Calvert School Alumni News

Elizabeth Paal Goss '99 Discusses Saving for College on DC Local News Live

DC's Local News Live recently interviewed Alumni Board Treasurer Elizabeth Paal Goss '99. A Certified Financial Planner with Heritage Financial Consultants LLC, Elizabeth discussed the rising cost of higher education and provided tips for how parents can plan for their children's futures.

Elizabeth holds a B.A. from Sewanee, The University of the South. She's been with Heritage since 2010.

Watch the full interview here.
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Patrick Scarborough '15 Awarded Internship at Roth Capital Partners

Congratulations to Patrick Scarborough '15 who was named an Equity Research, Sales, and Trading Intern at Roth Capital Partners. He previously completed an internship in private wealth management at Baird.

Patrick is a rising senior at Dickinson College where he is a member of the men's lacrosse team. He is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in economics.
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Class of 2023 Celebrates Joining the Alumni Association

The Class of 2023 will officially become Calvert alumni in eight days! On May 24, the class gathered on the Eighth Grade Patio to learn about the Alumni Association and their opportunities upon graduation. More than 30 members of the class registered for Calvert Connect where they will be able to network with other alumni when considering colleges, internships, and future jobs!
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Josh Perry '96 Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations to Josh Perry '96, this year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. With the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alumni Board seeks to honor an alumna or alumnus who embodies the Calvert mission in their communities. The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to provide recognition to those individuals in the alumni family who have distinguished themselves through professional accomplishments, service to the community or a philanthropic mission, or outstanding service to Calvert and/or the Alumni Board. Josh has distinguished himself in all of these ways and more. He is most deserving of this recognition.
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Katie Cooke '06 Welcomes Tenth Age to the BMA

Baltimore Museum of Art Curatorial Assistant Katie Cooke '06, who works with the chief curator and curatorial division, welcomed Tenth Age students to the Museum to see works by French and Spanish artists. Katie's mother, Calvert's Lower School French teacher Linda Cooke, joined her students for this enriching field trip. The students ended their visit with lunch in the BMA's Sculpture Garden.

Katie began working with the BMA in 2014. She has a B.A. degrees in art history and French from Wake Forest University.
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2023 Reunion Weekend Celebration

Calvert welcomed alumni back to campus for the 2023 Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13. This year, we celebrated classes ending in "3" and "8."
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Alumni Board Launches 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

The Alumni Board is pleased to share the Alumni Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. Alumni from across the decades participated in the process through the spring 2022 alumni survey and individual interviews. This four pillar alumni strategic plan is built from the strong network currently in place, with new pillars that embrace the resonance of enduring memories and the excitement of charting the future.

Pillar 1: Strengthen Young Alumni Engagement
Pillar 2: Deepen Calvert Connections
Pillar 3: Remember Traditions, Teachers, and Teammates
Pillar 4: Envision 2028

Learn more about the Alumni Strategic Plan for 2023-2028.
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B.G. Groff '95 Presents to Calvert Middle School Investment Club

Calvert parent and alumnus B.G. Groff '95 met with the Middle School Investment Club this earlier month. B.G. did a presentation titled “Behavioral Finance: At the Intersection of Investments & Psychology” during which he discussed the foundation of investing as well as the human behavior when making investment decisions. One of his most important lessons for the students was the time value of money.

B.G. is the Founder and Principal of Alpha Solutions Group (www.myalphasolutions.com).
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Reading, Writing, and Chocolate Chips: Reflections from Bill Burgan II '47

Sometimes what looks like bad luck can be the best.

As the youngest of three brothers, I had the distinction in early life that whenever we all got sick, l got sickest. I missed so much time in first grade that my parents decided to try schooling me at home, with my mother as teacher. She had taught math in high school, and her inquiries into teaching a sick son soon put her in touch with Calvert’s Home Instruction Program.

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Photographer & Writer Emma Fox '17 Featured by VoyageBaltimore

Emma Fox '17 has a sharp eye for capturing a moment on film and a keen talent for bringing it to life through writing, not to mention a love for live entertainment. She's found a way to blend her passions into a growing business as a blogger and freelance photographer. VoyageBaltimore magazine recently featured Emma in its Inspiring Stories Series.

Read about Emma in VoyageBaltimore.
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Lindsay Moore McGettigan '97 named Senior Vice President, Strategy at Klick

Congratulations to Lindsay Moore McGettigan '97 who was recently named Senior Vice President, Strategy at Klick, the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. An experienced marketer and strategist, Lindsay previously held leadership positions at Imre and R2integrated.
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Blake Otenasek '17 Named Sales & Marketing Intern with The Bozzuto Group

Congratulations to Blake Otenasek '17 who accepted a position as a Sales and Marketing Intern with The Bozzuto Group for summer 2023. He will work with the sales and marketing teams at Anthem House in Locust Point.

