Palmer Trinity School

Founder's Award Mason Harris '89 received the Founder's Alumni Award for his commitment and service to the Palmer, Trinity, and Palmer Trinity alumni community. As a student at Palmer, Mason was a dedicated student- athlete, who played basketball, football, baseball, and golf. After graduating he received a degree in International Business from FIU and took over his family's business that specializes in hydraulically raising the existing roofs of commercial buildings. Mason always had strong ties to members of the PT community and remained connected after graduating. He has been actively involved in the school's alumni association since its inception back in 2013. He served as the Secretary on the Inaugural Alumni Board and went on to become the Vice President, and is currently serving as the President of the Board. Mason is passionate about reconnecting alumni with the school and each other. He's been involved with launching several alumni events and programs ranging from reunions, Holiday Parties, Falcon Forums, and more. He is the loving husband of Denie Freyer, and proud soccer dad of his two daughters, Reese and Penny. Head of School's Award Wesley Farell '01 received the Head of School's award. After graduating from PTS, Wes Farell attended UNC-Chapel Hill and completed his Juris Doctorate and MBA at St. Thomas University. Five days after passing the Florida Bar, operating out of his mother's guest house, Wes set out to build a law firm that could make a real difference in the world by bringing justice to those in need of a strong and passionate advocate. Wes joined forces with his best friend from law school, Ricky Patel, and they were able to build the firm from just a handful of clients to one of the fastest growing law firms in America. Wes found himself as lead trial counsel for over 3,000 clients seeking several billion dollars in damages resulting from the BP oil spill. The success from the BP trials further led to Wes working with clients against some of the largest corporations in the world and achieving tremendous results. Wes was recognized as one of the top 100 trial attorneys in America by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and he is a member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction held by less than 1% of practicing attorneys in America. He was further recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as being one of the top "40 under 40" attorneys in America. In addition to bringing justice to his clients, Wes volunteers his time at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Big Brother/Big Sister Organization of Greater Miami, Puerto Rico Relief, and others. Wes is married to his adoring wife, Helen and he's the proud father of five beautiful children. Jan Morrison Award Jan Morrison, the loving mother of three alumni, Will Morrison '07, Hugh Morrison '09, and Annie Morrison '10, is being honored for her continuous support of Palmer Trinity and the PTS alumni community. While Jan was a parent at PTS, she volunteered in the Development Office, served on several PTPA committees and as PTPA Vice President, was the girls' soccer and boys' lacrosse team parent, and organized the remodeling of the school bathrooms and staff lounge. After her children graduated, she remained involved in the Admissions Advisory Board, as an Annual Fund Ambassador, and a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. Currently, she serves as a member of the PTS Community Board and as an ambassador of the school. Over the years, Jan has continued to contribute to the development of the school in many ways and has inspired, encouraged, and supported the alumni community. She has served as a positive mentor for many of the alumni from Palmer Trinity because she is passionate about helping young people be the "best next generation." Distinguished Alumni Awards S U MME R 2 0 1 9 57

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