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2021
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Gibson Island Luncheon
Parents, alumni, and friends of the school gathered at Gibson Island on Thursday, July 8. Betsey Hobelmann ’87 and her family sponsored the lunch, where attendees learned more about current events at Calvert with an update from Elizabeth Martin, Head of Lower School. -
Liza Ward Jarrett ’77 Celebrates More Than Two Decades with Liza Byrd Boutique
For more than two decades, Baltimore-based boutique Liza Byrd has offered a unique collection of apparel and accessories with a twist for ladies, teens, and girls. -
A Message from the President of the Alumni Association & 21/22 Alumni Board Roster
I am incredibly excited to be the new President of the Alumni Association Board of Governors. This is a highly dynamic community of 3,312 Calvert alumni represented in nearly every state (47), more than 14 countries, and six continents. -
Stephanie Stamas Goulakos ’97 Launches Gifty
Stephanie Stamas Goulakos ’97 has always prided herself on finding the perfect personalized gift for family and friends. -
2021 College Choices
We are excited to announce that Calvert's Class of 2017 have selected to attend the following schools: -
2021 High School Choices
We are excited to announce that our newest alumni, Calvert's Class of 2021, have selected to attend the following schools: -
Calvert Alumni Discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Calvert alumni gathered virtually earlier this month to explore conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Filmmaker and educator André Robert Lee led this thought-provoking discussion and began with a presentation to help guide the dialogue. -
Poet Joan Allan Aleshire ’50 Gives Virtual Alumni Talk
On May 20, Joan Allan Aleshire '50 shared knowledge and excerpts from her book of poetry Happily, which examines a childhood of privilege and difference in a remarkable Baltimore family during the 1940s and '50s. -
Alumni Come Together for Reunion Weekend
Once again, COVID-19 necessitated that Calvert's alumni reunion weekend on Saturday, May 8, 2021, be held virtually.The day began with the All Alumni Board Meeting, featuring a follow-up COVID-19 discussion with Dr. Annie Luetkemeyer '84 and Dr. Keith Flaherty '83. Almost exactly one year prior, the two answered questions from the alumni community, sharing their findings from clinical trials for COVID-19, including those researching convalescent plasma and remdesivir, an IV antiviral drug that helps block the disease from replicating. -
Sherwood Gardens Inspires Eighth Age Spring Poems
Calvert Eighth Agers traveled to Sherwood Gardens in Guilford late last month for a walking field trip designed to spark their creativity and engage their senses. -
Meet Sarah DeCamps, Incoming Director of the Institute For Leadership & Purpose
Please join us in welcoming teacher, coach, and advisor Sarah DeCamps to the Calvert community! This fall, Sarah will join the Calvert School team as the new director of the Institute For Leadership & Purpose. We recently caught up with Sarah to learn more about her teaching style, leadership philosophy, and goals for the ILP. -
Calvert Co-Sponsors 2021 Middle School Student Leadership in Diversity Conference
On April 23, more than 240 students from nearly 30 independent schools gathered virtually for the 2021 Middle School Student Leadership in Diversity Conference (MSSLDC). Hosted and co-sponsored by Calvert School, the conference included workshops for students and teachers and featured a thought-provoking keynote from filmmaker André Robert Lee. -
Dr. Larry Stifler ’53, Co-Founder of Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, Guides Alumni Through World-Class Meteorite Exhibit
By the time the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum opened its doors in 2019, co-founders Dr. Lawrence "Larry” Stifler ’53 and Mary McFadden had been working on the project for almost 15 years, but Larry’s passion for science goes back much further. A philanthropist who supports conservation and education, Larry can trace his interest back 70 years – to Ninth Age, when he received a scholarship to attend Calvert School. -
In Honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Annie Wu – Why Family, School Make a Winning Combination
Annie Ai-Li Wu’s father is a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital. But that is not the main reason she decided to be a doctor. “My initial interest in medicine began when I was about age seven, when I learned that my nine-year old brother was battling leukemia,” she recalled. The gravity of his illness hit her when she saw him start losing his hair at the age of ten. -
