Calvert School Alumni News

Alumni Named to BBJ's "40 Under 40"

Congratulations to Chris Adams ‘99 and Blake Sheehan ‘00 who were named to the Baltimore Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list for 2022. Selected from more than 270 nominees, Blake, Chris, and their fellow honorees demonstrate a commitment to their companies as well as the greater Baltimore region. A celebration will be held on November 17 at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Center.
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Join the Alumni Book Club!

The Calvert Alumni Board invites you to join fellow alumni for interesting books, inspiring conversation, and wonderful company! Book Club selections will include fiction and non-fiction works written by alumni authors. Meeting times and format will take into consideration the availability of the group and the author. Please sign-up here if you are interested in joining!

The inaugural book club selection is Model Home, the award-winning first novel by alumnus Eric Puchner ‘82. To read more about Eric and his books, please visit his website www.ericpuchner.com.
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Reunion Year Spotlights

Reunion Weekend 2023 will take place May 12 and 13, and this year we celebrate classes ending in “3” and “8.” Each month, we will share a sampling of the interesting careers and hobbies pursued by alumni in reunion years. This month, we highlight Sue Devlin Peard ‘43, Dr. Larry Stifler ‘53, and Susan Grose Rioff ‘58 who will celebrate their 80th, 70th, and 65th reunions respectively.
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Virtual Alumni Talk with Beatrice Matkovic Mowry '73

Beatrice Matkovic Mowry '73 is the Chair of the Exhibits Design Department at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. With more than 40 years of experience, Beatrice will discuss the process of taking an exhibit from concept to installation. Hear from Beatrice as she works on one of her most significant projects to date - reimagining the museum's 23 exhibitions and preparing to re-open the first half in October. Join us on October 20 at 12:00 P.M. for this virtual event. Click here to register.
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Alumni Return to Open Calvert’s Squash Courts

A moment years in the making, the only sound was the echo of footsteps as Alastair Cho ‘15 stepped onto the squash court for the first time. Alastair competes on some of the most significant stages in the sport as a member of the Princeton University squash team and nationally ranked high school player at McDonogh School. This time, the stage was Hopkins Court in Calvert’s new Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.
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Reflections from Frank Martien ‘82

These reflections start with my mother, Helen Martien, who was born in Cleveland and grew up in Atlanta. Upon coming to Baltimore, she asked her new Baltimore friends and neighbors three questions: (1) who was the finest pediatrician in Baltimore; (2) who was the finest dentist in Baltimore; and (3) what was the best elementary school in Baltimore? So, my older brother, Bill Martien ’76 and I saw Dr. Larrie Blue at Valley Pediatrics Associates, saw Dr. Charles Gossard in Ruxton, and attended Calvert School.
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Calling Alumni Squash Players – Are You Free to Play on Friday, October 7?

Calvert’s 10 squash courts and field house in the newly-constructed Luetkemeyer Athletic Center will open to our students at the start of the school year. To celebrate our newest facility and the School’s 125^th year, we will host a Founders’ Day Festival on Friday, October 7. The afternoon will include scheduled athletic events against Boys’ Latin, Garrison Forest, and St. Paul’s, obstacle courses, and carnival games for all ages. In addition, Patrick Bedore, Calvert’s new squash pro, will organize a small bracket challenge for alumni, parents, and friends. Please reach out to Katie Wareheim ’98 at kwareheim@calvertschoolmd.org if you are in town and able to play in the match at the family festival.
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Alumni Return as Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

New Calvert graduates stand on the stage every June looking out at their proud families and teachers. Crisp certificates in hand and gold CS pins shining, they proudly (and perhaps with a few tears) sing the song, "We're going far from Calvert." The graduates process down the aisle and on to their next adventures. Their stories are unique and varied, with a common thread being Calvert School. As we enter Calvert’s 125th school year, 16 alumni will write new chapters from their classrooms and offices at Calvert.
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Calvert Alumni Named 2022 Under Armour Lacrosse All-Americans

Congratulations to seven Calvert alumni who received 2022 Under Armour All-America lacrosse honors.

Kendall Steer ‘18 played for the South team in the girls’ Senior Game. The Senior Game recognizes the top 44 seniors as selected by Inside Lacrosse. Following her successful high school career at St. Paul’s School for Girls, Kendall is a freshman at Georgetown University, where she is a member of the women’s lacrosse team. Kendall’s sister, Lauren Steer ‘19, also plans to attend Georgetown and play lacrosse.

