The Man Behind The Mask

When we published the article, “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” we chose not to disclose the name of the person responsible for the unethical conduct. This was done to give the Board of Trustees one more chance to address these matters internally and take appropriate action against the member at fault. However, they have consistently failed to do so. Even with significant public pressure and the recent appointment of District Court Judge Chris Rhue as the new Chair, the Board has been either unwilling or unable to enact meaningful change. It is now necessary to directly reveal the individual responsible.

Stan Bradshaw has been a long-term supporter of The O’Neal School, working with the Board of Trustees for over 20 years. His substantial financial contributions have led to the construction of several key buildings on campus including Bradshaw Hall and the Hannah Marie Bradshaw Activities Center. Additionally, the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) at Sandhills Community College, located across the street from the school, further highlights his family name. These contributions underscore Stan’s status as a well-known and seemingly respected philanthropist in our community. He was even featured in the June 2023 edition of “The Chapel Herald,” a newsletter published by the over 100-year-old Village Chapel in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The article portrayed him as a generous individual with strong Christian values while showcasing his public achievements.

This brings us to the key point:

Despite all these honorable acts, Stan Bradshaw is responsible for the reprehensible statements highlighted in our previous article. Ironically, he was named after Stan “The Man” Musial, considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. This is fitting because he is indeed “The Man”—the man who violated the confidentiality and harassment provisions of the Board Member Code of Conduct by exploiting school records, the man who praised the former head of school while ignoring his unethical acts towards students, the man responsible for defaming and slandering a child, and the man who attempted to justify the actions of a juvenile attacker while demeaning a victim of assault.

While many boards, including the Moore County Public Board of Education, feature photographs and provide contact information for their members, O’Neal chooses not to disclose this information on their website. This practice needs to change immediately to hold these individuals accountable for their actions. In the case of Stan Bradshaw, the email he sent that included the defamatory statements came from his company address at stan@bradshawcapitalmgt.com. You can learn more about him by visiting his Fast People Search page or by reviewing the public tax returns (990 forms) for his foundation.

Any Board member who has engaged in serious violations of their duty at The O’Neal School needs to be removed regardless of their financial influence.