2016 Harpeth Hall Heads Panel Join us as we hear our current and former heads of school discuss the evolution of Harpeth Hall. David Wood • 1980 – 1991 Our first male head of school, David Wood expanded our co-curricular programs, enhanced our theatre and chorus programs and started a Key Club, an early foundation for community service for our students.
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2016 Reunion Committees
2015 – 2016 Reunion Steering Committee
Chairs: Dede Nesbitt ’06 and Anne Wallace Nesbitt ’76 • Beth Carothers Felch ’66 • Paula DeWitt Hughey ’66 • Lynne Wallman ’66 • Bea Fillebrown Isenhour ’71 • Katie Hudson Regan ’71 • Marianne Ogles Rippey ’71 • Mary Stamps Gambill ’76 • Janie Entrekin Hughart ’76 • Elizabeth Coble McDonald ’76 • Carol Coles Andrews ’81 • Martha Arnold Oman ’81 • Valarie Salyer Wolcott ’81 • Margaret Palmer Blanton ’86 • Ashley Hitt Walker ’86 • Laurin Howell ’91 • Jody Bainbridge Hull ’91 • Mary Catherine James McAnulty ’91 • Marnie Reasor ’91 • Sukey Tully Johnson ’96 • Anne Elizabeth McIntosh ’96 • Susanne Davis Reseland ’96 • Meredith McDonald Stewart ’96 • Kate Blackmon ’01 • Grace Clayton ’01 • Ann Ezzell Williford ’01 • Krissie Binkley Self ’06 • Jillian Thompson ’06 • Diana Wallace ’06 • Aubrey Austin ’11 • Grace Cummings ’11 • Julia Ann Meadows ’11 • Katherine Milam ’11
Cocktails on Campus Host Committee: • Alice Ann Vaughan Barge ’44 • Jennie Bowman ’69 • Capell Teas Simmons ’82 • Lela Hollabaugh ’85 • Paige Ferragina Bainbridge ’89 • Kate Davis Satz ’89 • Noni Nielsen ’93 • Emily Hatch Bowman ’94 • Madie McKnight Smith ’94 • Meredith McDonald Stewart ’96 • Crissy Wieck Welhoelter ’96 • Meg Milam Chamblee ’99 • Lauren Campbell Hancock ’02 • Kendra Abkowitz Brooks ’03 Stephanie Balmer, Head of School Scottie Fillebrown Coombs ’78, Director of Alumnae Relations Lisa McNeely Harrison ’83, Alumnae Relations Coordinator
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Scottie Coombs 615-346-0090 or coombs@harpethhall.org Lisa Harrison 615-346-0092 or harrison@harpethhall.org Illustrations created by Caroline Harwood ’13
Friday Evening Class Parties See class schedule on back for details.
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2015 –2015 2016– 2016 Cocktails Cocktails on Campus on Campus Reunion Reunion Steering Steering Committee Committee Host Committee: Host Committee: Chairs: Dede Chairs: Nesbitt Dede Nesbitt ’06 and ’06 and • Alice Ann • Alice Vaughan Ann Vaughan Barge ’44 Barge ’44 Anne Wallace Anne Wallace Nesbitt Nesbitt ’76 ’76 • Jennie• Bowman Jennie Bowman ’69 ’69 • Beth Carothers • Beth Carothers Felch ’66 Felch ’66 • Capell•Teas Capell Simmons Teas Simmons ’82 ’82 • Paula •DeWitt Paula Hughey DeWitt Hughey ’66 ’66 • Lela Hollabaugh • Lela Hollabaugh ’85 ’85 • Lynne•Wallman Lynne Wallman ’66 ’66 • Paige •Ferragina Paige Ferragina Bainbridge Bainbridge ’89 ’89 • Bea Fillebrown • Bea Fillebrown IsenhourIsenhour ’71 ’71 • Kate Davis • KateSatz Davis ’89Satz ’89 • Katie Hudson • Katie Hudson Regan ’71 Regan ’71 • Noni Nielsen • Noni Nielsen ’93 ’93 • Marianne • Marianne Ogles Rippey Ogles ’71 Rippey ’71 • Emily •Hatch EmilyBowman Hatch Bowman ’94 ’94 • Mary Stamps • Mary Stamps GambillGambill ’76 ’76 • Madie•McKnight Madie McKnight Smith ’94 Smith ’94 • Janie Entrekin • Janie Entrekin HughartHughart ’76 ’76 • Meredith • Meredith McDonald McDonald StewartStewart ’96 ’96 • Elizabeth • Elizabeth Coble McDonald Coble McDonald ’76 ’76 • Crissy•Wieck CrissyWelhoelter Wieck Welhoelter ’96 ’96 • Carol Coles • CarolAndrews Coles Andrews ’81 ’81 • Meg Milam • MegChamblee Milam Chamblee ’99 ’99 • Martha• Arnold Martha Oman Arnold’81 Oman ’81 • Lauren• Campbell Lauren Campbell Hancock Hancock ’02 ’02 • Valarie• Salyer ValarieWolcott Salyer Wolcott ’81 ’81 • Kendra • Kendra Abkowitz Abkowitz Brooks Brooks ’03 ’03 • Margaret • Margaret Palmer Blanton Palmer Blanton ’86 ’86 • Ashley• Hitt Ashley Walker Hitt ’86 Walker ’86 Stephanie Stephanie Balmer,Balmer, Head ofHead School of School • Laurin•Howell Laurin ’91 Howell ’91 ScottieScottie Fillebrown Fillebrown Coombs Coombs ’78, ’78, • Jody Bainbridge • Jody Bainbridge Hull ’91 Hull ’91 DirectorDirector of Alumnae of Alumnae Relations Relations • Mary Catherine • Mary Catherine James McAnulty James McAnulty ’91 ’91 Lisa McNeely Lisa McNeely Harrison Harrison ’83, ’83, • Marnie• Reasor Marnie Reasor ’91 ’91 Alumnae Alumnae Relations Relations Coordinator Coordinator • Sukey•Tully Sukey Johnson Tully