Six alumni played in the Underclass Tournament, recognizing rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
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Rick Williams '55 to Moderate Discussion on Generational Philanthropy

Calvert and St. Paul’s alumnus Rick Williams (Calvert Class of 1955) will moderate a discussion on generational philanthropic planning with Pierre duPont of Cerity Partners. We invite alumni to join us on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. at the St. Paul’s Ward Center for the Arts. A reception will immediately follow the discussion. Please click here to register.
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Anna McAllister '18 Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

Anna McAllister ‘18 is an adventurer at heart. That was on full display as she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to cap off a month-long stay in Tanzania this summer. Anna’s five-day climb began in the rainforest and occurred mainly above the clouds. Anna and the group woke at midnight on her final day to start their journey to the summit. “It was harder mentally than physically,” shared Anna.
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Wedding Bells for Kyle Stewart Rafferty ‘09

Kyle Stewart Rafferty '09 wed Daniel Rafferty on July 23 at One Barn Farm in Mifflinburg, PA. The couple met as student-athletes at Bucknell University where Kyle ran track and Daniel played baseball. Calvert alumni in attendance included Claudia Buccino '09, who served as a bridesmaid, and Molly Danko '09. The three classmates have been good friends since Sixth Age. The proud mother of the bride is former Calvert teacher Monica Stewart. Fun fact: Mrs. Stewart taught Claudia reading in Seventh Age!

The happy couple resides in Chicago, IL. Congratulations, Kyle and Daniel!
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Spotlight on Alumni in NYC

Oh the places you will go! You can connect with these (and more!) successful Calvert alumni using Calvert Connect, the School's exclusive networking platform.

Get connected today: https://calvertconnect.com
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Bessie Cromwell Speers '76 Appointed Head of School at Middlesex

Congratulations to Bessie Cromwell Speers ‘76 who will become the next Head of School at Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts beginning in July 2023. Bessie currently serves as Head of School at Tower Hill School, where she will conclude eight years of visionary leadership next June.
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Class of 2018 Visits Campus

Members of the Class of 2018 gathered in the Lower School to reminisce and catch up. As this impressive class celebrates their tremendous high school success, they also prepare to begin a new chapter in the fall. We sent them off with a walk down memory lane and a little piece of Calvert to take with them - a desk set for their dorm rooms! Best of luck, Calvert Class of 2018!
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Josie George Worthington ‘72 Returns to Calvert

We are thrilled to welcome Josie George Worthington '72 to Calvert as the Leadership Gifts Officer. Following her Calvert graduation, Josie attended Garrison Forest School and Wheaton College. Josie served on Calvert's Board of Trustees from 1998 to 2007, during which she was integral to the opening of the Middle School.
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Dr. Beau Ances ‘84 Studies Sleep “Sweet Spot”

The Epoch Times highlighted the work of Dr. Beau Ances ‘84 in the article “Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ May Mean Less Cognitive Decline.” The article shines a light on his research into the relationships among sleep, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive health.
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Alumni Gather for New York City Cocktails Event

Writers, bankers, analysts, artists, and more! Calvert alumni do it all. Last week, Director of Development Sarah Walton, Marketing & Communications Manager Sam Shelton, and Director of Alumni Relations & Stewardship Katie Wareheim '98 joined an impressive group of New York-area alumni at Monarch Rooftop for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and sharing Calvert memories.
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Buck Family Canoes Through Canada

Rick Buck ‘60, along with son Matt ‘87 and daughter Maggie Buck Holland ‘89, took to the Canadian waters this summer for a family canoe trip. The group spent four days exploring a provincial park known for its quartzite mountains and crystal clear waters near the north end of Lake Huron.
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Claire McGonigle ‘14 Receives Fulbright Award

As a Fulbright award recipient, Claire McGonigle '14 will spend nine months in Tenerife, Spain. She will work as an English teaching assistant across a variety of subjects and will work with children ages 4 to 12. Claire graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2022, where she studied computer science and Spanish.
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Alumni Named to BBJ's "40 Under 40"

Congratulations to Chris Adams ‘99 and Blake Sheehan ‘00 who were named to the Baltimore Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list for 2022. Selected from more than 270 nominees, Blake, Chris, and their fellow honorees demonstrate a commitment to their companies as well as the greater Baltimore region. A celebration will be held on November 17 at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Center.
Join the Alumni Book Club!

