Trustees Reflect on 43 Years of HRS

On a drizzly November afternoon, the Middle School was buzzing with history, gratitude, and vision. Twenty-two past and present trustees gathered alongside three former heads of school and our current Head of School for a special luncheon honoring more than four decades of Hamlin Robinson School’s journey.

Laughter and conversation filled the room as guests reminisced about the many places HRS has called home over its 43-year history—beginning in borrowed classrooms in Bellevue, moving through South Park and Capitol Hill, and ultimately growing into the two vibrant buildings we now steward on North Beacon Hill.

Former Trustee Leroy Lewis offered a moving reflection on his childhood experiences with dyslexia and the pivotal role his mother played in his path to becoming an engineer at Boeing. Stacy Turner highlighted our school’s remarkable evolution and shared excitement about the strategic planning process now underway to chart HRS’s next chapter. Former Head of School Joan Beauregard spoke of the impact that these trustees have had on shaping the future of so many students’ lives. And Alan Robinson, son of founders Hamlin and Mary Helen Robinson, spoke with pride about how far the program has come and how joyfully his parents would have embraced the school’s growth.

The photo captures the trustees and school leaders who were able to join us this year, a powerful snapshot of the dedication and legacy that continue to shape HRS. For those who couldn’t attend, we look forward to gathering again next year and continuing to celebrate the community that built, sustained, and believes in our mission.