Reunion

Prices listed are for pre-registration; some activity prices may increase for day-of ticket purchases. Children ages 6-11 may be offered reduced pricing for certain activities; children ages 5 and under eat (and stay) for free.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

4-7 p.m. Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

9 a.m.-8 p.m. Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

9-11 a.m. Pastries and Coffee, Whitaker Campus Center
Grab a coffee and a pastry while you check in and greet your fellow Hood'Lums.

9 a.m.-Noon Skill Accelerator Micro Badging Course - Advancing AI: Applications of Generative AI ($99/person; includes Fiesta Buffet Lunch), Hodson Science and Technology Center
In this course, Professor of Management Science David Gurzick M.S.'03, Ph.D., dives into the world of generative AI to bridge technical foundations with practical business applications. Examine the shift from viewing AI as a mere co-pilot to embracing it as an integrated partner, with strategies to maximize both productivity and creativity. Explore how large language models are created, fine-tuned and connected to your data and tools. This course is an exclusive offering during Reunion Weekend. 

11–11:45 a.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fiesta Buffet Lunch ($20/person), Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
A drop-in lunch buffet with south of the border flair!


BACK TO CLASS: ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSIONS

1-1:50 p.m. A Tour of the Delaplaine Foundation Multimedia Center with Tim Jacobsen, instructor of visual media, Rosenstock Hall, Fourth Floor

2-2:50 p.m. Hood College Skill Accelerator Program Overview with Marcy Goldberg Taylor '81, MBA'00, skill accelerator program coordinator, Hodson Science and Technology Center
Learn about new professional opportunities available through the Hood College Graduate School.

3-3:50 p.m. Shakespeare & Love with Aaron Angello, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, Tatem Arts Center, Black Box Theater


3-3:45 p.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

4-5:30 p.m. Pergola Society Reception, Admission House, Patio
A special gathering to honor those who have included or are considering including Hood in their estate plans..

6-9 p.m. Class of 1975 Welcome Reception ($20/person), Blazer Hall, First Floor Common Area and Patio
By invitation only for the Class of 1975.

6-9 p.m. Back to the Bay Buffet ($50/person ages 12+, $30/person ages 6-11; includes beer, wine and signature cocktail for ages 21+), Residential Quad
Alumni family and friends are invited to enjoy a buffet featuring your favorite Maryland dishes including crab cakes, corn-on-the cob, Smith Island Cake and more!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

7:30-9:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast ($15/person), Coblentz Hall, Dining Room

8 a.m.-7 p.m. Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

8-9 a.m. Easy Flow Yoga and Sound Bath ($15/person), with Sabrina Remsburg, CYI, Coffman Chapel
Please bring your own mat or towel. Space is limited.

10-11:30 a.m. Hood Today: Presidential Campus Update and Reunion Awards Ceremony, Rosenstock Hall, Hodson Auditorium

Noon-1:30 p.m. A Parisian Picnic ($25/person ages 12+, $15/person ages 6-11), Residential Quad
Sip champagne and gather with tes amies to enjoy a rustic, French-inspired lunch under the tent. This event is complimentary for alumni from the Class of 1975 and one guest, and alumni from the Class of 2020.

2-3 p.m. History on the Double ($25/person), Whitaker Campus Center, Outdoor Clock
Hop aboard the Maryland Double Deckers bus and enjoy a unique guided tour of Historic Frederick. Space is limited.

2-4 p.m. Party on the Quad, Residential Quad
Meet your friends for an afternoon of reminiscing and lawn games as Blazer Radio plays the hits from years past, with refreshments available for purchase from a local Frederick brewery, CJ’s Buns on the Run and Sno Blast DMV. Register early to get a coupon for a FREE sno cone!

Contact your class chair for information about your class’s reserved spot and ask what to bring for your special gathering.

2-4:30 p.m. Sip and Paint ($30/person), Blazer Hall, First Floor Common Area
Enjoy an afternoon of wine, cheese and painting as you create your own souvenir from Reunion 2025. Space is limited.

