meet the New Head of School” Events:

Atlanta Dinner
Monday, November 11th, 6 – 8:30 PM at the home of Trustee Ken Goldwasser ’78

NYC Winter Gathering
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:30-8:30 at Hi-Life Bar & Grill 

West Palm Beach Dinner
Thursday, February 6, 2025, Venue TBA

Nashville Lunch
Saturday, March 1, 2025, Venue TBA