Alumni Association Connects Shore Alumni

In April, Shore launched an official Alumni Association to provide the alumni body with a lifelong connection to the school and to foster ongoing relationships within the Shore community.

“This initiative stands on a strong tradition and foundation of passionate and engaged Shore alumni,” said George Noble ’85, trustee and Alumni Association Chair. “For decades, Shore alumni have been demonstrating their continued commitment to and engagement with the school and greater community. Now, we are thrilled to be able to help even more alumni connect with the school and with each other in order to perpetuate the warm and caring relationships that have existed at Shore among students, faculty, and staff for generations.”

Thank you to the Shore Alumni Association for hosting “Business Leaders Navigating Towards A New Normal,” featuring Arthur Piantedosi ’08, Molly Friedman ’08, and Connor Cash ’08, and moderated by Taylor Chin ’11.

George Noble ’85 Taylor Chin ’11 Louis Demetroulakos ’12 Edith Iler-Wiedemann ’80

Nate Morgan ’08 Brandon Stroman ’94 Alex Yen ’08 Alumni Association Executive Committee

The stated goals of the Alumni Association include forging greater connection among Shore alumni and across class years, interests, and geography; promoting alumni engagement and voice; assisting in supporting the initiatives, values, and reputation of the school; fostering increased communication between school, alumni, and alumni families; providing opportunities for alumni to give back to Shore (in ways other than financially); and serving as a resource for the Shore community.

“A sense of community is in many ways a hallmark of Shore,” said Director of Institutional Advancement Katie Kozin, “and, ultimately, the Alumni Association aims to cultivate that feeling for alumni around the country and the world.”

In May, the Alumni Association hosted its first event, a virtual panel discussion entitled “Business Leaders Navigating Towards A New Normal.” This terrific conversation featured three members of the Class of 2008—Arthur Piantedosi, Molly Friedman, and Connor Cash—and was moderated by Taylor Chin ’11. Over the course of an hour, Arthur, Molly, and Connor each shared how they’ve led their businesses through the ups and downs and twists and turns of the past two years. At the close of the program, attendees shared their appreciation for the panelists with comments in the chat including, “You alums give me hope for the future” and “Thank you to all of my classmates, teachers, and community peers. It’s really nice to see you all and hear about your successes and growth.”

The Alumni Association is led by an Executive Committee composed of a representative group of graduates with a demonstrated passion for supporting Shore. The Committee meets periodically to discuss matters of interest to alumni, including alumni events, programs, regional activities, communications, and networking. The members of the Executive Committee are:

n George Noble ’85, Chair n Taylor Chin ’11 n Louis Demetroulakos ’12 n Edith Iler-Wiedemann ’80 n Nate Morgan ’08 n Brandon Stroman ’94 n Alex Yen ’08

Shore is seeking to expand the Executive Committee. Interested alumni should e-mail alumni@shoreschool.org to learn more and get involved.

According to Katie Kozin, “We are eager to see more alumni involved in the Association in whatever way they can. Alumni are encouraged to share updates with the school, look for future alumni events and programming, and visit the Alumni Association website. And you can always send us an e-mail or pick up the phone to say hello!”