Alumni Newsletter -- The Priory Connection

Dear Priory Family,

Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, you remain an essential part of our Woodside Priory community. This quarterly newsletter celebrates your achievements, shares exciting school updates, and keeps you connected to the place that helped shape who you are today.

From alumni spotlights to upcoming events to opportunities for involvement, we're here to strengthen the bonds that unite us all as proud members of the Priory family.

Recent News:

💙🐾 2025 Alumni Reunion Recap

A heartfelt thank you to the 100+ alumni, families, and friends who came together to celebrate at Priory last August! New memories were added to the nostalgia of being back on campus through pickleball, hikes, mini-reunions, Fr. Martin art shows, student-led tours, and our relaxing dinner at Church Square.

Special thanks and shout-out to our amazing speaker and alum, Minsun Keavers ’98, who shared inspiring stories and reflections that reminded us of the lifelong impact of a Priory education and community. ❤️

We’re especially grateful to our alumni who traveled from near and far—even across the globe—to celebrate their time and lasting connection to Priory. ✈️🌍

Reunion Photos

SAVE THE DATE: The 2026 Reunion is set for Saturday, August 29th

Let’s go ’1s and ’6s — we can’t wait to celebrate YOU! Interested in being a Class Representative, please email us alumni@prioryca.org 💙🐾

🙏 Sacred Updates

ON A BRIGHT FALL MORNING, hundreds of Woodside Priory School students gathered shoulder to shoulder under a cheerful balloon arch to celebrate one of the most beloved figures in Priory history.

The entire Middle and Upper School community came together with smiles and applause to dedicate the school’s new entry road as Father Martin Way, honoring Father Martin’s five decades of service, friendship, and spiritual leadership. The ceremony, held just outside Schilling Square, felt equal parts joyful and reverent—a reflection of the man at its center. Head of School Patrick Ruff opened the gathering, welcoming students, faculty, and guests to “pause and come together…not for Chapel, not for a performance or a game… but to honor a man and a life of extraordinary service.” As sunlight glinted off the new street sign unveiled near the curb, Ruff’s words carried through the morning air.

“From this day forward,” he said, “this new road will be known as Father Martin Way.”

To read the full article, click the link here.

Fr. Martin Way Celebration Photos

Event Details:

Parents of Alumni Holiday Soirée | December 4th | 5:00-7:00 PM

Founders Hall, Woodside Priory

RSVP HERE

Upcoming Dates:

December 4, 2025

Parents of Alumni Holiday Soirée

✨RSVP✨

Join us for a festive evening of community and celebration.

January 16, 2026 🏀

Alumni Pre-Game

US V Boys BB v Menlo

6:00 PM | Home Game

Let's GOOOO Panthers!

March 21, 2026

Rewind to 1985 Gala

Grab your alumni friends and enjoy celebrating on campus all benefiting our Priory community.

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Alumni Achievements:

🧠 Aran Nayebi

I'm an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Machine Learning Department, a core faculty member of the Neuroscience Institute, and hold a courtesy appointment in the Robotics Institute.

🏆 Conor Bonfiglio

Not only did Conor and his foursome take home the Weekend Warriors golf trophy ⛳️,, but he’s also making waves as an Emmy Award–winning Content Associate at NBC Sports

Did you know?

Priory has 17 ⚡ Collegiate Athletes competing Coast to Coast! Check them out—and cheer them on!

Let’s go Panthers!

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Alumni Reunion Speaker

Minsun (Francis) Kevers'98

Introducing Priory's Alumni Board

Co-Chairs:

Minsun (Francis) Kevers '98

Emily (Cohen) Chapman ’00

Board Members:

Mike McCrady '85

Edward Sun '87

Mark Theis '18

TBD

Get Involved:

Announcing Minsun (Francis) Kevers ’98 and Emily (Cohen) Chapman ’00 as Woodside Priory’s Alumni Board Co-Chairs!

Thank you for your leadership, vision, and dedication to our alumni community that will shape an inspiring future for Priory alumni. We’re also excited to share that the Priory Alumni Board is officially returning—an important step toward strengthening our community and deepening alumni engagement!

Our Alumni Board is actively seeking passionate graduates who are interested in being a mentor, planning events, serving as a Reunion Class Chair, or expanding our alumni network. We would love to hear from you. Contact us at: alumni@prioryca.org

As you know, alumni giving plays a vital role in sustaining our school’s excellence, enhancing student opportunities, and preserving the traditions that make the Priory community so special. Your involvement—whether through board service or financial support—helps ensure that future generations will experience the same exceptional education and close-knit community that shaped us all.

Our campus is always open to our alumni family. Come walk the grounds, share your stories, and help us write the next chapter of our shared legacy.

Until we see you again, carry the Priory spirit with you wherever life takes you—

and Stay Priory.

Questions about Alumni Giving? Contact us at alumni@prioryca.org

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