ALUMNAE WEEKEND 2019 Welcome back! Cover Art by Jane Wilde ’19
Please join us for Alumnae Weekend 2019 Reunite with classmates near and far and celebrate with reunion classes ’4s and ’9s
APRIL 12-14 | GPS CAMPUS We can’t wait to see you at your alma mater! Within the following pages, you’ll find a schedule of events along with how to register online or return the registration form to ensure your seat at lunch, the spring musical, and more. Please let us know if we can do anything to better accommodate you while on campus.
Need accommodations? Nearby hotels include*: The Westin Chattanooga | The Edwin Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Downtown | The Read House Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown *Some may offer a GPS corporate rate. Please inquire when reserving your room.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 4 p.m. Welcome Reception for 50th Reunion Class Founders House* 5 to 7 p.m. All-Alumnae Cocktail Reception Founders House* 7 p.m. GPS/McCallie Spring Musical: Fiddler on the Roof | Frierson Theatre
*Founders House is located adjacent to campus in Riverview. Please park in GPS Guest Parking area and follow the signs.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 9:30 a.m. to noon Alumnae Check-In | Frierson Lobby 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bruiser Camp (for children ages 4 & older) Register in Frierson Lobby
10 a.m. Faculty Emeriti Induction Ceremony Caldwell Commons 10 a.m. to noon The Bow (school store) open Upper School Rotunda
11 a.m. GPS Town Hall | Hear from current students about their GPS experience The Evans Fine Arts Center Noon Alumnae Weekend Awards Luncheon Mills Building Gymnasium • Recognition of Notable Alumnae and Rising Leaders from GPS Reunion Classes • Presentation of GPS Distinguished Alumna and Margaret Rawlings Lupton Award of Excellence • Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Please join us in the breezeway for the 50th Reunion Class Memorial Service immediately following the luncheon.
1:30 p.m. The Bow (school store) open Upper School Rotunda Evening Reunion Class Parties | Various Locations
Separate invitation sent by Reunion Class Committees
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tennis & Lunch | GPS Tennis Courts
FACULTY EMERITI Since its inception in 2015, the Faculty Emeriti program has honored retired and retiring faculty for their 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 2019 Faculty Emeriti are: RICKIE PIERCE
STARLET LIGHT SPEAKMAN ’59
DEBBIE BOHNER YOUNG ’79
NOTABLE ALUMNAE AWARDS In its third year, the Notable Alumnae Awards Program recognizes an outstanding alumna from each reunion class (50th through 15th) and one Notable Alumna celebrating her 55th, 60th, or 65th reunion. The 2019 Distinguished Alumna and the Lupton Award of Excellence recipients will be chosen from the Notable Alumnae Awards honorees. Two Rising Leaders are recognized from the 10th and 5th 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.
“Here’s to the girls of the GPS Here’s to the lessons, too Here’s to the ring we wear for her Here’s to the black and blue.”
FOR THE love OF TENNIS SUNDAY, APRIL 14 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Calling all tennis players! Join us at the GPS tennis center on Sunday morning for tennis, refreshments, and the opportunity to reconnect with other alumnae. For more information and to make a reservation, please contact Coach Sue Bartlett at SBartlett@gps.edu. There is no fee for attending this event.
1969 GPS Varsity Tennis Team
REGISTRATION
by mail or online at GPS.edu/AlumWeekend2019 REGISTRATION FEE*
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12
Please check each event you plan to attend and include guest name if applicable. Welcome Reception for the Class of 1969 | 4 p.m. Name of guest(s) ___________________ ll-Alumnae Cocktail Reception | 5-7 p.m. A Name of guest(s)____________________ PS/McCallie Spring Musical: G Fiddler on the Roof | 7 p.m. # of tickets desired________________ Note: Tickets will be held at will call
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SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Please check each event you plan to attend. F aculty Emeriti Induction Ceremony 10 a.m.
Registration fee is $35 per person; $20 per person for 5th and 10th Reunion and includes all on-campus events— Cocktail Reception, the spring musical, Faculty Emeriti Induction, Town Hall, and Alumnae Weekend Awards Luncheon. Enclosed _______________
2018–19 IMPACT FUND I also would like to make my contribution to the 2018–19 Impact Fund. Enclosed _______________
GPS Town Hall | 11 a.m. Alumnae Weekend Awards Luncheon | noon Vegetarian option Bruiser Camp (for children ages 4 & older) 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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 REGISTER ONLINE at GPS.edu/AlumWeekend2019 or return this card by mail by April 5 to: Coughlin Haverty Cooper ’88 GPS 205 Island Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405
We hope to see you in April!
*Please note: There is no á la carte reduced-fee option for attending only one or two events, and your individual reunion class’ off-campus celebration is not included in this fee. You will receive separate communication from your reunion class committee regarding any off-campus activities.
GIRLS P R E PA R AT O RY SCHOOL 205 Island Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37405
GPS ALUMNAE WEEKEND 2019 April 12 - 14
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