The Calvert Alumni Board invites you to join fellow alumni for interesting books, inspiring conversation, and wonderful company! Book Club selections will include fiction and non-fiction works written by alumni authors. Meeting times and format will take into consideration the availability of the group and the author. Please sign-up here if you are interested in joining!

The inaugural book club selection is Model Home, the award-winning first novel by alumnus Eric Puchner ‘82. To read more about Eric and his books, please visit his website www.ericpuchner.com.
Reunion Year Spotlights

Reunion Weekend 2023 will take place May 12 and 13, and this year we celebrate classes ending in “3” and “8.” Each month, we will share a sampling of the interesting careers and hobbies pursued by alumni in reunion years. This month, we highlight Sue Devlin Peard ‘43, Dr. Larry Stifler ‘53, and Susan Grose Rioff ‘58 who will celebrate their 80th, 70th, and 65th reunions respectively.
Virtual Alumni Talk with Beatrice Matkovic Mowry '73

Beatrice Matkovic Mowry '73 is the Chair of the Exhibits Design Department at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. With more than 40 years of experience, Beatrice will discuss the process of taking an exhibit from concept to installation. Hear from Beatrice as she works on one of her most significant projects to date - reimagining the museum's 23 exhibitions and preparing to re-open the first half in October. Join us on October 20 at 12:00 P.M. for this virtual event. Click here to register.
Alumni Return to Open Calvert’s Squash Courts

A moment years in the making, the only sound was the echo of footsteps as Alastair Cho ‘15 stepped onto the squash court for the first time. Alastair competes on some of the most significant stages in the sport as a member of the Princeton University squash team and nationally ranked high school player at McDonogh School. This time, the stage was Hopkins Court in Calvert’s new Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.
Reflections from Frank Martien ‘82

These reflections start with my mother, Helen Martien, who was born in Cleveland and grew up in Atlanta. Upon coming to Baltimore, she asked her new Baltimore friends and neighbors three questions: (1) who was the finest pediatrician in Baltimore; (2) who was the finest dentist in Baltimore; and (3) what was the best elementary school in Baltimore? So, my older brother, Bill Martien ’76 and I saw Dr. Larrie Blue at Valley Pediatrics Associates, saw Dr. Charles Gossard in Ruxton, and attended Calvert School.
Calling Alumni Squash Players – Are You Free to Play on Friday, October 7?

Calvert’s 10 squash courts and field house in the newly-constructed Luetkemeyer Athletic Center will open to our students at the start of the school year. To celebrate our newest facility and the School’s 125^th year, we will host a Founders’ Day Festival on Friday, October 7. The afternoon will include scheduled athletic events against Boys’ Latin, Garrison Forest, and St. Paul’s, obstacle courses, and carnival games for all ages. In addition, Patrick Bedore, Calvert’s new squash pro, will organize a small bracket challenge for alumni, parents, and friends. Please reach out to Katie Wareheim ’98 at kwareheim@calvertschoolmd.org if you are in town and able to play in the match at the family festival.
Alumni Return as Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

New Calvert graduates stand on the stage every June looking out at their proud families and teachers. Crisp certificates in hand and gold CS pins shining, they proudly (and perhaps with a few tears) sing the song, "We're going far from Calvert." The graduates process down the aisle and on to their next adventures. Their stories are unique and varied, with a common thread being Calvert School. As we enter Calvert’s 125th school year, 16 alumni will write new chapters from their classrooms and offices at Calvert.
Calvert Alumni Named 2022 Under Armour Lacrosse All-Americans

Congratulations to seven Calvert alumni who received 2022 Under Armour All-America lacrosse honors.

Kendall Steer ‘18 played for the South team in the girls’ Senior Game. The Senior Game recognizes the top 44 seniors as selected by Inside Lacrosse. Following her successful high school career at St. Paul’s School for Girls, Kendall is a freshman at Georgetown University, where she is a member of the women’s lacrosse team. Kendall’s sister, Lauren Steer ‘19, also plans to attend Georgetown and play lacrosse.

