Reunion
2024 Reunion Weekend
June 6-9, 2024
Highlighting class years ending in '4 or '9
Registration for Reunion Weekend is now open!
Click here to register online!
(Due to delays in the delivery of US mail, we HIGHLY recommend registering online!)
If you have already registered for Reunion Weekend and need to make a change to your registration, please call the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at 301-696-3900.
Registration materials have also been mailed to all alumni in honored classes, including a paper registration form which can be returned via US mail in the provided envelope.
A PDF version of the registration form can be found here for anyone who did not receive the mailing who would like to register via US mail. Please print and complete the form and return to Hood College Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21701.
Find your shared photos from Reunion 2023 here.
updated 4/26/2024
1959
Janet Hobbs Cotton
Mary Ann Guild Simmons
1964
Cookie Johnson Bolig
Carolyn Clewell
Connie Heard Damon
Judie Kip Davis
Barb Maly Fish
Marylou Herrmann Foley
Claire Fulenwider
Marta Schneebeli Johnson
Flo Sechler Miller
Carol Hottenstein Parker
Sandy Borrelli Ricci
Doris Harwood Sabin
Heidi Stephens Whitesel
1969
Joan Esselen Foot
1971
Janice Butz
1974
Jane Dodge Armacost
Laura Bathke
Vicki Raeburn Benton
Margery Berringer-Schuran
Linda Shurko Bulvanoski
Alice Dekker
Ann Williams DeMers
Alison Knotts Durham
Nancy Melroy Faustine
Ann Cuppia Gandy
Beth Guertler Godfrey
Patti Loser Godwin
Carolyn Schoemer Huyghe
Pat Kidd
Deborah Kohler
Beth Rittenhouse
Billie Weise
1977
Linda Hawk Kluge
1979
Debbie Mooney Bennett
Esther Beckmann Bowman
Sue Hawk Coy
PJ Davis Driftmyer
Susan Gearey
Janisann Hay
Mary Marburger Hoffman
Betsey Ditto Lillard
Julie Murray McCaffery
Donna Peterson
M.L. Helfrich Rogers
Ginnie Roth
Ruth Sikora Seel
Bec Seymour Sweeney
Peg Van Schaick
Julie Gaudio Vitting
Wendy Lord Vlahakis
Bethanne Warrack
1980
Deborah Beckmann Austill
Titi Hiers Conley
Julie Flynn
Wendy Herrick Mahan
1982
Ellen Drogin Rodgers
1984
Holly Goss Betts
Linda Rudy Daugherty
Daph Byrd Gabb
Barbara Reade Hawkins
Evy Hoban
Jan Hogg
Pam Streater Hogg
Susan Flanders Kleinschmidt
Ellen Samsen Knehans
Carrie MacCachran
Claudia Nichols Nealley
Carol Whynot Neill
Shelley Bodamer Nicol
Jennifer Bardliving Reed
Ronie Larmore Shackelford
Kym Caswell Stephan
Cynthia Webb
1985
Leslie Wilkins-Pruitt
1986
Karen Dotterer White
Janet Drogin Wilson
1989
Amy Benton
Gail Gingras
1994
Sarah Adams
Krista Nowell Beran
Alicia Doherty Boaz
Angela Phillips Cordero
Denise Foster Cronin
Carol Deck Montoya
Jenny Weaver
1996
Jewel Smith
1997
Gretchen Gasowski Rosencrantz
1998
Dani Adgerson Clarke
2004
Jaime Cacciola
Trish Crowell
Kathy Hale
Carmen Lopez Jeeves
Heather Marconi Lindner
Katie Nash
Cara Overcash Orr
Kim Roth
Krista Schaffert
Laurie Machovec Tomcanin
2009
Katelyn Vaughan
2012
Taurean Washington
2014
Denisse Guitarra Yangua
Steve Powell
Riley Wilson
Welcome your classmates Home to Hood with a Reunion Weekend sign!
Share your favorite memories, celebrate your class, or just share your love for Hood with your fellow alums!
Signs will be placed on the Quad throughout the weekend and will be available to take home at the end of Reunion.
Reunion 2024:
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
4-7 p.m. Check-in, Whitaker Campus Center
5-7 p.m. Pick-up Pickleball: Please bring your own paddles. Water and light snacks provided. Max Kehne Memorial Park, 1100 W. 7th St., Frederick, MD 21701
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Check-in, Whitaker Campus Center
9-11 a.m. Continental breakfast, Whitaker Campus Center, Atrium
11–11:45 a.m. Campus Walking Tour, meet atWhitaker Campus Center, check-in desk
11.a.m.-3 p.m. Welcome Back to Campus Fair, Whitaker Campus Center, Atrium
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday Fiesta Lunch: A drop-in lunch buffet with south of the border flair! ($20/person) Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
BACK TO THE CLASSROOM: ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSIONS
1-1:50 p.m. The Biomedical Research and Training Center: With Cherry Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, and Meredith Yeager, M.S.’96, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology and director of the biomedical science master’s program, Hodson Science and Technology Center, room 114
2-2:50 p.m. Applied Generative AI - Power Tools for Organizations: With David Gurzick, M.S.’03, Ph.D., professor of management science and Chair of the Delaplaine School of Business, Hodson Science and Technology Center, room 131
3-3:50 p.m. Esports - 21st Century Blazers: With Spencer Weed, esports head coach, Coblentz Hall, Esports Arena (lower level)
4-5:30 p.m. Pergola Society Reception: A special gathering to honor those who have included or
are considering including Hood in their estate plans, Alumnae House
6-8 p.m. Black Student Union 50th Anniversary Celebration: Reconnect with your fellow BSU alumni while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. ($25/person), Tatem Arts Center, Hodson Gallery
6-9 p.m. Hood Friends and Family Barbecue: It’s a BBQ on the Quad with good music, great food, games, balloon animals and more! ($40/person ages 12+, $20/person ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under), Residential Quad
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
7:30-9:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast ($15/person), Coblentz Dining Hall
8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Check-in, Whitaker Campus Center
8:00-9:00 a.m. Easy Flow Yoga and Sound Bath: Led by Life’s Work yoga instructor Sabrina Remsburg. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. Space is limited. ($10/person), Coffman Chapel
10-11:00 a.m. State of the College Address: Presented by President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., Rosenstock Hall
Noon-2 p.m. NeighborHOOD Brunch: Enjoy a champagne brunch as we honor the 2024 Alumni and Faculty Award recipients and celebrate the Class of 1974. ($25/person), Coblentz Dining Hall This event is complimentary for all 50th reunion alumnae and one guest.
