Alumnae Awards

2026 - Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Alison Cox Wadey ’93

Alison Cox Wadey ’93 was an exceptional multi-sport athlete at Holton-Arms, competing in Varsity Field Hockey and Swimming & Diving for four years and Varsity Lacrosse for three years. She also played ice hockey with Chevy Chase Country Club. Her versatility, competitive drive, and dedication made her one of the outstanding Holton athletes of her generation.

Alison’s greatest impact came on the lacrosse field, where she became the first Holton-Arms All-American Maryland State lacrosse player, establishing an important milestone in Holton’s athletic history. Her commitment to the sport extended beyond competition; for her senior project, she used her passion for lacrosse and knowledge of the game to coach the Holton Middle School lacrosse team. Her accomplishments and contributions were recognized with the Suzanne Bailey Athletic Award.

At Bucknell University, Alison continued her athletic career in both lacrosse and field hockey, earning All-Patriot League honors and All-Academic Patriot League recognition. Despite tearing her ACL both freshman and senior year, she managed to play two seasons of field hockey and three seasons of lacrosse. She graduated in 1997 with a degree in Political Science.

Alison has remained deeply engaged in athletics, sharing her experience and passion as a coach and mentor to young athletes. She coached her daughter’s lacrosse team for four years, is currently in her second term on the Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club Board of Directors, managed the Battle Mountain High School Ice Hockey Program for three years, and continues to fill in and coach youth lacrosse in the Vail Valley.

Her leadership extends into her professional life as well. Since 2011, Alison has served as Executive Director of the Vail Chamber & Business Association, leading strategic initiatives, community partnerships, programming, and advocacy for the local business community.

From her groundbreaking accomplishments at Holton, to her collegiate success and decades of coaching, mentorship, and community leadership, Alison Cox Wadey exemplifies the very best of Holton-Arms athletics. Her excellence, versatility, leadership, and enduring commitment to others make her a truly deserving member of the Holton-Arms Athletic Hall of Fame.

Amanda Morris ’04

Amanda Morris '04 distinguished herself at Holton-Arms as an exceptional student-athlete, leader, and teammate. A standout volleyball player, she earned Varsity Volleyball MVP honors in 2002 and 2003, along with All-ISL and All-County honors. She also competed in Varsity Basketball and JV Lacrosse.

Amanda's accomplishments reflected not only her athletic talent, but also her leadership, academic excellence, humility, kindness, and work ethic. She was remembered as an outstanding student leader, serving as Honor Council President, who led by both words and actions.

At MIT, Amanda took her volleyball career to an extraordinary level, earning NEWMAC Athlete of the Year, NEWVA Player of the Year, AVCA New England Player of the Year, and AVCA All-America honors. In 2006, she set an MIT record with 1,413 assists, and in 2007 earned AVCA All-America Third Team and CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America First Team honors.

Amanda then attended Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she designed and led a fitness intervention for fellow medical students, promoting exercise and wellness for physicians and patients – work published in the Southern Medical Journal in 2012.  She began a career in anesthesiology before following her curiosity into medical education, combining a love of visual communication and information design. 

Amanda believes being a student-athlete taught her lessons that go far beyond the court. Being a student of the game - learning strategy - taught her as much as the physical skills themselves. She encourages everyone to be kind to their teammates, especially the one picked last in drills or sitting out with an injury. That teamwork doesn’t end when a sport does. It shows up in any team you’re part of.

Amanda also encourages student-athletes to stay curious. Trying different activities – as she did before finding volleyball – is how you discover what fits you. That lesson holds true beyond sports: finding the right calling often takes exploration too. 

Along the way, she reminds student-athletes to care for their bodies. Stretching and taking the trainer’s advice seriously are investments in themselves. Amanda still practices this through physical therapy and Pilates - and as a mother of two, delights in watching her children explore movement. 

