Peoples - 91�Թ��

John

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:39 +0000

John Abele is inextricably linked to CA—through his wife, an alum, Mary Seton Abele ’56; his three children, Christopher ’86, Alexander ’87, and Jennifer ’90; and his service on 91�Թ��’s Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2002. John is co-founder of Boston Scientific, a medical device company with more than 25,000 employees, and was president of Medi-tech, Inc. He retired from Boston Scientific in 2005. John is the owner of the Kingbridge Conference Centre and Institute in King City, Ontario. He is the vice chair of the board of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Foundation and is a member of the President’s Council of Olin College. John also chairs his family foundation, the Argosy Foundation, and is trustee emeritus of Amherst College, where he received his B.A. John and Mary live in Shelburne, Vt.

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Reid Young

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:30 +0000

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Maggie Yuan

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:30 +0000

As a current 91�Թ�� parent, Maggie Yuan is a passionate advocate for the power of parent engagement in fostering a vibrant and connected school community. A dedicated parent volunteer, she served as a co-chair of the Parent Annual Fund and team volunteer for the Varsity Baseball team, and participated in programs, such as the 91�Թ�� Residential Enrichment (CARE) Program and the Parent-to-Parent Program.

Professionally, Maggie has extensive experience in research, evaluation, and leadership within the fields of youth development and mental health. Maggie is on the Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board, and has a private practice. Maggie holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Doctorate in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has earned a Certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, in affiliation with Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life. In recognition of her contributions to the nonprofit sector, she was honored with the Change Maker Award by the Institute for Nonprofit Practice in 2021.

Maggie lives in Arlington, Mass. with her husband, Clifton, and their two sons, Morgan and Cedric ’27.

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Gary Zheng

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Andrea Yanes

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:22 +0000

Andrea Yanes joined the 91�Թ�� faculty as the first Wilcox Fellow in September 2000. In addition to teaching 9th grade biology and several electives, she has been an assistant volleyball coach, an advisor to Alianza Latina, and a faculty representative in the Admissions Office. She is also a parent to three CA students (’22, ’24, and ’27).

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Sarah Yeh

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:22 +0000

As the associate head for teaching, learning, and faculty, Sarah Yeh works with the members of the Academic Office and Academic Council to support the experience of teaching and learning at 91�Թ��, from curriculum and pedagogy to hiring and professional development. Sarah also serves as an academic advisor and an administrator on duty. Sarah joined CA in 2008 as a member of the history faculty, and she continues to teach in the department alongside her administrative work. Sarah loved history from an early age, and it was her high school American history teacher who inspired her path toward history and education as a scholarly pursuit and profession. While Sarah toyed with the idea of pursuing another childhood dream (becoming a marine biologist and searching for the elusive giant squid), she ultimately followed her passion for history and has been teaching and working in schools ever since. She says she is thankful that far more dedicated and talented cephalopod lovers managed to find and film the giant squid!

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Gen Yoshimura

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:22 +0000

Gen Yoshimura is a Japanese drummer, composer, and educator based in Boston. After moving to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music (B.M.) and Longy School of Music of Bard College (M.M.), he established himself as a versatile performer fluent in jazz, Latin music, fusion, and pop. Throughout his career, he has performed with numerous internationally acclaimed artists, including Fernando Huergo, Walter Smith, Kris Davis, Oscar Stagnaro, Bruno Raberg, and many others. A career highlight came when his performance on Fernando Huergo's big band album The Possibility of Change was featured alongside recordings by Pat Metheny, Fred Hersch, and Bobby Watson in Jazz Artistry Now's Best of Jazz 2020. As an educator, Gen serves on the faculty of New England Conservatory's Preparatory and Continuing Education programs, teaching ensembles and private lessons. He has also presented clinics and masterclasses for Berklee College of Music, including its Summer Drum/Percussion Workshop. Gen is endorsing the world renowned brands, Paiste, Canopus Drums and Protection Racket.

