Ginger Newton Jacobi '73

Athlete - Tennis, Field Hockey, Soccer

As a dedicated and active alumna, current parent and alumni parent, Ginger’s devotion to all things Whitfield has remained at the highest level. She played tennis, field hockey and soccer during a time when Whitfield’s athletic program was early in its development – especially the girls program. Although the Warriors did not win a lot of games in those days, Ginger and her teammates felt a great sense of pride in putting on the Whitfield uniform and representing their school.

Ginger’s dedication, enthusiasm and talent on the court and on the field set a lofty example for Whitfield athletes for years to come. As many of you know, Whitfield gives the Ginger Newton Jacobi Athlete of the Year Award to a male and female recipient each spring at the annual Awards Day ceremony. In fact several of tonight’s inductees are past recipients of this prestigious award.

Ginger continued her athletic career at the collegiate level, playing tennis all four years while earning her BA degree at Ripon College.

In 1999, Ginger and her husband Jan enrolled the first of their three children at Whitfield: Ted, Class of 2006, Jorie, Class of 2007 and Peter, Class of 2010. As a current parent, Ginger attended hundreds of volleyball, soccer, baseball and basketball games cheering on the Warriors.

In addition to embracing her role as a fan of Whitfield athletics while her children were in uniform, Ginger was a tireless parent-volunteer working countless of hours in the concession stand and co-chairing the Booster Club for many years.

Ginger comes by her love of Whitfield naturally. Her father, George A. Newton, was one of a small group of passionate board members and school leaders in the 1970’s and 80’s who literally re-envisioned and then built the Whitfield School of today. We hear his name each year when the George A. Newton Outstanding Teacher Award is presented.

In recognition of her selfless leadership, Ginger received the Elizabeth Woods Bradbury ’63 Outstanding Alumni Award in 2010.