Reunion
We look forward to celebrating classes ending in 4's and 9's during
Reunion Weekend on April 12 & 13, 2024!
Reunion Weekend includes opportunities to visit campus, attend classes, enjoy cocktail and dinner parties, and make new memories with fellow alumnae.
Please view the schedule below to see some of the activities offered! Your special milestone is an occasion to reflect on the difference Holton-Arms has made in your life and to give back in support of your alma mater.
Registration is OPEN! Register Here
- Weekend Schedule
- A Well Ordered Life
- Saturday Night Class Parties
- Look Who's Coming
- Make Your Gift
- Awards
- Getting Here
- Hotel Information
- 25th Reunion: Class of ’99
- 50th Reunion: Class of ’74
Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 12
Alumnae Visiting Day
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Della Robbia Gallery
Check in at the alumnae hospitality area for refreshments, campus maps, and class schedules for the day.
Pictures in the Panther Courtyard
9:30 to 10 a.m.
Global Education and LW3
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Simms Reception Room
Learn about Holton's signature Global Education & Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well programs.
Alumnae Art History Class with Dr. Chelsea Berry
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Simms Reception Room
Holton Athletics Q&A
11:30 a.m. to noon
Simms Reception Room
See the recently renovated gym and hear about Holton's athletic program from Athletic Director, Graham Westerberg.
50th Reunion Lunch for the Class of 1974
Noon to 2 p.m.
Head of School's House
Lunch
Noon to 1 p.m.
Dining Room
Fuel up for the afternoon and enjoy lunch with friends.
Boosters Tours
1 to 1:45 p.m.
Father's Club Lounge
Join the Boosters Club for an official school tour, or rest and recharge with dessert in the FCL.
Ceramics Class with Nandini Giridharadas
1:50 to 2:40 p.m.
Ceramics Room
Participation is limited to the first 15 registrants.
50th Reunion Meet & Greet with Lower School
2 to 2:30 p.m.
Lower School Gathering Area
Members of the Class of 1974 are invited to enjoy sweet treats with Holton's youngest students, the Class of 2033.
Alumnae Assembly with Upper School
2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
James Whittier Lewis Theater
All alumnae are invited to the Upper School Assembly and listen to a presentation by the 2024 Distinguished Alumna Award winner.
The Assembly will include a special performance by Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
Alumnae Association Cocktail Party*
6 to 8:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.- Awards Presentation & Champagne Toast with
Head of School Penny B. Evins
Dining Room
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, official class photos, and special champagne service for the Champagne Cup and the President's Cup winners. Join us at 6:15 p.m. for a special toast and award presentation for the Distinguished Alumnae Award and The Rosie Award.
Boosters Tours
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Adalman Gallery
The Boosters will offer tours of the School during the Alumnae Association Cocktail Party.
Saturday, April 13
A Well-Ordered Life
10 to 11 a.m.
Simms Reception Room
Join us for a light brunch to learn top tips from experts to ensure long-term financial well-being.
Learn more below!
Hard Hat Tour of the Susanna A. Jones Learning Commons
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Get a glimpse at this transformational space under construction.
Cookout and Family Gathering
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Centennial Garden and Surrounding Spaces
Enjoy a cookout with family-friendly offerings including a complimentary lunch, moon bounce, face painting, DJ, and spirited fun. Make sure to visit the Panther Perch, our new School store!
Varsity Lacrosse vs Maret
1 p.m.
Turf Field
Cheer on Holton's Varsity Lacrosse team as they take on the Maret School.
BIPOC Meet-Up
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
On Campus
Hosted by Holton's Black Alumnae Union, students, families, and alumnae are invited for a casual gathering to network and connect.
LGBTQIA+ Meet-Up
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
On Campus
LGBTQIA+ alums, families, and students are invited for a casual meetup to gather in affinity and engage with one another.
Reunion Celebration Cocktails & Dinner for the Classes of 1944 through 1973*
6 to 8:30 p.m.
On Campus
Members of the Classes of 1944 through 1973 and their guests are invited to gather for cocktails and a seated dinner on campus.
50th Reunion Celebration for the Class of 1974*
6 to 8:30 p.m.
On Campus
Saturday Night Off-Campus Class Parties
All other reunion year classes are busy planning their Saturday night parties. Please check with your Reunion Volunteers or stay tuned for more details!
