2022 Walker Bell Challenge

To all the alums who have met me with honor, fairness, kindness, and truth since I started at Thacher in 2020---thank you. I am thankful for the relationships formed so far, and look forward to many more to come in the future. Special shout out to the class of 1971, my first 50th Reunion class at Thacher, whose love for the School and one another never ceases to put a smile on my face.

I’m grateful for the life long friendships I made at Thacher. I had incredible support from my advisors, coaches and teachers.

To the students who bring so much creativity and joy to the campus each day!

THANK YOU to the Thacher Teachers and Staff for all you do for our daughter!

A faculty and school community that welcomed and encouraged all points of view

In honor of Marvin Shagam

A campus full of animals- especially Miss Cronin's Coach!

In memory of Evan Werlin

In honor of To the fabulous graduating senior class 🧡💚🧡

My time at Thacher fostered a tremendous love and appreciation for the wilderness, and a continuing desire to protect it.

In honor of Evan Charles Werlin

In honor of Blossom Beaty Pidduck

loyalty to honor, kindness, fairness and truth.

In memory of Vincent Okobi

In memory of my beloved father who knew before I did how impactful Thacher would be for me.

In appreciation for the wonderful all-around experience our grandson is having!

The Thacher staff

In honor of Teal Smith CdeP 2024

In honor of Doug Tauck

The great teachers and the great friends that I met at Thacher are embedded in my memory and inspire me to live my life well!

In honor of Marvin Shagam

In honor of Lee Quong

Perseverance of the students and staff!

In honor of Cdp79

Personnel phone call

Not the usual. A great place to watch our family grow up. Felt I should recognize my husband who allowed us to have the experience.

The friends I made. They are still my greatest support system.

The most wonderful place on earth for high school age kids! Happy to support!

The dedication of the faculty members to the students in many ways that go beyond their normal duties.

In memory of the hundreds of horses over the years that have supported The Thacher School’s mission.

A small contribution to support living and growing in our core values!

In honor of Walker Bell Challenge

Having all the students sing Happy Birthday to our son after his first day at Thacher.

In honor of Adanna Iwu-Anyanwu '24

In memory of James Dibblee

In honor of Bruce Oxley

Thacher has impacted my son's education because he has quickly learned how to perform many domestic chores and completed school assignments by himself. He has matured quickly and is very independent and for sure he will successful in college and life. Thank you Thacher!

In memory of Marvin Shagam & Gloria Nichols

Love the work that Chanelle Walker & Matt Balano are doing (hate to hear that he’s leaving)! I hope that this bit of support helps them, and any other members of the Thacher community, who do the tireless and often thankless work of rebuilding trust and fostering a more inclusive version of— Honor, Fairness, Kindness & Truth! From my experience, these are the folks who are truly moving in the Spirit of, Marvin Shagam AND my Nana, Gloria Nichols— two angels whom I know I could not have made it through Thacher without. Shout out to all the victims of past abuses (of all types) who continue to persevere through and/or continue to find ways to to show up. I wish you nothing but prosperity and healing. From my Family to yours—We Love You ALL!! ♥️✊🏾🐎🧡💚

Joy Mulligan

Marvin Shagam changed my world view.

Those who can, should.

We are so happy to be a part of the amazing Thacher community! Sera could not be happier with her experiences.

In honor of IMO Randy Smith CdeP 1987

My children have made friends they and we will have forever. They received a top notch education and are caring thoughtful humans.

The matching gift for faculty donors!!

Supporting my school!

Orange blossoms and Witch's Broom are the smells that bring me back to the magic of my days there among other smells like wet grassy fields, dusty chaparral hills, and piles of horse poop!

In honor of Evan C Werlin

In honor of IHO Elizabeth S. Hastings and T. Newlin Hastings, Jr. CdeP 1970

I am inspired by the incredibly talented and dedicated faculty and staff who show up every day to make the experiences of our students better, and who genuinely care about this place and one another. To the A&D office - you're the best. Thank you for being such wonderful and supportive colleagues and friends. <3

Coach Sullivan has high expectations and motivates his players to rise to the challenge.

In memory of Dan Escalante

Be adventurous and lead with kindness and love!

In honor of Bob Isaacson … whose decision to go to Thacher transformed our children’s lives.

In honor of Robert Chesley

Thacher is our second home. Thank you for all the love and support you share with us all.

Peter Robinson

With deep appreciation and gratitude for faculty and staff!!

Proud to be an alumni and loved my years there. Look forward to every return visit!

Rich and Chris Mazzola

In memory of Josephine Chow

In memory of David B. Koth

In honor of Melanie Berner, Jonathan Swift and Jason Carney

Thank you for all the hard work!!

Gun club! Thanks Steve Kanaly.

In honor of Megan Carney

In honor of Randy Smith

My family believes in Thacher, In only one year I have seen the impact of the Thatcher community on my son's continued growth and success.