Filmmaker and Educator André Robert Lee Leads Meaningful Discussions at Calvert
Filmmaker and activist André Robert Lee, creator of The Prep School Negro, visited Calvert School virtually Thursday, April 22, for a full day of discussion about race and equity centered on his latest documentary, The Road to Justice. Throughout the day, Lee engaged with students in Tenth Age through Eighth Grade during virtual workshops that encouraged the students to speak up when they see or experience inequity. -
Calvert’s “Share the Love” Raises $33,000+ in 48 Hours
One hundred and twenty-five Calvert parents, alumni, friends, and community members “shared the love” this week and easily surpassed the participation goal for this year’s spring fundraising push. This generous group of donors raised more than $33,000 for the Calvert Fund and unlocked an inspiring $7,500 matching gift from Kelly & Associates – all within 48 hours! -
David Freedlander ’90 Explores Millennial Organizing, Political Influence During Alumni Talk
Political journalist and Columbia University adjunct professor David Freedlander ’90 took the Calvert community through his new book, The AOC Generation: How Millennials Are Seizing Power and Rewriting the Rules of American Politics, Thursday during a virtual visit with alumni. The book, which debuted last month, presents an unbiased look at how millennials are changing politics in the United States. -
As a Young Woman in Tech, Bella Palumbi ’16 Is Pushing for New Spaces for Students
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we caught up with Calvert alumna Christabella “Bella” Palumbi ’16, a software engineer and hackathon organizer whose work has been featured in Baltimore Magazine and Technical.ly Baltimore. As a notable young woman in tech, Bella advocates for young people in a traditionally older, male-dominated field. -
Diversity and Girls Collaborative Clubs Collect 770 Toiletries for House of Ruth
Middle School families gathered 770 toiletries and infant-care products for House of Ruth this week in a supply drive led by members of the Diversity and Girls Collaborative clubs. Held March 29 to April 1, the drive quickly exceeded its goal of 500 items, and all donations will directly benefit women, children, and families throughout Maryland. -
Respected Lawyer, Calvert Alumnus Francis J. Carey, Jr. ’38 Honored with Portrait in Middle School
A portrait of esteemed lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and Calvert School alumnus Francis “Frank” J. Carey, Jr. ’38 now hangs in the Middle School that bears his name thanks to the W. P. Carey Foundation. -
Middle Schoolers Debut “The Addams Family” Musical in Innovative Virtual Shows
Calvert Middle Schoolers got “creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky” this month as they debuted the School’s seventh successful winter musical, The Addams Family. Prerecorded and streamed online, the production included 45 student performers, stage crew members, and set creators, and more than 100 families registered to attend each show. -
Author Martie Sanger ’56 Explores Family History, Tips for Writing Nonfiction in Virtual Visit
Long before author and historian Martha "Martie" Frick Symington Sanger ’56 walked the halls of 105 Tuscany Road, her great-grandfather, Henry Clay Frick, was a powerful and controversial figure in America’s Gilded Age. -
Dr. Beau Ances ’84 Shares New Research on Detecting, Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the latest estimates, more than 6 million Americans are currently struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disease marked by memory issues and loss of cognitive function – and for most sufferers, the diagnosis comes far too late. Neurology professor and Calvert alumnus Dr. Beau Ances ’84 is working to change that. -
Pi Day 2021
Happy Pi Day from Calvert! Last week our Ninth and Tenth Agers participated in a Pi Day challenge to memorize as many digits of pi as possible! Tenth Ager Alex M. set a new Lower School record with 453 digits! Ninth Ager, Sanya D. memorized an impressive 202 digits! Alex and Sanya each received a pie baked by Mrs. Briggs and other winners look forward to a virtual pie baking activity with Mrs. Whitman and Mrs. Martin. #CalvertSchool #PiDay -
Anne Stone ’53 Continues Family Legacy of Giving
Anne Stone ’53, and her siblings, Jack Luetkemeyer ’53 and Jean Prema ’57, grew up in a household where the value of giving back was instilled at an early age. Their parents, John and Anne McLanahan Luetkemeyer ’27, made sure the children appreciated and cared for the institutions for whom they benefited. -
