Homecoming 2021 Wrap-Up

ALUMNI NEWS

FWCD Together

Following a campus tour led by Caroline Corpening Lamsens ’99, FWCD current and former faculty/staff, and alumni gathered by the fountain outside the Schwartz Administration Building for lively conversations, sharing memories and some sweet treats. Attendees included Eric Lombardi, Patrick Powers ’05, Shari and Dave Lincoln, Alison McManus ’95, Sharon Hamilton, Debby and Bill Arnold ’86, Debby Jennings, Jack Carvalho ’17, Karen McKenzie ’79, Bill Ryan ’86, Mary Rabalais Collins ’83, Joseph Lincoln ’21, Tad H’18 and Colonel Carl Sanders, Michael Parker, Sharon Foster H’05, Dan Bloch H’06, Natalia Castro Hanson ’90, Asad Dean ’90, Casey Hammett ’15, Peggy Wakeland, Mike McBride ’76, Leslie and Bill Summers ’70, Colleen Kleuser ’76, Claire-Lise Greve ’18, and Barry Greve ’81. Every year, the Faculty/Staff and Alumni Reception is the best way to reconnect with former teachers and other FWCD community members.

Falcon Alley Fun

Falcon Alley was full of cheer! Since the addition of the Fire Truck (thanks to Cory Burns ’01), Falcon Alley has become one of the highlights of Homecoming Weekend for alumni with young children and FWCD students. The area also featured a face-painter, balloon artists, FWCD stickers, a football toss, and a variety of yard games. As Falcon Alley wrapped up, the skydivers were coming in for a landing to deliver the game coin and the American flag. Due to high winds, FWCD’s jumpers left it to the professionals who landed smack dab in the middle of Rosacker Stadium field on time.

Honoring the Classes of 1970 and 1971

To kick off the varsity game, members of the Classes of 1970 and 1971 were honored as they (finally!) celebrated their 50th reunions together. Class members were recognized for their contributions to the School as students, alumni, parents, and now grandparents. Fort Worth Country Day’s first Homecoming Queen was none other than Martha Schutts Williams ’70! Read the full story on page 48.

Dabbling in the Arts

A group of about a dozen alumni got their creative juices flowing on Saturday morning following the Homecoming game with FWCD Art Teachers Jerry Mahle and Holly Clifford and a guest appearance from Evelyn Siegel H’99, former faculty member and Visual Arts Chair. Mahle taught ceramics, while Cliffordtaught watercolors. Both classes were well-received, and many are looking forward to trying the class in the future.

All-Alumni Party at Bonnell’s

Happy Birthday, Jon Bonnell ’89! While celebrating his birthday and planning for the 20th anniversary of his flagship restaurant, he helped FWCD celebrate Homecoming in style at Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine. With free appetizers, great music, and a cash bar, alumni across the decades came together to network and celebrate their commonality in being Falcons. The All Alumni Party started as the celebrations for the Class of 1970 and 1971 were winding down. Many from the 50th reunion classes stayed to chat and about 25 other alumni came to enjoy the great atmosphere and camaraderie.

Class of 1991 30th Reunion

At Rogers Roundhouse in Fort Worth, the Class of 1991 gathered to catch up and reminisce about their days of old at FWCD. Joe Breedlove ’78 popped in later in the evening to make sure that the party continued late into the night. Pictured with Head of School Eric Lombardi and Breedlove are Class of ‘91 members Clinton Burkett, Ryan McConnell, Megan Davis McConnell, Stefan Figley, Christine Figley, Sarah Akhtar Smith, Gail-Ann Bradshaw Krieger, and Jeffrey Krieger.

Class of 2005 15th Reunion

The Class of 2005 gathered at Maple Branch Brewery in Fort Worth. Children were invited to tag along, and many played together as their parents caught up with one another. Sharon Foster H’05 made a guest appearance, capping off a great night. In attendance was Thomas West ’05, Morgan Mallick West ’04, Jessica Tetirick ’05, Natalie Bracken ’05, Sarah Kleberg Friedman ’06, Dillon Friedman ’05, Lauren Brants Adams ’05, Will Adams, Chloe Bade Anderson, Thomas Anderson ’05, Brad Tatum ’05, Patrick Powers ’05, Casey Powers, Tyler Goldthwaite ’03, and Whitney Horton Goldthwaite.