In memory of Marvin Shagam

In memory of Marvin Shagam

We want to thank you for all the support you have given to our children.

Hang in there. Things will get a little bit brighter soon.

In honor of The Robinson Family

The great teachers at Thacher are very encouraging, kind and professional! Thank them so much for educating our son!

I am grateful for the use of the Chumash land, and for our Thacher community that continues to work to thrive!

With gratitude for my colleagues, the extraordinary mission we serve, and the students we’re lucky to call “our kids.”

We are honoured to join the Walker Bell Challenge. Thank you, Thacher School.

In honor of Michael and Joy Mulligan

In honor of Dorothy H. Hoover & Robert C. Hoover

In memory of Dorothy H. Hoover

It helped to get a call from an current student yesterday.

Marvin Shagam

In honor of John G. Lewis Jr. CdeP '59

Let these hard times make us stronger, smarter, and better.

In honor of Blossom Beatty Pidduck

For speaking truth and always trying to move things forward in the name of goodness and progress.

Brian Pidduck introduced me to climbing and cultivated my love of the backcountry.

In memory of Paul Connolly

In memory of James Dibblee

In honor of Peter Robinson

In honor of Trevor CdeP 2009, Lucas CdeP 2015, and Nate CdeP 2012

In memory of Brooke Halsey

Peter Robinson was always kind and looked out for me in his wonderfully gruff way. I always felt that he was looking out for me and that was always incredibly powerful and reassuring.

No matter who you come in contact with at THACHER you are greeted with an overwhelming amount of kindness. I will always be thankful for that!

The most significant factors in my Thacher life were the steady encouragement, discipline, and humor of our faculty. Thanks to all who organize and back the Walker Bell Challenge!

In honor of Tanji Dewberry

Tanji was always a mentor and supporter of young women. She and her son are angels now. May they Rest In Peace.

We are so appreciative and inspired by the opportunities that Thacher allows for students to take risks and experience failure (and success!) Life lessons that are often undervalued. Thank you!

Maria Morales-Kent was an incredible guide as we navigated the college process!

In honor of Jack Huyler

In memory of Myron A Clark

Go Toads! You got this :))

I cannot imagine a better community to work with :)

The hard work Thacher leaders, faculty and students are doing to improve the school.

In honor of The Annual Fund Team

Great work DevO team!!

In honor of Alice & Kurt Meyer

The total love, support, and encouragement Grace Lowe has shown my daughter Kennedy❤️. Kennedy ADORES you! Heck, so do I!!

In honor of Trustee, Stefanie Warren, CdeP '96 for her tremendous work

The amazing advisors at Thacher give above and beyond and make all the difference. Thank you!!

happy to contribute to this amazing school

In memory of Joe Dignan '75

In memory of Jim Griffith CdeP 53

Marvin Shagam, in pursuit of honor and fairness and kindness and truth always.

In honor of The Business Office Staff

Megan Carney! No-one could be better for the incoming class girls.

In honor of The Board of Trustees and Blossom

Thank you for difficult stewardship over the last few years.

Thanks for the call Coach Hopper! Sorry I missed it.

Thank you to all the staff who make my daughter feel at home!

Jill Manfredi, Sara Edwards, Marcy Sanchez, Yung Roman, and May Adams - are all amazing women and professionals, who have and continue to give their best to our school community. They truly are lynchpins helping to keep us together. Thank you to them!!! Maria

In memory of Tambi Dewberry CdeP ‘94

In honor of Alex Wilson

In memory of Alex Wilson

Class of '79

In honor of Bonnie Robinson

GO TOADS!

I have worked for Thacher School for over 25 years. I love this school and what it represents and wish it’s success for the future.

I am beyond grateful for the students, faculty and staff past and present, who have inspired me daily in a multitude of ways. And to the horses. And to Katherine Halsey, Robin Walter, and Sydney Bowie: I will cherish our friendships forever.

In honor of Mr. Avery and the Jazz music program

My father Newlin Hastings 1934 and all the generations since.

In honor of Brian Valdez

Enjoy your experience!

In honor of Mrs. Bonnie Robinson

Mrs. Robinson helped me find my voice as a writer and a human being.

Grace Lowe has been a wonderful advisor to my daugther, Eline, as an Advisor. I appreciate her duty of care!

In honor of Joy Sawyer Mulligan

In honor of Marvin H. Shagam

Keep up good work.

In honor of Noel Ferris

Michael Mulligan was wonderful

In honor of Marvin Shagam

Easily the most influential person in my life other than my parents!

Go orange!

In memory of Peter F Dunne III

What immediately comes to mind is how the Robinsons saw something in me and my writing and they were so supportive which definitely boosted my confidence!

