Regional Events: Bringing Together Generations of Webbies

Prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we were lucky enough to hold thirteen Webb family gatherings all over the country and in Europe. These events brought together over 300 alumni, current and future students, Webb parents, and other extended members of the Webb family, to meet or reconnect with each other and to hear about the close of the Campaign for Webb and the opening of the Couch Academic Center.

Starting in mid-January, a combination of President Michel '73, Dean Werner '95 & PG'97, and Anthony Zic attended 13 different events, starting in California and ending in Maine. President Michel went on a whirlwind tour to be physically present at all these meetings, with Dean Werner attending over half, and Anthony attending four. We’re all glad that they were able to spend time with the Webb Community this winter while also managing to stay healthy.

Events took place in California (San Diego, Northern California), Florida (Vero Beach and Ft. Lauderdale), New Orleans, Seattle, Portland (Oregon), Rotterdam, Houston, Annapolis, Groton, Boston, and Bath (Maine). They ranged from small events of fewer than 10 (Vero Beach, Portland) to over 30 (San Diego, Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle, Houston, Annapolis, and Groton), spanning seven decades of Webbies from the Class of 1954 to newly admitted Class of 2024. Keith, Matt, and Anthony were on hand to present the happenings from Webb, while all enjoyed each other’s company over delicious food and drinks.

Unfortunately, events planned for New York City, Washington D.C., Hampton Roads, Wisconsin, and Denver were unable to take place due to ensure the health and safety of all the Webb community. We hope to revisit these events when it is socially responsible to do so.

The Webb Alumni Association wishes to thank the following alumni who were involved in the planning and execution of these events,

by Alana Duerr '08

especially: Nick Ratinaud and John Malone '71 (San Diego), Spencer Schilling '82 (San Francisco), John Paul '69 (Vero Beach), Dylan Froriep '16 (Fort Lauderdale), Chris Allard '04 (New Orleans), Matt Tedesco '91 (Seattle), John Russell '67 (Portland), Mark Martecchini '79 and Leah Sosa '08 (Rotterdam), Chris Licato '15 (Houston), Jen '91 and Tom Waters '89 (Annapolis), Chick Corrado '83 and Erin Hub '16 (Groton), Ian Mutnick '96 and Dave Bovet '70 (Boston), Russ Hoffman '74 (Bath), Jon Dowsett '09 (NYC), Alana Duerr '08 (D.C.), Mark Pudlo '87 (Wisconsin), Gene Schorsch '52 (Denver), and TJ Brackin '16 (Hampton Roads). Of course, the WAA is especially grateful to Gailmarie Sujecki and Kerri Allegretta, who provided extensive organizational, logistics, and outreach support.

Rotterdam Regional Event

San Diego Regional Event