Alumni
Beyond Baltimore Gilman alumni gathered near and far to reconnect with each other and with the School at various events around the country. Faculty members Shonique Alexander, David Anderson, Johnnie Foreman, Tim Holley ’77, Armond Lawson, Bryan Powell, Donell Thompson, Jr. ’91, all attending the annual NAIS People of Color Conference, met for lunch with Philadelphia-area alumni on December 2, 2011. Also in December, Kelly and Rob Gettinger ’73 hosted an intimate gathering of Gilman alumni living in Colorado at their Denver home. It was the first time the Denver alumni had gathered together for several years, and a good time was had by all. Gilman held its first-ever regional event in Charlotte, N.C., in January 2012. Cathy and Scott Bortz ’82 graciously opened their doors for the event, which was attended by over 40 alumni and their guests. Before arriving in Charlotte, Headmaster John Schmick visited alumni residing in Naples and West Palm Beach, Florida. Eleanor and Stuart Egerton II ’56 and Anne and Fred Whitridge ’50 hosted the group at the Port Royal Club in Naples. Larger regional events were held in Washington, D.C. and Boston. Headmaster Schmick, along with Gilman alumni and Alumni Association representatives, attended each. Instead of the traditional alumni dinner, New York alumni celebrated the launch of the Career Network in February. The event was hosted by Susan Ginkel and Christopher Lee P’13, ’14 at Highstar Capital.
The D.C. event, hosted by Amy and Hassan Murphy ’86 at their home, was held on February 8. Mary McFadden and Larry Stifler ’59 welcomed Boston area alumni to their home on Wednesday, April 18. Check the alumni calendar at gilman.edu for events in your hometown. Also, visit the website for new pages detailing alumni activity outside of Baltimore.
Denver alumni gather at the home of Rob Gettinger ’73. Left to right: Bill Spragins ’76, Gettinger, Andy Felser ’74, Henry Galleher ’81, Director of Major Gifts Mary Ellen Porter, Watty Galleher ’75.
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