Amanda Morris exemplifies the best qualities Holton strives to foster in its students, bringing talent, determination, and curiosity to everything she pursues, while leading with humility. Her commitment to academics, service, and the power of sport embody the spirit of the Holton-Arms Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Michelle “Mikki” Offit Levi ’11

Dr. Michelle “Mikki” Offit Levi ’11 was an exceptional multi-sport athlete at Holton-Arms whose determination, leadership, and competitive spirit defined her career. Mikki was a four-year varsity lacrosse starter who also excelled in Field Hockey and Indoor Track, serving as captain of the Lacrosse and Field Hockey teams. She earned All-ISL honors in Lacrosse in 2010 and 2011 and in Field Hockey in 2008, 2009, and 2011, along with numerous team and individual honors, including the Suzanne Bailey Athletic Award and Cassie Johnson Award. 

After graduating from Holton in 2011 with Honors, Mikki continued her lacrosse career at the University of Florida as a Division I defender. A senior captain in 2015, she helped lead the Gators to multiple regular-season and conference championships and was recognized for her excellence in academics, athletics, and community service.

Mikki went on to earn a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University and her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her Neurology Residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where she was selected as Academic Neurology Resident Chief for 2024–2025, named an AAN Resident Scholar, and inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Mikki has remained deeply connected to Holton, speaking with the Neurology Club, welcoming students to shadow her at MedStar Georgetown, and serving as a Women and Power for Good speaker. Through her work in medicine, research, and service, she continues to demonstrate the leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence that defined her years as a Holton athlete.

From her accomplishments as a standout multi-sport athlete at Holton to her success as a championship Division I lacrosse player to her distinguished career in medicine, Mikki Offit Levi exemplifies the Holton-Arms motto, find a way or make one. Her athletic excellence, leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment to serving others make us proud to welcome her into the Holton-Arms Athletic Hall of Fame.

2023 - Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Candace Green Banks '98

Candace Green Banks began Holton in the eighth grade and attended the School for five years. While at Holton, Candace played Varsity Basketball for two years and was the starting center. She also ran Varsity Track for four years serving as the Team Captain in her Senior year and was the ISL 1st place finisher and Holton-Arms record holder in discus in 1996 – 1998.  Candace particularly excelled in the sport of volleyball, playing Varsity Volleyball for three years and serving as the Team Captain. In 1997, Candace was featured in the Washington Post Player Spotlight, and in 1998 she made the Washington Post All-Met Second Team and was the Player of the Year. In post seasons, Candace played with the D.C. Juniors and Peak Performance Travel Club Teams.

During her time at Holton, Candace demonstrated a passion for volunteerism and bettering the Holton community. After deciding to pursue volleyball seriously and train in the off season rather than play Varsity Basketball, Candace remained a part of the team by serving as the Team Manager and score keeper. Candace was also an active member of the Holton Booster Club and accumulated an impressive number of community service hours in the Brown House Child Development Center.

After graduating from Holton, Candace attended Yale University and played Varsity Volleyball from 1998 – 2002 and in 1999 received the honor of Yale University Most Improved Player. She continued her passion for volunteerism by participating as a Yale Athletics Youth Day Volunteer during her four years at the University. She was an active member of the Yale chapter of Athletes in Action, and in 2000 she traveled with the group internationally to volunteer and share her passion for volleyball in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. In 2002, Candace was awarded National Strength and Conditioning All-American and picked up basketball again, playing for her College’s Club Team.

Candace remained active in sports post-college. She played in the D.C. Pro-Women’s Volleyball League in 2003 and began competing in figure competitions in 2006. During that year she also became certified as a NASM Personal Trainer and started a personal training business. Candace currently lives in Fort Washington, Maryland with her two children, Dasher and Greenlee. She continues to volunteer as a team mom and coach for their sports and works as the Design Director at PROVEN Management LLC.

Tyler Leachman '02

Tyler Leachman ’02 began Holton in third grade and attended the School for ten years.  While at Holton, Tyler excelled in many sports including field hockey, basketball, and most notably lacrosse.  She is one of the most decorated athletes in Holton’s history with recognition as MVP and All League, All County, and All Met across all three sports.  She also received the Coaches Award for Varsity Basketball in 2001 and the Suzanne Bailey Award in 2002.  

After graduating from Holton, Tyler attended the University of Virginia where she played Varsity Lacrosse and was a three-year starter.  During that time, in 2004 and 2006, the team was the ACC Champion and in 2006 Tyler won MVP of the ACC Tournament, tying the ACC Tournament Record with 11 goals.  She was All State (Virginia) in 2004, 2005, 2006 and First Team All American in 2005 and 2006. Tyler is also the 3rd all-time leading scorer and 4th in points at UVA.

