Rivers Community Tees Off at 23rd Annual Golf Tournament

The tournament has become a cherished tradition, and this year’s event continued that legacy. At the afternoon reception, Director of Engagement Janet McKeeney welcomed guests and introduced Head of School Ryan S. Dahlem. Dahlem expressed gratitude to the Daley family—Stacey and Pat Daley ’84, P’13, ’15, ’18 and Tina and Fred Daley P’12, ’14, ’16—for generously donating the use of Charter Oak. He also highlighted the tournament’s purpose: raising funds for Rivers’ financial aid program. “Financial aid allows us to attract the very best students to Rivers,” Dahlem said, “and it profoundly impacts the future trajectory of the school.”

A lively raffle followed the day’s rounds, with prizes donated by members of the Rivers community, including Red Sox tickets, a variety of themed gift baskets, and gift certificates. As always, competition on the course was fierce. The winning team, finishing 15 under par, included faculty members Mac Caplan, Jeff Meropol P’98, ’03, Keith Zalaski, and Jay Dieterle ’20. Just behind them at 13 under par was a team from the Class of 1990—tournament veterans Matt Tobin, Doug Wooldridge, Mike Handler, and Chris Welburn.

Individual honors went to Hunter Dempsey ’15, winner of the driving range contest. Closest to the pin accolades went to Matt Tobin ’90 and Keith Zalaski, while Scott Melching claimed the longest drive on hole 13.

Special thanks go to the tournament’s organizing committee—Carl Robinson ’92, P’28, Jeff Lowenstein ’77, P’10, ’16, and Joel Reidy P’28, ’28—for their dedicated work in making the event a success.