Distinguished Alumna Award

Honoring Foxcroft women who make a difference

Recent Honorees

  • Dorothy "DD" Alexander Matz

    Class of 1981
    Honored in 2022

  • Barkley Boutell Henning

    Class of 1973
    Honored in 2021

  • Jennifer Fill Crooks

    Class of 1991
    Honored in 2019

  • Nan Stuart

    Class of 1971
    Honored in 2018

  • Alix Clark Diana

    Class of 1960
    Honored in 2017

  • Barbara Hartley Lord

    Class of 1941
    Honored in 2016

  • Suzanne "Sukie" Kuser

    Class of 1949
    Honored in 2015
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  • Suzy Townsend Purrington

    Class of 1956
    Honored in 2011
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  • Diana Hardin Walker

    Class of 1959
    Honored in 2002/2003
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  • Frances FitzGerald

    Class of 1958
    Honored in 2001

  • Helen Kleberg Groves

    Class of 1945
    Honored in 2000

  • Elizabeth Fly Rohatyn

    Class of 1948
    Honored in 1999

  • Mary Starr Carstensen

    Class of 1967 
    Honored in 1997
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About the Award

The Distinguished Alumna Award is given by the Alumnae Association Council to honor an alumna who embodies the core values of the School: respect, integrity, kindness, and service; and has honed a passion that she discovered while at Foxcroft and is sharing it with the world.
 
Whether this means an alumna is nominated for her expertise and accomplishment in her profession, or her contribution of positive, long-lasting change within her community, nominees are leading and inspiring others outside of the Foxcroft community. Nominees also have a strong connection to and love for the School and serve as global ambassadors for Foxcroft.
 
Possible benchmarks for nominees include any of the following: demonstrating dedication through length of service; making an outstanding contribution to her chosen field or area of interest; receiving local or national recognition of achievement; and serving as a role model to others.

News

  • Barkley Boutell Henning ’73 Named Foxcroft School’s Distinguished Alumna 2021

    Barkley Boutell Henning ’73 is a shining example of a Foxcroft Woman. Her compassion, motivation, work ethic, and wonderful sense of humor have made her an invaluable member of the Foxcroft community.
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  • Jennifer Fill Crooks ’91 Named Foxcroft School’s Distinguished Alumna 2019

    Jennifer Fill Crooks ’91, whose compassion for orphaned children living in poverty and passion for improving their plight led her to found an international nonprofit called Uryadi’s Village, was named Foxcroft School’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna Thursday evening (April 11) at the School’s Reunion Weekend Alumnae Association Dinner.
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  • Nan Stuart Named Foxcroft’s Distinguished Alumna 2018

    Nan Madeira Stuart, a Class of 1971 alumna whose love of animals has driven her professional and philanthropic careers, was named Foxcroft School’s 2018 Distinguished Alumna on April 19 at the Reunion Weekend Alumnae Association Dinner.
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  • Axie Diana ’60 Receives Distinguished Alumna Award

    Alix “Axie” Clark Diana ’60, a compassionate woman who has devoted herself to helping others — and sometimes battled barriers in order to do so — received the 2017 Foxcroft School Distinguished Alumna Award Saturday (Oct. 28) during a luncheon at the School’s Athletic/Student Center.
     
    The Distinguished Alumna Award is presented by the Alumnae Association to honor an alumna who embodies the core values of the School: Respect, Integrity, Kindness, and Service; and who has honed a passion that she discovered while at Foxcroft and is sharing with the world.
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  • Barbara Hartley Lord '41 has been an inspiration with her dedication courage and understanding heart.

    Barbara Hartley Lord '41 Receives Distinguished Alumna Award

    *Editor's Note: Barbara Hartley Lord '41 passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Though deeply saddened by the news, we are grateful that Mrs. Lord took joy in receiving the Distinguished Alumna Award and thankful that we were able to honor her lifetime of compassion and commitment. Our deepest sympathy is with her family at this time.

    Honoring a devoted community leader, who was guided by her undersanding heart.

    Barbara Hartley Lord '41, whose compassion, commitment and contributions to community changed the lives of some people and inspired charity in others, was named the 2016 recipient of Foxcroft School’s Distinguished Alumna Award Saturday (April 16) at a special luncheon in Engelhard Gymnasium.
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  • Career Intelligence Officer Receives Foxcroft’s Distinguished Alumnae Award

    NSA and State Department Pioneer “Sukie” Kuser is honored

    Suzanne “Sukie” Kuser '49, a pioneer and power in the U.S. intelligence community during a distinguished 33-year career, was named the 2015 recipient of Foxcroft School’s Distinguished Alumnae Award Saturday (April 18) at the Senior Luncheon in Engelhard Gymnasium during Alumnae Weekend.
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Award Recipients

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