SA Alumni Council Returns

THE RETURNof the SA Alumni Council

On July 5, 2022, SA’s Alumni Office initiated the revival of the Alumni Council. Alumni were invited to nominate themselves or others, and a nomination committee voted on the initial council members to create a well-balanced group reflective of SA’s diverse alumni community. Many thanks to everyone who submitted nominations. The hope is to include all nominees in outreach efforts, including as class agents and a speakers’ bureau. The Council held its first organizational meeting in September and established its mission and responsibilities. Mission Statement: The mission of the Alumni Council is to support Sewickley Academy’s mission and core values by cultivating a mutually beneficial relationship between the school and the alumni community. The Council’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the connection between alumni and Sewickley Academy; foster alumni engagement and giving; act as a channel of communication between alumni and the school; provide opportunities for alumni to participate actively in the life of the school; connect with current students in order to enrich their Sewickley Academy experience.

Responsibilities of Alumni Council Members

• Participate in evening meetings 4-5 times per year in person or via

Zoom.

• Serve in one of the following roles: Chair, Co-Chair, Outreach

Coordinator, Events Coordinator,

Communication Coordinator, or

Volunteer Coordinator. • Support the SA Fund – no matter how large or small a gift – and help educate classmates about the importance of philanthropy at

Sewickley Academy. • Work with the SA Alumni office to help coordinate and plan for class milestone reunions and other

Alumni Weekend events. • President/Chair will update the alumni community during Alumni

Weekend.

• Assist the Advancement Office with class solicitations.

• Local alumni also are expected to attend important alumni events, such as Reunion Weekend and

Alumni Holiday Party.

The Alumni Council Members for 2022-2023 include:

Ian Carroll ’11

While at SA, Ian Carrol ’11 was captain of the track and cross country teams, member of Cum Laude Society, cast as Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, and served as spotlight operator for theater productions. In 2015, Ian completed a B.S. in chemistry, with minors in German and theater, at Brandeis University. In 2018, he obtained a master’s in higher education administration from Boston College. Ian now lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his partner, Tucker, and works at the University of South Florida as the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development.

Logan Cole ’16

Logan Cole ’16 joined Sewickley Academy in middle school, spent time studying abroad in Belize and Spain, participated in sports and many social justice clubs on campus, and was heavily involved in musical theater. She graduated from Duquesne in 2020 with a B.A. in international relations. Currently, Logan is a Juris Doctor candidate at Barry Law in Orlando, Florida. She is dedicated to being a change agent in our criminal justice system and advocating for others. Logan aspires to become a Supreme Court Justice.

Ciara Donohue ’17

Ciara Donohue ’17 attended SA for 13 years and graduated from Bucknell University in 2021 with a B.A. in economics, minoring in legal studies. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and

Ian Carroll ’11 Logan Cole ’16 Ciara Donohue ’17 Meredith Doyle ’12 Virginia (Nimick ’00) Elliott

Clayton Morris ’11 Willie Paul ’16 Dr. Todd Thompson ’85 Anna Zappala ’07

works as a cybersecurity consultant. In her free time, Ciara enjoys sailing and spending time with her five siblings.

Meredith Doyle ’12

Meredith Doyle ’12 is both a Sewickley Academy legacy and lifer. She was heavily involved in theater and visual arts as a student and went on to be a professional actor and personal stylist. She now lives in Sewickley with her husband, Alex, and is excited to help grow and foster the art community at her Alma Mater.

Virginia (Nimick ’00) Elliott

Virginia (Nimick ’00) Elliott enrolled in Sewickley Academy in 1987. She captained the varsity girls soccer and lacrosse teams, leading both to WPIAL and state titles. She attended Davidson College where she continued to play lacrosse, and graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 2007. Virginia spent four years as a Senior Trial Attorney specializing in federal civil rights litigation for the City of New York and the New York City Police Department. She now works as a Trial Attorney for the United States Department of Justice. She lives in Sewickley with her husband and two children.

Clayton Morris ’11

Clayton Morris ’11 is part of the second generation at Sampson Morris Group and serves as Vice President of Development & Leasing. His responsibilities focus on enhancing the value of the portfolio through leasing, marketing, asset management, development, and acquisitions. Clayton is a graduate of Katz School of Business with an MBA in finance and business strategy and earned a B.A. in managerial economics from Allegheny College with a minor in astronomy/astrophysics. An avid kitesurfer and inventor, he designed and patented a practical, adjustablesize kite and collaborated to start “Guzt, a kitesurfing innovation company,” which makes high performance kite surfboards.

Willie Paul ’16

Willie Paul ’16 is an SA lifer, served as a tour guide, and was captain of the varsity hockey team during his junior and senior years. After graduating from Sewickley Academy, Willie attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, completing a political science degree. He then returned to Pittsburgh to work for Deckman Company, a third-generation family business focusing on the commercial HVAC construction industry. Willie enjoys golfing, skiing, and skeet shooting.

Dr. Todd Thompson ’85

Dr. Todd Thompson ’85 remembers the Academy as a pivotal hub of friendship, learning and development. After more than 20 years as a neurosurgeon, he joined Medtronic as a Sr. Director for Patient Safety. He and his wife, Di, work remotely from Colorado Springs, Telluride, and Honolulu. Their favored pursuits include mountain biking, hiking, skiing, surfing and general aviation.

Anna Zappala ’07

Anna Zappala ’07 resides in Sewickley with her husband, Patrick, as a stay-at-home-mom to their son, Graham. Previously, Anna worked for eight years in Media Relations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. An SA lifer, she went on to major in communications/public relations at College of Charleston and Robert Morris University. Combining her love for travel and tennis, she completed the Grand Slam (as an attendee) with Wimbledon this past summer.

Jason Fincke ’93 and Henry

Shenk ’74 are also Alumni Council members.