Since Principia's founding by Mary Kimball Morgan in 1898, alumni in growing numbers have loved the concept of a school devoted to serving the Cause of Christian Science
Over the years, alumni have been willing to share generously in Principia's development and have devoted time and energy towards it success.
Since Principia's founding by Mary Kimball Morgan in 1898, alumni in growing numbers have loved the concept of a Office and the Alumni Board work together to support our alumni association members. Our members are comprised of graduates from the Upper School or College, former students who have attended for at least one quarter, dedicated staff or faculty members, who have served at least two years, and honorary alumni elected by the Board.
Benefits of membership include receipt of The Principia Purpose, up-to-date address and telephone listings of alumni, invitations to reunion, eligibility to attend Alumni Weekend reunions on both campuses, access to career contacts, and scholarship opportunities for children of alumni.
Your Alumni Association Board
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Toni Vecchione Kyriakakis (C' 69), President, from Blue Point, New York, has recently taken early retirement from teaching but currently teaches after-school classes to help students prepare for the SATs. She also serves on the board of The Daycroft Foundation, is treasurer of her local Principia Club, and is serving as First Reader in her Patchogue, Long Island, church. Toni and her husband Nick have two daughters: Amelia (C'02) is a teaching assistant in France, and Katerina is an art teacher on Long Island. |
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Hans Fredrikson (US’84, C’88), Vice President, from Friendswood, Texas, is a vice president with J.P Morgan. Asked what he liked most about his Principia student days, he says, “getting to know great people from all over the world.” What pleases him most about Principia today? “The emphasis on character education and the focus on excellence in all Principia does. I am very optimistic about Principia’s future.” Hans’ and his wife Adriane (Whitney, US’84, C’88) have three daughters, Annika Lynn, Emelie Ann, and Christina Marie. |
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Adam Messer (C'02), Secretary, is a software engineer for Carlson Software. He is currently involved
in starting a Discovery Bound chapter in Cincinnati, is president of the Cincinnati
Principia Club, active in his branch church, and will receive a master’s in computer
science this summer. In addition to his College classmate and wife Kristin Morse
Messer (C'02), Adam says he appreciates the whole man character education
he received at Principia, along with his learning "to think critically, vigorously,
and from the basis of principle regarding every decision." His advice to current
students? "Take advantage of the educational opportunities Principia offers outside
the classroom, because that will enrich your life the most." |
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Jean L’Heureux (US'75, C'80) worked in the hotel industry for several years before switching
gears to raise children full-time. She also is a partner with her husband Rick in their
business, Audio Visual Techniques. In addition to branch church work, Jean is active
in PTA and their school district’s Parent Leadership Council. Jean and Rick have
three children: Richard, 12; Melissa, 14; and Andrea, 17. Jean is especially grateful
for both "the nurturing atmosphere in my classes and other activities at Principia
that encouraged me to grow and accept no limitations, as well as the lifelong
friendships that continue to bless me today!" Her advice to current students is to
"take advantage of every opportunity afforded you at Principia." |
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Eric Nager (C’89) from Daphne, Alabama, is marketing director and an investment advisor representative for Southern Capital Services. What he cherishes most of his Principia student days, he says, were “making life-long friends and traveling abroad.” What pleases him most about Principia today? “The vision the organization has for the future.” Eric and his wife Sandy (Eastman, C’93) have a daughter, Alexandra Nicole. |
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John Ranson (C'71) is vice president of finance for PCI Energy Capital. While John travels
a lot, other activities include family time, branch church work, and school or
community activities. John and his wife Cheryl have a son, Jamie (US'02, C'07), and
daughter, Jenna, who is in Principia Middle School. About his Principia experience,
John says, "I received a great education, built friendships that have lasted for 30+
years, and cemented my understanding of Christian Science." His advice to current
students? "A Principia experience is as good as you make it. Explore and investigate
the richness of the community — courses, friendships, diverse activities, and just
hanging out." |
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Joy Nickell Schwentker (C'70) from Raleigh, North Carolina, serves as Executive Secretary/Treasurer of her Christian Science association and also works as CSO Field Representative with the Christian Science Organizations on college campuses in North Carolina. She is currently on the Boards of the local Prin Club and Carolina Haven Foundation that supports Christian Science nursing in the Carolinas, was involved for many years with a nationally recognized character education program in her county and with different levels of the local and state PTA, and has served in many branch church positions. Joy and her husband Bob, a corporate attorney (US'66, C'70), have two sons: David is in information technology in Raleigh, and Andy is in law school in Washington, DC.
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Jeff Scott (US’81, C’87) from San Diego, California, is executive vice president of For the Game LLC, developers of recreational sports facilities for public agencies. What he most remembers of his Principia student days is “Principia provided me a loving, nurturing, family atmosphere where I learned what it meant to live my life as a Christian Scientist daily, in the dorms, in the classroom, and on the athletic field.” As to Principia today, “what I see now is a school with a clear vision for the next century, rooted firmly in Mrs. Morgan’s original purpose and policies. I also see an academic institution that wants to be the best it can be in every area, embracing the whole man education.” Jeff and his wife Linne (Speidel, C’86) have two daughters, Olivia and Katherine. |
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