by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
I had the honor of presenting our next Life of Purpose Award to Kara Pennino ’09 who was nominated by her sister, Francesca ’05. As Water Administrator for Washington, D.C.’s Department of Energy and Environment, Kara has built a career around...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
Our Life of Purpose Young Alumna Award was presented to Tori Kanellopoulos ’11. Tori was nominated by her mother, Lisa, for her work as a Long Range Principal Planner for the City of Charlottesville, VA. Tori’s work in urban planning centers equity,...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
Charlie Dickinson ’26 started at Harley in kindergarten, following her older sister Frances ’23. Ask how her family discovered Harley, and she tells a story about her mother seeing a group of Harley students out one evening—maybe heading to prom—struck by how polite,...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
When Zora Scannell-Rooks ’26 arrived at Harley in second grade, her family had just moved from New York City to help care for her grandmother. As they explored schools, one thing stood out immediately: Harley’s Hospice program. Even though Zora was just entering Lower...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
Kim Bednarcyk P ’16 is retiring after 45 years in Harley’s Lower School. As Leo’s first teacher in Nursery Red, she brought extraordinary care, warmth, and presence to his earliest school days. She is a remarkable woman, and we will miss her dearly next year. She, of...
