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Alumni Events: Spring/Summer 2024-25

Alumni Events: Spring/Summer 2024-25
Alumni Thought Leadership Series: Science

Alumni Events Thought Leadership Series

Three generations of USM science teachers spoke about their proudest accomplishments, favorite ideas, and more during a virtual discussion hosted by the USM Alumni Association in May. 

It featured (from left) Tom “Butch” Richardson, retired Upper School science teacher; 
Kip Jacobs ’74, outdoor education coordinator and former 7th grade science teacher; Emily Vruwink ’04, 7th grade science teacher; and Emily Vertacnik ’07, Preschool outdoor education teacher. It was co-moderated by Raj Bhala ’80 and Will Piper ’96. 


Alumni pose for a photo prior to the Alumni Night at the Theatre event.

Alumni Night at the Theatre

Members of the USM community were invited to reconnect at a reception at school, followed by Upper School students’ production of “Mary Poppins.” The reception included Mark Edwards, Upper School drama teacher and the musical’s director.


Reunion Weekend 2025

USM welcomed more than 220 alumni and guests back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2025, which included the Summer Soirée, campus tours, the Joe Lubar ’08 Alumni Baseball game, and a cookout in the front circle. In addition, Marina Spheeris Krejci ’68 was honored with the Alumni Service Award, and Lindsay Stevens ’89 was honored with the Alumni Impact Award. Sarah LaBudde Wolffe ’80 traveled more than 3,500 miles from Edinburgh, Scotland to join the fun!

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A group of young alumnas pose for a photo during Reunion Weekend.

Grace Culver ‘15 Zoe Costomiris ’15, Grace Florsheim ’15, and Elana Fishbaine ’15.

Two alumnae laugh while chatting at the Summer Soriee.

Emily Vruwink ’04 (left) and Kathleen Hale ’05.

A group of alumni pose for a photo during Reunion Weekend.

(From left) Dory Olson ’70, Alice Fajen Chang ’70, Sue Mestier Brauner ’70, Renee Johnson Tyson ’70, Susan Boynton ’70, Cindy Cottle Phillips ’70 and Steve Hancock, head of school.

Alumni and guests reconnect during the cookout.

(From left) Shantel Bacchus and Becca Steinbach, Upper School math teacher, join Shazia ’28 and Chyna ’19 Bacchus for the cookout in the front circle.

An alumni swings a bat during the Joe Lubar Alumni Baseball Game.

Michael Grebe ’85 swung for the fences during the Joe Lubar ’08 Alumni Baseball game.

A small group of alumni pose for a photo during the Summer Soiree.

(From left) Cornelius Adetiba ’95, Anwar Pruitt ’95, and Anjail Floyd Pruitt ’00.