Coast to Coast Gatherings Continue!

By Bob Zaiser and Susan Parent

Bob Zaiser, Director of Institutional Advancement, and Adrianne Finley Odell, Head of School, brought California alumni together March, 2023. Neil Johnson ‘73, Mary Ann Groner ‘74, Troy Wilford-Hunt ‘17, Oliver Scott ‘17, Chelsea Severson ‘02, Sarah Stoneback ‘96, Natalie Williams ‘19, Gina Low ‘60P, Nicholas Yukich ‘03, Molly Kistler Rinke ‘99, Julia DePillo ‘17, and Sarah Trebat-Leder ‘09 joined up in Los Angeles. San Francisco alumni included Evan Briggs ‘96, Anita Thomas ‘03, Gillian Kindel ‘03, Emily Leib, Doug Abbott ‘04, Byron McCan ‘70P, and Ellie Tobkes. Washington and Oregon brought together Richard Nepon ‘69, Barbara Dugan ‘59S, Jim Orsi ‘89, Josh Barbour ‘92, and Stefan Joseph ‘15.

Then Susan Parent, Director of the Annual Fund, and Adrianne Finley Odell gathered alumni in Washington, D.C., including Naveen Ailawadi ‘19, Erin Campbell ‘17, Vinith Annam ‘06, Ethan Green ‘15, Jai Ailawadi ‘22, Matt Moravn ‘92. Additionally Jeanette Zug ‘61P, John Fulton ‘61P, Carol Herman ‘61P, and Carol Boquist ‘62S met Susan. Virginia visits included Chasey Augustin ‘20, Maya Ettle ‘20, Kathrine Yeaw ‘20, Cam Warner ‘76, Cait Davies ‘08, Arialle Siner ‘13 in Richmond and Dhruv Krishna ‘20, Soren Gandhi 22, and Helene Sage ‘65P in western Virginia. Maryland alumni included Evan Edlman ‘20, Christopher Seybolt ‘83, and Deanna Egelston ‘90 followed by Adel Drake ‘04 and Katie Fisher ‘19 in Delaware. Keep the Moravian Academy connections coming!

Swain Campus Class of 2022 Reunites During Harvest Feast

By Grace Sanvito

Alumni Share Advice with Students for College Panel Day

By Grace Sanvito

Engagement between alumni and current students is an important part of the Moravian Academy community! That came to light on Friday, January 27, when seven alumni from the classes of 2020 and 2021 joined us virtually to participate in a panel discussion with our current students from 9th-12th grade. Within small breakout rooms, students had the opportunity to ask alumni about their post-Moravian experiences and college life.

Meghan Connors ’20MA addressed a student group from a wide range of grades. “Take this advice as you need,” she said to ninth-grade students. “Don’t over worry about your college choices right now. You have four years to figure that out.” To the sophomores and juniors she said, “If you have any questions for us, I know the next year or two years is

We want to give special thanks to the following alumni who took the time to join our call, share their experience, and reconnect with our MA community:

Dale Berkove ’21MA

Case Western Reserve University

Meghan Connors ’20MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Julius Ewungkem ’20MA

Harvard University

Brooke Foran ’21MA

Will begin at Maritime Academy in Fall 2023

Willem Parent ’20MA

Cornell University

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Swain Campus hosted the well-loved tradition of Harvest Feast, and twenty-two Swain Campus graduates from the Class of 2022 joined us back on campus to celebrate.The halls were filled with excitement, hugs, and positive energy. After Harvest Feast ended, they concluded this funfilled day by participating in a panel for current Swain students to ask questions. We enjoyed reminiscing with our alumni back on campus and are excited to host additional events to bring us all together! going to be a lot. It’s going to be hectic, but it’s going to be fun. And then once it’s over, it’s a breath of fresh air.”

Chloe Wreaks ’21MA

Babson College

Kathrine Yeaw ’20MA

University of Richmond

“Thanks for being willing to share your insights and a little bit about your experience,” said Head of School Adrianne Finley Odell. “You will reduce the anxiety a little bit for our students who will soon be in your shoes. I look forward to welcoming any of you back to campus when you have a chance.”