*Transportation Provided to and from Embassy Suites for this event.
A Well Ordered Life
Allison Brody ’85 founded Leverett Philanthropic Advising in 2023. Allison works as a thought partner and advisor to individuals and families to create a vision and a plan of action for their philanthropy – a plan that reflects their purpose, goals, and values.
Allison has seen the philanthropic world from many perspectives during her career of 30+ years. She spent many years as a prospect researcher and grant writer. She worked at GuideStar, an information hub for the nonprofit sector. She was a development director, and most recently, a director at a grant-making foundation for nearly a decade.
Currently, Allison is studying for her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP). Her current existence is a throwback to her Holton years with lots of time at a desk studying. She lives and works in Williamsburg, VA with her husband, Peter Jones. She has two grown sons, Samuel (30) and Truman (26).
Traci Meakem Richmond ’88 began working in financial services as a teenager, posting trade entries by hand in the Legg Mason office of her mother, Carolyn S. Meakem. She earned a dual Bachelor of Science in Economics and Biology from the College of William and Mary and went on to graduate, magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law. After nearly ten years as a practicing attorney, Traci joined her mother’s financial advisory practice. They co-founded The Meakem Group in 2006 and were delighted to join Raymond James Financial Services in 2012. Traci has advocated for women in financial services as a member of the Raymond James Women’s Advisory Council, and she currently serves on the Technology Advisory Council.
Traci’s areas of specialty include investment selection, managing income in retirement, dealing with divorce and other life transitions, long-term care planning, and financial planning for the unique needs of women. She and her team provide customized advice and comprehensive financial planning and investment services for families and small businesses.
Embracing her mother’s focus on economic education, Traci teaches financial literacy seminars to high school students and mentors women interested in financial services careers. For many years, The Meakem Group has sponsored the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee for Montgomery County, Maryland. Traci’s community involvement also includes working with Community Reach, the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Maryland, and Leadership Montgomery.
Jo Yecies ’06, CFP® is a Financial Advisor with The Ross Group at RBC Wealth Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Jo sees it as her mission to equip her clients with the knowledge to feel good about their money. Together with her colleagues, Jo actively manages her client’s investment portfolios and provides financial planning services. Jo is especially interested in serving clients who are building their careers and are looking to take ownership of their financial futures.
Prior to joining The Ross Group, Jo served as an associate director at Cambridge Associates, serving in several portfolio and relationship management roles. She has passed the Series 3, 7 and 66 securities exams and holds life and health insurance licenses. Jo has also passed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst exam and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.
A longtime passion for seeing women succeed led Jo to join the Holton-Arms Alumnae Board. She has previously been an active participant in the Ellevate Network, United Women in Business, Women in Housing and Finance, 100 Women in Finance, and similar organizations.
Jo received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her Master of Science degree in finance from the Kogod School of Business at American University. When not serving her clients, you can find Jo checking out new restaurants or catching some live music. She resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Jason.
Saturday Night Class Parties
Class of 1959
La Ferme Restaurant
7101 Brookville Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
50th Reunion Class of 1974
On-Campus
Class of 1979
6 p.m.
Home of Lori Camalier
Casual Dress
Contact the Alumnae Office for more details.
Class of 1984
7 p.m.
Home of Lulu Ward Gonella
Casual Dress
Contact Kathy Lamb for more details and to RSVP.
Class of 1994
6:30 p.m.
Home of Jennifer Wigman Feinberg
Contact the Alumnae Office for more details.
25th Reunion Class of 1999
Home of Jessie Holladay Sterchi
Contact the Alumnae Office for more details.
Class of 2004
8 p.m.
Millie's
4866 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Class of 2009
7 p.m.
The Avenue
5540 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015
Class of 2014
6:30 p.m.
Mission Dupont
1606 20th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Class of 2019
8 p.m.
breadsoda
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007
Stay Tuned for More Details!
