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By Sidwell Friends School
This year marks the 80th that she has been a member of the school community.
Retired and Former Employees
Welcome, retired and former faculty and staff!
We hope you will keep in touch online and return to campus for events and volunteer opportunities.
RECENT TRIBUTES
![A Tribute to Gil Thompson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660588055/sidwell/jz1vtsghez7qzxlnivgm/Thompson_Gil_16A0569.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660588055/sidwell/jz1vtsghez7qzxlnivgm/Thompson_Gil_16A0569.jpg","width":480}])
By Michael Woods
For 36 years, Gil Thompson poured his professional self into the Sidwell Friends community.
![A Tribute to John Simon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660587962/sidwell/itsxb0hjxrj8hazxnskk/Simon_John_31A0123.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660587962/sidwell/itsxb0hjxrj8hazxnskk/Simon_John_31A0123.jpg","width":480}])
By Lou Heberer
Coach Simon will be remembered for his passion and dedication to the athletic program at Sidwell Friends. He impacted many students’ lives in his 32 years at Sidwell.
![A Tribute to Jenni Voorhees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660587634/sidwell/t2xzy6wqszfxe1netmzj/Voorhees_Jennifer_31A0257.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660587634/sidwell/t2xzy6wqszfxe1netmzj/Voorhees_Jennifer_31A0257.jpg","width":480}])
By Lindsay McAuliffe
She’s been knitting us together at Lower School, and beyond, in innovative ways for forty-four years.
![A Tribute to Steve Thompson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642538412/sidwell/vjm0gccbcjci3aayl61g/CopyofThompson_Steve_31A0039.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642538412/sidwell/vjm0gccbcjci3aayl61g/CopyofThompson_Steve_31A0039.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642538412/sidwell/vjm0gccbcjci3aayl61g/CopyofThompson_Steve_31A0039.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642538412/sidwell/vjm0gccbcjci3aayl61g/CopyofThompson_Steve_31A0039.jpg","width":1000}])
by Kate Lindsey
Chief Steve Thompson arrived at Sidwell Friends School nearly 28 years ago - a critical time in the school’s history.
Contact
Kourtney Ginn
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
ginnk@sidwell.edu
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![A Tribute to Steve Sawyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597780837/sidwell/ufjhcu805kpu1wc0kxki/sawyerwalkie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597780837/sidwell/ufjhcu805kpu1wc0kxki/sawyerwalkie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597780837/sidwell/ufjhcu805kpu1wc0kxki/sawyerwalkie.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597780837/sidwell/ufjhcu805kpu1wc0kxki/sawyerwalkie.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597780837/sidwell/ufjhcu805kpu1wc0kxki/sawyerwalkie.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1597780837/sidwell/ufjhcu805kpu1wc0kxki/sawyerwalkie.jpg","width":2200}])
![A Tribute to Mary Milroy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597780621/sidwell/oldkwkonmyeijnrfyxwu/Milroy_Mary_16A0135.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597780621/sidwell/oldkwkonmyeijnrfyxwu/Milroy_Mary_16A0135.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597780621/sidwell/oldkwkonmyeijnrfyxwu/Milroy_Mary_16A0135.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597780621/sidwell/oldkwkonmyeijnrfyxwu/Milroy_Mary_16A0135.jpg","width":1000}])
![A Tribute to Dan Entwisle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597780316/sidwell/qtw5dvqao8drouhint4x/Entwisle_Dan_31A0192.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597780316/sidwell/qtw5dvqao8drouhint4x/Entwisle_Dan_31A0192.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597780316/sidwell/qtw5dvqao8drouhint4x/Entwisle_Dan_31A0192.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597780316/sidwell/qtw5dvqao8drouhint4x/Entwisle_Dan_31A0192.jpg","width":1000}])
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Get Involved
To learn more about the ways in which retired and former employees can volunteer on and off campus, email Kourtney Ginn at ginnk@sidwell.edu.
Upcoming Events
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Join the owners of Revalation Vineyards for a wine tasting experience designed for those new to wine. This event is open only to alumni 21+
Hosted by Françoise Seillier-Moiseiwitsch P'13, Julian Moiseiwitsch P'13, and Nina Moiseiwitsch '13
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Join Alanna Reeves '11, events and content manager at Sonny's Pizza, for a natural wine tasting and pizza buffet. This event is open only to those 21+
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Join us for a kid-friendly afternoon of service on campus. We will prepare bagged lunches for our community partner, La Casa, a 40-unit Permanent Supportive Housing facility. Register here.
Hosted by Center for Ethical Leadership Coordinator Alex McCoy '04 and Julia Hastings-Black '00
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David P. Pearson '52 Athletic Center, Lobby
Join us to celebrate the installation of the Athletic Feature Wall in the David P. Pearson '52 Athletic Center. Register here.
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Upper School Library
Join Bryan Garman, faculty members, and students for a continental breakfast and look at Sidwell Friends today. Register here.
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Sledge Garden
Join Star the Fox and fellow young friends for an afternoon of kid-friendly fun and creativity! Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities, including a meaningful service project. For our Lower School-aged friends and younger. Register here.
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Arts Center Patio
Join fellow alumni to cheer on the Quakers, catch up with old friends, and enjoy tailgate snacks. Register here.
Sidwell Social
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