Blake is currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University.
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John Greene '88 & Dyson Dryden '88 Find Early Success with Tuscany Racing LLC

Thirty-five years after their Calvert graduation, classmates and friends John Greene ’88 and Dyson Dryden ’88 are partners in a new venture, steeplechase racing. The name of their syndicate, Tuscany Racing LLC, pays tribute to their Calvert years spent on Tuscany Road. Less than a month into the 2023 season, Tuscany Racing won its first race at My Lady’s Manor on April 15 with Stolen Shoes (GB). Their horse Monbeg Stream (IRE) won Grand National on Saturday, April 22!
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Mollie Frazer Williams ‘82 Champions Local Entrepreneurs at Innovate Newport

Mollie Frazier Williams ‘82 is a creator, teacher, connector, and innovator at heart. When the opportunity to lead Innovate Newport came along, Mollie knew it was the perfect fit. “It was like my entire career led up to this,” she said.

Innovate Newport is a non-profit organization launched in partnership between the City of Newport and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, and its mission is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with qualitative programming, and supportive resources for businesses in all phases of development. Through the organization, entrepreneurs gain access to events, programming, resources, networks, mentors, potential investors, and customers.

As Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mollie supports and fosters the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Newport region to further a vision of establishing an innovation district in the heart of the City of Newport.

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Molly Baldwin ‘71 and Anti-Violence Program Roca Making a Positive Impact in Baltimore

Roca founder and CEO Molly Baldwin ‘71 has dedicated her career to breaking down barriers and creating pathways to opportunities for young adults in some of the most challenging urban areas of Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut. Founded in Chelsea, MA in 1988, Roca now has four locations across the state in addition to locations in Baltimore, MD and Hartford, CT.
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Class of 2019 Celebrates at Senior Lunch

On Saturday, March 25, members of the Class of 2019 gathered on Calvert's campus for a Senior Lunch. Alumni reconnected with each other and former teachers, toured the new Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, and relived Calvert memories with a showing of their 8th Grade slideshow. The Class of 2019 enjoyed lunch from Koopers Chowhound. Attendees also received Calvert sweatshirts to take with them as they begin their college journeys.

Class of 2019: Please share your plans for next year with the Alumni Office!

We look forward to welcome all alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13.
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Elite Eight is Set in Reunion Year Challenge

The Elite Eight is set! Congratulations to the Classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1993, 1998, 2008, and 2013. Thank you to reunion classes for your support!

The Final Four announcement will come on Thursday, April 13. Participation will move classes to the next round, so a gift of any amount is appreciated and counts towards the participation percentage.

If you have not already given, please consider making a gift in honor of your reunion, and help your class move to the next round. Your gift will directly support Calvert teachers and students – our future alumni!

Make a Gift
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John Waters '58 Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

"Something that stops me in my tracks, surprises me." That's the type of art that speaks to John Waters '58. John's art collection was on the national stage earlier this month when CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature about his personal collection. He sat down with correspondent Rita Braver to discuss the artwork that inspires him and the journey to building his collection which he bequeathed to the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Watch the CBS Sunday Morning feature here.
Read More
Calvert Releases Reunion Year Giving Challenge Bracket

March Madness starts early with the Calvert Reunion Year Giving Challenge! The match-ups are set and the bracket is hot off the press. Which reunion class will take home top-prize for the strongest Calvert Fund participation? Will there be a Cinderella class? Classes with the highest participation percentage will move through to the next round.

The next round of standings will be announced on Thursday, March 23. There's still time for alumni in the challenge to help their class by donating today.

Importantly, be sure to register and join us for reunion weekend in May!

Join your classmates and give back to pay it forward for current Calvert students - our future alumni!
Read More
John Williams '17 Named Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Davidson Capital
Congratulations to John Williams '17 for being appointed as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst with Davidson Capital Advisors. Davidson Capital Advisors is a boutique investment bank in Charlotte, NC. The firm specializes in M&A transactions with lower middle market companies. After a competitive application process, John was chosen along with two other candidates for summer 2023.
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Elizabeth Paal Goss '99 Discusses Saving for College on DC Local News Live

DC's Local News Live recently interviewed Alumni Board Treasurer Elizabeth Paal Goss '99. A Certified Financial Planner with Heritage Financial Consultants LLC, Elizabeth discussed the rising cost of higher education and provided tips for how parents can plan for their children's futures.

Elizabeth holds a B.A. from Sewanee, The University of the South. She's been with Heritage since 2010.

Watch the full interview here.
Patrick Scarborough '15 Awarded Internship at Roth Capital Partners

Congratulations to Patrick Scarborough '15 who was named an Equity Research, Sales, and Trading Intern at Roth Capital Partners. He previously completed an internship in private wealth management at Baird.

