I am what has been called a “Lifer”, having started at Dwight at 3-1/2 years old in Pre-primary, (Mrs. van Wyk was our teacher) as did several other graduating classmates of mine. We went all the way through our elementary, middle, and high school years together at Dwight. These little girls were my friends then, and still are, although I don’t see very many of them too often. I think it’s pretty remarkable that I can still count these women as friends after 75+ years, along with many others who joined the Class of 1961 throughout the years. Our reunions, zoom meetings, and sometime lunches have helped to keep these feelings alive and flourishing.
Richard Klinger, Esq. ESB ’54
In my life, the things I remember at ESB most, with exception to two soul-close friends from Harvard days, were my teachers. At ESB, most were very good, some a little quirky, but good nonetheless. And some were outstanding… people who have left a presence with me to...