Look Who's Coming
Valerie Elbrick Hanlon ’59
Elizabeth Crook ’64
Phyllis MacCubbin Ryan ’64
Katie Freese ’73
Cheryl Alderdice ’74
Courty Andrews ’74
Debbie Bowis ’74
Annette Canby ’74
Elise Cocke ’74
Pam Hood Davis ’74
Kathy Devlin ’74
Kerry Dolan ’74
Lynn Latson Enders ’74
Kyle Stewart Evans ’74
Elissa Free ’74
Wendy Rudnick Goldstein ’74
Holly Griffith ’74
Sara Grosvenor ’74
Chesley Haden ’74
Heather Geddes Healy ’74
Victoria Heard ’74
Diana Munger Hechler ’74
Donna Packard Lachance ’74
Katie Keesling Newland ’74
Liz Parker Nibley ’74
Brenda Gray Reny ’74
Diana Schwab ’74
Genie Siegler ’74
Marcia Johnson Bateson ’75
Sandy Fogelman Greenwald ’76
Vicky Blooston ’77
Kelly Baker ’79
Deirdre Reynolds Jones ’79
Amanda Brody Mitchell ’79
Mary Catherine Jones Thompson ’79
Sue Oakes Verlaan ’79
Dee Dee Fields Burton ’84
Lulu Ward Gonella ’84
Anita Pellman Gross ’84
Miriam Herman ’84
Kathy Lamb ’84
Lee Anne Humphrey Monticelli ’84
Joyce Rogers ’84
Allison Brody ’85
Mary Beth Jorgensen Jackson ’85
Traci Meakem Richmond ’88
Leslie Galloway Connolly ’89
Robyn Fearing Owens ’89
Timarie Kilsheimer Thompson ’89
Beatriz Pinto Tuncer ’89
Julie Gold ’92
Amina Mirza ’92
Pilar Rivera ’92
Nazera Wright ’92
Ritu Baral ’94
Jennifer Wigman Feinberg ’94
Divya Kumar-Dumas ’94
Meghan Phelps Martucci ’94
Shamis Abdi Pitts ’94
Patricia Teck Seggerman ’94
Alison Mathis Wollin ’94
Shamyla Tareen ’95
Alia Ayub ’97
Janaki Wickrema Kates ’98
Dani Beyda Aronson ’99
Liza Tanner Boyd ’99
Blake Keeley Doyle ’99
Emily Bien Emott ’99
Claire Zietz Foster ’99
Kate Brown Gelatt ’99
Maddy Goodman ’99
Meryl Conant Governski ’99
Katie Townsend Kais ’99
Lily Fardshisheh Kosegarten ’99
Kate Troendle Muse ’99
Ximena Pinell ’99
Jessie Holladay Sterchi ’99
Mollie Klurfeld Williams ’99
Ashley Greer ’00
Jessica Rosenthal Chod ’01
Ellen McRae Greytak ’01
Daniela Smith ’01
Amelia Moorstein Barter ’02
Whitney Best Allen ’04
Deniz Basci ’04
Molly Blanchard ’04
Stacey Goldstein Browning ’04
Frances Dayton ’04
Paloma Eiras-Saunders ’04
Sarah Henochowicz ’04
Amanda Novak Hewitt ’04
Jennifer Beek Hunter ’04
Kathleen Jennings ’04
Maddy Coursen Kutner ’04
Katie Johnson Larson ’04
Rachel Burkes Lerma ’04
Emilia Mahaffey ’04
Caroline Boiardi McDowell ’04
Meredith Casey McPhillips ’04
Kristin Pfeiffer ’04
Lauren Picasso ’04
Kate Sanford ’04
Rebecca Tennis ’04
Sophie Wechsler ’04
Anna Leah Berstein Simpson ’09
Annie Bertholf ’09
Lindsay Bogue ’09
Katie Boe Heuck ’09
Maddie King ’09
Margaret Kojm ’09
Sarah Maguire ’09
Lily Reeder ’09
Lindsey Robinson ’09
Lauren Walker Sellew ’09
Martha Macon Smith ’09
Ashima Talwar ’09
Ashley Wade Vuturo ’09
Lexi Zavras ’09
Jessie Felling ’08
Sachi Khemka ’13
Noel Abdala-Arata ’14
MacKenzie Beckel ’14
Tatyana Chouikha ’14
Kellie Colgain ’14
Perry Eisemann ’14
Molly Hurlbut French ’14
Harper Garfinkle ’14
Sufie Ghatri ’14
Emily Gordon ’14
Blair Greenwald ’14
Elizabeth Harris ’14
Sky Howard ’14
Greer Korengold ’14
Jordan Lee ’14
Anya Lilaoonwala ’14
Jane McCurdy ’14
Halsey McKinney ’14
Maddie Merkle ’14
Kayla Moffett ’14
Sydney Poretsky ’14
Beverly Sihsobhon ’14
MG Sheers ’14
Sarah Smith ’14
Clare Specht ’14
Alice Sprinkle ’14
Maya Sorini ’14
Noori Srivastava ’14
Imani Wright ’18
Arshia Arora ’19
Caroline Cascio ’19
Kate Chlopak ’19
Grace Huntington ’19
Maddie Jebavy ’19
Tara Kimiavi ’19
Nina Mourão ’19
D.J. Taylor ’19
Emily Willard ’19
Make Your Gift
All alumnae celebrating a reunion this year are asked to honor the milestone by making a special gift to The Holton Fund. Please consider a five-year commitment, which allows Holton to look beyond the present and plan for a vibrant future. The entire amount of a multi-year commitment counts toward your class standings in the Presidents' Cup.
