WAYNFLETE ALUMNI Alumni Events

In April 2022, members of the Waynflete community gathered in New York for drinks and hors d’oeuvres with Head of School Geoff Wagg and members of the Development office.

The spring lunch-and-learn titled “The Visual Arts” featured a panel of alumni professionals, moderated by Katie Glaser Getchell ’88, who shared their experiences working in the field. Panelists included Anne Broderick Zill ’59, Jennifer A. Thompson ’90, Jedediah Morfit ’92, Sherman Kew ’99, and Alison Hildreth ’51.

Members of classes ending in 2 and 7 gathered on Waynhenge to celebrate Reunion Weekend with fellow alumni and other Waynflete community members. Departing longtime Director of Alumni Relations Juanita Nichols was celebrated at the event to mark her years of service to the school. Among those in attendance were Caitie Whelan ’02, Laura Siegle ’02, Jane Swenson ’02, Jon Amory ’97, Matt Marston ’07, David Aronson ’97, Matt Page ’97, and Nathan Gray ’97.

Katie Glaser Getchell ’88 was awarded the Drake Award for her service to Waynflete, while Bonnie Docherty ’90 received the Klingenstein Alumni Award for her local and international service.

Waynflete community members gathered at the Fore River Fields to honor the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: former coach and administrator Ron Hall, tennis coach Jeff Madore, and student athletes Martha Veroneau ’13 and Morgan Woodhouse ’10. Geoff Wagg and Coach Brandon Salway joined Jessica Connors ’22; Maria Canning P’14,’17; Catherine Cloudman P’18,’22,’24; Triss Critchfield P’03,’06; Betsy Critchfield ’06; Luke Huber ’81; Ron Hall P’91,’92,’94; and Roan Hopkins ’23 to cut the ribbon.

The fall lunch-and-learn titled “Protecting the Environment” featured a panel of alumni professionals, moderated by James Schroeder ’88, who discussed environmental sustainability and explored ways we can lessen our impact on the planet, reduce waste, and minimize energy consumption. Panelists included Addie Thompson ’08, Phil Armstrong ’03, Emma Glidden-Lyon ’04, John Herter ’97, Nate Niles ’10, Noah Oppenheim ’05, and Rebecca Lambert ’98.

Also last fall, members of the alumni community shared their career trajectories with faculty and staff during a Professional Development Day panel. Panelists discussed career opportunities that didn’t exist (or looked very different) 15 years ago and shared their thoughts on today’s work environment. Panelists included Gus Crothers ’03, Jear Jujaroen ’07, Chris Pardy ’06, Peter Stein ’12, and Aidan Flaherty ’00.

Parents and guardians helped with the annual Waynflete tradition of sending college care packages to our most recent graduates. The event had excellent attendance, and we completed the assembly in record time!

Finally, on December 20, Waynflete hosted an Alumni Winter Gathering at Rosemont Wine Bar in Portland. More than 60 community members came out to connect over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Jess Scott ’03 joined Waynflete’s Development and Community Engagement Office last fall as director of alumni and parent engagement. Jess graduated from Waynflete in 2003 and attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she earned a BA in Sociology.

After living overseas, in Boston, and Vermont, she decided to return to her beloved home state. A Waynflete “lifer,” Jess not only found her way back to Maine—she also returned to Waynflete, where she worked in the Business Office for five years. She is overjoyed to be reconnecting with fellow alumni in her new role and is excited to make new connections with Waynflete parents!

Waynflete Connect is an online platform that allows alumni to find and keep in touch with one another. Post jobs and internships, and offer your support to the community if you are willing to help/mentor others!

• Advance your career and professional interests with help from other alumni

• Advise and mentor others in the Waynflete community

• Expand your professional network (beyond just your class!)

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