This past weekend was a wonderful one, full of spirit and exceptional performances, and one in which the Harker community came together to create and enjoy many terrific events, including two new ones: the Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and the Alumni Grand Reunion. Sadly, it was also a weekend of remembrance as we honored the life and legacy of Diana Nichols, former head of school and board chair, at a memorial on Saturday.
Many, many people deserve thanks for their roles this weekend, from the amazing student performers and musicians, to the generous parent volunteers and the dedicated faculty and staff who worked so hard to make the events so wonderful for our families. I would like to express an extra note of gratitude to the advancement office, especially Loni Keller, special events director, for a fun and memorable picnic yesterday, and to Kristina Alaniz, director of alumni relations, for the wonderful alumni events. Thanks also go to Danny Dunn for directing and coordinating the multifaceted picnic performance, and to Greg Lawson for overseeing the Homecoming festivities on Friday night. Thank you to Nicole Hall, Georgie Maddams and the Office of Communication for organizing Diana’s beautiful memorial event.
As well, much gratitude goes to the entire facilities and kitchen staffs, who worked throughout the weekend, making everything possible. Please read a bit more about each event below (thanks to the Office of Communication for everything they did this weekend, and for capturing the images and spirit of each event), and remember to save the date for the other big event this year: the 125th anniversary gala on Sat., Feb. 23!
All my best,
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Brian Yager
Head of School
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Homecoming was a ton of fun with over 1,000 in attendance, and the Eagles were victorious in a 56-0 score with Elsie Allen High School. Our inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and our Distinguished Alumni Award were just part of the festivities. Read here to get caught up on all of Friday’s activities.
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Family, friends and colleagues gathered to honor and remember Diana Nichols, former head of school and board chair, at a moving memorial on Saturday in the new Rothschild Performing Arts Center.
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The Family & Alumni Picnic had a whopping 3,400 in attendance this year, with alumni especially turning out in force, as more than 200 alumni and their guests reunited and reconnected. From the performances to the fun carnival games to the fabulous food, it was a great family day for all!
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We especially loved seeing so many alumni turn out this weekend! Whether it was while watching friends get inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame, or chatting with former teachers at the picnic barbecue, or socializing at Saturday’s Grand Reunion, our graduates came together in a big way to reconnect with each other and the Harker community.
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There’s still time to bid on our fabulous teacher packages and auction items. Don’t miss out on the birthday bash of the year celebrating Harker’s 125 years (previously the sleepover). Parents get the night out while 125 students (Gr. K-5) celebrate, play games, have a dance party, eat fun food, watch a late night movie and much more. Bidding closes, this Sun., Oct. 14 at 5pm.
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