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Dear Alumni,
There is truly nothing like Commencement at Breck. From watching our seniors proceed into the chapel to "Pomp and Circumstance" to the final turn of the tassel on the graduation cap, every moment builds on the legacy of over 100 classes of Breck Mustangs who came before. In my role, I have the unique privilege of watching Breck students step into the Chapel of the Holy Spirit each year for the last time as students and lead them as they walk out as our newest alumni. It is incredible to witness and be a part of every June.
I often experience that same joy when I connect with you, members of the Breck Alumni Association. From my work with the Alumni Council to regional events, reunions, and more, you share your memories of what makes Breck special. I am grateful to have been able to talk to so many of you (spanning 70+ years of our 140-year history), and look forward to meeting more members of the alumni community as you share how you preserve Breck traditions and live out what it means to be a Mustang for life.
Read on for some of those inspiring alumni stories (Alex McFarland '18, Shea'na Grigsby '02, Harrison Klopp '18, Kelan McKay '26 & Veda Rao '26, and Brooke Samaratunga '18), early details on Homecoming 2026, how to register for your Homecoming t-shirt, and RSVP information for our upcoming reunion celebrations for classes ending in '1 and '6. We look forward to connecting with you throughout the year!
As always, filled with Breck Mustang pride,
Brian Sobas
Director of Alumni Engagement
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Alumni Commencement Speaker Madi Lommen '15
Thank you to Madi Lommen for sharing the Alumni Welcome to the Class of 2026!
“I already know you will take your passion and energy forward. My prayer is that curiosity leads you to people and places that surprise you, grow you, and delight you. Wherever your exploration takes you, we are rooting for you.”
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Alex McFarland '18
From the band room at Breck to the music scenes of Minneapolis and the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia), Alex McFarland ’18 has been intentionally crafting a unique musical identity. Read the interview.
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Shea'na Grigsby '02
Shea'na was a track star at Breck and continued her winning ways at Carthage College where she won eight national championships. She was just inducted into the USTFCCCA Division III Hall of Fame. Read the interview.
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Harrison Klopp '18
After graduation, Harrison took his passion for storytelling across the country. From covering boxing in Las Vegas to local reporting in Memphis, his journey has finally brought him back to where it all began: the Twin Cities. Read the interview.
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Tim Rosenfield's New Book and Facing History Blog
Tim Rosenfield has spent his entire life in the classroom, including a 40-year run at Breck. When he finally stepped away, he realized he couldn't stop what he loved doing. So, he kept on writing. Read about his new adventure.
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Meet the Senior Class Reps Veda Rao '26 and Kelan McKay '26.
Wonderful people: Check. The 2026 Alumni Class Representatives share a little about themselves before they head off to their next adventure. Read their answers here.
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Brooke Samaratunga '18
Fresh off of her graduation from Columbia University, Brooke is now working at the United Nations. We enjoyed hearing about her vision for the future of international relations and her Breck memories, of course. Click here for her interview.
| | Thank you to all of the Atlanta Breck alumni who came to the Alumni & Friends Regional Event in April. We loved seeing you! | | In the 21st Tour de Breck, Tour de Liv (Eyal, Kramer, Stratton, B. Hernández) won the Fundraising Cup and Team Premium (Larson, Klink, Trench, Barefield) won the Race Trophy. The seniors raised $500 for a Senior Class Gift. | | Emily Johnson '22 wins the Design Excellence Award from the UC Berkeley Architecture Department for her project, "Curved Complex." See her work here. | | |
Reunion Planners Needed
Want to help plan an unforgettable milestone reunion? If you graduated in a year ending in '1 or '6 and notice your class is missing a leader, step up today! Fill out the Coordinate Your Class Reunion form to get started working with the Alumni Office.
You can see reunion registration pages as they become live at breckschool.org/alumni/reunions.
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Upcoming Reunions
- 1961: Looking for Reunion Planners
- 1966: Looking for Reunion Planners
- 1971: Looking for Reunion Planners
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1976: Weekend, Friday, August 6-Sunday, August 9 | RSVP Here | Reunion Planners: Bill Baker, Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner, Lauri Kropp Fox, Liz Nolan Nordstrom, and Dan Westrum
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1981: Saturday, September 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Tester House | RSVP Here | Reunion Planners: Peter and Maya Tester
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1986: | Friday, September 18 | 6-9 p.m. at Top Golf Brooklyn Center | RSVP Here | Reunion Planners: Lynne Moore Nelson and Amy Wendel
- 1991: Looking for Reunion Planners
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1996: Time and Location Coming Soon | Reunion Planners: Theresa (Cha) Bagaus, Whitney Sommers, and Stephen Spaulding
- 2001: Information TBD
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2006: Saturday, September 26, 6-8 p.m. | NOLOS Rooftop Bar | RSVP Here | Reunion Planners: Dan Geoffrion & Katie (Brattain) Hogan
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2011: Saturday, November 28, Time and Location Coming Soon | Planners: TBD
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2016: Wednesday, November 25, from 7-9 p.m. | NOLOS Basement Bar | RSVP Here | Reunion Planners: Noah Foster and Shivani Nookala
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2021: Friday, November 27, from 7-9 p.m. | NOLOS Basement Bar | RSVP Here | Reunion planners: Andrew Fullerton and Caroline Hedlund
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Spring Sports Highlights
This spring, Breck Athletics teams have done incredibly well. From the debut of Girls Flag Football to several IMAC Championships, and an individual who won three Track & Field Class AA State Championships, we are incredibly proud of our Breck Mustangs. Read more here. Additionally the Class of 2026 has 10 DIII, a DII, and a DI athletes heading to play college sports.
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Guys and & Dolls and the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Showcase with Breck Theater
Breck Theater had a great run of Guys and Dolls May 8-10 and followed it up with a strong performance at the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Showcase. Congratulations to all of our performing arts students. Next up... Mean Girls.
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The Breck Institute Launches this spring!
After years of planning the Breck Institute: Leading for Social and Academic Belonging launched this spring. Several top independent schools from the U.S. and even from Cairo, Egypt came to learn from our faculty and administration. Read more about the Breck Institute here.
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Breck ASR Students Published in Scientific Journal
Selena Qiao '26, Maria Rohlfsen '26, and Abigail Endres '25 recently had their article about DEET exposure and damage to turfgrass published in the Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety May 2026 Journal, a major accomplishment for high school students. Read it here.
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Claudette Laureano and Brad Peterson Retire
Claudette Laureano (29 years teaching) and Brad Peterson (38 years teaching) retired at the end of the 2025-26 school year. If you want to share a note with them, please email alumni@breckschool.org and we will share your message with Claudette and Brad.
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Stampede 3630 Head to Houston for Worlds in FIRST Robotics
Breck's Robotic Team, Stampede3630, headed to Houston for the FIRST ROBOTICS Championship at the end of April into early May. They qualified for the tournament by winning the IMPACT Award at the MN FIRST Competition. Check out the Breck Robotics' Team Page.
| | As we transition into next year's planning and gear up for the Breck Summer Program, our team is simultaneously focused on a critical goal: closing out our fiscal year strong on June 30. To help make all the incredible, defining moments happen for our students, we would love your support for the Breck Annual Fund today. Your generosity ensures we finish this year with incredible momentum and step confidently into the next. | | | | | |
