James E. Cavalier

Now you are with Jesus

Mr. Cav was so special! From day one in 1963 as he took charge of the first class to become the Sr. School, he was beloved. We all knew he had our backs in a myriad of personal and academic ways. For these past 55 years, he has kept in touch, attended reunions and been happy to socialize or visit when opportunities emerged. My love goes out to Patty, and his beautiful girls. He will be remembered with joy and love always!

I met Jim in 1968 when working as an admission officer at Bethany College. Jim was the consummate professional. I admired him greatly. We formed a fine friendship that lasted for years even after I moved to New Hampshire to become Director of Admission at Colby Sawyer College. On several occasions Jim invited me to meet with S.A. students and speak in general about visiting colleges and what students should be looking for. These sessions were typically followed by warm hospitality. Jim will...

Jim was a wonderful professional, someone I met through our mutual involvement with PACAC and NACAC. His contributions were many and he served as a mentor to a number of upcoming admissions officers. It was a pleasure to know him.

My life changed when I met Jim Cavalier! SA 1970. Condolences to the Cavalier family.

Dear Pat and Family, We want you to know that you are in our prayers, we will miss Jim's beautiful smile and great conversations. We feel honored to have had Jim as a Friend .

Dear Patty, our heart goes out to you and your daughters. Jim was a good friend and certainly had a life well lived! Jim & Anne

Mr. Cavalier was exceptionally able to make each of us feel welcomed and important in the everyday moments. From our awkward teen years and on into our awkward middle-age alumni years, he was truly “in the moment” with each of us; may we all take that rich legacy to heart. I will remember his smiling eyes that warmly gazed at our youth and made us feel that the adults around us cared. He was blessed with an exceptionally strong memory for vivid details of our past (which illustrated to all of...