2019-20 | Alumnae Weekend Invitation

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Please join us for Alumnae Weekend 2020 Reunite with classmates near and far and celebrate with reunion classes ’0s and ’5s!

APRIL 17 & 18 | GPS CAMPUS We can’t wait to see you this spring! Within the following pages, you’ll find a schedule of events happening over the weekend. There are two ways to register: either online or return the registration form. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Need accommodations? Nearby hotels include*: The Edwin Hotel | TheEdwinHotel.com The Dwell Hotel | TheDwellHotel.com Moxy Chattanooga Downtown | Marriott.com

The Read House | TheReadHouseHotel.com The Westin Chattanooga | Marriott.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown | HamptonInn3.Hilton.com *Please note the above list is not a recommendation for nor an endorsement of places to stay.

SCHEDULE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 17 4 PM C HAMPAGNE TOAST AND WELCOME RECEPTION FOR 50TH REUNION CLASS OF 1970 Founders House* 5 PM ALL-ALUMNAE COCKTAIL RECEPTION Founders House All reunion classes are invited for cocktails at Founders House to kick off Reunion Weekend.

7 PM GPS VARSITY LACROSSE TEAM VS. WEST HIGH SCHOOL GPS Lower Fields All alumnae are invited to watch. *Founders House is located just east of the main campus in Riverview. Please park in GPS Guest Parking area and follow the signs.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 All reunion alumnae celebrating a reunion are invited to attend the following on-campus daytime activities.

9 AM - NOON A LUMNAE CHECK-IN Frierson Lobby 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Registration for Bruiser Camp (For children ages 4 & older) 9:30 - 10:30 AM FACULTY EMERITI INDUCTION CEREMONY Caldwell Commons Reception honoring retired and retiring faculty 10 AM - NOON T HE BOW OPEN (SCHOOL STORE) Upper School Rotunda 10:30 - 11:30 AM ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CEREMONY Caldwell Commons Reception honoring outstanding contributors to GPS Athletics 10:30 - 11:30 AM GPS TOWN HALL The Evans Fine Arts Center Hear from a panel of current students about their GPS experience

NOON ALUMNAE WEEKEND AWARDS LUNCHEON The Mills Building Gymnasium Recognition of Notable Alumnae and Rising Stars and presentation of GPS Distinguished Alumnae and the Margaret Rawlings Lupton Award of Excellence.

1:30 - 2:30 PM THE BOW OPEN (SCHOOL STORE) Upper School Rotunda EVENING REUNION CLASS PARTIES Various Locations Separate invitation sent by Reunion Class Committees

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FACULTY EMERITI | Since its inception in 2015, the Faculty Emeriti program has honored retired and retiring faculty for outstanding service to our school and its students. Each inductee will be introduced by a family member and/or fellow faculty member and celebrated by those in attendance.

THE 2020 FACULTY EMERITI ARE: CATHIE AULT KASCH ’72

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TED TUMELAIRE

NOTABLE ALUMNAE AWARDS | In its fourth year, the Notable Alumnae Awards Program recognizes an outstanding alumna from each reunion class (15th through 50th) and one Notable Alumna celebrating her 55th, 60th, or 65th reunion. The 2020 Distinguished Alumna and the Lupton Award of Excellence recipients will be chosen from the Notable Alumnae Awards honorees. One Rising Star is recognized from each of the 5th and 10th reunion classes.

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME | Each year GPS recognizes a select number of alumnae and GPS coaches for their outstanding accomplishments in and contributions to athletics while at GPS and beyond. In keeping with our tradition of athletic excellence, inducted alumnae represent worthy role models whom younger athletes might choose to emulate.

H ere’s to the girls “Here’s to the girls of the GPS Here’s to the lessons, too

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Here’s to the ring we wear for her Here’s to the black and blue.”

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REGISTRATION Last

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by mail or online at GPS.edu/AlumWeekend2020 Maiden

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REGISTER ONLINE: GPS.edu/AlumWeekend2020

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REGISTER BY MAIL Enclosed _______________ Return this card by April 5 to:

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Please check each event you plan to attend and include guest name if applicable.

Please check each event you plan to attend.

W ELCOME RECEPTION FOR THE CLASS OF 1970 (complimentary) Name of guest(s) _________________ _______________________________ A LL-ALUMNAE COCKTAIL RECEPTION ($25 per person, Class of 2015: $10 per person) Registration fee is discounted for the Class of 2015.

Welcome to your first GPS reunion!

Name of guest(s)__________________ _______________________________ G PS VARSITY LACROSSE TEAM VS. WEST HIGH SCHOOL (complimentary)

ACULTY EMERITI F

INDUCTION CEREMONY

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G PS TOWN HALL (complimentary) or G PS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME (complimentary)

A LUMNAE WEEKEND AWARDS LUNCHEON ($15) V egetarian option

Lauren Hayes Director of Alumnae and Community Engagement GPS 205 Island Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37405

2019–20 IMPACT FUND I also would like to make my contribution to the 2019-20 Impact Fund.

Enclosed _______________ Or give online: GPS.edu/Give

See you in A pril!

B RUISER CAMP (for children ages 4 & older) Bruiser Camp is for children ages 4 and older. Cost is $10 for one child and $5 for each additional child for partial or full day.

Reservations must be made by April 5.

*Please note: You will receive separate communication from your reunion class committee regarding any off-campus events.

GIRLS P R E PA R AT O RY SCHOOL 205 Island Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37405

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