“Greenie Forever. We Love You RJ!”
A memorial written in chalk at the foot of the steps to St. Joseph’s Chapel couldn’t have articulated the raw emotions of our school community better.
Christ School students and faculty have gathered the past two days to grieve, heal, and most of all celebrate the life of junior RJ Fox ’25 who passed away over the weekend.
An all-school prayer service was held in St. Joseph’s Chapel on Sunday night. Monday morning’s service in the stillness of the Father Kirk Brown Outdoor Chapel was dedicated to RJ's memory and flags on campus were lowered to half-staff.
RJ was a brother and dear friend to so many of the boys. From the moment he arrived, his ever-present smile lit up spaces throughout our campus. RJ came to Christ School from Wilmette, Illinois, starting with the 2021-22 academic year, and excelled in every aspect of campus life.
RJ was a brilliant math student, a Head of School High Honor Roll scholar, and keenly interested in what his bright future might hold. He traveled with College Guidance on the past two Winter Break College Tours, which took Greenies to campuses all over the Southeast.
A true Greenie, RJ was nominated by faculty for the Student and Residential Life Award last year for his diligence and willingness to serve. He was also a dearly loved resident of Noland House where he was a leader and friend to all.
Finally, RJ’s passion for the game of lacrosse was immeasurable and a big reason he was having the best season of his career. RJ scored twice in last Thursday’s 14-6 home win over Charlotte Latin.
All Greenies hold RJ and the Fox family in our thoughts and prayers.