3-4:30 p.m. Dalí String Quartet Concert, Coffman Chapel
Enjoy this free matinee performance offered by Hood's music department as part of the College's Summer Concert Series. No ticket or registration required.

4:30-6 p.m. STEM Alumni Networking Reception, hosted by the Hood College Biomedical Research and Training Center, Hodson Science and Technology Center, First Floor Atrium
Reconnect with fellow STEM alumni during this special reception and welcome Dr. Rana Khan, executive director of Hood's Biomedical Research and Training Center. Please RSVP for this activity at hood.edu/STEMalums.

5-6:30 p.m. 1893 Club Reception, East Cottage
A special gathering for the Class of 1975 and alumni who have already celebrated their 50th reunion.

5-6:30 p.m. B.O.L.D. Happy Hour ($10/person), Admission House, Patio
Blazers Of the Last Decades, here's YOUR party! This activity is complimentary for alumni from the Class of 2020.

7-9 p.m. Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner ($50/person), Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
Maryland-themed buffet dinner and full bar. By invitation only for the Class of 1975.

7-11 p.m. All-Class Color Bash ($45/person; includes beer, wine and signature cocktails), Coblentz Hall, Dining Room
Red, Yellow, Green or Blue – show up and show out for this class color shindig! Start with dinner, then hit the dance floor with the Dapper DJs or head to the photo booth for some souvenir snapshots. Enjoy great food and a surprise or two as we launch our newest reunion party. This activity is complimentary for alumni from the Class of 2020.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

8-10 a.m. Strawberry Breakfast ($25/person ages 12+, $15/person ages 6-11), Coblentz Hall, Dining Room
A beloved tradition. Enjoy Hood waffles, fresh strawberries with ice cream and more.

10:15-11:30 a.m. 1975: Still Celebrating and Beautiful After 50 Years, a Service of Reflection led by the Class of 1975, Coffman Chapel
All are welcome to attend!

Noon Final Check-Out

1945

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3900
alumoffice@hood.edu 

1950

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3900
alumoffice@hood.edu 

1955

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3900
alumoffice@hood.edu 

1960

Maryann Whitehead Scherzo
scherzocpa@msn.com

1965

Barbara Casey Ruffino 
barbara.ruffino@gmail.com

1970

Linda Allan
ljallan523@gmail.com

Marj Menchey Berkheimer
mench49@gmail.com

Myra Holsinger
mlholsinger@starpower.net

Elaine Hubert
eahubert@aol.com

Mary Ryan Reeves
mryanreeves@yahoo.com

1975

Marcia Ritter Doiron
bmd2128@comcast.net

Jeanne Boley Glascock
Jglasc6475@aol.com

Laura Lee Hickman
laurahickman@verizon.net

Beth Sheppard Kline
eckline75@gmail.com

Ann Thomas Phillips
atphilhood75@icloud.com

Cherilyn Widell
Cwidell809@yahoo.com

1980

Deedee Randall Luttrell
dluttrell76@gmail.com

Brenda Main
bmm80@msn.com

1985

Susan Bond Kearney
skearney@harfordday.org

Karen Elm Wirth
kewirth@hotmail.com

1990

Carla Jackson Hairston
cbhairston@gmail.com

1995

Jacki Resop Amato
jresop@yahoo.com

2000

Nikki Swartzlander Bamonti
bamonti@hood.edu

Suzanne Benson
sbenson@dredge.com

Melissa Kelly
mkelly55@gmail.com

2005

Tiffany Still Grant
tiffany.still.83@gmail.com

2010

Alyssa Moore
alyssa.moore87@gmail.com

2015

Brigid Ayer-Luttrell
brig.ayerphoto@yahoo.com

Travis Gilbert
travisgilbert11@gmail.com

Sarah Tapscott Rosier
sleepingbeedesigns@gmail.com

2020

Megan Enright
meganenright23@gmail.com
 

2025 Alumni and Faculty Award Recipients

The nominations are in and recipients will be announced soon! Honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Saturday, June 7.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Kristen Zarfos '75

Click here to see past Distinguished Alumni Award winners.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
Joe Dahms, Ph.D., Beneficial Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics

Click here to see past Distinguished Faculty Award winners.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO HOOD COLLEGE AWARD
Betsy Bond Brennen '85 and Susan Bond Kearney '85

Click here to see past Excellence in Service to Hood College Award winners.

