RIO GRANDE, An independent school serving students pre-K through sixth grade in Santa Fe, NM

June 23, 2010

 

Dear Community Members and Friends of RGS,

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our Head-elect, David Genger. Although we only knew him a short time, David left a lasting impression on all of us at Rio Grande School. He displayed warmth and compassion for children from the moment he stepped foot on our campus last spring. The faculty, staff, and administrative team were all eagerly awaiting David’s arrival and the opportunity to serve under his leadership. Our heart-felt condolences go out to David’s wife and three daughters and to all whose lives David touched.   Although our time with him was brief, we feel a deep sense of loss and can only imagine the heartbreak of those who knew him as we had hoped to.

 

Just a few weeks ago, Dave’s philosophy of life shone through in his graduation speech at Lake Forest Country Day School, in which he stated, “Staying young at heart, keeping things simple, and living in and for the moment are prudent ways to live life.” That philosophy was evident in his visits to RGS and the tributes at his memorial service. We will all do well to remember that life is fun and carry on in this vein in Dave’s memory.

 

On behalf of faculty, staff, and parents,

 

Maureen Devlin

Interim Head of School