ALUMNI

On the evening of Feb. 9, alumni from across the country, ranging from classes of 1980-2018, virtually gathered to check in with friends and test their knowledge during an alumni Zoom trivia event.

Hosted by Upper School physics teacher Tim Drew and Upper School history teacher and college counselor Beth Driehaus, questions ran the gamut from school trivia, to history, pop culture, and sports. What were the school colors for Hillsdale? Where did the Olympics take place in 2016? What three schools merged to become The Seven Hills School? These were just a few of the questions posed in the rounds of competition.

Alumni chatted and reminisced during the event. The top three competitors,

Melissa Springer ’08, Tshiunza Kalubi ’02, and overall winner Lisa Gilbert ’96 were rewarded with fun Seven Hills swag. Driehaus said, “It was such a treat to host and get to see my past students as full-blown adults! With kids!”

THANK YOU to our emcees and all who attended!

On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 26, over 50 alumni, students, parents, and friends gathered in the Field House for the annual alumni basketball games. Alumni players ranged from the Class of 1993 to the most recent graduates of the Class of 2022. Spectators filled the stands to watch the men battle it out on the court in 4 v. 4 alumni games, while the womens alumni team tested their skills against the girls varsity basketball team. The womens alumni showed varsity they still had game and kept the competition close until the bitter end. The varsity girls eked out a win by a minute margin — 3 points!

At the end of the games, Athletic Director Scott Willard proudly announced that boys varsity basketball coach Willie Hill and alumna Lauren Weems ’14, had been chosen for the Seven Hills Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 and would be honored along with four other coaches and athletes in a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 26. A roar of applause and well wishes erupted from the crowd.

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to play and cheer and to the coaches and athletic staff who planned a great event! It was a great way to cap off the Thanksgiving break!

On the evening of Jan. 26, a group of alumni and current parents gathered in the Lotspeich Library for a discussion of 2023 Books for Lunch author Min Jin Lee’s novel, “Pachinko.” The book club was facilitated by Upper School Head Matt Bolton and English teacher Mark Beyreis, during which members of the group shared their thoughts about the book and author, and the book’s interesting theme. It was a great way to kick off the Books for Lunch dinner and luncheon events that took place Feb. 2 and 3.