Patrick is a rising senior at Dickinson College where he is a member of the men's lacrosse team. He is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in economics.
Class of 2023 Celebrates Joining the Alumni Association

The Class of 2023 will officially become Calvert alumni in eight days! On May 24, the class gathered on the Eighth Grade Patio to learn about the Alumni Association and their opportunities upon graduation. More than 30 members of the class registered for Calvert Connect where they will be able to network with other alumni when considering colleges, internships, and future jobs!
Josh Perry '96 Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations to Josh Perry '96, this year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. With the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alumni Board seeks to honor an alumna or alumnus who embodies the Calvert mission in their communities. The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to provide recognition to those individuals in the alumni family who have distinguished themselves through professional accomplishments, service to the community or a philanthropic mission, or outstanding service to Calvert and/or the Alumni Board. Josh has distinguished himself in all of these ways and more. He is most deserving of this recognition.
Katie Cooke '06 Welcomes Tenth Age to the BMA

Baltimore Museum of Art Curatorial Assistant Katie Cooke '06, who works with the chief curator and curatorial division, welcomed Tenth Age students to the Museum to see works by French and Spanish artists. Katie's mother, Calvert's Lower School French teacher Linda Cooke, joined her students for this enriching field trip. The students ended their visit with lunch in the BMA's Sculpture Garden.

Katie began working with the BMA in 2014. She has a B.A. degrees in art history and French from Wake Forest University.
2023 Reunion Weekend Celebration

Calvert welcomed alumni back to campus for the 2023 Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13. This year, we celebrated classes ending in "3" and "8."
Alumni Board Launches 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

The Alumni Board is pleased to share the Alumni Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. Alumni from across the decades participated in the process through the spring 2022 alumni survey and individual interviews. This four pillar alumni strategic plan is built from the strong network currently in place, with new pillars that embrace the resonance of enduring memories and the excitement of charting the future.

Pillar 1: Strengthen Young Alumni Engagement
Pillar 2: Deepen Calvert Connections
Pillar 3: Remember Traditions, Teachers, and Teammates
Pillar 4: Envision 2028

Learn more about the Alumni Strategic Plan for 2023-2028.
B.G. Groff '95 Presents to Calvert Middle School Investment Club

Calvert parent and alumnus B.G. Groff '95 met with the Middle School Investment Club this earlier month. B.G. did a presentation titled “Behavioral Finance: At the Intersection of Investments & Psychology” during which he discussed the foundation of investing as well as the human behavior when making investment decisions. One of his most important lessons for the students was the time value of money.

B.G. is the Founder and Principal of Alpha Solutions Group (www.myalphasolutions.com).
Reading, Writing, and Chocolate Chips: Reflections from Bill Burgan II '47

Sometimes what looks like bad luck can be the best.

As the youngest of three brothers, I had the distinction in early life that whenever we all got sick, l got sickest. I missed so much time in first grade that my parents decided to try schooling me at home, with my mother as teacher. She had taught math in high school, and her inquiries into teaching a sick son soon put her in touch with Calvert’s Home Instruction Program.
Photographer & Writer Emma Fox '17 Featured by VoyageBaltimore

Emma Fox '17 has a sharp eye for capturing a moment on film and a keen talent for bringing it to life through writing, not to mention a love for live entertainment. She's found a way to blend her passions into a growing business as a blogger and freelance photographer. VoyageBaltimore magazine recently featured Emma in its Inspiring Stories Series.

Read about Emma in VoyageBaltimore.
Lindsay Moore McGettigan '97 named Senior Vice President, Strategy at Klick

Congratulations to Lindsay Moore McGettigan '97 who was recently named Senior Vice President, Strategy at Klick, the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. An experienced marketer and strategist, Lindsay previously held leadership positions at Imre and R2integrated.
Blake Otenasek '17 Named Sales & Marketing Intern with The Bozzuto Group

Congratulations to Blake Otenasek '17 who accepted a position as a Sales and Marketing Intern with The Bozzuto Group for summer 2023. He will work with the sales and marketing teams at Anthem House in Locust Point.

Blake is currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University.
John Greene '88 & Dyson Dryden '88 Find Early Success with Tuscany Racing LLC

Thirty-five years after their Calvert graduation, classmates and friends John Greene ’88 and Dyson Dryden ’88 are partners in a new venture, steeplechase racing. The name of their syndicate, Tuscany Racing LLC, pays tribute to their Calvert years spent on Tuscany Road. Less than a month into the 2023 season, Tuscany Racing won its first race at My Lady’s Manor on April 15 with Stolen Shoes (GB). Their horse Monbeg Stream (IRE) won Grand National on Saturday, April 22!
Mollie Frazer Williams ‘82 Champions Local Entrepreneurs at Innovate Newport

Mollie Frazier Williams ‘82 is a creator, teacher, connector, and innovator at heart. When the opportunity to lead Innovate Newport came along, Mollie knew it was the perfect fit. “It was like my entire career led up to this,” she said.

