Alumni

On Friday, November 7, with full hearts and deep gratitude, the St. John’s community honored Martin Delabano ‘67 with the third annual Trigger Butler Impact Award. Most of you will know Martin taught art at St. John’s for 35 years, retiring in May 2025. Martin’s family and colleagues, alumni, alumni parents, former faculty and staff, current faculty and staff, trustees, and friends of St. John’s, came together to celebrate the impact of Mr. D. on generations of St. John’s families. Head of School Meshea Matthews presented Martin with the award and led a panel who shared memories of Martin and thoughts about his enormous impact on our community throughout his life. In Trigger Butler’s own words, “Lucky, lucky us!”  
 
Please enjoy this video to learn more about this award and Ms. Butler herself. Also, we shared a special video tribute to Martin at the event to celebrate his career and commitment to St. John’s! A special thank you to those of you who traveled near and far to attend this special event.  

Nominations for Fourth Annual Trigger Butler Impact Awards

To learn more about award qualifications and to nominate someone for the next Trigger Butler Impact Award, please fill out a nomination form. The deadline to submit nominations is April 1, 2026. Individuals who qualify for this award must embody the School’s mission, exemplify the award criteria, and be a former member of the faculty and/or staff, an alumnus or alumna of St. John’s (attended St. John’s Episcopal School), alumni parent, grandparent, former member of the Board of Trustees, or friend of the School. Individuals who do not qualify for this award are current members of the faculty and/or staff, current parents, current students, current grandparents, and current members of the Board of Trustees.

If you have any questions, please contact Alumni & Special Projects Coordinator Ginny Burgher.