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... and in Montclair The rain fell again on May 8th when MKA’s Alumni Council held their Annual Spring Social at Van Vleck House and Gardens, but it didn’t deter over 50 local alumni from attending a great event. Spanning the years from ’71-’05, alumni got together for a night of fun, great food and signature cocktails made by Warwick Valley Winery and Black Dirt Distillery owners Jason Grizzanti ’96 and Jeremy Kidde ’96. The Networking Committee of the Alumni Council, including new Council President Jaclyn Spedaliere ‘00, Jessica Simpson Cook ’99 and Klaudia Pyz ’98 spearheaded an unbelievable Tricky Tray with donations from fellow Alumni Council members and local alumni. Baskets included a widely coveted collection of premium wines and champagnes, Broadway tickets, golf lessons, fishing lessons, gym memberships, an array of gourmet cookbooks and goodies and gift cards from local stores Barbara Eclectic and Olive That, to name a few. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and many are already looking forward to next year’s event!
Joe Sullivan ’77, David Hughes ’76, Rob Hubsmith ’77 and Kent Walker ’80
Pamela D’Amato Davis ’89 with her husband Clifton, Dennis Rodano ’87 with his wife Geralyn and Director of Development Geoff Branigan
Alumni Council member Jared Cook ’01 and Alumni Council President Jaclyn Spedaliere ’00
Jason Grizzanti ’96 with Dave DeMatteis ’95
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