Sarah Akridge Knutson ’96 P’26 ’29

Being asked to lead the Episcopal High School Board of Trustees has been one of the deepest honors of my life. As trustees, we are given a narrow window of time to lend our voices to something far more enduring than any one of us: the stewardship of a 187-year-old mission entrusted to us by those who came before and owed in full to those who are yet to come.

Looking back on the past six years, what stays with me is not any single milestone, though there have been many great accomplishments. What stays with me most is the feeling of hope. I left nearly every board meeting more hopeful than when I arrived — stemming from the extraordinary dedication of our educators, the energy and promise of our students, and the commitment of my fellow trustees, who bring diverse perspectives to every discussion while always listening to one another with deep care and respect.

At the center of it all is Episcopal's true spirit: a community whose generosity makes so much possible. It is the generosity of time: trustees setting aside evenings and weekends to serve and our teachers and administrators who give of themselves each day well beyond the classroom. It is the generosity of resources: families and alumni who give not out of obligation, but from a genuine belief in what this school builds in young people. And it is the generosity of spirit: a shared conviction that developing strong, ethical leaders is some of the most important work we can do, work that our world so urgently needs.

To every trustee, faculty and staff member, parent, alumnus, and friend who has contributed to this extraordinary community: thank you. It has been a privilege to serve alongside you. I leave this role with immense gratitude for what we have accomplished together, deep confidence in those who will carry the work forward, and, above all, the same feeling I have carried out of so many board meetings over these past six years: hope for all that is still to come