Alumnae Weekend - Garrison Forest School, Inc.
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Alumnae Weekend - Garrison Forest School, Inc.
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Alumnae Weekend 2026:
May 1-2
At Alumnae Weekend, we invite all alumnae to return to campus to celebrate!
This year, we are highlighting classes ending in 1s and 6s.
Register for Alumnae Weekend Here
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
Alumnae Pickleball Match
| 5:00 p.m. | GFS Tennis Courts
Join the GFS Badminton Team for a spirited game of pickleball hosted by Crystal Lee '96 and beloved past faculty member Kim Marlor - no experience necessary!
Alumnae vs. GFS Polo Team Match
| 5:00 p.m. | Sheridan Polo Arena
Cheer on alumnae and current players in a friendly and spirited match. Interested in playing? Contact Director of Polo Jenny Schwartz '11 at jennyschwartz@gfs.org.
Après Polo & Pickle
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Sheridan Polo Arena
All alumnae pickleball and polo players and spectators are invited to gather after the games.
Check-In & Hospitality Center
| 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Manor House
Check-in for Alumnae Weekend 2026, grab a snack or a bottle of water or simply take a break in the sitting room between activities.
Alumnae Memorial
| 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Chapel
The chapel will be open throughout the day to provide a space for reflection.
Trailblazing Women
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Garland Theater
Join students as they hear from a special Keynote Speaker:
Sara Bleich '96, PhD
,
Vice Provost for Special Projects and Professor of Public Health Policy at Harvard University
Career Day
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Various Campus Locations
Visit your fellow alumnae's sessions as they share their career journey with Upper School students.
Archival Display
| 12:00-4:00 p.m. | Manor House, O'Zone
Step back in time through photographs and memorabilia curated from the School Archives with Archivist Dr. Dante Beretta.
Student Led Tours
| 1:15-2:00 p.m. | Alumnae Hall
Take a tour of campus led by current students.
Toast to the 25th
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Manor House
The Class of 2001 is invited to gather to unbox their Senior year time capsule.
True Blue Cocktail Reception
| 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Alumnae Hall
All Alumnae are invited to gather for an evening full of Garrison spirit! Join us in recognizing the late Ashley East Rogers ’97 as the posthumous recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumna Award.
Check-In & Hospitality Center
| 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Manor House
Check-in for Alumnae Weekend 2026, grab a snack or a bottle of water or simply take a break in the sitting room between activities.
Archival Display
| 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Manor House, O'Zone
Step back in time through photographs and memorabilia curated from the School Archives with Archivist Dr. Dante Beretta.
Alumnae Memorial
| 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Chapel
The chapel will be open throughout the day to provide a space for reflection.
Reflections and Remembrances
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Chapel
Join together to reminisce and remember friends and classmates who have passed away.
History of GFS Tour
| 9:45-11:00 a.m. | Departing from the Chapel
Test your knowledge of all things GFS with a historic tour of our beloved school led by Dr. Dante Beretta.
50th Reunion Celebration Brunch
| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lochinvar
Hosted by Ann Teaff, Interim Head of School, this special brunch honors the Class of 1976, the 50th Reunion class and any alumna who has already celebrated her 50th Reunion: Classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971.
Shuttle buses will depart Robinswood parking lot starting at 10:30 a.m.
Mimosa Mingle
| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Manor House
Network with fellow alumnae, pose for a professional headshot and enjoy lite brunch bites.
Legacy Tea
| 2:00-3:30 p.m. | Lochinvar
All legacy alumnae and their current GFS students are invited for tea and refreshments at Lochinvar. Legacy alumnae include daughters, granddaughters, sisters, aunts, or nieces who attended Garrison Forest School.
Class Parties
Class parties are organized by Class Program Chairs.
Volunteer
Help make your Reunion special – plan your Class Party, share Reunion news and garner support for your Class Gift.
Contact Parent and Alumnae Relations Manager Alexandra DeJohn at (410) 559-3131 or
alexandradejohn@gfs.org
for more information.
Travel Accommodations
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
10101 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-363-0660
Reserve Your Room
Hilton Garden Inn
4770 Owings Mills Boulevard, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-654-0030
Reserve Your Room
Questions?
Contact Events Manager
Katherine Hayes
(410) 559-3134
katherinehayes@gfs.org
Help your class leave its mark by contributing to your Class Gift today!
New address, job or exciting news? Keep us updated!
Share your professional journey with GFS students!
