Providing for Future Arrows
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Peter ’55 and Honey McLaughlin GP’13,’19,’24,’24 recalled vividly the day their oldest grandson, Jake ’13, called to tell them he would be attending St. Sebastian’s School. They knew St. Sebastian’s was in the running, but it was not until Jake visited the campus and experienced the camaraderie among the students and faculty that he was sold on becoming an Arrow like his grandfather.
Although Peter had stayed connected to the school over the years through his role as a class agent and his friendship with Henry Lane ’49, that phone call was the beginning of a deeper relationship with St. Sebastian’s. When Jake started in the 7th grade in the fall of 2007, Peter joined the Alumni Board. Since then, three additional grandsons—Peter Blake ’19, Nicolas ’24 and Matthew ’24—became Arrows. In 2017, he joined the Board of Trustees and also served as Chair of the Grandparents’ Fund for several years.
Through his involvement, Peter had the opportunity to see the value of a St. Sebastian’s education and believed deeply in the mission of the school. “What stands out in my mind is the sacred partnership between the school and parents to make every boy as good as God wants him to be in body, mind, and spirit,” noted Peter. “The commitment to the individual student is exceptional.”
As very proud grandparents of three Arrows, Peter and Honey delighted in each of their grandsons’ experiences at St. Sebastian’s. “What I’m seeing is men of character that have a moral compass and concern for others. I think that’s a hallmark of the school,” shared Peter. Recalling two of his grandsons’ graduations, he added, “You just see the warmth between the teachers and the students when they walk down the aisle after getting their diploma.” Honey was consistently impressed by what she witnessed as well and loved coming to campus for games, Grandparents Day, and other events. “It’s very much like family for us when we come here.”
“I have great confidence in what the school is doing now and what it promises,” stated Peter. This belief has promoted the McLaughlins to make a generous bequest to the school. As members of the Monsignor Charles D. McInnis Society, they joined a growing number of alumni, parents, and grandparents who feel the same way and have chosen to support the school through their estate planning.
By providing a legacy gift, the McLaughlins have helped build the endowment and have helped support future generations through financial aid, something they believe is a strategic priority for the school.
Sadly, Peter, a remarkable and loyal alumnus, passed away on December 25, 2025. God Bless Peter and his family.
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