Category: 1992

Andrew Bates Schrader was born on December 18, 1969, and began his life in Manhattan, where the early pulse of the city shaped his childhood. He attended P.S. 6 in the Village, commuting on his own by subway from the Upper West Side—an early sign of the independence, confidence, and self-reliance that would define him throughout his life.

He later moved on to Westtown School through 1987, completing his senior year at The Episcopal Academy. He went on to graduate from Davidson College in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. A member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, he cultivated the humor, warmth, and ease of connection that would become trademarks of his life.

Andrew’s professional journey reflected both curiosity and vision. He began in real estate with Dewberry in Atlanta and later worked alongside Thomas Ravenel in Charleston. His career then expanded into telecommunications and technology, with roles at WorldCom and later at AppRiver in Gulf Breeze, Florida, where he contributed to the company during its formative years.

As he grew professionally, he developed a keen instinct for real estate acquisition—able to spot potential, elevate properties, and guide renovations with a sharp design mind and a commitment to excellence.

To know Andrew was to experience the world in wider color. He was generous, adventurous, highly creative, and imaginative, with a love for fine food and wine, travel, nature, and the joy of bringing people together.

Hosting came naturally to him; his warmth and attentiveness made people feel seen and welcomed. He was well read, thoughtful, wise, and deeply supportive—a magnet for remarkable friends who cherished his presence.

Andrew moved through life with an athletic, spirited connection to the outdoors. He found joy on the water—sailing competitively in his youth and later boating, swimming, kayaking, and staying active in any way that kept him close to the elements. He also loved hiking to beautiful and far-flung destinations, seeking out sweeping views and the quiet thrill of discovery.

Golf was another meaningful pursuit, one he approached with natural talent and dedication, and he took pride in placing in the 2025 Lake Toxaway finals.

Andrew is survived by his father, John-Paul Schrader; his mother, Wendy Stabler; and his stepfather, Johnathan Stabler. They, along with the many people whose lives he touched, carry forward the light of his spirit.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andrew’s memory to Davidson College, a community that helped shape his curiosity, friendships, and lifelong love of learning.

Here are ways to give:

To make a gift online:
Visit davidson.edu/makeagift
Under “I Want to Support” please select “Other” and then write in “Andrew Schrader ‘92 Memorial”
Under “Spouse/Partner Information” please check “This gift is a tribute”, then click “In Memory Of.” Then, enter Andrew Schrader.
Check “Please inform the appropriate party.” Then, enter John-Paul Schrader as the “Acknowledgee Name”

To send a check:
Make payable to Davidson College
Add a note for Andrew Schrader Memorial
Mail check to:
Jamie Stamey
Office of Gift Planning
209 Ridge Rd
Box 5000
Davidson, NC 28035

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A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held in North Carolina in the spring or summer of 2026, where friends and loved ones will gather to share stories, laughter, and remembrance. Further details will be shared at a later date.

Paul Mebane Pritchett died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021.

Paul was the son of Mebane Moore Pritchett and Elizabeth Bost Pritchett. He graduated from Davidson College and enjoyed a career in debt financing with Wachovia Bank (later Wells Fargo). He was a member of the Piedmont Driving Club and enjoyed playing golf with his friends.

Paul is survived by his mother, Betsy Pritchett, who is incapacitated with dementia.

A private interment at All Saint’s Episcopal Church will be held at a later date.

Tomm Lorenzin passed away after a heart attack on Aug. 23, 2014, in Winston Salem. He was 67.

Tomm was a true Renaissance man. He was a lifelong learner, an amateur photographer, astronomer, and author. His passions included the sciences, art, and nature. He kept an encyclopedic website chronicling his interests and photos at www.1000plus.com

Tomm started his career as an industrial engineer in Chicago, was a stay-at-home dad while he wrote an astronomy field guide, and ended his career working for Microsoft.

He is survived by his wife Lydia Lorenzin of Mooresville; his daughters Alexis Lorenzin and Lisa Lorenzin, and son-in-law Mike Broome; and sisters Priscilla Tomei and Anita Mitchell and their families.

Memorials may be sent to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.

Brennan Guth ’93, March 15, 2001, while kayaking on the Palguin River in Chile. After attending Reed, he studied philosophy at the University of Montana, and he later worked as an Americorps member on environmental issues. He became a world class kayaker and founded a company, Tarkio Kayak Adventures, in Missoula, Montana, dedicated to bringing together the best whitewater instructors to teach kayaking to adults and young people and to lead tours around the world. He was well known for boating challenging rivers around the world and for making numerous first descents into uncharted sections. He was also featured in a number of kayak videos. Survivors include his parents, a sister, two grandmothers, a niece, and a nephew.