Wardlaw+Hartridge Alumni - The Wardlaw + Hartridge School Summer Programs "Something I didn't realize ... is the network that you are going to have for the rest of your life. I now have friends all across the country I can always reach out to." -Nicole Sandrik-Arzadi, '22 CONNECT Connecting with with your alma mater.  You can check campus news and announcements, see scheduled events, check reunion plans, update your contact information and share your news with us! Submit an Alumni Update GIVE BACK Whether it is making a gift to The Wardlaw+Hartridge Fund or mentoring a current student, giving back to W+H is easy.  Use our online giving form linked below to make a gift to your alma mater. Give to W+H NETWORK "Alumni networks are one of the least talked about but most helpful career development tools," according to the Association of Talent Development. Networking with your fellow alumni has benefits for a lifetime. Get involved with the Alumni Association Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. ALUMNI EVENTS Calendar RSS Feeds Subscribe to Calendar Alerts May May 2026 Booster Club Spring Fest Subscribe to Calendar Alerts 00 PM 00 PM about Booster Club Spring Fest May 2026 Jim Howard Golf Classic Subscribe to Calendar Alerts 11 00 AM 00 PM Colonia Country Club about Jim Howard Golf Classic June Jun 2026 Alumni Summer Kickoff Subscribe to Calendar Alerts 30 PM 00 PM Off-Campus about Alumni Summer Kickoff Connect with Alumni Notable W+H Alumni The most dangerous phrase in our language is we've always done it this way. - Grace Hopper,  Hartridge Class of 1927, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, Computer Scientist Read more about Grace Hopper This is a task of tremendous importance. Somehow, we must restore confidence, honor and integrity in government." - Archibald Cox,  Wardlaw Class of 1924, Former U.S. Solicitor General Read more about Archibald Cox CONNECT WITH THE ALUMNI OFFICE William Jenkins Assistant Head for Institutional Advancement William K. Jenkins joined The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in 2005 as the Director of Development. After graduating from Assumption College in 1981, Mr. Jenkins had a nine-year career in college admissions. In 1993, he began his alumni and development work for six years at Yale University School of Medicine. Leaving Connecticut and moving to New Jersey with his family, Mr. Jenkins was Director of Major Gifts for five years at Drew University where he helped successfully surpass a $65 million capital campaign, planned and implemented regional campaigns nationwide, and helped increase alumni fund participation. His most recent position prior to joining the Wardlaw-Hartridge family was Associate Director of Major Gifts at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. Katie Vetland DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Katie Vetland '02 earned her Bachelor's degree in elementary and special education from Seton Hall University in 2006.  She has served as the W+H Alumni Association President since 2019 and will continue in that role as she assumes her new position on the Development Office staff. Katie is also on the Development Committee and is an assistant W+H cheerleading coach.  She brings great experience, enthusiasm and dedication to the community. After being a classroom teacher for over 14 years, she's excited about this new role. 2024-2025 Annual Report 2025 Alumni Awards Ceremony Honorees Nominate Outstanding Alumni Required 2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony Honorees Nominate Outstanding Alumni Required 2023 Alumni Awards Ceremony Honorees Nominate Outstanding Alumni Required Distinguished Faculty Award: Sue Howard Art Teacher 1979-2020 Athletic Hall of Fame: Gil Childers class of 1973 Athletic Hall of Fame: Keith Mann Class of 2003 Athletic Hall of Fame: 1971 Boys Basketball Team 1984 girls basketball team Greetings from Head of School Dr. Corinna Crafton Read Greeting Dear Wardlaw+Hartridge Community, I write this greeting just weeks after enjoying a fantastic Fall Fair and Alumni Awards Ceremony here on campus. The day included a reunion of the Wardlaw School for Boys and the Hartridge School for Girls classes of 1973 and our annual Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception. Alumni representing five decades of graduates reconnected, shared stories, and toured the campus, meeting current students, teachers, and staff. It was wonderful to celebrate the 1971 boys’ and 1984 girls’ State Prep basketball champions and to recognize three individual award recipients: Gil Childers ’73, Keith Mann ’03, and esteemed Distinguished Faculty Member Sue Howard. You will find further details about each of our highly deserving award recipients in this edition of the Oak & Ivy Events like Fall Fair and the Alumni Awards Ceremony are visceral reminders of the deep bonds  and lasting value of the Wardlaw+Hartridge experience. Distances of time and space fade away as folks return to campus and their days as W+H students. Such days fill me with an immense sense of pride in our community and a keen sense of responsibility to both honor traditions and legacy while continuing important work to ensure we remain a vital and vibrant school for the next 140 years. As we embark on a transformative phase of strategic development, I am inspired by the thousands of W+H alums and the 451 current students. Our school has always been a beacon of knowledge, a place where young minds are nurtured and dreams take flight. As we chart a course for an even brighter future, we do so with a clear focus on innovation and distinctive programming that will propel us forward as an independent school leader. In coming weeks and months, you will hear more from the school about our strategic plan, which is not a document but a roadmap. It represents the collective commitment of all who are invested in the long term success of our Wardlaw+Hartridge. It is exciting and ambitious work requiring a deep belief in the potential of every student to be a pioneering thinker. Each week I endeavor to visit classes to see our teachers and students in action together. These visits ground my work in authenticity; I see first-hand how our teachers provide opportunities for children to experiment and take academic risks, where creativity knows no bounds, and where each young person has the opportunity to try new things each day. Taking an innovative approach to education is the cornerstone of progress here at W+H. These are exciting days to be part of the Wardlaw+Hartridge family, and I invite you to be part of the adventure. Let us embrace change, celebrate our achievements, learn from setbacks, and continuously strive for the extraordinary. Onward! Dr. Corinna Crafton, Head of School Read our Oak and Ivy Magazine Read The Beacon Newspaper ALUMNI  MEMORIES Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Send us your favorite W+H stories & photos! Required Become a Legacy Family - Admission Info Get Rams Swag Send Notes for Oak & Ivy Transcript Request Alumni can use the Admission Waiver Discount Code: WHALUM when applying for admission for their children. Learn more about admission to W+H Visit the W+H Swag Store with Lands' End to purchase fun Spirit Wear! ORDER SPIRIT WEAR Share any exciting news or updates, including photos for publication in the Class Notes section of our Oak and Ivy magazine. What to send? News such as weddings, newborn babies, employment changes and retirement are great examples of the wonderful items we like to share with our community. Email Photos Here Click the link below to access our Transcript Request form! Transcript Request Form