Our alumni go on to lead lives of impact and purpose - and look back on their days at the corner of Frogtown and Ponus as some of their happiest. We are a first alma mater for most and hope our alumni will stay in touch as they continue their journeys beyond Country School.
Here are some of their stories - and some opportunities to stay in touch with our vibrant community and each other. Please reach out to our Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Events Lexi Cimmino with any questions or to get involved as an alumni volunteer. We can't wait to hear from you!
NCCS Alumni Award Winners
The Alumni Award is presented each year to honor an alumna or alumnus who best embodies the statement from the school’s mission: New Canaan Country School inspires students to be lifelong learners with the courage and confidence to make a positive contribution to the world.
The Alumni Council reviews all nominations during the council's fall meeting. The award recipient is determined by majority vote.
Read more about our Alumni Award winners.
The Alumni Council reviews all nominations during the council's fall meeting. The award recipient is determined by majority vote.
Read more about our Alumni Award winners.
Alumni News
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Justice Lucy Adams Billings ’63 Honored for Lifetime of Advocacy and Public Service
The New Canaan Country School Alumni Award is presented each year to honor an alumna or alumnus who has shown the courage and confidence to make a positive contribution to the world. This year, the honor went to Lucy Adams Billings ’63, a retired Justice of the New York County Supreme Court, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to equal justice and advocacy for underrepresented communities.Read More -
Welcoming Nick Britell ’96 Back to Campus: A Reflection on Growth and Creativity
This past week, we had the privilege of welcoming back Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Nicholas Britell ’96 to accept the Alumni Award, an honor that celebrates the courage and confidence to make a positive contribution to the world. Watching Nicholas speak to our Middle and Upper School students, faculty, staff, and alumni about his journey as a composer and creative artist was deeply inspiring.Read More -
A.J. Mleczko ’90 to Receive New Canaan Country School’s Alumni Award
New Canaan Country School is pleased to announce that Olympic gold-medal winning athlete and an ESPN and MSG ice hockey analyst A.J. Mleczko ’90 will be presented with the 2021 Alumni Award. A.J. will accept the honor and share highlights of her career with students, alumni and guests during the 2021-2022 school year.Read More -
Young Alumni in the News
Our young alumni continue to transition beyond Country School with ease, pursuing a wide variety of academic, athletic and artistic passions with the courage and confidence that we have come to expect from our graduates. Here is a round-up of some of their recent adventures and achievements.Read More -
Matthew Heineman '98 Directs New Film "First Wave"
New Canaan Country School 2012 Alumni Award recipient, Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Matthew Heineman ’98 directed, produced, shot and edited The First Wave, a feature documentary film with exclusive access inside one of New York City’s hardest-hit hospital systems during the harrowing first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
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Alumni Council 2024-2025
Taylor Gould ’06, President
Katie Bisbee ’91, Vice President
Caryn Antonini ’87
Richard Colligan ’01
Pajton Dauer ’97
Michael DiBiasio ’90
Madeleine Ker ’10
Taryn Jones Laeben ’95
Westy Charlson LeConey ’93
Suzanne Gibbons Owen ’94
Andres Soto ’10
Allie Jordan Stinchcomb ’98
Sanny Burnham Warner ’88
Emeritus
Steven Bloom ’03
Carl Brodnax ’76
Hugh Halsell ’59
Paula Kennedy Harrigan ’81
Carl Rohde ’66
Stephanie Bowling Zeigler ’81
Ex Officio
Aaron C. Cooper, Head of School
Holly Donaldson Casella ’04, Director of Advancement
Lexi Cimmino, Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Events
Sarah Young Kilcullen ’98, Former Alumni Council President
Brooke Cavanaugh Reed ’01, Advancement & Alumni Associate
Katie Bisbee ’91, Vice President
Caryn Antonini ’87
Richard Colligan ’01
Pajton Dauer ’97
Michael DiBiasio ’90
Madeleine Ker ’10
Taryn Jones Laeben ’95
Westy Charlson LeConey ’93
Suzanne Gibbons Owen ’94
Andres Soto ’10
Allie Jordan Stinchcomb ’98
Sanny Burnham Warner ’88
Emeritus
Steven Bloom ’03
Carl Brodnax ’76
Hugh Halsell ’59
Paula Kennedy Harrigan ’81
Carl Rohde ’66
Stephanie Bowling Zeigler ’81
Ex Officio
Aaron C. Cooper, Head of School
Holly Donaldson Casella ’04, Director of Advancement
Lexi Cimmino, Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Events
Sarah Young Kilcullen ’98, Former Alumni Council President
Brooke Cavanaugh Reed ’01, Advancement & Alumni Associate
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.
