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News & Events
2008-2009
New Facilities Greeted by Fanfare
Alumni & Parents Honored at Dedications
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Dedication
ceremonies for Blair’s new tennis courts and
tennis house were held on Peddie Day and Trustees’ Weekend
celebrating the newly completed tennis complex. On
Peddie Day, Headmaster Chan Hardwick thanked alumni
and parents whose generous donations helped make the
new facility possible. Those in attendance included
Louise and Murray Hood and their daughter Kat
Hood ’05, as
well as Bill Durland ’65 and Will
Neff ’08. Varsity tennis coach
Lew Stival noted that the boys’ and girls’ tennis
teams and the entire Blair community will benefit from
the outstanding new facilities. During Trustees’ Weekend
in October, two tennis courts and the tennis house
were dedicated in honor of Trustee Alex
Sloane ’70. Alex,
who was unable to attend the Peddie Day festivities,
was recognized by the Trustees for his generosity and
dedication to Blair’s athletic program. As of
today, eight of the 10 new courts have been named. |
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 Dennis
Peachey ’62 was honored at the
Peddie Day dedication of Peachey Plaza, a beautifully
paved and landscaped area adjacent to Blair’s
new student Activity and Athletic Center. Dennis’s
career at Blair spanned almost 40 years, as he served
on the faculty and as the assistant headmaster for
finance and development. He led the School through
one of its most challenging financial periods and
helped Blair achieve financial stability. Peachey
Plaza was made possible by a gift from the Class
of ’62 presented in Dennis’s honor at
the class’s 45th reunion. At the dedication
ceremony, Chan and Trustee DJ Romano ’74 recognized
Dennis’s wife, Lynn, along with their children, Derek ’93 and Meghan ’96, and
thanked Dennis for his extraordinary devotion to
Blair.
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Updated 11/9/08
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