2026
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June
Nurturing the Human in “Excellence with Humanity”: Student Wellness at Rivers
The term “wellness” may, for some, conjure images of sheet masks, green smoothies, and meditation centers; for others, it may call to mind the image of a self-assured individual climbing a mountain, taking a stroll with a dog, or just generally thriving and enjoying life. In an age of viral self-care products and habits, “wellness” has become a buzzword, and it’s hard to imagine a person today who is not familiar with some definition of it. But what does it really mean?Read More -
Well Beyond Rivers: Alumni Pursue Wellness Professions
In a world where wellness has become a trillion-dollar global industry, how do we keep track of what really matters? “I think we can often see something like a wellness influencer on Instagram and think that we need to be like that in order to be well, or we need the latest ‘wellness’ product in order to be well,” says mental health counselor Eliza Butler ’10. “I would really urge folks not to buy into that.”Read More -
Focus on Faculty: tc Hanmer on Making School Matter
tc Hanmer has only ever wanted to be two things: a veterinarian or a teacher. “When I realized how much math and biology there is in being a veterinarian, I thought for the safety of everyone, I should probably switch to teaching,” they joke. Rivers has certainly benefited from that career decision, with Hanmer’s care and creativity reaching far and wide at the school through their varied roles on campus since joining the community in 2022.Read More -
May
Riverside Chat: Five Questions for Krista Sahrbeck
A dean of students occupies a critical but often abstract role in a school, covering everything from student involvement to enforcement of community norms to supporting genuine connection. Krista Sahrbeck took on the role at the start of the 2025–26 school year. “I love the job because no two days are the same,” she says.Read More -
Still in the Game: Rivers Hockey’s Lasting Impact on Eve Stone ’22
Eve Stone ’22 embodies the full-circle journey of a student-athlete returning to give back to the community that shaped her. While excelling in her senior season at Stonehill College this year as one of the top goalies in Division I, Stone also made the time to coach at Rivers.Read More -
Nicki Hunter ’05: From Rivers to the Manhattan Theatre Club, Community and Catharsis on Stage
Read More“The most important thing I learned from Rivers, and what is really serving me in my career in the theater, is being a well-rounded person who’s attuned to the world,” says Nicki Hunter ’05. In December 2025, Hunter became the artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), one of the largest not-for-profit theaters in New York City producing shows on Broadway and off-Broadway every year. -
Philanthropic Impact: In Gratitude for Rivers
Creating an environment that supports students to the fullest extent is only possible through the power of community. In recognition of the support their own children received from the school, several Rivers parents have been inspired to give back, establishing dedicated funds for wellness initiatives.Read More -
January
Jordan Kreidberg ’75: Advancing Kidney Research
Jordan Kreidberg ’75, the 2025 recipient of the Alumni Excellence Award, has dedicated his life to scientific research, specifically the molecular biology of kidney disease.Read More -
Five Questions for Karin Narcisse Stafford P’26, ’28
Read MoreKarin Narcisse Stafford P’26, ’28 began her relationship with Rivers nearly 30 years ago as an Upper School French teacher, a grade dean, and an assistant coach for varsity field hockey. Midway through her Rivers career, she shifted to a role on the admission team as the director of multicultural outreach, where she leads the SOAR (Seeking Opportunities at Rivers) program, a recent initiative that gives prospective students from underrepresented groups an inside look at the independent school experience through two days of campus visits in the fall.
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