ALUMNI NEWSLETTER

October 27, 2021

Greetings from Henderson! I’ve been back on campus for a few weeks now, transitioning into my new role as Director of Parent and Alumni Programs. Liz Funk P’12 retired at the end of the 2021 school year to spend more time with family, including her grandson, Pavel Hallelujah “Hal” Funk (pictured with Liz below). We wish Liz all the best in retirement and trust that we will see her smiling face at future Forman events.

While I’m new to this role, I’m not new to Forman. In 2005, my husband, Chris Ford, and I, along with our dog, Henry, joined the Forman community as faculty, coaches, and dorm parents. I taught in the science department from 2005-2009 and then stepped back from teaching to raise our two children, Christopher and Hadley. I’m excited to be back and grateful to be part of such a wonderful place once again.

Our community is eager to reconnect with alumni after navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and we look forward to future alumni events both on and off-campus. Looking ahead, please save the date for Alumni Weekend, Friday, May 6th – Saturday, May 7th. We hope to see you on campus soon!

Best,

Heather Ford

Director of Parent and Alumni Programs

Office of Institutional Advancement

heather.ford@formanschool.org

860.567.2847

Alumni Event

We invite you to attend a cocktail reception hosted by Dara Cerritelli Varano ’88 on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar in Hartford, CT. Invitations will be arriving in your mailbox soon!

Learning Differences and Dyslexia Awareness Month

In honor of Learning Differences and Dyslexia Awareness Month, which takes place in October, we are highlighting faculty members who have learning differences just like our students. Click here to read their stories.

To recognize the importance of this month, we have also compiled a video featuring faculty members who relate to having a learning difference, current students who share their experiences before and after coming to Forman, an alumnus who looks back on their transformation, and a parent who reflects on the tools and resources that have enabled their student to become a better learner. Click here to watch the video.

October at Forman

Thank you to everyone who attended Homecoming on October 9th. It was wonderful to welcome alumni to campus, and we hope those who joined us had a nice time. We hope to connect with even more alumni in the coming months! Click here to view a slideshow from the day’s activities.

This month, we also hosted Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day, as well as Parents' Weekend. Grandparents and special friends enjoyed campus tours, musical performances, a steam bending wood demonstration, and more. Meanwhile, parents spent time in Litchfield, visited with their students, met with faculty, and socialized with other families.

We were thrilled to be able to share our community and campus with alumni, family, and friends in person after such a long season of virtual events!

Alumni Spotlight

Blake Miller ’92, a former US Men's Lacrosse National Team member, recently joined the Navy men’s lacrosse coaching staff as a volunteer assistant. As a Forman student, Miller was a three-sport athlete; he played lacrosse, basketball, and soccer.

"I could not be more proud to be part of the Navy men's lacrosse program," says Miller. "It is an honor and privilege to be able to coach such a special group of young men at an institution with so much tradition and history … I am thankful for the opportunity, and my family and I look forward to living in Annapolis and being part of the Navy family."

Click here to read more.

Podcast Features Student

Anneliese Jackson ’22 was a guest on the Australia-based podcast ChiChat by ChiChart. Anneliese's father, Grant, is one of the hosts of the show. In the episode, Anneliese shares how she struggled to meet her full potential in the traditional school system and how she is now achieving success at Forman School. Click here to listen.

Fall Play

We are pleased to invite alumni to attend the fall play, She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition. The final dress rehearsal, which is open for viewing, is Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Show nights are Thursday, November 11th, and Friday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. Performances will take place in the Jake Cloobeck ’16 Theater.

All attendees must be vaccinated, wear a mask indoors, and provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours.

Catch a Game

Click here to find the schedules of upcoming athletic games and competitions. We also offer live streaming for many athletic events. Click here to access the live streams.