Alumni Recognition
2024 Alumni Award Recipient
Thomas M. Viertel '59
The Choate Rosemary Hall Alumni Award is the highest recognition the School bestows upon a graduate. The award recognizes alumni whose outstanding professional achievements have brought prestige to the School.
Tom is a gifted and prolific theatrical producer who has produced more than 70 plays and musicals on and off Broadway, in London, and on tour.Tom and his partners have had a hand in some of the most iconic shows over the past 35 years, including the original Broadway productions of The Producers, Hairspray, Young Frankenstein, Smokey Joe's Café, Angels in America, Pen & Teller; revivals of Gypsy, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Damn Yankees; and the first-ever Broadway revivals of The Sound of Music and Little Shop of Horrors - just to name a few.
Tom's shows have received numerous awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes, four Grammy Awards, and two Olivier Awards for Best Musical. Tom's eight Tony Awards include wins in all four "Best" categories - play, musical, revival of a play, and revival of a musical.
Head of School Alex Curtis with Tom Viertel '59
2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Shantell D. Richardson '99
The Choate Rosemary Hall Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Service Award is awarded to an alumnus, alumna or group in recognition and appreciation of consistent and substantial service to the School.
Shantell has been an active participant in her class reunions, serving on the Class of 1999 Reunion Committee consistently, including this year for her 25th Reunion. From 2013 to 2019, she made significant contributions to the Alumni Association Executive Committee. Notably, Shantell enhanced young alumni involvement through various committees such as the Young Alumni, Regional Club, and Communications Committees. Additionally, she played a pivotal role as Vice Chair of the Student Relations Committee, pioneering initiatives like career mentoring. One of her notable contributions was organizing an annual Alumni-Student Career Networking Brunch, facilitating the exchange of early career insights between young professionals and students.
2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
The Choate Rosemary Hall Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes former athletes, coaches and those whose efforts, achievements, service or support have resulted in a meaningful contribution to the athletic reputation of the School. Read more about this year's inductees in the Bulletin.
Joshua Barrow '94
Football, Hockey, and Tennis
Kristen Hanley Richman '99
Basketball and Lacrosse
John Ford
Coach, Soccer and Lacrosse