In September, the Flint Hill community was saddened to learn about the loss of former Athletic Director Win Palmer. Coach Palmer joined Flint Hill from St. Stephens in 1990 and served as the athletic director as well as the head coach of the boys’ basketball and golf program until 2001, when he moved to Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh. During his time with the Huskies, the boy’s basketball team won the 1994-95 state championship, amassing a 27-1 record that season. He also led the team to nine other semifinal or quarterfinal finishes along with many Sweet 16 appearances. Under Win’s leadership in the Athletics Department, Flint Hill completed the construction of a brand new gym designed by him, saw multiple success stories in football, and experienced growth in middle school sports. Win was also paramount in establishing the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) back then, consisting of many of the schools that still belong today.
Coach Palmer exemplified character first. He was always more concerned with the type of people we were becoming than the players we were on the court.
–Jim Fitzpatrick ’95
In his eulogy, at Coach Palmer’s Celebration of Life in September, former Flint Hill Coach Howard Waxman said, “What we all experienced by knowing, working, and learning from Win in all of our unique situations is very personal. My dear friend leaves us with one more lesson about life — be true to your life’s work and enjoy what you do. Treat people the way you would like to be treated in life. Always comport yourself with dignity and class in every situation. Take the time to tell the most important people in your life that you love and appreciate them.”
Jim Fitzpatrick ’95, former player for Coach Palmer and former basketball coach, reflects: “Coach Palmer exemplified character first. He was always more concerned with the type of people we were becoming than the players we were on the court.”
Former Basketball Coach and Director of Facilities Dennis Giuliani recalls that “the things that made Win special were his preparation and attention to detail. We would meet in late August at least once a week to talk about every student-athlete, their academics, athletic ability, basketball ability, and the type of teammate they would be. He cared about every player and how each could help the team and how we as coaches could help them.”
Coach Palmer is survived by his two sons, Matt H’06 and Tyler H’10.
Marriages
and Doug Ruff
September 2022
Catherine Schlegel ’09
and Maxwell Efrus
September 2023
Kathryn Phillips ’15
and Brandon Macer
June 2023
Sonia Schmit ’17
and Devan Geib ’17
August 2023
Births/Adoptions
and Brittany:
Sarah, July 2023
Lauren Copeland ’09
and Cameron Hamilton:
Cal, June 2023
In Memoriam
August 27, 2023Michael W. Corrigan
October 14, 2023
Father of Katie Corrigan ’15
Juanita Csontos
November 10, 2023
Former Faculty, Mother of Tim Csontos ’95
Rudi Ernst VIII
2023
Father of Rudi Ernst IX ’27
Kristin M. Parnell Krewson ’09
September 11, 2023
Matthew S. Lewis
January 25, 2023
Former Faculty
Winthrop R. Palmer
August 31, 2023
Former Faculty
Matthew E. Stemen ’02
June 12, 2023
Gail M. Tomlinson
August 19, 2023
Former Faculty
Mother of Nicolas Tomlinson-St. Juste ’14
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