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ervice, safety, music, and savories were all components of some recent Groton Women’s Network events that were enjoyed by many alumni, parents, and friends of the School. Ann Bakewell Woodward ’86 and Sarah Fitzgerald ’95, the city chairs for the the Westchester and Fairfield counties, coordinated a cooking demonstration at La Panetiere restaurant in Rye, New York, where Groton alumnae and moms learned to make crab cakes. The event also allowed
to introduce Impact: Model Mugging, a program Groton has offered to senior girls each spring since 1991. The highlight of the evening was hearing the remarks of the three alumnae speakers, Mary Murphy ’95, Emily Spiegelman ’93, and Katie Whitters Vaughn ’93, who explained why Model Mugging was important to them and what they got out of it. The audience, in rapt attention during the alumnae comments, learned much about the program, including, said Sixth Former Emily Caldwell, “how it
Also in March, the New York GWN group coordinated a shopping extravaganza that featured Verdura jewelry and gifts, courtesy of Nico Landrigan ’97 and his family, and Paola Quadretti clothing, thanks to Caroline Costin ’96. The event was made even more special as guests sampled Italian wines from Castello Poggiarello, the family vineyard of Jem Macy ’87, and delectable hors d’oeuvres artfully prepared by food52 and Merrill Stubbs ’95. A number of events, some commnityservice related and others more social or with an educational theme, are in the works for the next few months in D.C., Los Angeles, and New York.
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Jen Field '97, Merrill Stubbs '95, Nico Landrigan '97, and Caroline Costin '96 at the New York GWN event in March
time for guests to get to know each other and to catch up during a gourmet lunch that highlighted the chef’s version of the crab cakes and other menu selections. The Boston city chairs hosted two winter events and one in the spring. The first was the seventh annual community service day at On The Rise, a women’s shelter dedicated to helping women who are homeless or in crisis. In addition to sorting clothing donations and cleaning closets, volunteers sponsored one of the shelter’s frequent visitors, Elisabeth. To help her in her transition to a permanent home, the Groton guests brought a variety of gently used and new household items including a toaster, sheets, and cleaning supplies. Another Boston-sponsored gathering was in late February when women faculty, GWN committee members, the Sixth Form girls, and several alumnae guests gathered in the Webb Marshall Room for a dinner
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can positively influence a girl’s self-confidence even though she may not (hopefully) need to use a lot of what she learned for physical self-defense.” The final Boston event was a wine and cheese tasting at Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, where alumni and parents joined together to learn some nuances of pairing cheeses with select wines, all while catching up and learning of Groton connections. Groton alumni are a talented group, and five alumni had the opportunity to help the GWN by showcasing their talents. Thanks to executive director and alumnus Parker Monroe ’77, San Francisco area Grotties were able to attend the New Century Chamber Orchestra at a discount. The program included Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings and a piece by Dvorak. Because of the great feedback, City Chair Teebie Bunn Saunders ’93 hopes to offer a similar event in the future.
pring is here, and as May turns to June a new group of Groton alumni prepare to enter the workforce with their college diplomas in hand. After four (and sometimes more) years at their respective institutions, this group of Grotonians will no doubt be eager to land their first job in the “real world.” They may need help finding just the right fit, and that is where you can help by volunteering as a career advisor. As a career advisor, you can assist a fellow Grotonian by sharing your experience in your chosen field. You may also be able to provide industry insight, interview tips, and contacts. In doing so, you will be helping your fellow Groton alumni find success away from the Circle. To become a career advisor, send an email to Drew Millikin at dmillikin@ groton.org with your job title, employer, industry, and contact information. You can also designate yourself a career advisor on the Alumni Portal. Visit http://www. groton.org/portal, update your information, and check the “Career Advisor” box under the “Edit Profile” and “Edit Member Info” sections. If you yourself are looking for career advice and contacts, email Drew with the industry and location you are interested in.