Awards
Distinguished Alumna Award - Melissa Bernstein ’94
Melissa Bernstein attended Holton for ten years, from third grade through twelfth, and graduated in 1994. Following her time at Holton, Melissa went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated cum laude from the prestigious Annenberg School for Communication. Upon graduation, Melissa knew she wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment business but wasn’t sure of the best path. She quickly found her way.
Melissa’s initial foray into the entertainment world led her to documentary television, assisting on National Geographic’s Explorer series and The Learning Channel’s A Wedding Story. As her career evolved, Melissa transitioned into the field of public relations, specializing in technology and working with the renowned global agency FleishmanHillard. Her expertise extended to high-profile accounts, including Digital Entertainment Network, The Body Shop Digital, and Sony PlayStation.
Craving a more creative pursuit, Melissa redirected her talents toward collaborating on short films. Melissa’s love of the art of storytelling eventually led her to Gran Via Productions, where she ultimately spearheaded television production and development. In an interview with AMC Network, Melissa shared, “I want to tell stories that, in some way, illuminate the human condition, that make us think and make us wonder and surprise us and inspire us. It’s a privilege to be a storyteller and to have a role in sharing stories with the world. I think they have the potential to enlighten and motivate and make people think about who they are and who they want to be, and that’s a really beautiful thing.”
Melissa has left an indelible mark on the industry with her work on Breaking Bad, a Peabody®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® Award-winning phenomenon that captivated audiences. Melissa also served as an executive producer on Sundance TV’s first original scripted drama series, Peabody® winner, Rectify, the AMC original series Halt and Catch Fire, and the Breaking Bad prequel and Peabody® winner and American Film Institute Television Program of the Year, Better Call Saul. Melissa lives in Los Angeles with her husband Jordan and their two children.
Rosie Award
Created by the Board of Directors of the Alumnae Association on September 17, 1990, The Rosemary Wire Anderson ("The Rosie") Award recognizes an alumna's extraordinary service to Holton-Arms. It was presented for the first time at Reunion Weekend in 1991 to Rosemary Wire Anderson '58. The award recognizes extraordinary service to Holton faculty, volunteers, employees, and members of the Board of Trustees as well as the Alumnae Board. The "Rosie" Award is a surprise to the recipient.
Presidents' Cup
The Presidents' Cup is awarded to the Reunion Class which contributes the highest dollar amount overall by Reunion Weekend.
Champagne Cup
The Champagne Cup is awarded to the Reunion Class which contributes the participation in the 2023-2024 Holton Fund by Reunion Weekend.
Getting Here
If you are traveling by air or train to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for Reunion 2024, we hope this information is helpful to you.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is approximately 16 miles from Holton-Arms and is Metro accessible.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Dulles is approximately 20 miles from Holton-Arms and is Metro accessible.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
BWI is approximately 40 miles from Holton-Arms. Trains are available from BWI to Union Station
Union Station
Amtrak trains terminating at Union Station are Metro accessible.
Metro
The Metro system provides public transportation via bus and subway throughout the DC metro area. The nearest Metro station to Holton-Arms is either Friendship Heights or Bethesda Station. For a Metro map and more information about Metro access visit their website here.
Taxis and Rideshares
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare options are readily available to and from campus.
Barwood Taxi provides service in Maryland and provides scheduled airport pickups.
Arrival
Our campus is located at 7303 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817, and is easily accessible from the Beltway and Downtown DC.