Tyler graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Psychology followed by a Masters degree in Elementary Education and Teaching.  She taught First Grade for ten years at the St. Stephens & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, VA, and remained dedicated to lacrosse by serving as the Head Coach of Junior Varsity Lacrosse in 2013 and 2014, and Offensive Coordinator of Varsity Lacrosse in 2015 and 2016.  Tyler is currently an Academic Success Coach with FEV Tutor and works with districts in the area to develop customized tutoring plans to promote academic growth. 

Bailey Johnson Scheurer '74

Bailey Johnson Scheurer '74 attended Holton for twelve years, beginning in first grade as a member of the last Class to attend First Grade at Holton-Arms on S Street.   

During her time at Holton, Bailey played Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Softball as a Freshman through her Senior year.  She also played Varsity Track during her Junior and Senior years. Bailey was also an ISL Badminton Champion and part of the team that won two consecutive ISL Badminton Championships.  Notably, Bailey was inducted into the Holton-Arms Athletic Association as a Sophomore.  In 1972, she received the H.A.S Athletic Prize and in 1973 she was the recipient of the Holton-Arms School Special Athletic Award which recognized the best athlete in the School.   For Bailey’s senior year project, she worked with Lower School students and taught them how to pitch and play softball. 

Bailey has remained active in the Holton community as the parent of alumnae Annie Scheurer Casertano ’03 and Allison Scheurer Oakford ’06.  Bailey has helped the School in many capacities including as a phonathon volunteer, a contributor to the Holton Fund and the Holton Centennial Campaign, and also assisted her husband in managing the Holton-Arms School Ice Hockey Team.  

Bailey is still active in the sports world.as an avid and accomplished golfer who demonstrates her expertise and passion on and off the course.  Bailey is the Founder and Co-Tournament Chair of the Annual Bermuda Ladies Pro-Am Golf Classic which will soon celebrate its 24th year. Bailey has been a club champion 15 times and recently celebrated her 9th Hole-in-One. To further enjoy and promote the sport, she installed a state of the art putting green at her home in Rehoboth Beach, which has been a huge hit amongst her neighbors, friends, and families of all ages.

Bailey’s biggest claim to fame are her 4 grandchildren, Mac and Bailey Casertano and Millie and Maddie Oakford. Bailey currently spends her time in Bonita Springs, Florida, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Chevy Chase, Maryland. with her husband, John M. Scheurer.  Bailey built a successful financial advisory firm offering a wide array of investment services and opportunities. She is semi-retired but is still the President & CEO of Capital Financial Advisors, Inc.

Arlyn Katzen Landow ’95

Arlyn Katzen Landow ’95 grew up playing baseball with boys. In fact, she was the first girl to play in the Rockville Baseball Association (previously known as the Rockville Boys Baseball Association). Arlyn was a three-season athlete at Holton. As a freshman, she made the varsity teams in soccer, basketball, and softball. In softball, she truly excelled—so much so that her Holton coach suggested she try out for club teams and look into playing at the college level. At Holton, Arlyn was varsity softball’s MVP all four years, and her junior and senior years, she served as team captain and was voted First Team All-League, First Team All-County, First Team All-Montgomery Squad, and All-Met. She was also selected as the Washington Post Athlete of the Week during the spring of her junior year.

Arlyn was recruited by several colleges and ultimately decided to continue her softball career at the University of Pennsylvania. She was voted Honorable Mention All-Ivy League her freshman year and First Team All-Ivy League her sophomore year. After a knee injury ended her career, she immediately jumped into coaching, even while finishing her studies at Penn and throughout law school. Arlyn coached several local teams and, as her daughters became softball players, began coaching at the club level. She also coached for four years at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Arlyn spent the past several years coaching with the PA Chaos organization, widely considered the best softball club on the East Coast, and travels around the country all summer for the club team. Arlyn owned an indoor batting facility dedicated solely to softball development for young girls. Additionally, Arlyn has entered a new endeavor, and is now a published author.