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Kim Williams

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:06 +0000

Kim Williams joined 91�Թ��’s Board of Trustees in fall 2009 and served as president from 2013 to 2018. Kim holds a master of science degree in economics from the University of London and a bachelor of arts degree in economics and French from Kingston Polytechnic, London. She spent the majority of her professional career working in investment management and retired in 2005 as senior vice president and partner of Boston-based Wellington Management. Kim was a noted leader in the business world, and while advancing her own career, she advocated for women in business and brought about progress for women in many industry-leading organizations. She currently sits on the boards of several companies involved in a range of production, including forest products, renewable energy, and media. Kim lives in Newbury, Mass., with her husband, Trevor Miller. They are the proud parents of Alexander ’08, Ben ’14, and Rebecca ’14.

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James Williston

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:06 +0000

After over 25 years in professional theater both in front of and behind the curtain, James Williston joined the 91�Թ�� Performing Arts Department in 2018 and is thrilled to be sharing his knowledge, skills, and passion for live performance with the amazing students at CA. James works with students, CA’s in-house staff, and professional working mentors to design and execute the sets, lights, props, costumes, sound, and SFX for every production and concert on stage as well as for the film program productions. He is excited for the new opportunities coming to students with the opening of the new Centennial Arts Center in 2025, and he looks forward to the continued growth of the theater tech program into this new era.

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Ben Wilson

Natalie Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:06 +0000

He/him
Day Student from Brighton, Mass.
Previous School: Atrium School

What are you involved in at CA?
I am a member of the varsity soccer, basketball, and baseball teams, which I have participated in during each athletic season during my time at CA. Additionally, I play bass guitar for the Jazz Workshop and Vocal Jazz and Pop Ensemble. The clubs that I engage with include Entrepreneurship Club and The Scallion (the student run comedy newspaper), both in which I am a co-head. I love to dip my feet in everything CA has to offer, because the freedom of choice in terms of extracurriculars helps students find their passions.

Why did you choose CA?
I chose CA, because of how easy it is to engage in each of my interests, no matter how different they may be. Coming into high school, I wasn’t sure whether or not I could continue music and sports at the same time. However, it soon became clear that with CA’s strong value of well-roundedness, I would be enabled to pursue a variety of activities throughout the entire school year. As I have progressed through my time as a student, I have only discovered more opportunities to try new things, with the full support of student and faculty communities.

Advice to prospective students?
My advice to prospective students is to enjoy each step of your journey. I often find myself anticipating the future, and in turn, not appreciating the moment I am in. Since I have learned this lesson, I have strived to be more present and engaged every day, and I think that it is valuable to practice this early on.

Share a moment where you knew you belonged at CA.
This past basketball season, a moment that made me feel extremely at home in CA was during our end of season team dinner. During this shared meal, I looked around and reflected on the sense of brotherhood my teammates and I had fostered during our time together. Whether during a tough practice, after a win, or a tough loss, my peers had always stuck together and supported another. To conclude this dinner, our senior captains shared a speech about their time and growth on the team, and both shed tears as they spoke. This reveals how comfortable, and expressive the small community within CA was, and I felt extremely grateful to be valued and seen by my captains.

What is your favorite activity at CA and why.
Currently, my favorite pastime is playing hacky sack with friends during my free periods. Due to the sudden resurrection of this “sport” in high schools across the country, the CA community has certainly embraced the trend, as I find small hacky sack circles across campus each day. I love how each circle welcomes students to join and play along with open arms, and some groups even hold more competitive sessions to challenge themselves as a team. It has become a great way to spend time outdoors with friends, or even just to pass time during school breaks.

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Peoples - 91�Թ���

John

Reid Young

Maggie Yuan

Gary Zheng

Andrea Yanes

Sarah Yeh

Gen Yoshimura

Kim Williams

James Williston

Ben Wilson

Peoples - 91�Թ��