Philip B. (Phil) Cady, Sr. Contributor

Contributor

Phil Cady’s passion for Whitfield School began with the enrollment of his two sons, Flip, Class of 1970 and Bill, Class of 1973. As a current parent, Phil and his wife Barbara were enthusiastic supporters of Whitfield’s athletic teams and coaches.

Phil joined the Board of Directors in 1980 and served until his retirement in 1989. As board chair from 1981-1986, Phil led the search committee that selected Dr. Mary L. Burke as head of school in 1984 and guided Whitfield through its initial growth in enrollment, faculty, programs and facilities including the school’s athletic program. In 1986 Phil received the Chairman’s Award, the school’s highest award recognizing those who have continuously lent major financial and volunteer support.

In his role as an honorary lifetime trustee, Phil continued to provide expertise and financial support most notably in 2000 when he stepped forward with a leadership gift to launch the Our Founders Our Families Our Future capital campaign. The campaign included the construction of our fantastic Cady Athletic Center which was completed in 2002.

Phil’s enthusiasm as a fan continued when his grandchildren were in uniform for the Warriors. Just as he did with his sons, Phil was frequently on the sidelines or in the stands cheering.

Whitfield School will be forever indebted to Phil Cady for his unparalleled vision, dedication and philanthropy.

*inducted posthumously