Reunion

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 Paige Eager, Ph.D., professor of political science and dean of the faculty
  • 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
• 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, Volpe Athletic Center, BB&T Arena  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
• 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.

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.

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

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 D. 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 “Liz” Thompson
202-430-2612
​​​​​​​lizthomwrites@gmail.com 

2013

Elaheh Eghbal
443-847-9526
​​​​​​​eeghbal14@gmail.com 

2018

Elizabeth “Liz” Pantalone
609-204-8000
​​​​​​​egracepant0926@yahoo.com 

No one yet - but check back mid-April for our first guest list!