Johnson ’96 ’96 • Anne Elizabeth • Anne Elizabeth McIntosh McIntosh ’96 ’96 • Susanne • Susanne Davis Reseland Davis Reseland ’96 ’96 • Meredith • Meredith McDonald McDonald StewartStewart ’96 ’96 • Kate Blackmon • Kate Blackmon ’01 ’01 Scottie Coombs Scottie Coombs 615-346-0090 615-346-0090 or or • Grace•Clayton Grace Clayton ’01 ’01 coombs@harpethhall.org coombs@harpethhall.org • Ann Ezzell • AnnWilliford Ezzell Williford ’01 ’01 Lisa Harrison Lisa Harrison 615-346-0092 615-346-0092 or or • Krissie• Binkley Krissie Binkley Self ’06 Self ’06 harrison@harpethhall.org harrison@harpethhall.org • Jillian •Thompson Jillian Thompson ’06 ’06 • Diana •Wallace Diana Wallace ’06 ’06 Illustrations Illustrations created by created Caroline by Caroline HarwoodHarwood ’13 ’13 • Aubrey• Austin Aubrey’11 Austin ’11 • Grace•Cummings Grace Cummings ’11 ’11 • Julia Ann • Julia Meadows Ann Meadows ’11 ’11 FridayFriday Evening Evening Class Class Parties Parties • Katherine • Katherine Milam ’11 Milam ’11 See classSee schedule class schedule on backon forback details. for details.
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Friday,Friday, May 6May 6 3:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. • Campus • Campus Tours led Tours by Student led by Student Ambassadors Ambassadors • Meet on • Meet the Library on the Library Steps Steps
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5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. • Milestones • Milestones SocietySociety Wine and Wine Cheese and Cheese Reception Reception • Patton• Visual PattonArts Visual Center Arts Center
Honoring Honoring the Classes the Classes of 1961 of and 1961 1956 and —1956 — our 55thour and 55th 60th and Reunion 60th Reunion Classes Classes Saturday, Saturday, May 7May 7 9:15 –9:15 10:15 – 10:15 a.m. a.m. • barre3 • barre3 Class — Class —
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Complimentary Complimentary Class forClass All Ages for All Ages Fitness Room Fitness2,Room Athletic 2, Athletic and Wellness and Wellness Center Center Instructor: Instructor: MaddieMaddie Teren ’08 Teren ’08 (limited(limited spaces available) spaces available)
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Saturday, May 7 Continued 10:30 a.m. • Back to the Classroom — be a lifelong learner and attend classes offered by Dr. Art Echerd and Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel • Upper School Classrooms
11:00 a.m. • 50th Class Brunch celebrating the Class of 1966 — Hosted by Head of
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m. • Heads of School Panel celebrating our 150th Anniversary
Please join us for a panel moderated by Board of Trustees Chair Emily Cate Tidwell ’75 which will include current Head of School Stephanie Balmer and our distinguished past Heads of School David Wood, Leah Rhys, and Ann Teaff. 4:30 p.m. • Campus Tours led by Student Ambassadors • Meet on the Library Steps
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Cocktails on Campus — A Reunion Celebration • Souby Lawn, weather permitting
All alumnae are invited to this festive complimentary event on Souby Lawn to visit with current and former faculty members and reunite with classmates and friends. Saturday Evening Class Parties See class schedule on back for details.
2016 Harpeth Hall Heads Panel Join us as we hear our current and former heads of school discuss the evolution of Harpeth Hall. David Wood • 1980 – 1991 Our first male head of school, David Wood expanded our co-curricular programs, enhanced our theatre and chorus programs and started a Key Club, an early foundation for community service for our students. Leah Rhys • 1991 – 1998 Leah Rhys came during a time when the national discussion focused on coeducating single-gender schools. Leah Rhys drew a clear vision for this school, confirming Harpeth Hall’s original mission of educating girls and young women. Ann Teaff • 1998 – 2014 Ann Teaff ’s leadership strengthened and greatly expanded curriculum and co-curriculum programs, giving students more opportunities to develop their passions. Also during her tenure, more than $87 million was raised, transforming the campus and ensuring financial stability. Stephanie Balmer • 2014 – Present Stephanie Balmer continues Harpeth Hall’s mission of providing students with an expansive and rigorous educational program with contemporary applications and creating an environment where students thrive as engaged and enthusiastic learners.
