For the Love of Oldfields Riding

Class agents meet our current students via Zoom.

Oldfields Class Agents got together over Zoom to discuss what it means to be a Class Agent and how to reconnect with Oldfields and with fellow classmates. We were then treated to a wonderful student panel that provided a snapshot of what it is like to be an Oldfields student today. Five of our current Oldfields students shared stories, answered questions, and asked some of their own questions to the alumni on the call. Class Agents continue to be the glue that holds Oldfields Alumni together. If you are interested in being a Class Agent, contact Director of Alumni Programs Laura Brown at BrownL@OldfieldsSchool.org or 443-662-1018.

Charelle James '88 Student Panel: November 12, 2021

Frank Swain, David Perfield, and Hilary Gardner Swain '72

William Akridge, Ashley Vizzi Akridge '99, and Dougie Simmons Christoferson '98

Maizah Johnson '22, Charelle James '88, Kami Borden '23, and

Michaela Athey '22

Former Trustee Charelle James '88, Executive Director of Urban Teachers in Baltimore, was the first alumni speaker on campus in almost two years! Charelle joined in on a panel with current students, Maizi '22, Kami '23, and Michaela '22 to reflect on the last year, what it felt like to be at Oldfields, and what we have learned about ourselves and each other. Charelle was inspiring and insightful. We are so grateful to our alumni like Charelle, who find ways to connect with Oldfields today. Kristen Johnson '10 and Deborah Birch '11

Head of School David Perfield was thrilled to meet with a fantastic group of over 40 alumni, parents, trustees, grandparents, friends, and current and former faculty, at the Washington, DC Gathering. Everyone had a wonderful time reconnecting and reminiscing. A huge "thank you" to our hosts, Hilary Gardner Swain '72 and her husband Frank. They graciously opened their home to us in the safest way! We have so much to celebrate! Trustee Scott and Susie Menzies P'03 graciously opened their home to Oldfields. Head of School David Perfield and his wife Lisa enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with alumni, parents, friends, and current and former faculty. Guests included Scott and Susie Menzies P'03, and David Perfield former faculty members Dotty and Joe Hordubay, along with Ansley and Patrick Smithwick. It was a wonderful and festive way to start the holiday season.

Brant MacDuff '03: The History of Taxidermy: January 25, 2022

Taxidermy? Really? Yes, we do indeed have an incredibly interesting, passionate, successful, taxidermist among the ranks of our Oldfields alumni! Brant McDuff '03, former All-School President, delivered an incredibly entertaining and well-received presentation to our community on January 25. His talk had it all: adventure, Brant MacDuff '03 heroes, villains, and numerous unbelievable stories about eccentric historical figures responsible for the conservation movement in America. As a taxidermist, conservation historian, and soon-to-be-published author, Brant has worked for museums and aquariums in addition to traveling the country inspiring activism for wildlife and wildland conservation at schools and businesses. The photos, stories, and experiences kept the audience mesmerized, with students asking questions right up until the end of our time together. Next time you are in NYC, look him up for a "backstage" tour of the American Museum of Natural History!

GET INVOLVED GET INVOLVED

If you would like to host a Gathering, return to campus (in-person or via Zoom) through the Alumni Speaker Series, or present at a Lunch and Learn, please contact Director of Alumni Programs Laura Brown at BrownL@OldfieldsSchool.org or 442-662-1018.

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A heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who helped us achieve the $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge.

Please join the Oldfields Community, Wendy Rogers P’82 GP’12, ’17, and members of the Rogers family during Alumni Weekend at a Celebration of Life for

HAWLEY ROGERS

OLDFIELDS SCHOOL Saturday, April 30, 2022 10:30 a.m. Gymnasium

Please respond to www.OldfieldsSchool.org/RSVP

Questions? Contact Anne Finney FinneyA@OldfieldsSchool.org 443-662-1016

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