Arlyn currently resides in Wayne with her husband of 23 years, Robert, and three daughters, Blake (19), Brynn (17), and Charly (15). Blake followed in Arlyn’s footsteps and is now a member of the University of Pennsylvania Softball Team. She's the first second-generation player in program history. Charly is a club softball player, now beginning her own college recruiting process. Arlyn is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Softball Board of Directors.

2020 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Ylva Bostrom Ihrig ’87

Ylva Bostrom Ihrig ’87 started at Holton as a ninth grader, when swimming was not a School sport and swimmers practiced with their outside teams only. Ylva was still required to take P.E., even though she spent three hours in the pool each day. With the support of then-P.E. teacher Peggy Whilden and two 10th-grade swimmers, Niki Neviaser ’86 and Theresa Adams ’86, Holton started its first-ever swim team. Having an official team provided swimmers with the opportunity to compete in “Metros,” the D.C.-area championship meet at the end of each season, where Ylva earned an All-Met Honorable Mention. By her senior year, the Holton swim team made it into the yearbook, signaling to many that it was officially a Holton sport!

Ylva swam for four years on the varsity swim team at Princeton University, with a focus on butterfly and middle-to-long-distance freestyle. She received the Friends of Princeton Swimming Award during her senior year. Ylva spent a year between college and veterinary school working at veterinary clinics and coaching swimming, which included some practices at Holton’s then-new pool. Ylva was thrilled that the Holton swim team had not only continued; now, it finally had a place for students to practice together.

Ylva attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1996 and continuing her training at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth, Mass. She returned to Northern Virginia in 1997 and has been a practicing veterinarian in the area since then. She is the owner of the Animal Clinic of Clifton, in Clifton, Va., where she cares for cats and dogs.

Ylva started swimming competitively again about 10 years ago and now trains and competes with a group of “Master swimmers” at L4 Swimming. She is back to swimming long-distance freestyle and looks forward to open-water swims in the area this summer. Ylva lives in Fairfax Station, Va., with her husband, Robert (also a veterinarian), and their cat, Dumbledore.

Heather Geddes Healy ’74

Heather Geddes Healy ’74 was a rare 16-season varsity athlete who competed in basketball, field hockey, softball, and track and field. She joined Holton in the ninth grade and describes sports as both an entry into her new community and an anchor within it. During her freshman year, Heather became the second freshman to start on the varsity basketball team. Her love of sports and pure athleticism contributed to her induction into HAA her sophomore year. Heather served as HAA president her junior and senior years.

In addition to her seasonal sports at Holton, Heather was a co-rep for Holton’s badminton team and brought home ISL championships two years in a row. She also received the Outstanding Basketball Player Award in 1972 and the Holton-Arms School Special Athletic Award in 1973. During her time at Holton, Heather developed and executed the first-ever field day for new Lower and Middle School students before school started. Heather recalls, “This was especially important to me, as I understood what being a new student among a group of established friends meant. Sports were a way for me to join and I wanted other girls to have access to that gateway.”

After Holton, Heather received her B.A. from Mount Vernon College and holds a Master’s of Social Work from University of Maryland. For the past 30 years, Heather has incorporated sports and physical activity into her treatment sessions and plans with adolescent and adult clients to advance their mental health and well-being. Currently, Heather serves as the Director of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which provides behavioral health services for 50,000 flight attendants from 20 airlines and their families. Heather has been designing and directing workplace trauma response and behavioral health prevention and early intervention programs across federal, state, and non-governmental organizations for nearly four decades. Heather lives in Rockville, Md., with her husband, Brendan. They have four children, Brittany, Brendan Jr., Samantha, and Courtney.

Arlyn Katzen Landow ’95 grew up playing baseball with boys. In fact, she was the first girl to play in the Rockville Baseball Association (previously known as the Rockville Boys Baseball Association). Arlyn was a three-season athlete at Holton. As a freshman, she made the varsity teams in soccer, basketball, and softball. In softball, she truly excelled—so much so that her Holton coach suggested she try out for club teams and look into playing at the college level. At Holton, Arlyn was varsity softball’s MVP all four years, and her junior and senior years, she served as team captain and was voted First Team All-League, First Team All-County, First Team All-Montgomery Squad, and All-Met. She was also selected as the Washington Post Athlete of the Week during the spring of her junior year.

