A LU M N I U P DAT E S L E T T ER FR O M T H E TA R TA N A LU M N I A S S O CI AT I O N P R E S I D EN T
Dear Tartan Alumni, The events of the past year and a half have allowed our alumni community to consider what really matters: connection with one another, unwavering support in the face of challenges, and a common bond that unites us as Tartans. As a new school year begins, the Tartan Alumni Association (TAA) remains committed to representing all alumni (and their families) and ensuring our bond with St. Margaret’s remains stronger than ever. In this issue of the Highlander, you’ll read about the work of the Tartan Alumni Council, which we both have the privilege of serving on, in addition to updates from fellow alumni in the following pages. Our goal at the TAA is to show you the multitude of ways to become involved in the work of St. Margaret’s: from planning our annual social gatherings, to supporting Upper School students in their career goals, to engaging in service work with fellow alumni around the country. Our hope is that you’ll consider joining us in any one of these. There is no better time than now. This year, the TAA is focusing on strengthening our relationship with an important segment of the alumni family: Parents of Alumni. We know that a thriving alumni community doesn’t focus exclusively on students, but also includes the families that provided the support and encouragement during their St. Margaret’s journey and contributed to the life of our campus. Be on the lookout this year for programming announcements aimed at bringing our Parents of Alumni into the fold even more. Even in the most uncertain of times, our alumni community continues to rise to the occasion. The Tartan Alumni Legacy Endowment (T.A.L.E.) continues to grow, supporting the overall mission of St. Margaret’s and giving alumni an opportunity to continue their own family legacies at the school. Speaking of legacies—we would like to thank Jennifer Ramsey Risner ’87 for her recent gift to the Sillers Legacy Society from her estate. Tartans like her are inspiring to us all. You can read more about the Sillers Legacy Society in the following section. We hope to see you around. Wherever alumni are, the Tartan Alumni Association will be there, too. Tartans Forever, Mattingly Messina ’13 President, Tartan Alumni Association Marina Goffredo Parent of Alumni
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Ways to get involved with the Tartan Alumni Association •
Join the Alumni Council
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Participate as a career mentor or ISP host for students
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Hire a Tartan!
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Host a summer internship
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Support T.A.L.E.: Give on Venmo @tartanalumni
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Recommend your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to St. Margaret’s
Upcoming Alumni Events Please note that due to the pandemic, all events and dates are subject to change. For the most updated list of alumni events, reunions and more, visit www.smes.org/ alumni or email alumni@smes.org. HOMECOMING October 15, 2021 FOREVER PLAID ALLSCHOOL FUNDRAISER November 13, 2021 ALUMNI CHRISTMAS PARTY December 17, 2021 TARTAN OPEN May 2, 2022
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