Help us recognize the fantastic women from the Forest!
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Alumnae Weekend 2026:
May 1-2
At Alumnae Weekend, we invite all alumnae to return to campus to celebrate!
This year, we are highlighting classes ending in 1s and 6s.
Register for Alumnae Weekend Here
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
Alumnae Pickleball Match
| 5:00 p.m. | GFS Tennis Courts
Join the GFS Badminton Team for a spirited game of pickleball hosted by Crystal Lee '96 and beloved past faculty member Kim Marlor - no experience necessary!
Alumnae vs. GFS Polo Team Match
| 5:00 p.m. | Sheridan Polo Arena
Cheer on alumnae and current players in a friendly and spirited match. Interested in playing? Contact Director of Polo Jenny Schwartz '11 at jennyschwartz@gfs.org.
Après Polo & Pickle
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Sheridan Polo Arena
All alumnae pickleball and polo players and spectators are invited to gather after the games.
Check-In & Hospitality Center
| 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Manor House
Check-in for Alumnae Weekend 2026, grab a snack or a bottle of water or simply take a break in the sitting room between activities.
Alumnae Memorial
| 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Chapel
The chapel will be open throughout the day to provide a space for reflection.
Trailblazing Women
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Garland Theater
Join students as they hear from a special Keynote Speaker:
Sara Bleich '96, PhD
,
Vice Provost for Special Projects and Professor of Public Health Policy at Harvard University
Career Day
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Various Campus Locations
Visit your fellow alumnae's sessions as they share their career journey with Upper School students.
Archival Display
| 12:00-4:00 p.m. | Manor House, O'Zone
Step back in time through photographs and memorabilia curated from the School Archives with Archivist Dr. Dante Beretta.
Student Led Tours
| 1:15-2:00 p.m. | Alumnae Hall
Take a tour of campus led by current students.
Toast to the 25th
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Manor House
The Class of 2001 is invited to gather to unbox their Senior year time capsule.
True Blue Cocktail Reception
| 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Alumnae Hall
All Alumnae are invited to gather for an evening full of Garrison spirit! Join us in recognizing the late Ashley East Rogers ’97 as the posthumous recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumna Award.
Check-In & Hospitality Center
| 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Manor House
Check-in for Alumnae Weekend 2026, grab a snack or a bottle of water or simply take a break in the sitting room between activities.
Archival Display
| 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Manor House, O'Zone
Step back in time through photographs and memorabilia curated from the School Archives with Archivist Dr. Dante Beretta.
Alumnae Memorial
| 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Chapel
The chapel will be open throughout the day to provide a space for reflection.
Reflections and Remembrances
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Chapel
Join together to reminisce and remember friends and classmates who have passed away.
History of GFS Tour
| 9:45-11:00 a.m. | Departing from the Chapel
Test your knowledge of all things GFS with a historic tour of our beloved school led by Dr. Dante Beretta.
50th Reunion Celebration Brunch
| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lochinvar
Hosted by Ann Teaff, Interim Head of School, this special brunch honors the Class of 1976, the 50th Reunion class and any alumna who has already celebrated her 50th Reunion: Classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971.
Shuttle buses will depart Robinswood parking lot starting at 10:30 a.m.
Mimosa Mingle
| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Manor House
Network with fellow alumnae, pose for a professional headshot and enjoy lite brunch bites.
Legacy Tea
| 2:00-3:30 p.m. | Lochinvar
All legacy alumnae and their current GFS students are invited for tea and refreshments at Lochinvar. Legacy alumnae include daughters, granddaughters, sisters, aunts, or nieces who attended Garrison Forest School.
Class Parties
Class parties are organized by Class Program Chairs.
Volunteer
Help make your Reunion special – plan your Class Party, share Reunion news and garner support for your Class Gift.
Contact Parent and Alumnae Relations Manager Alexandra DeJohn at (410) 559-3131 or
alexandradejohn@gfs.org
for more information.
Travel Accommodations
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
10101 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-363-0660
Reserve Your Room
Hilton Garden Inn
4770 Owings Mills Boulevard, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-654-0030
Reserve Your Room
Questions?
Contact Events Manager
Katherine Hayes
(410) 559-3134
katherinehayes@gfs.org
Help your class leave its mark by contributing to your Class Gift today!
New address, job or exciting news? Keep us updated!
Share your professional journey with GFS students!
Help us recognize the fantastic women from the Forest!