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MELANIE FARRINGTON Retiring After 22 Years of Service
Beginning in 2000, Melanie Farrington became the face of Millbrook. Over 22 years, from the front door of Callard House, she greeted not only prospective families but all who visited our campus—alumni, friends, and parents alike. Warm and caring, kind and sweet, genuine and hospitable—these are just a few of the compliments passed on by those visitors whom she made feel instantly welcomed and right at home.
- Jonathan Downs ’98
Melanie began in Millbrook’s Alumni & Development Office before transitioning to the Admission Office fairly early in her Millbrook career. While her outward persona has been the characteristic most recognized and appreciated, she was dedicated behind the scenes to keeping the Admission Office well prepared and running smoothly. Whether organizing tours and following up with tour guides, fluffing pillows in the living room of Callard House and getting hot chocolate for eager students on a cold New York afternoon, or preparing mailings to follow up on prospective student inquiries, she did everything with her whole heart and the greatest attention to detail.
A lifelong resident of Millbrook, Melanie and her husband, Guy, reside just a few short miles from campus. Don’t be surprised to see them at the upcoming Millbrook basketball games. Melanie is surely a Millbrook fan for life, and we remain always grateful to have her in the Millbrook family.
A WARM WELCOME HOME
ELIZA CHAPMAN ’12
Eliza has returned to Millbrook as director of alumni relations along with roles as head dorm parent in Guest House and head field hockey coach. Eliza made her home in Guest previously as a IIIrd former and as a dorm leader in her Vth form year. After graduating with a psychology major and education minor from Sewanee: The University of The South, Eliza was eager to return to the world of independent schools and worked at Indian Mountain School and Greenwich Country Day School. “After Millbrook, I knew I wanted to work in education,” she said.
Eliza maintained strong connections with many on campus, and when she heard about an opening in the Alumni and Development Office, she seized the opportunity. “It’s really easy for me to talk to people about Millbrook,” she said.
Eliza is eager to implement programming that will foster connections between alumni and current students and faculty. A proven way to maintain alumni engagement is to encourage past students to visit campus often. Located between Pulling House and Casertano Dining Hall, Anthony House, the new welcome center for alumni and offices for those dedicated to Millbrook’s alumni body, will make this idea more appealing than ever. “I can talk to recent alums as easily as someone from a much older class because we have this special place in common,” said Eliza.