Visitor parking is available in the first bank of parking places on the left as you enter the parking lot. Please walk through the Second Century Garden in the Front Circle to the reception area.
Due to ongoing construction on the Susanna A. Jones Learning Commons, parking may be limited.
Hotel Information
Holton-Arms has secured a room block for April 11 through April 13
at Embassy Suites by Hilton located at 6711 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda.
Book your stay by March 14 to take advantage
of the special group rate of $189.00 per night.
You may make your reservation online here.
25th Reunion: Class of ’99
Who’s Divine? The Class of 1999!
Our 25th Reunion is here! Can you believe that 25 years ago, the Divine Class of ’99 walked across the amphitheater bridge and into the world as strong and determined Holton women? We hope you will join us and make your way home to Holton this spring on April 12 & 13, 2024, as we gather to celebrate our reunion.
The seven of us are working together as your Reunion Committee to make the weekend fun and memorable. The schedule of events includes tours of the Holton campus, alumnae classes, cookouts, cocktail parties, and, of course, our Saturday Night Class Party hosted by Jessie Holladay Sterchi this year.
Whether you would like to reconnect with old friends, celebrate your days at Holton, or seek a way to give back, we need your help to make this celebration worthy of the Class of ’99! We will reach out to each of you over the next few weeks and hope you will join us in getting involved.
In the meantime, we hope you might consider supporting two important initiatives:
Seven Reunion classes in Holton’s history have established endowed funds to commemorate their class celebrations. These funds leave a lasting legacy on the School and provide Holton with critical, sustainable resources. To name a fund in honor of our class, we aim to raise over the $100,000 threshold. We have already collectively committed over $93,000 and are on our way to endowing a fund! We hope you will join us in supporting this very special initiative, and as you consider a gift, please know that any pledge you make may be paid over 5 years. Contributors to this fund will vote together to decide on the fund’s designation.
We hope you feel inclined to also support The Holton Fund, which is the school’s annual fund. Just as when we were students, this fund supports the day-to-day Holton experiences that shape students' lives; competitive pay for inspiring teachers, upgraded sports equipment, classroom resources, increased financial aid, and more. Your support ensures the Holton experience that we remember fondly is carried forward for today’s girls.
We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together, and hope to schedule a get-together leading up to Reunion Weekend for anyone interested in starting the celebrations early!
Sincerely,
Jessie Holladay Sterchi Mollie Klurfeld Williams Blake Keeley Doyle
Dani Beyda Aronson Page Wells Pollock Liza Tanner Boyd
Lily Fardshisheh Kosegarten
50th Reunion: Class of ’74
Dear members of the Class of 1974,
Our 50th Reunion is finally here! Would you believe it's been half a century since the Class of ’74, a group of resilient and curious Holton women, embarked on their journeys, crossing the amphitheater bridge for graduation? We warmly invite you to join us, return to the heart of Holton, and share in the joy of reuniting on April 12 & 13, 2024.
The eight of us sending you this letter are working together as your Reunion Committee to make the weekend fun and memorable. We have planned a full schedule of exciting events, including lunch with new Head of School Penny Evins at the Head of School House, delightful treats with your 3rd-grade pen pals, an engaging art history class, Booster tours, a financial planning session, a beautiful on-campus dinner Saturday night, and much more.
Whether you would like to reconnect with old friends, celebrate your days at Holton, or seek a way to give back, we need your help to make this celebration worthy of the Class of ’74! We will be reaching out to each of you over the next few weeks and hope you will join us in getting involved.
The 50th Reunion Class plays a pivotal role in the celebration, contributing to the preservation of the Holton experience for generations to come.
This year, our collective gift will pay homage to the remarkable Sally Colclough Alexander ’51, a woman whose profound impact resonated throughout Holton. This poignant connection is especially meaningful as we celebrate our reunion alongside her daughter, our dear classmate Kerry Dolan.
We encourage you to support this initiative in addition to your gift to The Holton Fund, contributing to your class standings in the Presidents’ Cup awarded to the class with the highest overall dollars raised by Reunion Weekend. Your support makes a lasting impact on Holton's future.
We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together April 12-13!
Sincerely,
Liz Nibley Diana Hechler Brenda Reny Heather Healy
Kyle Evans Katie Newland Robin Greenhalgh Celeste Wiser