The Avonian // SPRING 2022
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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Avonians,
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von is back! Spring 2022 has blessed us with a return to normalcy. It has been wonderful to see our students enjoy Mrs. Riddle’s campus free of restrictions for the first time in two years. The last few months of the school year are always filled with contagious enthusiasm: spring sports are in full swing and senior excitement grows as commencement nears. This spring feels especially sweet, and I am beyond proud of our community’s resilience. After more than 40 years, Kevin Driscoll ’72, P’08 will retire from Avon Old Farms. His stellar career at Avon has made him a beloved mentor, teacher, and coach for many among the Brotherhood. Though everyone around campus and on the football field will miss his day-to-day presence, he will forever remain a part of our community. I am sure you join me in wishing him well as he enjoys retirement with his family and grandchildren. On May 21, we welcomed the Class of 2020 back to campus for the first time since COVID heartlessly interrupted their senior year. It was amazing to see these classmates re-connect and have a fun-filled weekend celebrating the Brotherhood with beloved faculty and mentors. Avon’s 88th awards ceremony and commencement were held on May 28–29 for seniors and their families on the Village Green. Celebrating the Class of 2022 with Coach Driscoll as our commencement speaker made for a special day indeed. I wish each of our graduates success as they move on to the next chapter in their lives. After two years without an in person Reunion Weekend, we are thrilled to welcome back our alumni for an epic weekend over June 3–5. We are thankful to finally have an in person opportunity to memorialize George Trautman, the man who led Avon for 29 years, with alumni and friends during this special weekend. I hope to see many of you there! Aspirando et perseverando, J I M D E TO R A P ’ 1 2
Head of School
