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Alumni News: Krysta Banke ’93

Alumni News: Krysta Banke ’93

It’s cool to be smart at Harley. In May 2022, Krysta Banke ’93 completed her PhD in English Rhetoric and Composition from the University of South Florida. She credits The Harley School’s...

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Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82

Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82

Charly Carter ’82 has been busy. She continues her important work as CEO with Step Up Maryland, a political training and civic engagement organization that helps organize and rebuild communities to...

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In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke

In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke

Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life,...

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Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09

Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09

Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her...

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Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78

Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78

“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational...

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Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12

Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12

“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of...

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Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17

Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17

It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at the Urban Choice Charter School and doing just fine. One day, his mom was with one of her patients,...

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Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14

Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14

Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a superior violin player, always involved with anything music related at the school, with a boisterous,...

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Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15

Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15

Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College and pursued a career in the New York City filmmaking industry as a cinematographer...

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In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson

In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson

Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and Harley parent, worked at the school from 1973 to 1987. During those years she was the school's in-house...

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In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer

In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer

Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former students and colleagues shared their sentiments about Mr. Laimbeer: "Frank lived a rich and full...

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In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia

In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia

Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more years, Lou Battaglia has served as the Upper School's utility player. "Mr. B"--as students called...

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