Innovate Newport is a non-profit organization launched in partnership between the City of Newport and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, and its mission is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with qualitative programming, and supportive resources for businesses in all phases of development. Through the organization, entrepreneurs gain access to events, programming, resources, networks, mentors, potential investors, and customers.

As Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mollie supports and fosters the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Newport region to further a vision of establishing an innovation district in the heart of the City of Newport.
Molly Baldwin ‘71 and Anti-Violence Program Roca Making a Positive Impact in Baltimore

Roca founder and CEO Molly Baldwin ‘71 has dedicated her career to breaking down barriers and creating pathways to opportunities for young adults in some of the most challenging urban areas of Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut. Founded in Chelsea, MA in 1988, Roca now has four locations across the state in addition to locations in Baltimore, MD and Hartford, CT.
Class of 2019 Celebrates at Senior Lunch

On Saturday, March 25, members of the Class of 2019 gathered on Calvert's campus for a Senior Lunch. Alumni reconnected with each other and former teachers, toured the new Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, and relived Calvert memories with a showing of their 8th Grade slideshow. The Class of 2019 enjoyed lunch from Koopers Chowhound. Attendees also received Calvert sweatshirts to take with them as they begin their college journeys.

Class of 2019: Please share your plans for next year with the Alumni Office!

We look forward to welcome all alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13.
Elite Eight is Set in Reunion Year Challenge

The Elite Eight is set! Congratulations to the Classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1993, 1998, 2008, and 2013. Thank you to reunion classes for your support!

The Final Four announcement will come on Thursday, April 13. Participation will move classes to the next round, so a gift of any amount is appreciated and counts towards the participation percentage.

If you have not already given, please consider making a gift in honor of your reunion, and help your class move to the next round. Your gift will directly support Calvert teachers and students – our future alumni!

Make a Gift
John Waters '58 Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

"Something that stops me in my tracks, surprises me." That's the type of art that speaks to John Waters '58. John's art collection was on the national stage earlier this month when CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature about his personal collection. He sat down with correspondent Rita Braver to discuss the artwork that inspires him and the journey to building his collection which he bequeathed to the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Watch the CBS Sunday Morning feature here.
Calvert Releases Reunion Year Giving Challenge Bracket

March Madness starts early with the Calvert Reunion Year Giving Challenge! The match-ups are set and the bracket is hot off the press. Which reunion class will take home top-prize for the strongest Calvert Fund participation? Will there be a Cinderella class? Classes with the highest participation percentage will move through to the next round.

The next round of standings will be announced on Thursday, March 23. There's still time for alumni in the challenge to help their class by donating today.

Importantly, be sure to register and join us for reunion weekend in May!

Join your classmates and give back to pay it forward for current Calvert students - our future alumni!
John Williams '17 Named Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Davidson Capital
Congratulations to John Williams '17 for being appointed as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst with Davidson Capital Advisors. Davidson Capital Advisors is a boutique investment bank in Charlotte, NC. The firm specializes in M&A transactions with lower middle market companies. After a competitive application process, John was chosen along with two other candidates for summer 2023.

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Alumni News

Elizabeth Paal Goss '99 Discusses Saving for College on DC Local News Live

Patrick Scarborough '15 Awarded Internship at Roth Capital Partners

Class of 2023 Celebrates Joining the Alumni Association

Josh Perry '96 Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Katie Cooke '06 Welcomes Tenth Age to the BMA

2023 Reunion Weekend Celebration

Alumni Board Launches 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

B.G. Groff '95 Presents to Calvert Middle School Investment Club

Reading, Writing, and Chocolate Chips: Reflections from Bill Burgan II '47

Photographer & Writer Emma Fox '17 Featured by VoyageBaltimore

Lindsay Moore McGettigan '97 named Senior Vice President, Strategy at Klick

Blake Otenasek '17 Named Sales & Marketing Intern with The Bozzuto Group

John Greene '88 & Dyson Dryden '88 Find Early Success with Tuscany Racing LLC

Mollie Frazer Williams ‘82 Champions Local Entrepreneurs at Innovate Newport

Molly Baldwin ‘71 and Anti-Violence Program Roca Making a Positive Impact in Baltimore

Class of 2019 Celebrates at Senior Lunch

Elite Eight is Set in Reunion Year Challenge

John Waters '58 Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

Calvert Releases Reunion Year Giving Challenge Bracket

John Williams '17 Named Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Davidson Capital

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