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NMH Alumni, 1 Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA (2026)

06/05/2026

After 38.5 incredible years as the Director of Northfield Mount Hermon Dining Services, Rich Messer P ‘06, ’13, ‘16, who has put his heart and soul into the culinary success of NMH, always making sure students have had the most delicious (and nutritious!) meals around, is retiring! Along with his dedication to our dining program, Rich has also been an excellent ambassador, mentor and leader on the hardwood, serving as Girls’ Varsity Basketball coach for many years. Whether you spent four years at NMH or just an afternoon, Rich has probably had a positive impact on your experience either directly or indirectly (by way of his team). Rich navigated NMH Dining Services though turbulent waters, including the campus consolidation, the safety enhancements of Alumni Hall resulting from COVID-19, a full departmental realignment, and everything in between, often behind the scenes and always with a smile on his face, wearing his head, heart and hand on his sleeves.

In a capstone project piece by Soren Anderson-Flynn ‘25, Rich commented: “I’m really competitive, and one of the things I’ve always believed was that I could play a role in making NMH better than other schools. We compete with all these schools for the best kids. Well, if we have a great dining program, that’ll help kids want to pick this one. If we have a great dining program, our faculty will want to stay here because they’ll feel cared for and taken care of.”

During his time at NMH, Rich was always competitive for us, even when we didn’t know there was any competition at all, and we are all beneficiaries of that competitiveness. Everyone attending NMH Reunion this weekend (Rich’s final event as an NMH employee!): Take a moment to thank Rich, and his team, for all they’ve done for this place we love so much. Enjoy retirement, Rich!

06/04/2026

🎉 Reunion 2026 is here!

👉 This weekend, we welcome more than 600 alumni and guests back to NMH to reconnect, celebrate, and make new memories.

🩵 Welcome home!

📸: Matthew Cavanaugh Photography

05/29/2026

With an incredibly heavy heart, we share the passing of former longtime NMH staff member, Wilbur Stauch “Bill” Hattendorf, Jr., P ‘01, ‘02, ‘08, whom we lost on May 11, 2026. In 1986, Bill took a job at NMH in the advancement office, where he met the love of his life, former longtime choral director Sheila Heffernon. Upon hiring Bill, the advancement director at the time told Sheila, “I just hired your future husband.” The two of them did fall in love, married, and raised Wesley, Kelsey, and Spencer. Bill also fell in love with NMH, where for 36 years, he was the advisor of the Radio Station (WNMH), and during that time, navigated WNMH both into the digital age and from its original physical home in the basement of Stone Hall, to its current home in the basement of Crossley Hall. Bill also helped relaunch “Community Circle” to support family life on campus, and served as a chaperone for many choir trips throughout the world. Outside of his NMH life, Bill was very involved in the veteran community, having served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bill also devoted a lifetime of service and commitment to Chi Psi National Fraternity, starting in the late-60s as a student at the University of Georgia, holding many titles, including seven years as National President, and six years as Executive Director, among others. During that time, he attended a record-57 Chi Psi Conventions, a record that will likely never be broken. Often behind the scenes, Bill was an invaluable member of the NMH community and will be incredibly missed. Please keep your thoughts with Bill’s wife, Sheila, sons Spencer Hattendorf ‘08 and Wesley Sullivan ‘01, and daughter Kelsey Sullivan ‘02, as well as all of Bill’s family and friends. Please visit the link below to see Bill’s obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/legacy/wilbur-bill-hattendorf-jr

05/28/2026

We are proud to bestow the 2026 NMH Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award upon Constance F. Kane, Ph.D. This award recognizes an alumnus or alumna in recognition of outstanding achievement in their career and for the recipient’s demonstrated service to humanity.

A member of the class of 1966, Constance has dedicated her life to catalyzing positive change around the world. As the Founding Executive Director of Women Changemakers for Education, she has empowered emerging female leaders by providing fellowships that promote education and leadership. She served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) she demonstrated her dedication to human rights and significantly enhanced the agency’s mission to combat oppression.

She made significant strides in education and development with organizations such as World Education and Oxfam America overseeing conflict resolution programs in Africa and directing humanitarian relief and women’s empowerment initiatives, lifting over a million women out of poverty.

We celebrate Constance’s remarkable accomplishments and unwavering dedication to service.

05/26/2026

This year’s Lamplighter Award, the highest honor given by the Alumni Association, is awarded to Joe McVeigh, Class of 1976. Joe has demonstrated unwavering dedication and service to the school. He volunteers to help ensure that NMH continues to be a place of opportunity and excellence for generations to come.

