2023-2024 Lunch & Learn Dates Set. Speakers are Needed. How About You?

The Lunch & Learn program to introduce students to Ballard grads in professional roles reflected in the school's Academy clusters was a big success this year, so we are bringing it back next spring. Remaining dates scheduled include:

• February 15 - Media Arts
• March 20 - Visual and Performing Arts

We are looking now for media and creative professionals to lead our February 15 session. Would YOU consider volunteering for a 20 minute overview of your professional experience? If so, please click on Rebekah Mulloy to learn more about the program.

Our Communications Committee Needs a New Editor for The Bear Facts

The current Chair of the Alumni Association's Communication Committee is retiring from the Board. That means we need a new editor for the monthly Bear Facts newsletter. This volunteer will work with the Board to identify topics of interest and write them up for publication through our on-line publishing tool.

This job is a fun way to stay in touch with members of all classes and share news of interest to alumni of all ages.

Would you consider helping us? Want to learn more about what is involved? If so, contact Rudy Moeller for more information. Thank you!

2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap

On Saturday, October 14, Ballard recognized some of its many amazing alumni at our 2023 Hall of Fame Induction. With over 150 people in attendance, we celebrated nine of Ballard's finest. Inductees included Lonita Baker (Class of 1999), Tanya Clay House (Class of 1991), Caren Cunningham (Class of 1978), Don Goodwin (long-time track/CC coach) Rosalind Goodwin Joseph (Class of 2001), Steve Gowers (Class of 1972), Bob Lindsay (Class of 1974), Danica Novgorodoff (Class of 1998), and Shirleen Sisney (long-time educator).

Ballard's string quartet entertained attendees as they enjoyed cocktail hour. A silent raffle was held, with all proceeds going to the Ballard Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Inductee Danica Novgorodoff noted "It was such an honor to share the stage with the other inductees who are an impressive and inspiring group of alumni".

Steve Gowers, the outgoing alumni president, had these words to share. "You could feel the respect everyone had for these inductees. When we took the group photo, Pam and I were heartened by the diversity on the stage. This is what America is meant to be."

If you are interested in serving on a selection committee or event committee for future Hall of Fame events, please contact Kim Barber.

Class of 1983 Reunion Was A Blast!

The Class of 1983 had a great time gathering at Joe's Older Than Dirt on October 6. The next evening was spent at Owl Creek Country Club where the fun continued!

Thanks to Cara Young Panther, Elizabeth Gibson Taylor and the rest of the team for organizing such a fun and memorable weekend.