OUTSTANDING RECENT ALUMNI AWARD
Alyssa Moore '10

Click here to see past Outstanding Recent Alumni Award winners.

2025 Reunion Accommodation Information

On-Campus Housing:

On-campus housing in Blazer Hall will be available June 5-7 for $50 per person, per night. Blazer Hall rooms are suite and semi-suite style with a shared bathroom and twin beds, including bedding (sheets, blankets, pillow and pillowcases), towels, washcloths and soap. Reserve a room via your paper registration form or online by Friday, May 23, 2025.

• Blazer Hall Details
  • If you have reserved a room in Blazer Hall for Reunion 2025, you are welcome to use the main floor lounge to relax and reconnect!
  • Help yourself to the complimentary coffee and snacks.
  • You may use the main floor kitchen and refrigerator. We ask that you label all items with your first and last name and your class year. All items left in the fridge after checkout at noon on Sunday will be discarded.
  • If you tend to "run cold," you may want to BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) to supplement the available blankets in Blazer Hall.
  • Remember that these are dormitory rooms and amenities are minimal! There is only overhead lighting and there are no hangers. Trashcans and mirrors are located in bathrooms only.
  • Your Blazer Hall keycard allows you access to the main entrances and your assigned room and floor ONLY.
  • Should you lose your keycard, please contact campus safety at 301-696-3548 for assistance. Note: there is a $25 charge for lost residence hall keycards.
  • If there are any significant problems or issues while you are in Blazer Hall, you can call the switchboard (staffed 24 hrs) at 301-696-3131 or campus safety at 301-696-3548. If there is an emergency, call 911.

Off-Campus Housing:

The Hampton Inn and Suites (1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD) is offering rooms Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8 at a special rate of $119/night. Please use the reunion group code "HCR" when making your reservation. The number of rooms available is limited, so reserve early!  Reserve your room at frederickfortdetricksuites.hamptoninn.com or call 301-696-1565.


Or treat yourself to a luxury stay at Frederick’s newest boutique offering, Visitation Hotel (211 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD), a Marriott Bonvoy property.  A limited number of deluxe king rooms are available at a special Hood College Reunion Weekend rate of $229 per night (plus 11% tax). This special rate is available from Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8. Reservations must be made by May 6, 2025, to take advantage of this discount rate.

Visitation Hotel Frederick, where timeless elegance meets contemporary comfort. This architectural icon boasts 200 years of vibrant history, culminating in the careful curation of a premium paragon of accommodation. Having previously served as a cloistered monastery and internationally renowned academic institution, Visitation Hotel builds on a unique legacy to achieve a powerfully forward-looking new life as a welcoming landmark for solace-seeking travelers.

To book your stay online, visit: Hood College Reunion Weekend Booking
To book your stay by phone, call 888-236-2427 (Mini Hotel Code: ALH). Don’t forget to mention "Hood College Reunion Weekend" to enjoy the discounted rate!


Hood College also has an arrangement with Plamondon Hospitality Partners to offer a 20% discount year round off advertised rates* at the following area Marriott hotels. Just ask for the Hood rate when booking:

Courtyard Frederick 301-631-9030
Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick 301-631-2000
TownePlace Suites Frederick 301-624-0050

* Rates are subject to change due to overall availability.

updated 4/25/2025

1975
Cherilyn Widell

1980
Laurie Drysdale
Amy Falk
Beth Ward Ross

1985
Marsha Evans
Krista Stone Steiding

1986
Karen Dotterer White

1995
Jacki Resop Amato
Sara Noble

2000
Nikki Swartzlander Bamonti

2005
Melonie Handberry McLendon

2015
Ren Stone
Sarah Wagstaff

2024
Natalia Herboso