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Laurie McCulloch Fisher, 1963
Be always merry as ever you can.
Devilment sparkles in the eyes of this blushing sprite, who nevertheless reveals resoluteness and sympathetic sincerity.
1963 Quid Nunc
Laurie McCulloch met and fell in love with Dave Fisher when she was just fifteen years old and a student at Roland Park Country School. Besides being with Dave, Laurie's fondest memories of her RPCS years were times spent on the athletic fields. "That was my space," Laurie said in a recent interview, "and I was happiest there. Surrounded by friends cheering us on, we could really feel the RPCS spirit." Laurie was a standout athlete at RPCS in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse for four years earning the White Blazer Award, the School's highest athletic honor. She was the captain of all three sports in her senior year. She was also awarded the trophy for Excellence in Hockey and another for Best Defensive Player in Hockey both in 1963. Laurie was always the most enthusiastic member of each team she played for and a true leader on and off the field or court. For her excellence and dedication, Laurie was inducted into the RPCS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.
Laurie and Dave always felt fortunate to be educated in independent schools and made education a priority for their own children. They also felt that it was important to give back and it brought them great joy to be able to make a difference in the lives of others. During the capital campaign A Place for our Hearts, Dave made sure that Laurie was able to give a gift to RPCS to name the upper synthetic turf field. Fisher Field was Laurie's way to thank RPCS and to recognize the place where she excelled. "If this inspires someone else to give to RPCS, I will be happy. The School has such a warm place in my heart." Sadly, Dave recently passed away but his and Laurie's legacy will forever remain at RPCS.
One can't help smiling when speaking with Laurie whose passion for RPCS is simply infectious. Named Most Energetic in her Senior Poll and noted for having Perfect Eyes in the 1963 Quid Nunc, she is today every bit the merry sprite of her youth. Each student athlete who graces Fisher Field, now and in the years to come, will benefit greatly from Laurie and Dave's heartfelt and joyous gift. Go Reds!