Despite the rainy weather, Friday brought together our alumni from the Class of 1972 and older, as well as our Hillyer and Signature Society Members for a Head Master’s Luncheon. Guests enjoyed musical pieces played by the Middle School String Ensemble, remarks by Head Master Andrew Holmgren and Board Chairman Ward Classen ’71, and a Castalia speech by Myrna Shah-Fricke ’22.

Saturday began with the All Alumni Board Meeting, featuring a virtual alumni talk with Dr. Charlie Munn ’67 and an overview of Calvert’s 125 years by Head Master Andrew Holmgren. (Click here to view the Zoom recording.) Conservation biologist and ecotourism entrepreneur Dr. Munn discussed his international work, travels, and incredibly close encounters with wildlife. The board meeting was followed by a bus tour of Baltimore led by Ward Classen '71 and tours of Calvert’s campus given by alumni volunteers Charlie Albert ’72 and Farrell Gregory ’18. Thank you, Ward, Charlie, and Farrell! 

Saturday evening honored this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Ward Classen ’71 for his dedicated service to Calvert and the community at large. Alumni Board President Blake Sheehan ’00 presented the award and said, “As a member of the class of 1971, Ward would have celebrated his 50th reunion last year. He is a notable attorney, published author, and expert in software law. He has also served 22 years on the Board of Trustees, most recently as Chairman. The timing of this tribute coincides with the conclusion of his trustee service, for which we are all grateful.” 

The reunion dinners for classes ending in “2” and “7” immediately followed the cocktail party. The classes of 1982, 1985, 1992, 1997, 2011, and 2012 all met on campus to celebrate while the classes of 1957, 1971, 1972, 1977, 1987, and 1995 came together off-campus. Thank you to all of our alumni volunteers and reunion dinner hosts.

Get ready, classes ending in 3s and 8s, your reunion is next and will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023.