
Reunion
Thank you to all who came to Reunion Weekend 2023! Find more of your shared photos from June here.
2024 Reunion Weekend is June 7-9
Highlighting class years ending in '4 or '9
If you want to help plan your reunion, email us at alumoffice@hood.edu
Save the date and come Home to Hood!
1943
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3700
alumoffice@hood.edu
1948
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3700
alumoffice@hood.edu
1953
Johanna Chait Essex
516-487-1883
johalessex@gmail.com
1958
Joan Enterline
301-838-7039
Sara Lea Callaway Redmon
865-300-9950
Scrhood58@gmail.com
1963
Sally Schaeffer Morse
443-472-7982
Sarahmorse41@gmail.com
1968
Laurie Kammler Kaye
917.270.9822
lkkaye1978@gmail.com
Charlotte Sizoo Whitenight
410.243.0890
charwnt@aol.com
1973
Laura Lee Miller-Bowes
917-535-8070
lauraleemiller@msn.com
Charlotte Miller Ponticelli
443-676-4987
cmponticelli@gmail.com
Lorraine Sharp Kish
607-239-1220
lorrainekish@gmail.com
Leslie Hawkins
509-947-1838
hawkins.leslie.a@gmail.com
Toni Lucia
203-984-0985
toni@tonilucia.com
Chris McHenry
513-205-5388
clm3781@fuse.net
1978
Kathy Reichbach
314-724-9120
kreichbach@aol.com
Susan Dornbusch Sohn
443-756-6404
ssohn1956@gmail.com
Darcy Becker Lynch
808-489-0358
darcyll78@yahoo.com
1983
Ruth Ravitz Smith
202-236-0593
ssohn1956@gmail.com
Nancy Hoffman Hennessey
301-606-8447
nhennesseyme@gmail.com
1988
Eunice Dubuque-Aronson
301-273-8497
edubuque2002@yahoo.com
Susan Boebel Alis
302-381-9057
susanalis@yahoo.com
1993
Judith Lubkin Apshago
301-639-6597
japshago@gmail.com
1998
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3700
alumoffice@hood.edu
2003
Leah Giambarresi MacDonald
240-409-7439
leahgia81@gmail.com
Stephanie Bulka Smith
910-650-8987
stephmariesmith@hotmail.com
2008
Elizabeth Thompson
202-430-2612
emt5@hood.edu
2013
Elaheh Eghbal
443-847-9526
eeghbal14@gmail.com
2018
Elizabeth “Liz” Pantalone
609-204-8000
egracepant0926@yahoo.com
(2024 Reunion information coming soon!)
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
- 4-7 p.m. Registration and Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
- 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Registration and Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
- 9-10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Whitaker Campus Center, Atrium
- 11-11:45 a.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
- Noon-1 p.m. Welcome Buffet Luncheon, Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
- 1-3 p.m. Back to the Classroom - Alumni College Sessions:
- 1-1:50 p.m. “The New Core,” Hodson Science and Technology Center, Room 131, with Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., professor of biology and vice president for academic affairs
- 2-2:50 p.m. “Data Driven Frederick,” Rosenstock Hall, with David Gurzick M.S.’03, Ph.D., professor of management science and chair, George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business
- 3-3:50 p.m. Tour of the Ruth Whitaker Holmes '55, H'93 School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, 700 Toll House Avenue, with faculty from the nursing, social work, psychology and counseling departments
- 3-3:45 p.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
- 4-5:30 p.m. Pergola Society Reception, Alumnae House Lawn A special gathering to honor those who have included or are considering including Hood in their estate plans.
- 6-9 p.m. All-Class Family BBQ Dinner, Residential Quad, Tent, with DJ Zo, lawn games & other surprises!
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
- 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Registration and Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
- 7:30-9:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast, Coblentz Dining Hall
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. Morning Yoga, Coffman Chapel
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. Hood College Tree Walk, Coblentz Dining Hall, Front Steps EVENT FULL
- 9:00-9:45 a.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
- 10:00-11:00 a.m. President’s Update on the College, Rosenstock Hall, Hodson Auditorium
- Noon-2 p.m. Alumni Awards Luncheon honoring the Class of 1973 and our 2023 Alumni Award recipients, Coblentz Dining Hall This event is complimentary for members of the class of 1973 (and one guest) and award recipients.
- 2:30-4:00 p.m. Extended Campus Walking Tour (includes a visit to the Ruth Whitaker Holmes '55, H'93 School of Behavioral and Health Sciences), Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk
- 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sip and Paint, Alumnae House Lawn EVENT FULL
- 2:30-4:30 p.m. An Afternoon in Downtown Frederick Enjoy an afternoon in the city, including the Frederick Festival of the Arts and a visit to the Claire McCardell '27 sculpture on Carroll Creek (transportation only; does not include Heritage Frederick exhibit fee)
- 4-4:30 p.m. An Afternoon in Downtown Frederick - “Stitches Through Time” Enjoy a private tour of the “Stitches Through Time” exhibit at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church Street (transportation not included).
- 5-6:30 p.m. B.O.L.D. Happy Hour, Admission House Patio/Backyard For the classes of 2008-2023
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. 1893 Club Reception, East Cottage For the class of 1973 and those who have already celebrated their 50th reunion
- 6-9 p.m. All-Class Maryland-themed Dinner, Residential Quad, Tent, with live music by Michelle Hannan & One Blue Night
- 6:30-9 p.m. Class of 1973 50th Reunion Dinner, Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
- 8-10 a.m. Traditional Strawberry Breakfast, Coblentz Dining Hall
- 10:15 a.m. A Spiritual Gathering, Coffman Chapel led by the Class of 1973 (all are welcome to attend)
- Noon Final Checkout
Note: Events and activities may be added or changed as needed.
(2024 Reunion information will be coming soon!)
On-campus accommodations will be available in Blazer Hall at $40 per person, per night, Thursday night through Saturday night.
Please note that rooms are primarily suite and semi-suite style with a shared bathroom for each room. All rooms are handicapped accessible, but please note on your registration form if you require additional bathroom accessibility (e.g. grab bars or roll-in shower). Residence hall rooms include overhead lighting, all bedding (sheets, blankets, pillow and pillowcases), towels, washcloths and soap. There are no table lamps or hangers in residence hall rooms. Rooms have twin beds only. We highly recommend that you bring an extra blanket to be as comfortable as possible in Blazer Hall.
If you prefer to stay off campus, the Hampton Inn and Suites (1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD, 301-696-1565) is offering a block of rooms reserved especially for Hood College during Reunion Weekend. Standard rooms are available at a special rate June 8-11 at $109/night. Please use the reunion group code "HCR" or ask for Elena when making your reservation. You may also refer to frederickfortdetricksuites.hamptoninn.com when making your reservation. Rooms are limited.
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