2:30-4:30 p.m. Party on the Quad: Hang out with fellow Hood’Lums, play a few games, grab a beer from Rockwell Brewery and a slushy treat from Sno Blast, while Blazer Radio plays your favorite tunes! Residential Quad
2:30-4:30 p.m. Sip & Paint: Led by Max Peterson ’24. Paint your own piece of Hood memorabilia! Space is limited. ($30/person), Alumnae House
5:30-6:30 p.m. 1893 Club Reception: A special reception for the Class of 1974 and all Hood alumni who have previously celebrated their 50th reunion, East Cottage
6-9 p.m. Back to the Bay Buffet: Dig into Maryland crabcakes, corn on the cob, fried chicken, Smith Island Cake and many more of your Old Line State favorites. Includes beer, wine, signature cocktail, and non-alcoholic drinks. This year, YOU are the entertainment—it’s karaoke time! ($50/person ages 12+, $25/person ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under). Residential Quad
7-9 p.m. Class of 1974 50th Reunion Dinner ($50 per person, similar menu), Whitaker Campus Center
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
8-10 a.m. Strawberry Breakfast ($20/person ages 12+, $10/person ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under), Coblentz Dining Hall
10:15 a.m. A Service of Reflection, led by the Class of 1974, Coffman Chapel
Noon Final checkout
2024 Reunion Accommodation Information
On-Campus Housing:
On-campus housing in Blazer Hall is available June 6-8 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 with your paper registration form or online (both coming in April!)
Off-Campus Housing:
The Hampton Inn and Suites (1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD) is offering rooms June 6-9 at a special rate of $119/night. Please use the reunion group code “HCR” when making your reservation. Rooms are limited. Reserve your room at frederickfortdetricksuites.hamptoninn.com or call 301-696-1565.
2024 Alumni and Faculty Award Recipients
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
Margery L. Elfin, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD
Kimberly B. Roth ’04, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD
Carol Deck Montoya ’94
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO HOOD COLLEGE AWARD
Susan L. Whaley ’74, J.D.
1944
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3700
alumoffice@hood.edu
1949
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3700
alumoffice@hood.edu
1954
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3700
alumoffice@hood.edu
1959
Janet Hobbs Cotton
janet@tcco.net
Edith Howard Hogan
edeehogan@aol.com
1964
Marylou Herrmann Foley
mlhfoley@comcast.net
1969
Diane Campbell
diane.campbell731@gmail.com
Cheryl Brown Dreiling
cbdreiling@verizon.net
1974
Alice H. Dekker
dekker_alice@comcast.net
Ann Williams DeMers
ademers@comcast.net
Magaly Mauras Green
magaly_green@nps.gov
Deborah F. Kohler
revdr.deb@comcast.net
Susan L. Whaley
slwhaley15@comcast.net
1979
Susan Ganley
saganley@gmail.com
Susan Gearey
sgearey@earthlink.net
Debbie Thackston
deborah.thackston@gmail.com
Diane Lebo Wallace
dlw810@gmail.com
Jill Jamieson Colavita
eastponder@aol.com
Julie Murray McCaffery
julie.mccaffery@gmail.com
1984
Carole King Heine
carolekingheine@gmail.com
Jamie B. Draper
rivervu12@gmail.com
Ruthann Kluth O'Connell
troconnell@md.metrocast.net
1989
RaeAnn E. Butler
raeann67@verizon.net
Stacey L. Collins
staceycollins@verizon.net
1994
Carol Deck Montoya
carolannmontoya@gmail.com
Marivic Sison
marivic.sison@fcps.org
1999
Rachel Bagni Beyer
rachelkbeyer@gmail.com
Stacey Zeno
staceyzeno@yahoo.com
2004
Victoria Benson
victoria.benson@fcps.org
Jaime Cacciola
cacciola@hood.edu
Trish Crowell
patricia.crowell82@gmail.com
2009
Lisa Wells
lisakwells14@gmail.com
2014
Ashley Rose Bennett
ashleyrosebennett@gmail.com
Kelsey Knippenburg Lynch
kak_046_9@hotmail.com
2019
Daniel Forgosh
djf401@verizon.net
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