Joe grew up on the NMH campus where his father served as a faculty member for 43 years. He has served on the Alumni Council on both the Strategic Planning and Advancement Committees. His class leadership roles include Class Secretary, Reunion Co-chair, and Class Gift Chair. His work has been pivotal in keeping his class connected with one another and the school.

Guided by NMH’s motto to educate the head, heart, and hand, Joe spent his professional career engaged in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to students and teachers from more than 45 countries. He worked overseas for the Department of State, and his English language textbooks are used in many countries around the world.

In recognition of his dedication and steadfast commitment to Northfield Mount Hermon School, we proudly present Joe McVeigh with the Lamplighter Award.

05/17/2026

We are pleased to present the Ronald R. Smith P’21 with the WH Morrow Award. This award is given to a non-alum who has significantly impacted the life and spirit of Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH).

Ronald has been an integral part of NMH for over 25 years, serving in various roles that highlight his dedication to music and community involvement. He is currently the Director of Music Programs and is the Director of Jazz Programs, Stage Bands, and the World Music Percussion Ensemble.

In addition to his musical leadership, he has played a vital role in dormitory life and advising several clubs and committees, including the Men of Color Alliance, the Black Student Union, the Brothers, and as Chair of the Admissions Committee.

For Ronald, NMH is special because of its unwavering commitment to nurturing the whole person, allowing students and faculty alike to grow, explore, and forge lasting connections in a vibrant and inclusive environment. NMH has been enriched by from his long contributions. Congratulations, Ronald!

05/08/2026

We are incredibly honored to recognize the extraordinary work of NMH Alum Kimmie Weeks ’01. Kimmie Weeks is an internationally acclaimed Liberian activist, executive director, and humanitarian who has dedicated over 30 years to alleviating poverty and food insecurity by addressing root causes across West Africa, impacting millions.

Kimmie’s path – forged in the Liberian Civil War and refined into global leadership – stands as a powerful testament to the NMH ethic of service-driven education for the head, heart, and hand.

He currently serves as Executive Director of Youth Action International, CEO of Hope Farm, and Senior Director for Integrum Scientific. His leadership spans the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the Liberian Government. Kimmie has been awarded the World’s Children’s Prize, the Wangari Maathai Global Citizenship Award, and the Nelson Mandela Peace Medal. Notably, he is the youngest recipient of Liberia’s Knight Grand Commander in the Humane Order of African Redemption.

Join us in celebrating Kimmie Weeks for his visionary leadership and profound global impact! For his unwavering commitment to human rights and community service, we are proud to recognize Kimmie Weeks with the NMH Alumni Association Community Service Award for Social Impact. Congratulations, Kimmie!

05/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate Liz McGrath ‘76 with an NMH Alumni Association Community Service Award. Liz is a co-founder and former Executive Director of Pegasus Legal Services for Children in Albuquerque, NM; a non-profit that has transformed the lives of hundreds of vulnerable children and families.

A Hampshire College and UNM School of Law graduate, Liz has spent her career as a fierce advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Her landmark work was instrumental in the passage of New Mexico’s 2001 Kinship Guardianship Act, landmark legislation that keeps children with their families and out of the foster care system by empowering relatives to become official caregivers.

Through Pegasus, she built innovative programs supporting grandparents raising grandchildren, young parents, and homeless youth. She has educated professionals and caregivers across New Mexico about the legal rights of children.

As a law professor, community leader, and lifelong public servant, Liz embodies the very best of “The Head, The Hand, and The Heart”, the enduring philosophy of Dwight Moody and the Northfield Mount Hermon School. Thank you, Liz, for a lifetime of service. Your work is a beacon for us all.

05/02/2026

Time passes, but the connections remain. Mo Eldib ‘09, Seth Clare ‘09, and Suraj Karmacharya ‘10 reunite in London over Nepali food and stories that never get old! 🐷🇳🇵🇪🇬🇺🇸🇬🇧

05/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that Nathan Hurlin ‘76 is a recipient of a 2026 Community Service Award. He is an example of someone who has taken the core of the NMH teachings of head, heart, and hand to his life and career.

In 1988 he became the Production Stage Manager at Paul Taylor Company, where he met, and married Denise Roberts Hurlin. While there, she and fellow dancer Hernando Cortez founded Dancers Responding to AIDS (DRA), a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Nathan became the de-facto Production Manager for DRA, a position he cherishes.

In 2000, Nathan became the Senior Production Manager for DRA and Broadway Cares, where he dedicated 25 years of service. His work with Broadway Cares has been instrumental in the organization raising hundreds of millions of dollars and helping thousands of individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

The NMH Alumni Association is pleased to present a Community Service Award to Nathan Hurlin for his work supporting a vulnerable community. Congratulations, Nathan!

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