Fall 2025
Telling the Stories That Define Us
We are delighted to share the second edition of our reimagined magazine. Our goal is to celebrate our alumni, honor our history, and connect you to the life of campus today. Each new section offers a window into the stories and voices that define Potomac—including profiles of our remarkable alumni and the unique impact they have made.
Traditions honors the touchstones that connect generations of Potomac students, revisiting the history of our traditions and showing how they thrive today.
Syllabus spotlights our exceptional faculty—their expertise, their passions, and the lasting impact they have on our students.
Agenda takes readers inside a “day in the life” of a student, offering a glimpse into learning and campus life.
Pulse captures the candid voices of our community—students, faculty, staff, and alumni sharing what’s on their minds.
Game Day brings energy and personality, highlighting students through their pre-game rituals, motivations, and moments of inspiration.
Currents, written by a student, shares connections between our students and alumni.
In Motion offers a visual journey through campus, telling the happenings of Potomac through photography.
Echoes connects the past and present with campus photos.
Class Notes celebrates the milestones, adventures, and achievements of our alumni.
Trails showcase short alumni profiles, each a glimpse into the diverse paths our graduates have taken.
Crossroads invites an alum to reflect on the defining moments that shaped their lives and careers.
We hope you enjoy reading!
Laura Miller, Director of Alumni Relations
Megan Corey, Director of Communications
In this Issue
Moving Pictures
Iconic documentary film producer DAVIS GUGGENHEIM ’79 on what it takes to craft films that shape our culture.
Leading Roll
Venture capitalists DAMIEN PETTY ’93 and STEFANIE THOMAS MARTIN ’03 reveal the traits in a founder that can make or break a venture
Family Style
MICHAEL FARAH ’99 left Wall Street to build a Brooklyn restaurant around the flavors of his mother’s table.
Walk of Life
In May, girls lacrosse won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division I championship for the first time in school history! Facing St. Anne’s Belfield in Charlottesville, the Panthers battled back from a late four-goal deficit.
Chasing the Story
Rachel Chason ’13 started as an intern on The Washington Post’s local desk after graduating from Duke University. After nearly five years of covering politics and government in DC and Maryland, she headed to Dakar, Senegal, to fulfill a dream of being a foreign correspondent.
A Look Back Through
THE POTOMAC LENS
In the 1950s, the Intermediate School art classroom was alive with creativity. Professor Peppino Mangravite, who first taught at Potomac in 1925, returned regularly between 1952 and 1969 to lead art classes. A renowned professor, painter, writer, and critic, Mangravite brought distinction and vision to Potomac’s art program, inspiring generations of students and reinforcing the school’s dedication to artistic growth.
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