Stuart Country Day School

Spring Prep B All Star News!

Congratulations to Lauren Lee ’27 and Abby Chirik ’26 on their All-State Prep B lacrosse honors! Lauren earns a First Team selection at midfield, and Abby takes home an Honorable Mention at midfield as well. 💚🤍

The yearbook dedication is one of Stuart's best-kept secrets, and this year, there was not a dry eye in the room.

The 2026 yearbook, 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, is dedicated to Walt Cupit, theater manager, technical director, and the steadfast force behind nearly every memorable moment at Stuart.

In their dedication, co-editors Taylor States '26 and Hadelyn Martinez Cambero '26 (pictured with Mr. Cupit) spoke of Mr. Cupit's quiet presence and the profound impact he has had on students both on campus and through the Appalachia Service Project.

"While many command the spotlight, Mr. Cupit is the architect of the atmosphere, the silent guardian of our traditions, and the craftsman of our most cherished memories. Whether he is standing sentinel at the soundboard during a theater production, fine-tuning the acoustics for a community assembly, or transforming a blank space into a dance floor, Mr. Cupit is the literal and figurative backbone of every school milestone."

"During the Appalachia Service Project, Mr. Cupit doesn't just lead a service trip, he carries a literal and metaphorical toolbox to some of the most vulnerable communities. As we worked alongside him, we realized those tools weren't just for building houses, they were for building us ... Mr. Cupit taught us that service is strongest when it is communal. He didn’t just hand us a blueprint. He built community through every brick laid, every wood pallet lifted, every shared tear of frustration, and every hard-won completed task."

"Mr. Cupit, it has been an honor to share these halls with you. You have shown us that being a leader doesn't always mean standing in front, but sometimes, it means standing in the back, making sure everyone else has the light they need to shine."

Thank you, Mr. Cupit. 💚🤍