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Ashley LeBlanc, who has served as Dean of Students at The Frederick Gunn School since 2020, has been named Assistant Head of School for Student Life and Wellness effective July 1, 2025. In this new role, LeBlanc will provide leadership over all aspects of the school’s Student Life programs as well as the Health Center. She reports directly to Head of School Emily Raudenbush Gum and joins the school’s Senior Team. In the new school year, LeBlanc will continue to serve as Head Coach of Varsity Field Hockey, as an Administrator of the Day, and as an advisor.
 

Multiple Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning producer and philanthropist Thomas S. Perakos ’69 brought “Razzle Dazzle” to The Frederick Gunn School’s 175th Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2025.

“Kids, you’ve got nothing to worry about. It’s all about showbusiness. The whole world is your stage now. You’ve got what it takes. Let’s bring it,” Perakos said as he took the stage to deliver a Commencement Address that was filled with a mixture of funny, poignant, and memorable moments.
 

Congratulations to the cast and designers of the fall play, Pride and Prejudice, and the winter musical, Mean Girls, who together have been nominated for a total of 18 Halo Awards, including eleven individual best performance nominations and Best Contemporary Musical.
 

Multiple Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning producer and philanthropist Thomas S. Perakos ’69 will address the Class of 2025 at The Frederick Gunn School’s 175th Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2025. Perakos is currently a producer of the stunning revival of “Sunset Blvd,” which received seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical Revival. He is also a producer of “Buena Vista Social Club,” which led the Tony nominations, receiving 10, including Best New Musical. Perakos’ accolades now span two continents. His producing credits earned him three 2025 Olivier Awards in London last month for “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button” — Best New Musical; “Giant” — Best Play; and “Titanique” — Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play. 

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