Arlyn was recruited by several colleges and ultimately decided to continue her softball career at the University of Pennsylvania. She was voted Honorable Mention All-Ivy League her freshman year and First Team All-Ivy League her sophomore year. After a knee injury ended her career, she immediately jumped into coaching, even while finishing her studies at Penn and throughout law school. Arlyn coached several local teams and, as her daughters became softball players, began coaching at the club level. She has also coached for the past four years at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Penn. Arlyn currently coaches with the Pennsylvania Chaos organization, widely considered the best softball club on the East Coast, and travels around the country all summer for the club team. Additionally, Arlyn owned an indoor batting facility dedicated solely to softball development for young girls.

Arlyn currently resides in Villanova with her husband of 20 years, Robert, and three daughters, Blake (16), Brynn (14), and Charly (12). Blake and Charly are both club softball players, with Blake now beginning her own college recruiting process. Arlyn is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Softball Board of Directors.

Jane Kinnamon ’67

Jane Kinnamon ’67 began playing team sports as a fifth grader at the Country School in Easton, Md., when she had her first opportunity to play. Jane had a talent for sports in any season and in her sophomore year—after only one year on Holton’s field hockey, basketball, softball, and track teams—she was inducted into HAA. She was captain of both the field hockey and basketball teams in her senior year. Jane’s classmate writes, “Jane had the body and the mentality of a true athlete. While others could run, she could glide down a hockey field or a basketball court. As a halfback, I always looked for Jane to be open for an outlet pass on the hockey field, and as an exceptional wing, she could move that ball down the field with speed and control. On the basketball court, she could head fake and go in for the easy layup. Her accuracy on the free-throw line was exceptional. Jane was gifted at birth with the body of an athlete, but her heart, soul, hard work, and spirit…made her a true champion in my mind.”

In addition to her talent in sports, Jane was invited to join the Social Service Society during her junior year. This school group shopped for and sold food to boarders, and proceeds went to an orphanage.

After Holton, Jane graduated from the University of Iowa and then Mercy Hospital’s Medical Technology School in Baltimore. She worked in medical labs throughout the Baltimore area until her retirement in 2016. Jane continued to enjoy sports as an adult in Baltimore. She played on an AAA women’s fast-pitch softball team and coached a women’s softball team. Jane also enjoyed more informal basketball and racquetball games, and spent much time sailing—a pastime she continues to this day.

A friend of Jane’s wrote, “You would want a Jane Kinnamon on your child’s team, but not just because she was such a gifted athlete. More importantly, you would want a young player who set such a fine example in sportsmanship. Jane always saw herself as a member of a team.”

Inducted April 2017:

Claire Bordley Berg '04
Sally Voss Krueger '75
Lane Fogarty Strand '01
Megan Kelly Walter '98

Inducted April 2014:

Courtney Brereton Stevenson '62
Letty Peery McNulty '71
Katherine Kline '97
Susan Hayes Taliaferro '97

Inducted April 2011:

Patricia “Pat” Werber Bryant '52
Lorraine “Lorrie” Lipscomb Roberts '61
Courtney Rodgers Fletcher '97
Regan Gosnell Davis '99
Kim Hutcherson, Holton Director of Physical Education & Athletics 1987-2005

Inducted April 2008:

Anne B. Keiser '66
Leigh Ernst Friestedt '89
Carolyn M. Keber '92

Inducted April 2005:

Eleanor Flood Schoelkopf '35
Judy Conger Shaffer '58
Dana Johnson '88
Sallie Lurton Taylor '91

Inducted April 2003:

Susan “Dougie” Gray McGreivy '57
Courtenay Jones Culp '65
Leland Ingham Keyser '84
Caryn Coppedge McNeill '84

Inducted April 2001:

Frances "Funny" Carter Sturtevant '29
Mary Jane Sears Parks '57, '59C
Jean C. Noah '67
Suzanne LeClere Bailey '87
Julie Thorp Kerr '90
Betty Nevitt, Physical Education Department 1952-1987