Holton-Arms Welcomes Alumnae to Campus for 2025 Reunion Weekend
As Head of School Penny B. Evins addressed the returning alumnae during the 2025 Reunion Weekend, she reflected, “Your time, talents, and generosity have helped shape Holton into the thriving, joyful community we celebrate today.” The Holton-Arms campus welcomed nearly 200 alumnae for a weekend of celebration and connection, reuniting generations of the Holton sisterhood.
Alumnae participated in a range of activities, including inspirational classroom sessions in subjects like art history and ceramics. They gathered poolside to cheer on students competing in the ever-popular cardboard boat engineering challenge, a spirited showcase of Holton’s creativity. In a touching intergenerational exchange, the classes of 1970 and 1975 met with their third-grade pen pals, sharing stories of Holton’s past and present.
During a special luncheon celebrating the 50th and 55th Reunion classes, Mrs. Evins shared updates on the school’s continued pursuit of excellence, highlighting strategic planning initiatives designed to ensure the continued success of Holton’s legacy.
Additional weekend events included a Blue & White Cookout, the Alumnae Association cocktail party, and student-led tours, providing meaningful opportunities for alumnae, family, teachers and friends to connect.
2025 ALUMNAE AWARDS AND LECTURE HONOR STRENGTH, PURPOSE, AND IMPACT
On Friday, April 26, Head of School Penny B. Evins presented the 2025 Alumnae Awards during a reception in honor of outstanding alumnae achievements.
The Distinguished Alumna Award, established in 1973 to recognize an alumna for exceptional career or volunteer accomplishments, was presented to Gail Frawley ’75. A powerful example of excellence within the Holton community, Gail seamlessly blends her careers in medicine and the arts. After Holton, she attended Dartmouth and Columbia University, and for over 40 years has worked as an anesthesiologist, practicing in New York and abroad in the Caribbean and Haiti, dedicating over two decades to volunteer work in underserved countries. In 2012, Gail founded SPIRALIS, an online gallery celebrating Haitian and African art. In 2024, she opened a physical gallery in Easton, MD, aimed at fostering conversation, connection, and healing through art. Gail is a true embodiment of Mrs. Holton’s vision in action — finding joy in the hard work she does and uplifting others with her humanity, intellect, and spirit.
The afternoon Upper School Assembly also featured Gail Frawley ’75. Quoting Marianne Williamson, Frawley encouraged both students and alumnae to embrace their inner strength and brilliance. She closed with the empowering song “One Woman,” reminding everyone of the collective power of women united in purpose.
The Rosemary Wire Anderson Award, also known as the “Rosie Award,” was established in 1990 to honor extraordinary service to Holton-Arms. The 2025 award was presented posthumously to Rosemary Warner Seawell, Class of 1965*. The award was accepted by Rosemary's husband, Brooke Seawell (Landon '65).
Every year, Rosemary hosted a Holton-Landon gathering in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she and her husband, Brooke, brought together alumnae from various generations. These gatherings created lasting connections within the Holton community. Rosemary also made a profound impact by generously funding the Warner/Seawell Student Commons within the Susanna A. Jones Learning Commons. This space, dedicated to her father, Holton alumnus Brainard Henry Warner III ’44, is more than a physical location—it is a symbol of Holton’s mission to create a collaborative, future-focused learning environment. It stands as a hub where Panthers across all grade levels can gather, study, and connect purposefully in community.
WITH GRATITUDE AND CONGRATULATIONS
We are pleased to celebrate the winners of this year's Reunion Class Giving Competitions and to thank all alumnae who generously contributed.
The Champagne Cup, awarded to the class with the highest participation in the Holton Fund, goes to the Class of 2015, who reached an outstanding 50% participation.
The Presidents' Cup, awarded to the Class of 1975, whose extraordinary generosity resulted in more than $175,000 in contributions, including $100,000 to establish The 1975 Room in the Susanna A. Jones Learning Commons.
In total, Reunion alumnae gave $256,666 in support of Holton. We are deeply grateful for your dedication to our school and its future.
