You could feel the excitement in the air during this year’s Alumnae Weekend, April 22-24. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 protocols, Ashley Hall women returned en masse to celebrate their alma mater and each other. Nearly 50 classes were represented at festivities throughout the day which included campus tours, special educational experiences, a Jubilee Society luncheon, and the infamous Purple and White Party. It was an extraordinary day filled with laughter, love, and the deep bonds that come from the Ashley Hall experience.
To make up for lost time during the recent pandemic, we celebrated reunion classes ending in 0, 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 though alumnae from all classes were encouraged to participate. Next year, Spring 2023, will be the reunion year for classes ending in 3 and 8, so get ready!
You could feel the excitement in the air during this year’s Alumnae Weekend, April 22-24. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 protocols, Ashley Hall women returned en masse to celebrate their alma mater and each other. Nearly 50 classes were represented at festivities throughout the day which included campus tours, special educational experiences, a Jubilee Society luncheon, and the infamous Purple and White Party. It was an extraordinary day filled with laughter, love, and the deep bonds that come from the Ashley Hall experience.
To make up for lost time during the recent pandemic, we celebrated reunion classes ending in 0, 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 though alumnae from all classes were encouraged to participate. Next year, Spring 2023, will be the reunion year for classes ending in 3 and 8, so get ready!
Here’s a brief recap of the weekend:
Class Parties
Class Parties were held by many classes at various locations. It was a perfect way to begin the weekend and provided anticipation for the excitement to come on Saturday. To connect with your class for upcoming events, like reunion parties, please feel free contact Director of Alumnae Engagement Director, Arden McKenzie at [email protected].
Educational Experiences
New this year and enthusiastically well received, the hands-on Educational Experiences gave alumnae the opportunity to meet faculty members and participate in Ashley Hall curriculum-inspired seminars. Botany at the Bear Cave and exploring the Campus Greenhouse were big hits this year.
Class Photos & Mimosas at the Shell House
Always a popular activity, we had class photos taking place throughout the morning.
Jubilee Society Induction and Luncheon
With nearly 120 in attendance, this year’s Jubilee Society Luncheon and Induction was the perfect way to catch up, literally and figuratively. Celebrating those alums who graduated 50 years or more from Ashley Hall, this lively event featured the induction of not only the Class of 1972, but the Class of 1970 and 1971 who marked their Jubilee Reunion years during the pandemic. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.
Purple and White Party
Capping off a busy Saturday, the Purple and White Party began with inspirational remarks from outgoing Head of School, Jill Muti. Jill nodded to the transformation and growth of Ashley Hall over the last 18 years and the excitement that the future holds. The end of her speech was greeted with a much-deserved standing ovation. It was the perfect note to begin a fun evening of food, music, and dancing. The evening also featured a live auction, which was accompanied by an earlier silent online auction both raising significant funds for the alumnae scholarship.
What a wonderful time to celebrate each other and Ashley Hall!