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Meet the 2026 Honorary Alumni
Through their dedication and contribution to society, Honorary Alumni embody the Moravian Academy core values of community, curiosity, integrity, and excellence. To receive this award, honorees must not have attended Moravian Academy. Honorary Alumni are selected by the Alumni Association Executive Board.
Kathy Calabrese
Honorary Alumna Recognition
"Moravian Academy has been an important part of my life for more than 30 years. As the parent of a 'lifer' and now the grandparent of two current students, I’ve had the privilege of watching the school shape multiple generations of our family."
Together with her husband, Tony, she deeply appreciates the education and values provided to their daughter, Lauren, and grandsons, Tucker and Skyler. She remains profoundly grateful to the faculty and staff for creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring learning environment that has shaped her family’s journey for decades.
Beyond her service, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially Tucker and Skyler, as well as Pilates, Zumba, reading, bridge, and traveling.
Beyond her service, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially Tucker and Skyler, as well as Pilates, Zumba, reading, bridge, and traveling.
Moravian Academy Leadership
- Chair, Parent Association
- Chair, Summerbridge and Lionbackers
- Search Committees, Head of School and Directors
- Member, Board of Trustees
- Co-Chair, Father-Daughter Dinner Dance and Grandparents Lovefeast
- Volunteer, Middle School Chaperone, Library, and Ambassador Committee
- Steering Committee, Professional Development
Professional & Community
Professional Career
At Lehigh University, she founded the Child Care Center and the Women’s Center. She chaired the committee celebrating 40 years of undergraduate women and implemented vital DEI programs for students, faculty, and staff.
Civic Leadership
• President, Junior League of the Lehigh Valley
• Chair, VNA Board of St. Luke’s Hospital
• Chair, St. Luke's Hospital Charity Ball Committee
• Recipient, YWCA Outstanding Women’s Award
• Leadership & Alumni Council, Lebanon Valley College
• Historic Bethlehem Dinner and Auction Committee
• Chair, VNA Board of St. Luke’s Hospital
• Chair, St. Luke's Hospital Charity Ball Committee
• Recipient, YWCA Outstanding Women’s Award
• Leadership & Alumni Council, Lebanon Valley College
• Historic Bethlehem Dinner and Auction Committee
Patrice Kidd
Honorary Alumna Recognition
"Music was central and integral to everyday life in the Bethlehem Moravian community in which our school was founded, and continues to be lifeblood to our school, centuries later. Teaching music in our great school has been joy upon joy."
A Lehigh Valley native, Patrice joined Moravian Academy in 1981 under Headmaster David Devey. Over a distinguished 37-year career, she became a cornerstone of the Moravian Academy musical identity, fostering a love for the arts in thousands of students and even teaching the children of former students, affectionately known as her "grandstudents."
"I’ve had the joy of working with thousands of students... enjoying knowing them as adults and parents, and getting to know how music still plays a central part in their lives."
"I’ve had the joy of working with thousands of students... enjoying knowing them as adults and parents, and getting to know how music still plays a central part in their lives."
Musical Leadership
- Director of Middle School Music – Developed choral and general music programs.
- Handbell Pioneer – Reinstituted the Upper School Handbell Choir and later established dedicated ensembles for every grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th) upon transitioning the program to the Middle School.
- Chapel Musician – Led weekly services and developed the Chapel Musicians group.
- Program Creator – Established the annual fall recital and spring talent show as Middle School traditions.
- Instrumental Lead – Managed Upper School instrumental and preschool programs in early years.
Mentorship & Legacy
Academy Collaborators
Patrice credits her growth to mentors Dorothy Burcaw, Catharine Maza, and Barbara Senick, and remains a proud collaborator with current faculty Rob Riker, Nathan Diehl, and Ben Wallace.
Continuing Impact
Beyond the classroom, Patrice has been a dedicated church musician and continues to serve Moravian Academy in supportive roles, maintaining lifelong connections with generations of alumni.
Past Honorary Alumni
Ms. Marilyn A. Albarelli H’92
Mrs. Margaret Baldock H’89
Mrs. Naomi Haupert de Neufville Boyer
Ms. Bonnie Brill H’94
Mr. Thomas R. Bross H’94
Mr. Robert "Bob" H. Brown H'24
The Reverend Dorothy Burcaw H’92
Mr. William "Bill" Caldwell
Mr. Carlton P. Chandler H’13
Mrs. Carolyn Conard H’74
Mr. Wesley S. Davis H’96
Mrs. Helen Detthof
Mr. David J. Devey H’78
Mrs. Miriam Devey H’78
Mrs. Elinor Dinsmore H'18
Mr. Fred and Mrs. Joan Duckloe
Dr. Peter Ender
Mrs. Barbara Esteve H’04
Mrs. Gertrude B. Fox H'86
Mrs. Helen Heller
Mrs. Thelma Holland H’89
Mrs. Natalie Fry Hunt
Mr. John W. Jacob H’92
Ms. Lois Kehoe H'23
Mrs. Charliese L. King H'16
Mr. George N. King, Jr. H'16
Dr. Steven Krawiec H’13
Mrs. Ella Jane Kunkle H’92
Mr. Robert Margolis H'85
Mrs. Virginia Martin
Mr. Robert M. McCann H’93
Mr. George Mowers H’91
Mr. Kenneth H. Oaks H’91
Dr. and Mrs. Peter Puleo H'14
Mr. Barnaby J. Roberts H’07
Mrs. Betsy Roberts H’07
Mrs. Margaret Sipple H’97
Dr. Peter W. Sipple H’97
Mr. Robert Spahn H’06
Mrs. Mimi Stanford H’06
Ms. Diane Taylor H'23
Mrs. Katherine Merle-Smith Thomas H’88
Mrs. Judy Waldman
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson H’09
Mrs. Bonnie Wismer H'15
