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The John D. and Scott Adams Alumni Scholarship
“Other than my family, St. Andrew’s has been the most constant thing in my life,” Barbara Adams says. “My 33 years at St. Andrew’s were a big part in making me who I am today.”
Adams retired in 2005 after a career at St. Andrew’s that spanned three decades and eight job titles, including Director of Alumni, assistant counselor, Lower School counselor, Dean of Student Activities in the Middle School, Latin teacher, English teacher, history teacher, and Director of Admission.
Barbara maintains close ties to the school, thanks in part to the endowed scholarship she and her husband, John, established at St. Andrew’s in honor of their sons, ’93 and ’95 graduates. The John D. and Scott Adams Alumni Scholarship will help children of alumni attend St. Andrew’s, with preference given to alumni who are also faculty members.
“When an alum realizes they re-ceived an outstanding education at St. Andrew’s and wants his or her child to have that same opportunity, it’s the greatest affirmation the school could ever receive,” Barbara says. “We wanted to help those alumni who are seeking the best for their children.
“As a former faculty member and a grateful parent, I know that St. Andrew’s teachers are there not only because they want to teach, but be-cause they are called to teach. We chose to give preference to alumni who are also faculty so that we could help those individuals provide the same level of teaching and loving care they’re giving to other students to their own children.”