by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
For Michael Kaminski ‘04, innovation started with curiosity — and a swimming pool. Michael arrived at Harley in 2001, during a week forever marked by the events of 9/11. Despite the difficult start, he found inspiration in Harley’s classrooms and teachers. He credits...
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
When Suzannah Lea Sheeran ’19 was a little girl, she drew a picture of her future. There were two houses—one for her parents and one for herself—and a third building she labeled simply as “my practice.” Even then, she knew she wanted to help people....
by Art Rothfuss | Jul 6, 2026 | 100 Stories
Our final Life of Purpose Award was given posthumously to Dr. David Seldin ’74. David was nominated by his sister, Judi, who was able to join us, along with David’s wife, family, and friends. David was a Harvard-trained physician-scientist and...
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,...
