Jill Adolphe has been a volunteer at UCC for more than a decade and was awarded the 2017-18 John D. Stevenson Award. Nominated by 20 peers within the UCC community, they unanimously agree, “We are all the beneficiaries of her hard work.”
Adolphe is the 2018-19 co-president of UCC's Parents Organization and mother to twins Nicholas and Alexander ’17 and Christopher’20, Her dedication to the College has been an inspiration to so many for 11 years.
“Volunteering at the College has been a privilege,” says Adolphe. “It has provided me the opportunity to: partner with fellow parents, many of whom I am fortunate to call my friends; collaborate with school administration and staff; and engage with students on initiatives focused on enhancing the overall student experience for the boys.”
Among her achievements, she’s been both a form and year rep, team parent, served as committee member for the PPO, the PO, the Blue Ties Gala and Grandparents’ Day. She was Association Day committee co-chair twice and both vice-chair and chair of the Prep Parents Organization. She introduced and chaired the Blue Ties Breakfast and co-chaired the inaugural Year 7 graduation committee at the Prep and was a member of Association Council for six years.
“She’s a true leader who always has a smile and is ready to take on any challenge brought her way,” say her peers in their nomination. “No volunteer job is too big or too challenging for her.”
Adolphe received the award at Founder’s Dinner on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.