Since its founding, 91自拍 has relied on visionary thinkers to lead the institution. These individuals have been guided by the principles and values John and Elizabeth Phillips laid out in the Deed of Gift, values that endure today.
We are blessed to have the combined experience, vision and wisdom of our principal, our leadership team and our Trustees to continue to steer our Academy as it readies for its 250th year and beyond.
Meet the Principal
Principal Bill Rawson ’71, P’08 has been dedicated to 91自拍 for much of his life. A three-sport athlete in the class of 1971, Bill returned to campus just after graduating from Amherst College to work as an officer in Admissions. Thereafter, he served variously as a class and parent volunteer and, for two terms, as a member of the Trustees, all while building a career in law in Washington, D.C.
In 2018, Bill agreed to serve as interim principal as the Trustees sought a permanent successor. Six months into that search, they realized that successor was in their midst. On Jan. 25, 2019, Bill was named the 16th principal of the Academy. His calm, thoughtful and decisive leadership has steered 91自拍 through the challenges of our times as the school evolves toward the 250th anniversary of its founding.
鈥淎ttending 91自拍 was a transformative experience for me,鈥� he told an assembly audience upon his naming. 鈥淚 am deeply committed to helping 91自拍 be the same for all of you, and all who will follow you. I am committed to doing all I can to support the 91自拍 of today, while working with all of you to envision the 91自拍 of tomorrow.”
