Hendrix F. Niemann ’73

Drix died March 27, 2025, due to complications from a medical procedure.

He went to the Choate School before attending Princeton, where he followed in the footsteps of his father, both grandfathers, and an uncle. He majored in political science and performed with the Triangle Club, was active in Business Today, and dined at Quadrangle. His roommates in Blair included Chris Leach, Rob Mancuso, Nick Potter, Fred Dalzell, Tom Tate, and Andy Wilcox.

Drix married the love of his life, Judi Finegan, in 1975. After graduation, Drix founded New Jersey Monthly Magazine and later became the executive director of New Jersey Public Television.

In 1985, Drix and Judi settled in Annapolis, Md., where he was the president of Potomac Television. Drix went on to become a trainer of wealth management advisers and real estate brokers. A devoted father of four children, he was a driving force in youth sports, academics, and the performing arts. When he moved to Wilmington, N.C., in 2004, he founded the first women’s lacrosse team in his county for his daughters.

Always upbeat and smiling, Drix was an active member of the F3 community, a brotherhood built on faith, fitness, and fellowship. He cherished the camaraderie and the bonds forged through prayer and perseverance.

His support for his children’s passions — whether on the field or the stage — was legendary. He took multiple trips to New York City to see son JJ star in Back to the Future: The Musical on Broadway.

The class extends its sympathies for their loss to his wife, Judi; children Wesley, Eliza Dale, Cori, and JJ; and siblings Nemo, Nela, and Liza.