Hotchkiss School Alumni Look Back 50 Years: First Up Mr. Noel Ellison

Summary: In this episode of the Walt Weekly Podcast, host Walt engages with Noel Ellison, an alumnus of the Hotchkiss School, to discuss the unique experiences and challenges faced by students in the Greater Opportunity Program. The conversation explores the cultural and racial dynamics of attending a prestigious prep school, the impact of education on identity, and the importance of community responsibility. As they reflect on the past and look towards the future, they emphasize the need for self-education and community initiatives to empower the next generation.

Mr Noel's Bio:

Noel Ellison is a retired General Manager of Riverbay Corporation, which owns and manages Co-op City. He has extensive experience in property management, including working for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and various property management companies. He is actively involved in his community, serving on the boards of non-profit organizations and as Secretary of One Hundred Black Men of New York. Ellison is also a spiritual person, serving in leadership roles at the Church of the Master Presbyterian Church in Harlem. He attended Case Reserve University and is a proud graduate of the Greater Opportunity Program at Hotchkiss Preparatory School.