Calvert Launches Fundraising Effort in Honor of 125th Year, Announces New Athletic Center
More than 200 members of the Calvert community tuned in this afternoon for an online ceremony announcing Calvert 125, a fundraising campaign in honor of the School’s 125th anniversary. This exciting campaign aims to raise $14.5 million to benefit four priorities: financial aid, the Calvert Fund, the Institute for Leadership & Purpose (ILP), and the upcoming Luetkemeyer Athletic Center. -
Todd Stokes ’75 Reflects on Remarkable 30-Year Career, Days at Calvert
Todd Stokes ’75 first came to Calvert in 1972, after his mother realized he was not being challenged in public school. He started halfway through Ninth Age, shortly after the winter holidays, and remembers walking into the building on his first day. -
Calvert Boys and Girls Celebrate Diversity, Identity During Black History Month
Calvert boys and girls across both divisions learned about Black activists, authors, performing artists, and more this February in honor of Black History Month. Throughout the month, students participated in discussions of diversity and identity while celebrating African-American achievement. -
Calvert Students Recognized for 2020 Foreign Language Prowess
Please join us in celebrating our multilingual Mighty Bees! While last year’s foreign language award ceremonies were canceled due to COVID-19, we are proud to highlight students’ achievements in French, Spanish, and Latin, including impressive placements on national foreign language exams. Congratulations to all who participated! -
Mighty Bees Celebrate World Cultures with International Week 2021
Calvert students circled the globe last week during our twelfth International Week, a five-day celebration of diversity and world cultures. Beginning February 2, this year’s event highlighted Colombia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Kenya, and Switzerland. -
Financial Advisors Blake Sheehan ’00, Paul Snyder ’00 Weigh In on 2021 Landscape
Financial advisors Blake Sheehan ’00 and Paul Snyder ’00 met with Calvert alumni this week to review last year’s economic ups and downs and give advice for navigating this uncertain time. During their virtual talk – held yesterday, February 4 – the pair shared emerging financial trends for 2021. -
A Night with John Waters ’58 Raises $30,000 to Support Calvert Teachers
One hundred and sixty Calvert community members tuned in yesterday for A Night with John Waters ’58, a virtual Q&A and fundraiser in support of Calvert’s teachers. Hosted by Director of Academic Affairs Sarah Crowley, the discussion centered on Waters’ early days at Calvert and raised $30,000 to benefit our amazing faculty. -
Calvert Families Write Letters of Gratitude, Donate Canned Goods for MLK Jr. Week
Calvert families collected 64 boxes of nonperishable food and wrote more than 100 letters of gratitude last week as the School celebrated the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Organized by teachers Sean Donmoyer, Lori Wlodarczyk, and Sandry Sachar, the MLK Jr. Week of Community Engagement spanned January 19-22 and replaced Calvert’s annual day of service. -
Eighth Graders “Take the Plunge,” Raise Over $7,200 for Special Olympics Maryland
Calvert Eighth Graders raced onto Krongard Field this afternoon for an on-campus version of the Cool Schools Plunge, a fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Maryland. In just one week, our incredible Mighty Bees raised over $7,200, earning Calvert a spot as one of the top three teams. -
Cybersecurity Expert Ryan Paal ’96 Shares Do’s and Don’ts for Protecting Personal Data
Like millions of other Americans, cybersecurity expert Ryan Paal ’96 has spent the last year working from home. Unlike most, though, he deeply understands the dangers of each stray click and fishy email. As a member of the JPMorgan Chase red team, Ryan leads simulated cyberattacks against the firm to identify security weaknesses – and on Thursday, he shared some digital do's and don’ts with the Calvert community. -
Calvert Safety Video Claims Second Place in InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Awards
Calvert School won a 2020 Silver InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Award this week for a comforting and creative COVID-19 safety video shared before the first day of school. Praised for its “feel-good” nature and fun attitude, the video took second place in the Brilliance Awards’ COVID-19 Communications category, claiming a top spot over other impressive submissions.
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