In memory of Macdonald Brooke Halsey II

Thacher truly has the most amazing environment I’ve ever known. It is given Trevor an opportunity to experience a beautiful combination of academics, sports, and the outdoors. I will forever be grateful to all the people who give us so much to make this community all that it is.

In honor of Chuck Warren

In honor of Jack Huyler

In memory of Jack Huyler

I still write and ride better because of him.

Thank you Horse Department, for all you do for our kids! Keep it up!

In honor of Sudha Rajasekaran

My wife , who is no more believed so much in Thacher that our children will flourish in Thacher . Thacher gave our children the best education. It brought the best out of them in a compassionate yet in a competitive environment.

In honor of Peter Robinson

He was my English teacher in the 80s and now he is my daughter's teacher today. THAT is miraculous. And I am ever so grateful for all of the teachers and staff, and the thread of the Thacher education that persists through the generations.

Glad to contribute for families in need of Financial Aid

Thank you for all the good work

In honor of jim Griffith

Though I am not a teacher, it's a gerat feeling to support Thacher's mission through the work I do on campus. What a blessing it is for my kids to now be able to be toads.

In honor of Jack Huyler

Honor fairness kindness well taught

In honor of Class of 1972

The unparalleled mentorship, guidance and support from all the faculty and leadership at Thacher.

In memory of Brooke Halsey

My daughters Anjali and Lauren Joseph continue to benefit from the education they received and the friendships they made at Thacher.

Thacher provided me with some of my most treasured friends and memories - hoping my donation will contribute to similar experiences for current and future generations. Also ... gotta represent CdeP 2010.

In honor of Robert A Isaacson

Keeping up with classmates over the years and seeing how the school experience may have helped their success.

Fantastic educators who recognized my strengths as a young person and encouraged me to use them!

Chuck Warren and the Outdoor Program

In support of Blossom and all of campus leadership who are upholding the core of Thacher's values while moving the School ever forward

Can't wait for reunion!

Gage Grimes

Jack Huyler and the horse program helped me understand my responsibilities to God, Country and my fellow citizens leading to my eventually becoming an Army General Officer and then a Judge.

My classmates are the best!

Thanks for preparing our nephews to be active community members and more!

In honor of the faculty and staff who work every day of every week to support Thacher students.

Thank you for making our daughter happy.

In honor of Marvin Shagam

He was a wonderful, caring teacher and friend.

In honor of of our colleagues and their dedication to students and this community.

In memory of Mr. Shamim- you were a huge inspiration!

In gratitude for all of the students, past and present, who have made Thacher such a wonderful place for our own children to grow up.

Thanks to Emma in the Alumni Office for the reminder text!

In honor of our amazing equine partners that give us all so much. Also in appreciation for the wonderful teachers during my years at Thacher that supported me and gave me reason(and still do) to believe that we are all worth it. Cecilia Ortiz, Chuck Warren, Blossom Beatty Pidduck, Michael and Joy Mulligan, Mike Swan, Cam Schryver, Katherine Halsey, Greg Haggard, Monique Devane.

In honor of IHO Graham A. Rogers CdeP 2024

Loved seeing those bees! Keep em flying!

In memory of Sherm Ewing CdeP 1944

In honor of Marvin S. Shagam

Hope Thacher School have a good future.

Zander turned 16 today.....his present to Thacher:)

So many of our colleagues have taught my daughters. I thank them for their dedication and positive influences.

In honor of Gui Ignon; Denim J. Lord; Doc Lowery

Our grandson, Wyatt O'Connell, is here additionally honored after having graduated from Thacher and in his first year made the Dean's List at UVA.

Thacher faculty are outstanding…thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of our students!

In honor of the good work done at Thacher.

Elle O Hill

Marvin Shagam helped me make the honor code my own.

In memory of Marvin Shagam

Thacher has encouraged my child to try so many new things. Love that!

In honor of Bo Manson, John Bueti, Molly Perry, Jake Conway, Jeff Hooper, Justin Arnold, Brian Pidduck, Theana Snyder, Mel Berner, Jon Swift, Raul Soto, Tracy Miller, and all of the other teachers and advisors who have supported my child this year!

Amazing education and educators.

I was never a great athlete, but I had a lot of spirit, which can go a long way. So it was incredibly meaningful to me to be captain of both my cross country and lacrosse teams my senior year. I think Thacher is the kind of place that lets people shine in so many different, and unexpected ways.

We are grateful for the incredible commitment of the facilities team, people like Oscar, Sergio, Jesus, Jose, Robert, Robert and Angel for all they do to make this campus special.

In honor of Betty Saunders

Continue the excellence !

Blossom Pidduck. I never knew how to write and she took the time to help me understand in a way that no other teacher did.

In honor of Bob and Denise Miller

The Thacher community and its horses, which together made an enormous and happy difference in the lives of all of our family, both those who were students, and their parents. Thank you!

Our daughter loves learning at Thacher, we couldn't ask for more!