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Alumni Events

Every year, Hackley alumni stay connected and engaged with each other through discussions on issues of the day, social gatherings, wellness workshops, and networking events. No matter where you live, you can always find friendship, inspiration and lifelong learning with your Hackley family.

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Alumni 2024 - 2025 Events Schedule

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Tour of the Center for College-Age Alumni

Join us for a special tour of the Center for the Creative Arts and Technology for College Age Alumni
on Wednesday, January 8 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
Please meet in the lobby of the Center, enter through the doors across from Zetkov.
The tour will be led by Bobbie Aldrich, Director of Operations and Campus Planning.
RSVP Here.
Alumni Holiday Reception 2024

The annual Alumni Holiday Reception is on Wednesday, December 18 at the Harvard Club of NYC.
RSVP HERE
Reach out to Margie McNaughton Ford '85 if you have any questions.
Speed Networking for college-age alumni

Join us on Wednesday, January 1 at 7 pm in the Dining Hall @Hackley for a night of networking with fellow alumni to learn about different industries and grow your professional network.

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Alumni Day 2025

SAVE THE DATE:
Alumni Day 2025 - Date coming soon!
Check out the Alumni Day page for more details.
We are celebrating reunions for years ending in 0s and 5s. Please contact Margie McNaughton Ford ’85 if you are interested in joining your year’s planning committee.

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Cocktails in Washington, DC

In early June 2023, Hackley brought the Hilltop to alumni in the DC area. Alums from the Classes of 1965 - 2017 gathered for afternoon cocktails at the DC landmark, Old Ebbit Grill. Special guests included former faculty members John Van Leer '65 and Anne Van Leer and Julie and Dick Lillis! A special THANK YOU to the DC Engagement Committee,
Kenda L. Kittrell Chavis '91, Brewster Thackery '87, and Anneka Van Leer Pilson '97, for helping organize this amazing event. We can't wait to see you all again next year!
Alumni Family Hilltop Picnic

Alumni from the Classes of 1965-2020 returned to campus in May 2023 for the Alumni Hilltop Family Picnic co-hosted by the Advancement Office and the Hackley Alumni Association. It was an opportunity for alumni to return to the Hilltop and enjoy a fun day on our beautiful campus with their families. They toured the campus with Student Ambassadors, played games organized by Middle School Alumni Connect Club members, toured the orchard and apiary (Hackley's collection of bee hives), and caught up with old friends. To view the photo gallery click here.
Alumni Wine Tasting in NYC

On May 10, 2023 alumni from the Classes of 1956 to 2020 came together at the beautiful Penthouse 45 in NYC for the ALUMNI WINE TASTING hosted by Hackley's very own Mike Kimelman ’56 and Gregory Kramer of Voix de la Terre Wine Community. Alumni enjoyed delicious wine and stunning views, caught up with each other, and learned about European winemakers as well as grapes, vineyards, pairings, and much more. Thank you to Neil Pilsner '74 for allowing Hackley to use his amazing event space and to Mike and Greg for sharing their knowledge and wine with us.

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Brunch & Connect - Launch of the Just In Time Mentor Program

On April 30, 2023 alumni and Upper School students gathered to launch the "Just in Time Mentor" program at Brunch and Connect. They dined on chicken and waffles, played games to break the ice, and exchanged stories about themselves and their time on the Hilltop. They also learned about this new program that allows alumni to connect with current 11th and 12th-grade students in a meaningful way. It promotes student-initiated pairing with an alumni mentor to foster relationships and opportunities for social and professional connection. To learn more and sign up to be a "Just in Time Mentor," click here.
Alumni DEI Event Zoom Recording

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50+ Dinner 2022 Recap

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Alumni Picnic 2022 photos

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Virtual Interview with Cathy Schulman '83 Zoom Recording

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Virtual Conversation with Dave Karger ’91 and Peter Strauss ‘65

On May 7, 2022 entertainment journalist Dave Karger ’91 interviewed Peter Strauss ’65 whose acting career has spanned more than half a century of work in television, film, and theater, including an Emmy and five Golden Globe nominations. They spoke about his time on the Hilltop as well as his career.

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The Legacy of Gordon Parks

During Black History month in 2021, in a virtual event titled The Legacy of Gordon Parks, Leslie Parks Bailey '85 discussed the fascinating career of her father, Gordon Parks, one of the greatest photographers of the twentieth century. For more information on Gordon Parks, visit https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/