by Art Rothfuss | Jul 7, 2026 | 100 Stories
There is no better way to end my 100 stories than with a short ditty about Alex De Santis P ’84. Alex has been a beloved presence at The Harley School since his days as an English teacher (1971–2009). Even in retirement, he remained a familiar face, swimming in the...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 7, 2026 | 100 Stories
As you know, this year marked Harley’s 100th graduating class, a milestone in itself. The Class of 2026 embraced the occasion with both pride and playfulness, bringing an energy that was impossible to miss. They opened the ceremony with a beautiful rendition of Stand...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 7, 2026 | 100 Stories
No Harley story would be complete without one about our founder and namesake, Harriet Benton Bentley. Though her life was brief (1885–1918), her vision and leadership helped shape the school Harley has become today. The story below was put together by former Harley...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 7, 2026 | 100 Stories
This May marks the 50th anniversary of a special dedication honoring Conway Todd P ’41, ’42, ’62, ’63, ’64, ’65, ’79, a devoted member of the Harley community and parent to Jonatha ’41, Jocelyn ’42, Kenneth ’62, Charles...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 7, 2026 | 100 Stories
For alumnus Brendan Larrabee ’06, P ’40, the journey since graduation has been anything but linear — and that’s exactly how he likes it. Over the years, Brendan has built a career that spans optics manufacturing, process improvement at large corporations,...
