A Look Back at Alumni Weekend & Reunion

From the Class of 1952 to 2021, LFA alumni and Ferry Hall alumnae

came from Maine to California for a weekend with many highlights.

Celebrating Chris Tennyson as LFA’s new Head of School and the 10-year anniversary of Ferry Hall Dormitory … enjoying Friday Happy Hour and Saturday dinners … toasting with pride our 2022 Woman of Distinction and Hall of Fame inductees … sharing updates on the LFA Community Health Center … engaging in multicultural dialogue … partaking in barbecue and craft beer; laughing through fun fair activities … enlightening discussion … reconnection ... it was a weekend to remember!

Thank you to all who joined us!

Friday, September 23

All-School Meeting

On Friday afternoon, LFA students, faculty and staff were joined by the 2022 Woman of Distinction Sheri Kersch Schultz ’72 at the All-School Meeting. Schultz challenged LFA's students to – in the words of Denzel Washington – "fall forward" as they begin the same journey that she started at Ferry Hall nearly 50 years ago.

The co-founder of the Seattle-based Schultz Family Foundation also asked students to live "with intention and curiosity" and "above all to practice some form of gratitude every day."

The connection with the students was evident after the 45-minute meeting as lines quickly formed around the Cressey Center for the Arts stage to meet with Schultz, her husband and Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz and President of the Schultz Family Foundation Tyra Mariani where they stayed to talk individually with each of the students.

Welcome Party with Bandstand

Alumni of all ages were welcomed to campus to connect over festive food -- featuring mini Caxy Macs, milkshake shooters and pizza puffs -- and rockin' tunes from "Hey Jimmy."

Saturday, September 24

Multicultural Dialogue

Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana P’14 and current students led a discussion with alumni on Saturday morning about LFA and the student body that hails from more than 38 countries and 14 states, delivering diversity of background and thought.

Family BBQ & Fun Fair

Alumni, friends and families of Lake Forest Academy enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the Craft Beer Tent as part of the Family Barbecue and Fun Fair.

Celebration of the Women of Ferry Hall & LFA

On Saturday afternoon in the Little Theater in Reid Hall, the Celebration of the Women of Ferry Hall & LFA took place to recognize the history and outstanding achievements of Ferry Hall alumnae and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the Ferry Hall dormitory. The program included Riya Kapoor ’23 as Ferry Hall Prefect, Nancy Neustadt Barcelo ’70 as a previous Woman of Distinction, Suzy Vaughn as inaugural head of the Ferry Hall dormitory and remarks from former Ferry Hall resident Madeleine Pye ’15 read by Joie Romelus ’23, a current Ferry Hall resident. Following the program, the group was invited into the Ferry Hall dormitory to tour.

Hall of Fame & Woman of Distinction Ceremony

The highlight of Alumni Weekend & Reunion was the ceremony to honor the Hall of Fame induction class and Woman of Distinction. To learn more about the Class of 2022, listed below, read their bios here. 

• David Andreas ’67 (posthumous) - Service to Society
• Alex DeBrincat ’16 - Achievement in Athletics
• Mark Dryfoos P’96, ’00 - Service to the School
• Peter Goulet ’62 - Service to Society
• Sheri Kersch Schultz ’72 - Woman of Distinction
• Kelly Perine ’87 - Achievement in the Arts
• Steve Ryder P’15, ’17 - Service to the School
• Amish Shah ’92 - Service to Society
• Lori Rewick Simon ’70 - Service to Society

In the video below, honorees spoke about their experiences at Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall and how those experiences impacted their lives. 

Inaugural Installation of the Dr. John & Mrs. Loring Strudwick Endowed Chair

The Dr. John & Mrs. Loring Strudwick Endowed Chair was established to be held by a senior, distinguished faculty member. Chris Dozois ’84 is the first Strudwick Chair. Dozois, who has been teaching at LFA since 1989, has served in a variety of roles during his time at LFA and currently teaches AP United States History and World History I while also coaching the girls cross country team and leading the Writing Center. 

Thank you to all who joined us!

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