Larry Van Meter ’68 Retires from Foundation Leadership Role
Former Head of School Larry Van Meter has retired for a second time, this time from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Forman Acton Foundation in Salem, NJ. He initially joined the foundation in 2015 as a trustee, serving as Chair of the Board’s Scholarship and Grants Committees. He then assumed the role of President and CEO of the Foundation in 2019. Since that time, he led the Foundation through a period of tremendous growth, overseeing the expansion of the organization’s programs, staff, and impact in the Salem community.
The Forman Acton Foundation’s mission is to inspire, educate and empower Salem youth. Founded in October 2014, it is named after Forman S. Acton, a Salem resident, pioneering computer scientist, engineer, and university professor who sought to provide children from his hometown with the same access to education that made him successful. The Foundation provides educational opportunities through financial assistance and inspirational support that removes barriers and creates pathways for students to advance their education and achieve career success.
“I feel especially fortunate to have capped my career in education by leading an organization whose mission I believe in so deeply, especially in Salem, my parents’ hometown,” Larry said in the organization’s public announcement. “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish during my tenure, and I strongly believe the foundation is poised to have an increasingly profound impact on the students of Salem in the years to come.”
Alumni News
Dr. Steven Benner ’72 Leads Breakthrough Discovery Doubling the Genetic Alphabet (DNA)
(Photo: Dr. Benner served as the 2009 Cum Laude Society Banquet keynote speaker. During his visit, he shared his work and spoke with Middle School and Upper School science students.) As reported by The New York Times and many other outlets, Dr. Steven...
Janice Johnston ’88, Senior Producer of ABC’s “20/20,” Receives Sixth Emmy Award
The journalistic prowess of Janice Johnston ‘88 was honored at the 39th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards on October 1. Janice, a senior producer at ABC News, joined fellow 20/20 team members onstage as they received an Emmy for “Outstanding...
Emma Baiada ’10 Serves on Production Team for Mister Rogers Documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Photo: Emma Baiada ’10, pictured second from right in the back row, appears in this picture with crew members from “Won’t You Be My Neighbor.” Director Morgan Neville stands in the front row at right. For Emma Baiada ‘10, a successful filmmaking career...
