Catherine Ward (A’14) grew up in New Bern, North Carolina, and as she was finishing middle school, she began investigating academic opportunities beyond her eastern NC hometown. When she was 13, Catherine toured Salem Academy and recalls being impressed by the students she met.
Rynne Ambrose Hankins A’08, C’12 is a Salem supporter through and through, having gone to both the Academy and College before earning her Ph.D. in chemistry from Wake Forest University. She cherishes her time at both Salem institutions, truly valuing the unique experiences they afforded her.