by Art Rothfuss | May 8, 2026 | 100 Stories
Back in 2022, we awarded Caitlin Richard ’13 the Life of Purpose Alumni Award for her work in the Tulsa Public School System: Caitlin Richard ’13 was nominated by her mother, Irene Richard P ’13, ’15. In the letter Irene wrote to the committee,...
by Art Rothfuss | May 8, 2026 | 100 Stories
Rachel Green ‘19 started playing the violin at eight years old. What started as a childhood activity steadily grew into something more serious that would shape her path in ways she couldn’t yet imagine. By the time she arrived at Harley in Grade 11, Rachel already...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | 100 Stories
The booklet “An Experience of Worth” was first published in 1967 for Harley’s 50th year. I found a later iteration of it from the 1970’s too. It is a marketing piece showcasing Harley’s Upper School experience. (For our alumni who...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | 100 Stories
Kelly Prister ’16 spent nearly their entire childhood at The Harley School. “I started at Harley in 2000, I was what we called a ‘super lifer’ because I started early because my mom, Moira Prister P ’10, ’16 (Supplementary Support Program, 2000-2017), worked there. I...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | 100 Stories
Allie D’Amanda Sacks ’03 has experienced Harley as a student, a parent, and a member of the Board of Trustees. Though those roles differ, what strikes her most is how consistent the school’s values have remained. “As a student, I felt deeply known,” she says. Teachers...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | 100 Stories
Deb Schaller Willsea ’73 has spent her career making community resources accessible. That question of accessibility first took shape when Deb arrived at Harley as a Grade 9 student, after she previously attended public schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, Orlando,...