2019 Alumnae Weekend
Thursday, April 11-Saturday April 13, 2019
Mark your calendars now to attend the 2019 Alumnae Weekend Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13. We look forward to welcoming back alumnae from all classes but particularly those ending in 4 and 9.
This year, we kick off the weekend on Thursday, April 11 with our Centennial Plus Ten Celebration at the Charleston Music Hall at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this milestone anniversary with a musical celebration to honor our enduring legacy, our community partnerships, and your place in our history.
The weekend continues on Friday, April 12 with a tour by the Preservation Society of our three historic properties: McBee House at 172 Rutledge, Elizabeth House at 179 Rutledge, and our newest addition, the Warren Street property. A light lunch will be offered before guests attend a classroom experience of Ashley Hall today. In addition, the Class of 1969 will be inducted into the Jubilee Society with a special reception.
The Purple and White Party on Friday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. will feature a full bar and an exciting online auction. Stay tuned for more details about the auction and how you can participate in the auction even if you are unable to attend the party that Friday night.
Saturday morning is a busy one with a Mimosa Reception on the Senior Lawn, class photos, and finally the Closing Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at noon. Individual class parties will take place Saturday night, with plans still in development.
We look forward to seeing you back on campus!
Upcoming Events
February 1, 2019 | Annual Pig & Oyster Roast | 7:00 p.m.
Join fellow alumnae, current parents, and friends for this popular social event.
April 11 | A Special 110th Anniversary Celebration | 7:00 p.m.
A musical celebration to be held at the Charleston Music Hall in honor of Ashley Hall’s 110th Anniversary. We encourage alumnae to add this event to their 2019 Alumnae Weekend schedule!
April 12-13 | 2019 Alumnae Weekend
Campus-wide celebrations to honor all classes ending in 4s and 9s.
May 15 | Annual General Breakfast Meeting
Open for all alumnae at the Elizabeth House.
More details will follow on these events. Please mark your calendars to attend!
Distinguished Alumnae Award Nominations
The Alumnae Association is currently calling for nominations for the Annual Distinguished Alumnae Awards which recognize three Ashley Hall graduates for their outstanding community volunteer service, professional achievements and excellence in the arts and are presented each year during Ashley Hall’s Alumnae Weekend. If you know an alumna deserving consideration for one of these awards, please complete the form below or mail your nominations to: Alumnae Awards, Ashley Hall, 172 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403. The deadline for nominations is March 6, 2019. Don’t miss the presentation of these awards at this year’s Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 13 during our 2019 Alumnae Weekend celebrations.
The Purple and White Competition
Make a donation to the Loyalty Fund this year and earn an EXTRA point for your team! Click on the button below to learn about the Purple and White Competition Rules.
The Christmas Play Alumnae Telegrams
Each year, alumnae of all ages send special notes, or “telegrams,” to students performing the role they once played in The Christmas Play. As you will see, this production still holds a special place in the hearts of our alumnae. Click on the button below to read the telegrams received this year.
Pass on the Legacy of an Ashley Hall Education
As an alumna of Ashley Hall, you know the power of an Ashley Hall education and the significant impact the experience on this campus had on your own life. And we know that the earlier a girl begins her journey here, the more confidence she gains and the more engaged she can become in the transformative learning opportunities that abound. Help us pass on this legacy by letting us know of any prospective family whose daughter would be interested in Ashley Hall. Click on the button below.
Class Notes
Be sure to update your email with us today so you don’t miss a thing! Class Notes will be published online only. We will publish news of your Ashley Hall friends in a more consistent and timely manner, we can include more photos and links, and it’s easily correctible.
Share news with your friends today! Click on the button below to view the latest Class Notes.
Keep In Touch
Ashley Hall alumnae are making their mark on the world both professionally and personally. We want to hear about your accomplishments and remain in contact. If you haven’t heard from us in awhile, please update your personal information and share any special news you might have. Be sure to include your email address so that we can add you to our bi-monthly Alumnae eNewsletter.
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Connect with Ashley Hall Alumnae:
Online Alumnae Directory App
Connect with fellow Ashley Hall Alumnae across the country through the Ashley Hall Alumnae App. This dedicated App offers the allows you to see what alumnae live in your area or perhaps a city you may be planning to visit. To access the Ashley Hall Alumnae App, go to your app store and search for AH Alumnae App. Select the “Get Started Now” button and confirm your account in your email. It’s that easy! Click the button below to learn more.
Did you know AH Alumnae App interfaces with LinkedIn? By linking your LinkedIn account with Community you can:
- Include fellow alumnae in job searches and changes.
- Connect with alums by interest and professions.
- Increase your alumnae networking capabilities.
Live the Legacy
2018-2019 Alumnae Association Board
- President | Anne Osborne Tibbals ’92
- Vice President | Anne Cogswell Burris ’71
- Past President/Nominating Chair | Maura Hogan ’82
- Secretary | Hunter McEaddy Dawson ’95
- Treasurer | Amy Jenkins ’82
- Margie Davis Barham ’86
- Georgia Hansen Barnett ’60
- Laura Dukes Beck ’89
- Elaine Meyer Bergmann ’78
- Holly Nicholson Brinton ’73
- Helen Davis Britton ’88
- Elizabeth DuPre Brown ’96
- Elizabeth Wooten Burwell ’95
- Polly Walton Buxton ’86
- Carnes Eisenhardt Campbell ’01
- Eliza Edmunds Cleveland ’66
- Tucker Cecil Crawford ’83
- Peg Rivers Eastman ’58
- Monica Simmons Hammonds ’76
- Jenny Costa Honeycutt ’98
- Anne Marks Jones ’86
- Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54
- Annie Hutson McEwen ’05
- Anne Miller Moise ’63
- Mary Perrin Johnson O’Kelley ’90
- Courtney Parades Plotner ’00
- Sanna Wierman Prause ’73
- Jane Werrell Prevost ’06
- Annie Caroline Butt Reid ’63
- Felicia Middleton Skoglund ’90
- Alix Robinson Tew ’74
2018-2019 Young Alumnae Association Board
The Young Alumnae Council connects young alumnae (classes of 2003 – 2018) with each other and the school through a variety of activities including regular Happy Hours, service opportunities, and college aged alumnae events.
- President | Arden Hare McKenzie ’09
- Vice President | Charlotte Morrow Walpole ’10
- Past President |Boykin Foxworth Anderson ’08
- Secretary/Treasurer | Brooks Harken ’06
- Caroline Bergmann ’13
- Elizabeth Blackman ’05
- Ellen Cole ’06
- Torrey Crawford Knapp ’06
- Drew McKnight Faw ’04
- Elizabeth Finch ’05
- CC Glenn ’05
- Ellen Neff Hassell ’06
- Olivia Hipp ’10
- Shannon Laribo ’11
- Cameron Widman Leyh ’03
- Mariane Moseley ’04
- Katie Perez Phillips ’07
- Morgan Schweers ’13
- Eliza Grimball Smith ’09
- Charlotte Williams ’10
- Arianne Wolfe ’07
To learn more and become involved, contact:
Frances Parker Magee ’74 | Director of Alumnae Engagement and Advancement Services | mageef@ashleyhall.org | (843) 965-8454