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St. Luke’s School Honors Headmaster Emeritus Dick Whitcomb
Dick Whitcomb is a legend on the St. Luke’s Hilltop and beyond. As Headmaster from 1980-2002, Whitcomb built a community known for its warmth and devotion to every student. Whitcomb’s leadership, humor, and compassion have carved a place in the hearts of many. His dedication to helping students from underserved communities attend St. Luke’s has literally changed lives.
“Dick Whitcomb has never really left St. Luke’s,” said Head of School Mark Davis. “His legacy is the Whitcomb Scholarship Fund and the wonderful students who are part of our community thanks to Dick.”
On Friday, October 21, 2016, St. Luke's School will host the Whitcomb Scholarship & Tribute Dinner at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien, CT. The event will honor Dick Whitcomb’s passion and commitment to providing opportunities to underserved students. All proceeds will go to the Richard M. Whitcomb Endowed Scholarship Fund. Established by St. Luke’s in 2003, this fund benefits students with financial need who embody Whitcomb’s passion for academic curiosity, potential, and strength of character. Former Whitcomb Scholars have gone on to attend Bentley College, Emory University, and Quinnipiac University, among others.
“This is the kind of thing that keeps me going”, shared Whitcomb. “Every kid can learn and do well. They just need the right resources, and the Whitcomb Scholarship at St. Luke’s School helps provide those resources.”
In tribute to Whitcomb, an anonymous trustee of the School will match every donation made at the event up to $250,000—potentially doubling revenue. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available:
St. Luke’s Richard M. Whitcomb Scholarship and Tribute Dinner
6:30pm, October 21, 2016, The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s, Darien, CT
Cocktails, dinner, dancing to music by Celebration
Leave a tribute message to Whitcomb via the website, via email: whitcombtribute@stlukesct.org, or through Facebook at www.facebook.com/whitcombtribute. Comments will be shared with Mr. Whitcomb and may be used during the event, on the School’s website, or in other event-related materials.
For more information, please contact David M. Hirx, St. Luke’s Director of Alumni Relations, at (203) 801-4861.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
