Reunion Fun 2021

Honeybear Homecoming

Twice the FUN in 2-O-2-1

October 8 and 9 are the dates for our reimagined Honeybear Homecoming Reunion Weekend Whether it’s your fifth, your 65th, or somewhere in between, we welcome you back to campus this fall!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 11:30 a.m. • Milestones Society Luncheon honoring the classes of 1955, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1965, and 1966 3:30 p.m. • Campus Tours 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. • “Harpeth Hall Today” with Head of School Jess Hill 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. • Wine and Cheese following Harpeth Hall Today

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Winterim in May • Lifelong Learning — Classes, times, and locations to be announced 10:00 a.m. • 50th Reunion Brunch honoring the Class of 1970 12:00 p.m. • 50th Reunion Brunch honoring the Class of 1971 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. • Reunion Alumnae Panel Discussion — Beyond the Plaid 4:30 p.m. • Campus Tours 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Cocktails on Campus: A Complimentary All-Alumnae Celebration Individual Class Parties Friday and/or Saturday Evenings

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WE INVITE ALL 26 CLASSES TO JOIN US FOR ‘Twice the FUN in 2-O-2-1’

Questions? Visit HarpethHall.org/alumnae/reunion or email alumnaeoffice@harpethhall.org 52 | HARPETH HALL HALLWAYS

The Alumnae Network Spotlight

Bev Statland Klau ’96 is the founder, CEO, and chief curator of Verbina, a new social media app for anyone who wants to participate in intentional conversations about things that matter.

The Alumnae Network is designed to be much more than an online directory. What features do you find most beneficial on the platform? The Alumnae Network is an incredibly powerful tool. I know that when I reach out to any alumnae, they will be happy to connect because of our shared history. It is fascinating to scroll through the Network and see all the different, interesting jobs and industries represented. The events feature is a quick and easy way to see alumnae events on the horizon. Earlier this year, I attended the virtual alumnae book club winter gathering with current Harpeth Hall faculty and alumnae. Has it helped you to find and connect with alumnae in your area or your industry? Yes! Recently, while scrolling through the Alumnae Network I came across Briley Newell ’15 who is listed as a Jewish educator near me in Massachusetts. Since there are not many alumnae living in my area, and I previously worked in Jewish education, I was excited to connect! I reached out to Briley directly through the Network app just before the Passover holiday. We plan to meet in person after we are vaccinated! As a business owner, how do you plan on using the platform to promote your business? After months of development, I recently launched my social media app, Verbina, which is designed to make it easy to gather stories and build community. Now that the app is available for use, my focus is to get the word out to those in my personal and professional network that this resource is available. I will use the Alumnae Network to expand my reach to those in different industries and cities across the globe. I am excited to connect with my fellow honeybears because I know that we share the values of service, honor, and female empowerment, as well as the desire to see fellow alumnae succeed.

To join the Alumnae Network, visit www.HarpethHall.org/alumnae/alumnae-network and learn more about accessing and using the platform.

CALL for NOMINATIONS!

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HARPETH HALL'S 2022 ALUMNAE AWARDS

Harpeth Hall strives to recognize the extraordinary achievements of our alumnae with a variety of awards. From leadership and serving as an example for other women to outstanding service to excellence in athletics, these recipients deserve recognition from their alma mater.

Alumna Spirit of Service Award The Alumna Spirit of Service Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding service by a Harpeth Hall/Ward-Belmont alumna. The recipient of the award is a woman who has gone above and beyond the call to serve and who embodies Harpeth Hall’s mission to “develop responsible citizens who have global perspectives and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.” Award candidates are women who demonstrate an innovative approach to solving a problem or meeting a need, show a high level of commitment to their project, make a meaningful impact on the people or community they serve, inspire others through outreach and education, exhibit visionary and empowering leadership, and teach and mentor others interested in making a difference through service. Harpeth Hall/Ward-Belmont Distinguished Alumna Award The Harpeth Hall/Ward-Belmont Distinguished Alumna Award recognizes graduates who have achieved wide recognition for professional excellence and leadership. Candidates for this award are women who are trailblazers, display extraordinary gifts of leadership and organizational ability, are moving spirits in health, welfare, cultural, or civic affairs, have achieved wide recognition for professional excellence and leadership, serve as an example for other women, and have attained unusual success in highly competitive fields. Distinguished Alumna Award candidates may also be women who have been nationally recognized for vision, skill, and commitment to make things happen.

Athletic Hall of Fame (Awarded every four to five years) Established in 2013, the Harpeth Hall/Ward-Belmont Athletic Hall of Fame honors notable alumnae athletes, coaches, and administrators who have demonstrated outstanding athletic ability by competing or coaching at the state, national, or international level. Through their good sportsmanship, citizenship, and character, these outstanding women left a lasting impression of achievement and excelled within the school’s athletic family.

For more information and to find nomination forms visit HarpethHall.org/alumnae/awards SUMMER 2021 | 53