1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 • 1996 • 200 Class of 1956 • 60th Reunion
Class of 1961 • 55th Reunion
Friday, May 6 what: Class Luncheon where: Centennial Club, 2805 Abbott Martin Road, 37215 time: 12:00 noon cost: $20 per person
Friday, May 6 what: Alumnae Panel Discussion and Milestones Society Wine and Cheese where: Patton Visual Arts Center time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Alumnae Panel Discussion and Milestones Society Wine and Cheese where: Patton Visual Arts Center time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. what:
Saturday, May 7 what: Heads of School Panel Celebrating our 150th Anniversary time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. what: where: time: cost:
Cocktails on Campus Souby Lawn 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
Saturday, May 7 what: Heads of School Panel Celebrating our 150th Anniversary time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. what: where: time: cost:
Cocktails on Campus Souby Lawn 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
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Girls’ Only Class Dinner the home of Varina Frazer Buntin, 2158 Golf Club Lane, 37215 6:30 p.m. $20 per person
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Class of 1966 • 50th Reunion Friday, May 6 Girls’ Night Buffet Dinner Hillwood Country Club, 6201 Hickory Valley Road, 37205 time: 6:00 p.m. cost: $55 per person with cash bar what: where:
Saturday, May 7 50th Class Brunch, hosted by Head of School Stephanie Balmer where: Kirkman House, 4205 Estes Road, 37215 time: 11:00 a.m. cost: Complimentary Separate Invitation to follow what:
Class of 1971 • 45th Reunion Friday, May 6 Girls’ Only Class Party at the home of Katie Hudson Regan, 5026 Hill Place Drive, 37205
what: where:
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6:00 p.m. $30 per person
Saturday, May 7 what: Nash Trash Tour — seating is limited where: Meet at the Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, 37208 time: 2:00 p.m. cost: $33 per person
Class of 1976 • 40th Reunion Friday, May 6 Girls’ Only Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres where: at the home of Anne Wallace Nesbitt, 4428 Warner Place, 37205 time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. cost: Complimentary what:
01 • 2006 • 2011 • 1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1 Saturday, May 7 what: 1976 Class Dinner where: at the home of Trudy Ward Carpenter, 4005 Newman Place, 37204 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $30 per person
Saturday, May 7 what: Margaritas and Senoritas Casual Dinner where: at the home of Lulu Rogers Elam, 2112 Hampton Avenue, 37215 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $30 per person
Class of 1981 • 35th Reunion
Class of 1986 • 30th Reunion
Friday, May 6 Class Party The Big Bang Piano Bar, 411 Broadway, 37203 — upstairs time: 6:15 p.m. meet at the Harpeth Hall parking lot — Hobbs Road side; 6:30 p.m. departure OR meet at The Big Bang Piano Bar cost: Pay as you go! what: where:
Friday, May 6 Class Party — significant others welcome where: at the home of Dallas Hagewood Wilt, 2612 Tyne Boulevard, 37215 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $30 per person what:
Class of 1991 • 25th Reunion Friday, May 6 Girls’ Night, Wine and Tapas at the home of Jodi Wilt Banks, 5608 Stanford Court, 37215
what: where:
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7:00 p.m. $30 per person
Saturday, May 7 BBQ Dinner — significant others welcome where: at the home of Angie Emery Henderson, 112 Clydelan Court, 37205 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $30 per person what:
Class of 1996 • 20th Reunion Friday, May 6 Girls’ Night In at the home of Crissy Wieck Welhoelter, 1510 Cedar Lane, 37212 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: Complimentary what: where:
Saturday, May 7 Reunion Party — significant others welcome where: Urban Grub, 2506 12th Avenue South, 37204 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $45 per person what:
Class of 2001 • 15th Reunion Friday, May 6 Girls Only Gathering on the patio of 5th and Taylor, 1411 5th Avenue North, 37208 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: Pay as you go! what: where:
Saturday, May 7 Class Party— significant others welcome where: at the home of Grace Clayton, 4317 Westlawn Drive, 37209 time: 7:30 p.m. cost: $20 per person what:
1991 • 1996 • 2001 • 2006 • 2011 Class of 2006 • 10th Reunion
Friday, May 6 what: Girls Night Out where: Desano Pizza Bakery, 115 16th Avenue South, 37203 time: 7:00 p.m. cost: Pay as you go! Saturday, May 7 Class Party — significant others welcome where: French’s Shoes and Boots Event Space, 126 2nd Avenue North, 37210 — upstairs time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $30 per person what:
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Class of 2011 • 5th Reunion
Friday, May 6 Dinner and Drinks Party Fowl, 719 8th Avenue South, 37203 time: 7:30 p.m. cost: Pay as you go! what: where:
Saturday, May 7 Class Brunch The Slider House, 1907 Division Street, 37203 time: 12:00 noon cost: Pay as you go! what: where:
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Celebrating 150 Years