Jack '11 and Emily Tulip Droppa '09

Jack and Emily Tulip Droppa are premier examples of the Laurentian community leveraging their passion and talent for the betterment of their alma mater.

Emily was an Augsbury Scholar and sister of Kappa Delta Sigma at St. Lawrence, and earned her degree in psychology. Meanwhile, Jack majored in history and was a member of the Outing Club. They met at St. Lawrence and continue to share a close network of Laurentian friends with whom they have a special bond. They’ve built a life together in South Burlington, VT where they own and operate Weird Window Brewing with their daughter Alice, class of 2044, and their poodle, Citra the Brewdog.

Jack, who learned to brew beer at St. Lawrence, is highly-involved in the Vermont Brewers Association and serves on both the Government Affairs Committee and Technical and Education Committee. Emily is involved in Alice’s school and the local yoga community, with the couple partnering with nearby organizations through their brewery to support local farms, restaurants, and entrepreneurs.

In 2024, Jack and Emily partnered with St. Lawrence to offer two custom Weird Window brews, “1856 Lager” and “Scarlet & Brown Ale.”  Their creativity and willingness to explore ways to feature alumni products and success were featured in that year’s edition of The 1856 Challenge, helping to raise nearly $600,000 from 2,000 donors. The brews were also featured at Senior Week, Reunion Weekend, and Laurentian Weekend.

The Droppas have kept St. Lawrence students a priority through both their time and generosity. They’ve welcomed the SLU Connect Burlington students to the brewery each year the program has run, highlighting their story and showcasing their city. As longtime Sustaining Saint donors, they’ve also supported SLU Connect through their philanthropy along with other priorities that reflect their Laurentian stories, including the KDS Alumnae Fund, the Outing Club, and the St. Lawrence Fund.