Four New Administrative Faculty Appointed
Mercersburg Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas W. Adams as assistant head of school for enrollment.

Adams began his tenure July 1. He succeeds Christopher Tompkins, who after eight years at Mercersburg accepted the position of headmaster at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.

Adams already exudes a genuine affection for the Mercersburg campus. “I am both honored and thrilled to be appointed,” he says. “Having the opportunity to visit the campus several times to meet with students, administrators, and faculty enabled me to appreciate what a special place the Academy is.  

“It is a spectacular campus with beautiful facilities, but even more importantly the spirit and pride within the school community were strong and evident; I felt at home both professionally and personally.  I look forward to getting started and to working with the other members of the admission staff to maintain and further enhance the quality and character of the student body.  My family is eager and extremely excited to have the opportunity to join the Mercersburg family.”

Head of School Douglas Hale echoes Adams’ enthusiasm. “I could not be more delighted that Tommy has accepted our invitation to join our senior administration,” Hale says. “Not only is Tommy known around the country as an energetic and respected educator, but he has an excellent track record in the areas of admission and marketing, and he is totally dedicated to working with young people in a boarding school environment.”

Adams comes to Mercersburg from The Gunnery in Washington, Connecticut, where he had been director of admission since 2000 and was associate director of admission starting in 1996. Prior to The Gunnery, he was both a teacher and director of admission at The Phelps School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, preceded by a teaching position for four years at Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York.

He received his preparatory education at Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut, and a bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College.

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