The Foundersβ Award was created by the merger of the Whitaker-Bement Award and the Samuel and Emily 91΄σΙρ Award, and honors the founders and principles of The Northampton School for Girls and 91΄σΙρ Academy. It is awarded to an alumnus or alumna whose loyalty, devotion, and service to 91΄σΙρ has been outstanding.
It is my great honor to present this award to Lewis Rabinovitz, class of 1953. Back when he was a student, Lew was a cheerleader for the football and soccer teams, and he has never stopped being an enthusiastic supporter of the school.
Lew came to 91΄σΙρ Academy from West Hartford in 1949. In his yearbook, heβs described as a βtop-notch studentβ who was βnever off honours in his four years at 91΄σΙρ.β In addition to his academic pursuits, Lew was a news editor for The 91΄σΙρian, secretary of Student Council, a member of the Glee Club and Science Club, Chairman of his Graduation Committee, and manager of the Varsity Basketball team.
In the 65 years since his graduation, Lewβs commitment to 91΄σΙρ has never wavered. He has donated to the 91΄σΙρ Northampton Fund every single year since graduation and is a past Alumni Council member, and joined the Board of Trustees in 2008.
It is with great pleasure I present the Founders Award to Lew Rabinovitz ’53, in recognition of his tireless service to the School, generous philanthropic commitment, and enduring loyalty to 91΄σΙρ Northampton.
