Alumni Board Members

Dear Presbyterian School Community,

It is my pleasure to serve as President of the Presbyterian School Alumni Board for the 2024-2025 school year. My service on the board has been filled with wonderful activities and it is my honor and pleasure to share some exciting updates and express our collective gratitude for the ongoing support and enthusiasm from our alumni and school community.

First, I am thrilled to announce that the 2024 Alumni Giving Day was an incredible success. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, we raised over $55,000, surpassing our goal with a total of 160 gifts. Our initial target was 115 gifts, so exceeding this number reflects the strong commitment and loyalty of our alumni base. Your contributions are making a meaningful impact, ensuring that Presbyterian School continues to provide exceptional opportunities for our students and remains a place of growth, learning, and community. We look forward to once again surpassing our Giving Day goal on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

In addition to this success, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the board members who have recently completed their service. Kate Chernosky Barclay '09, Sachin Jaggi '14, Jorge Ortiz '04, Cullen Stewart '15, and Craig Smith '16 have all rolled off the board after years of dedicated service. Their contributions have been invaluable, and their commitment to our alumni community has set a high standard for future boards. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, hard work, and the positive impact they have made on our school. A special thanks to our former President, Jorge Ortiz ’04. Jorge’s leadership and involvement over the years has improved not only the Alumni Board, but also the school. Thank you, Jorge!

As we bid farewell to these outstanding board members, I am also excited to announce new members who bring fresh perspectives and energy to the Alumni Board. Please join me in welcoming Ruthie Vellano '24, Andrew Winters '08, Jacey Bowers '07, Shuni Wilson '14, and Elliott Boullion '08. Each of these individuals bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our school’s mission. I am confident that their contributions will further strengthen our alumni community and help us achieve our goals in the coming years.

I am also pleased to share the launch of our new Career Connections Program, which began this summer. This initiative is designed to create meaningful connections between our alumni and the Presbyterian School community. The program pairs alumni mentees with mentors who are either fellow alumni or alumni parents. We are proud to report that 17 alumni mentees and 17 mentors are currently taking part in this program. The goal of the Career Connections Program is to provide our alumni with opportunities to develop their post-graduate plans, whether those plans involve entering a professional career or pursuing further education in graduate school. We believe this program will be an invaluable resource for our alumni as they navigate their future paths, and we are excited to see the positive outcomes it will generate.

In closing, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your continued support and engagement. Whether through your generous donations, your service on the board, or your participation in our latest programs, you are helping to ensure that Presbyterian School remains a strong and vibrant community. Together we are making a difference, and I look forward to seeing what we will accomplish next.

Go Panthers!

Carlton D. Wilde III
President, Presbyterian School Alumni Board