Alumni News Notes

Student Body Presidents

Across different years, they all had one common title – Student Body President. During Homecoming Weekend in October 2023, FWCD hosted a reunion lunch for past Student Body Presidents. Head of School Eric Lombardi (far left) and Head of Upper School Peggy Wakeland (far right) welcomed (from left) William Burnette ’20, Carter Tatum ’98, James Gorski ’03, Craig Barbolla ’01, Buddy Tierce ’92, Walker Gaines ’24, Campbell Robinson ’19, Brad Nowlin ’76, Jennifer Wilemon Verdecchia ’90 and Randy Eisenman ’93. Whether they championed less homework or more out-of-uniform days, it was great to have these fine folks back on campus.

Head of School Eric Lombardi (far left) and Head of Upper School Peggy Wakeland (far right) welcomed (from left) William Burnette ’20, Carter Tatum ’98, James Gorski ’03, Craig Barbolla ’01, Buddy Tierce ’92, Walker Gaines ’24, Campbell Robinson ’19, Brad Nowlin ’76, Jennifer Wilemon Verdecchia ’90 and Randy Eisenman ’93 for the past Student Body Presidents reunion lunch.

Dallas Falcons on the Road

Alums got together in D-town at the first Falcons on the Road event of the year. It was hosted by Brett and Todd Crawford ’01. The stories shared in conversations were a testament to the amazing journeys our alumni have embarked on since their Country Day days.

Pictured: (back row) Joe Breedlove ’78, Sharon Foster H’05, Zane Lincoln ’14, Dan Tatum ’81, Kaitlan Moczulski ’04, Bill Albers ’74, Martha Cox ’81, Tyler Brous ’01, Todd Crawford ’01, Brett Crawford, Will Ellis ’01, Billy Smirnis ’07, Michael Andrews ’01, Lili Hyder Luth ’01, Erin Banks ’98, Christine (Derber) Leuck, Connor Cassady ’15, Dan Bloch H’06, (front row) Eric Lombardi, Noe Guevara ’07, Nayelly Dominguez ’11, Amanda Stephens ’15, Frances Benoist Compton ’04, Brandon Houpt ’95

Alumni Happy Hour

We loved raising a glass with our alums at the Alumni Happy Hour at Fitzgerald in November. More than 90 alumni attended. In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, everyone was grateful to have the opportunity to reminisce about the past and toast to the future. Stephen Nolan ’15, Connor Cassady ’15, Taft Henderson ’15, Jake Mccoy ’15, Michael Estrada ’15, Amanda Stephens ’15, Kennedy Stovall Henderson ’15, Sarai Dominguez ’15 and Isabelle Goetz ’15 were among the alums who gathered. Cheers to sweet memories and even sweeter friendships.

Stephen Nolan ’15, Connor Cassady ’15, Taft Henderson ’15, Jake Mccoy ’15, Michael Estrada ’15, Amanda Stephens ’15, Kennedy Stovall Henderson ’15, Sarai Dominguez ’15 and Isabelle Goetz ’15 were among the alums who gathered.

Whiz Quiz

FWCD’s Whiz Quiz Reunion proved that brainpower and brews make for the perfect combination as our alumni battled it out in a friendly game of trivia at Fort Brewery. With the smartest kids in school back together, the competition was fierce among (pictured) Stephen Nolan ’15, William Payne ’06, Chris Cotham ’90, Jack Carvahlo ’17, Manuel Alvear, Brent Hawthorne ’85, Asad Dean ’90, Stephen Dickey ’89, Rebecca Garrett Finn ’99, Brandon Houpt ’95, Andrew Blumberg ’05 and Christy Alvear, but the afternoon was filled with fun and great memories.

The competition was fierce among (pictured right) Stephen Nolan ’15, William Payne ’06, Chris Cotham ’90, Jack Carvahlo ’17, Manuel Alvear, Brent Hawthorne ’85, Asad Dean ’90, Stephen Dickey ’89, Rebecca Garrett Finn ’99, Brandon Houpt ’95, Andrew Blumberg ’05 and Christy Alvear.

December Holiday Party

When it comes to the holidays, it’s all about family, and there was nothing sweeter than spending time with alumni families at the Alumni Holiday Party on December 20, 2023. From decorating gingerbread houses to crafting hot chocolate masterpieces, every moment was sprinkled with happiness. Roman (the horse) added a touch of magic with festive horse and carriage rides through campus.

The Alumni Holiday Party on December 20, 2023 featured decorating gingerbread houses, crafting hot chocolate masterpieces, and horse-and-carriage rides through campus.