Six alumni played in the Underclass Tournament, recognizing rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Rick Williams '55 to Moderate Discussion on Generational Philanthropy

Calvert and St. Paul’s alumnus Rick Williams (Calvert Class of 1955) will moderate a discussion on generational philanthropic planning with Pierre duPont of Cerity Partners. We invite alumni to join us on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. at the St. Paul’s Ward Center for the Arts. A reception will immediately follow the discussion. Please click here to register.
Anna McAllister '18 Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

Anna McAllister ‘18 is an adventurer at heart. That was on full display as she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to cap off a month-long stay in Tanzania this summer. Anna’s five-day climb began in the rainforest and occurred mainly above the clouds. Anna and the group woke at midnight on her final day to start their journey to the summit. “It was harder mentally than physically,” shared Anna.
Wedding Bells for Kyle Stewart Rafferty ‘09

Kyle Stewart Rafferty '09 wed Daniel Rafferty on July 23 at One Barn Farm in Mifflinburg, PA. The couple met as student-athletes at Bucknell University where Kyle ran track and Daniel played baseball. Calvert alumni in attendance included Claudia Buccino '09, who served as a bridesmaid, and Molly Danko '09. The three classmates have been good friends since Sixth Age. The proud mother of the bride is former Calvert teacher Monica Stewart. Fun fact: Mrs. Stewart taught Claudia reading in Seventh Age!

The happy couple resides in Chicago, IL. Congratulations, Kyle and Daniel!
Spotlight on Alumni in NYC

Oh the places you will go! You can connect with these (and more!) successful Calvert alumni using Calvert Connect, the School's exclusive networking platform.

Get connected today: https://calvertconnect.com
Bessie Cromwell Speers '76 Appointed Head of School at Middlesex

Congratulations to Bessie Cromwell Speers ‘76 who will become the next Head of School at Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts beginning in July 2023. Bessie currently serves as Head of School at Tower Hill School, where she will conclude eight years of visionary leadership next June.
Class of 2018 Visits Campus

Members of the Class of 2018 gathered in the Lower School to reminisce and catch up. As this impressive class celebrates their tremendous high school success, they also prepare to begin a new chapter in the fall. We sent them off with a walk down memory lane and a little piece of Calvert to take with them - a desk set for their dorm rooms! Best of luck, Calvert Class of 2018!
Josie George Worthington ‘72 Returns to Calvert

We are thrilled to welcome Josie George Worthington '72 to Calvert as the Leadership Gifts Officer. Following her Calvert graduation, Josie attended Garrison Forest School and Wheaton College. Josie served on Calvert's Board of Trustees from 1998 to 2007, during which she was integral to the opening of the Middle School.
Dr. Beau Ances ‘84 Studies Sleep “Sweet Spot”

The Epoch Times highlighted the work of Dr. Beau Ances ‘84 in the article “Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ May Mean Less Cognitive Decline.” The article shines a light on his research into the relationships among sleep, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive health.
Alumni Gather for New York City Cocktails Event

Writers, bankers, analysts, artists, and more! Calvert alumni do it all. Last week, Director of Development Sarah Walton, Marketing & Communications Manager Sam Shelton, and Director of Alumni Relations & Stewardship Katie Wareheim '98 joined an impressive group of New York-area alumni at Monarch Rooftop for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and sharing Calvert memories.
Buck Family Canoes Through Canada

Rick Buck ‘60, along with son Matt ‘87 and daughter Maggie Buck Holland ‘89, took to the Canadian waters this summer for a family canoe trip. The group spent four days exploring a provincial park known for its quartzite mountains and crystal clear waters near the north end of Lake Huron.
Claire McGonigle ‘14 Receives Fulbright Award

As a Fulbright award recipient, Claire McGonigle '14 will spend nine months in Tenerife, Spain. She will work as an English teaching assistant across a variety of subjects and will work with children ages 4 to 12. Claire graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2022, where she studied computer science and Spanish.

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Alumni News

Alumni Named to BBJ's "40 Under 40"

Join the Alumni Book Club!

Reunion Year Spotlights

Virtual Alumni Talk with Beatrice Matkovic Mowry '73

Alumni Return to Open Calvert’s Squash Courts

Reflections from Frank Martien ‘82

Calling Alumni Squash Players – Are You Free to Play on Friday, October 7?

Alumni Return as Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

Calvert Alumni Named 2022 Under Armour Lacrosse All-Americans

Rick Williams '55 to Moderate Discussion on Generational Philanthropy

Anna McAllister '18 Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

Wedding Bells for Kyle Stewart Rafferty ‘09

Spotlight on Alumni in NYC

Bessie Cromwell Speers '76 Appointed Head of School at Middlesex

Class of 2018 Visits Campus

Josie George Worthington ‘72 Returns to Calvert

Dr. Beau Ances ‘84 Studies Sleep “Sweet Spot”

Alumni Gather for New York City Cocktails Event

Buck Family Canoes Through Canada

Claire McGonigle ‘14 Receives Fulbright Award

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