Connecting Alumni This fall, multiple alumni groups connected with the School and one another via Zoom video conferencing. As much as we prefer the opportunity to gather in person, technology allows us to continue to have meaningful dialogues with the Friends community.
Virtual Conversation with Dan Pfeiffer ’94 On August 6, 2020, Dan Pfeiffer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, cohost of “Pod Save America,” and one of Barack Obama’s longest-serving advisors, had a virtual conversation with Head of School Ken Aldridge. Dan was the White House Director of Communications under President Obama (20092013) and senior advisor to the president (2013-2015). He talked about his time in the White House, shared his thoughts on the recent election, and reflected on his experience at WFS. Over 80 alumni and friends joined us. We are grateful to Dan for sharing his time with our community! If you are interested in watching a recording of the conversation, please visit wilmingtonfriends.org/ alumni/alumni-events.
LGBTQ+ Cocktail Chatter On November 19, 2020, LGBTQ+ alumni and allies gathered for a virtual conversation with alumnus and former Trustee Zachary Dutton ’06. The first event of its kind, alumni from the Classes of 1959-2020 participated in the event and discussed their experiences at WFS. Please stay tuned for future LGBTQ+ events!
Zooming with Ken Head of School Ken Aldridge met with alumni from Colorado for a virtual happy hour. He spoke with 90 percent of the U.S.-based “Fifty-twoers” thanks to class agent Fred Pardee’s marshaling. And, he convened a lunchtime gathering of members of the 1748 Society, who generously include Wilmington Friends in their estate plans.
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Friends Golf Outing and Post Golf Gathering at Bidermann Golf Club Winter 2021 • QuakerMatters
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