DINKS

Reunion

Reunion Weekend
June 5-7, 2026

Check back for updates!
 

Schedule will be posted very soon!

 

 

2026 Reunion Class Chairs:

1946: Yellow

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

alumoffice@hood.edu

 

1951: Green

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Alumoffice@hood.edu

 

1956: Blue

Ginny Turnbull Hecklinger

gigiheck@gmail.com 

 

1961: Red

Jeanne Duncan Jehl

jehljeanne@gmail.com

 

1966: Yellow 

Ginny Wheeler Jones

virginia.w.jones@gmail.com

Pat Kehoe Tylander

p-ty@comcast.net

 

1971: Green

Mary McMunigal Burland

maryburl5@gmail.com

Edith D. Purdie

edithpurdie@gmail.com

 

1976: Blue

Carol A. Fleming

revcarolann@aol.com

Joan B. Gillece

joangillece@icloud.com

Heidi McCombs Lane

hmlane@comcast.net

 

1981: Red

Marcy Goldberg Taylor

mta2003604@aol.com

Linda Hecklinger Procter

lindaprocter7@gmail.com

Mary Thompson Calhoun

hoodalum1981@gmail.com

Lindy B. Small

malinda.lindy.small@gmail.com

Hope Bober Corrigan

hope.corrigan@verizon.net

 

1986: Yellow

Alison Drum Althouse

Alison.althouse@gmail.com

Kellye A. Greenwald

Greenwald@hood.edu 

Dana Humphreys-Acock

dana.acock@gmail.com

 

1991: Green

Vivian Koch Laxton

vlaxton@gmail.com

 

1996: Blue

Angela Schmuck Bond

angelabond12@hotmail.com

Jewel K. Smith

jewelsmith@hotmail.com

 

2001: Red

Niki McElroy Grant

nikielroy@hotmail.com

Meg Kula 

kula@hood.edu 

Dr. Lisa Zaleski-Larsen

Lisa.larsen777@gmail.com

 

2006: Yellow

Sharia M. Barksdale

sharia@eclecticfete.com

 

2011: Green

Phill Yerby-Ford

phillyerby@gmail.com

Allen R. Kees

allenkees@gmail.com

Abby K. Dyjack

abby.dyjack@gmail.com

 

2016: Blue

Lydia E. Emory

lydiaemory@gmail.com

 

2021: Red

Elena F. Rowe

elenafran99@gmail.com

 

Caylee M. Winpigler

caylees-writing@hotmail.com
 

2026 Alumni and Faculty Award Nominations

Award nominations are due January 31! Honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Saturday, June 6.


DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA/US AWARD

Click here to see past Distinguished Alumni Award winners.


DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD

Click here to see past Distinguished Faculty Award winners.


EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO HOOD COLLEGE AWARD

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


OUTSTANDING RECENT ALUMNA/US AWARD

Click here to see past Outstanding Recent Alumni Award winners.

 

2026 Reunion Accommodation Information:

On-Campus Housing:

We're excited to offer on-campus accommodations in Blazer Hall. You may stay up to three nights: Thursday June 4, Friday June 5, and Saturday June 6 with checkout at Noon on Sunday June 7. The cost per person per night is $50. Each guest is provided with bedding (sheets, a light blanket, pillow, and pillowcase), towels, washcloths, and soap. Reminder: These are dormitory rooms with single beds and overhead lighting, so bring any additional items that would make you more comfortable (extra blankets, etc). No hangers or trashcans in the room. Bathrooms have mirrors. Each floor in Blazer Hall has comfy lounge and gathering spaces, and the main floor common area has a full kitchen, including a refrigerator for your use. You can reserve rooms at Blazer Hall when Reunion Registration opens in April.

Off-Campus Housing:

If you prefer to stay off-campus, we have reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 21702. You may reserve up to three nights from Thursday June 4 through Saturday June 6 at a rate of $119 per night. When making your reservation, use the code "HCR" to receive this special rate. The number of rooms reserved is limited, so if you are interested, please make your reservation ASAP at 301-696-1565.


 

This page will be updated when Reunion registration starts in April!

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