Alumnae News
05/15/12
On Saturday, May 12, several alumnae returned to campus to participate in the annual Alumnae Perspectives Panel designed to offer career insight to the junior and senior classes. The annual event is organized and hosted by the Alumnae Board and continues to be a pride point for the school. This...
04/25/12
Julie Yindra (EWS ’81) returned to campus today for Chapel and shared with the Walker’s community a personal and historic perspective on the Disability Rights Movement. Julie’s message was for students to speak up, and be an agent for change, whenever they see a situation that denies access for...
04/20/12
Inspired by the keynote address at Chapel during Centennial Weekend, Debby Williams MacKenzie ’55 and Terry Treman Williams ’55 are presenting a challenge:If alumnae give $125,000 in new gifts and pledges to the Annual Fund between April 1 and April 30, Debby and Terry will give an...
02/21/12
When Walker’s alumna Elizabeth Greenberg '10 was denied sending a floral bouquet to her friend in the hospital due to allergens patients may have, the setback turned into a creative outlet and exciting business venture. Wanting to cheer up her friend with a bright bouquet, Greenberg created flowers...
02/09/12
When you meet Wendy Smith, you don’t think she would know a lot about failure; but that is the topic this Walker's graduate ('87) brought to students this past fall. Wendy has a BA from Hamilton College and a Masters from NYU; she seems to epitomize success. Currently, Wendy is the President...
02/07/12
The Centennial State of the School is now available online at www.ethelwalker.org/centennial. The document covers remarks from Head of School Bessie Speers reviewing 2011-2012 events, goals, and successes, as well as speeches from selected students and Centennial Chapel keynote speaker...
01/27/12
Rosi Grunschlag passed away on January 15, 2012. She and her sister Toni were not only dedicated piano teachers at Walker's for twenty five years, they were also a preeminent duo and Steinway artists who gave concerts all over the world. The Grunschlags came to the United States after fleeing the...
12/07/11
A special Ethel Walker School holiday tradition since 1928, The Holiday Ride will be held on Thursday, December 15th at 7 p.m. in the Henderson Riding Ring. The program will open with our very own a cappella group, The Grapes, followed by a dressage demonstration performed by Ann Guptill. Guptill...
11/16/11
Anne Crandall Campbell '78 came back to campus on Wednesday, November 16th to venture into Walker's Woods. Anne is exploring CT with an eye towards outdoor adventure. She has started her own business and website, WholesomeAdventures.com. As an adventure coach, she shares her passion for the...
11/10/11
Join us for an evening of holiday fun!Boston Pops Holiday Concert Thursday, December 8, 2011 8:00 p.m. Symphony Hall Boston, MAThe Ethel Walker School Alumnae Board has secured 2 tables for a total of 10 people. Tickets will be mailed to you from Walker's Director of Alumnae Relations, Eleanor...
10/04/11
Close to two years of planning and anticipation among Walker's faculty, staff, students and alumnae resulted in a spectacular Centennial Weekend. Hundreds of alumnae and friends of the School joined faculty and students on campus, along with invited guests including heads of nearby schools and...
10/03/11
One of the highlights of Walker's event-filled Centennial Weekend was the dedication of the Centennial Trail. This picturesque pathway was created by students enrolled in Outdoor Adventure, an athletic program choice, where students participate in activities such as canoeing, hiking, rock...
10/02/11
Alumna Abra Prentice Wilkin '60 was presented with the newly created Centennial Award during Saturday evening's Sun Dial Centennial Dinner. This newly created award celebrates Abra's commitment to the School; her love for her alma mater and "her belief that the power of Walker's friendships...
10/01/11
Among the multitude of celebratory events featuring during Centennial Weekend, one of the most meaningful was the announcement of the establishment of The Ethel Walker School's Athletic Hall of Fame. During Friday evening's reception, Athletic Director John Monagan spoke to the enduring strength...
10/01/11
During Friday night's Centennial and Reunion Reception, key Reunion Awards were announced, as well as Reunion Giving Awards and Challenges.President of the Alumnae Board Celeste Niarchos '67 presented Andrea Coggins ’06 with the Long Distance Award; Andrea had traveled to Walker’s for Centennial,...
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