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Ellis Reunion Weekend: October 7–9, 2022

Join us as we celebrate a MEGA Reunion for classes ending in 0's, 1's, 2's, 5's, 6's, and 7's during Reunion Weekend from Friday, October 7 to Sunday, October 9, 2022. It is an exciting time to be at Ellis and we are thrilled to welcome all alumnae back in person to connect with friends and see what the School looks like today. We hope you will join us to celebrate all things Ellis!

ALL ALUMNAE ARE WELCOME

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a room block available for out-of-town guests?

A block of rooms has been reserved at Springhill Suites, Bakery Square for Friday, October 7 to Sunday, October 9 at a discounted rate. Please call 412-362-8600 to reserve your room. When booking, please note that you are part of The Ellis School for a discounted rate.

Other hotels in the area include Hotel Indigo, The Inn on Negley, and the Hyatt House.
Can I bring my significant other/family to events?

Alumnae are invited to bring a guest to Friday's events on campus. All Saturday daytime events are family-friendly, and on Saturday evening alumnae are more than welcome to bring an adult guest to the evening reception. Please be sure to register guests for all events so we can keep an accurate headcount. We do not offer child care.
What is there to do within walking distance of Ellis?
Surrounded by six different neighborhoods, The Ellis School is in the heart of Pittsburgh’s East End. With museums, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops a short walk away from campus, there are plenty of family-friendly activities, places, and events to discover every day of the week—and they’re all just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Ellis campus!

We recommend checking out:
- Mellon Park
- The Kelly Strayhorn Theater
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-East Liberty
- East End Food Co-op
- Bakery Square
- The Frick
- Frick Park
- Walnut Street and South Highland Avenue in Shadyside and Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill for great restaurants and shopping!
Do you have any restaurant recommendations close to Ellis?

Of course we do—we love to eat! Some of our favorites in the neighborhood are: Point Brugge, Urban Tap, Noodlehead, Casbah, Mad Mex, Five Points Artisan Bakeshop, and Pino’s. There is also the new food hall in Bakery Square which houses four local restaurants, as well as täkō tôrtä and Alta Via Pizzeria. If you’re willing to venture a bit further, check out Ellis alumna Sarah CURTIS Hooper’s ’95 Oakland restaurant Butterjoint.
How do I find out about individual class events?

Please see the website and contact your class representative for Friday night events.
I celebrated Reunion virtually last year; can I come celebrate in person this year?

Of course! Reunion is always open to alumnae of all class years. But, all members of the past two years' milestone classes (ending in 0's, 1's, 5's, and 6's) are encouraged to come celebrate in person during Reunion 2022.
Is there child care available for Saturday evening?

We won't have child care available on campus, but you can contact us and we can provide you with a list of Ellis Upper School students who would be available as babysitters. Please email arnonik@theellisschool.org for more information.

Award Recipients

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Sara Frazer Ellis Awardee

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Catherine LEWIS Long '87 founded The Salon in 2020 with a desire to create a new space for the city’s brilliant women to gather, collaborate, and grow.

Prior to starting The Salon, Cathy served as co-founder and Executive Director of The Sprout Fund for over two decades. Under her leadership, Sprout worked with regional and national philanthropic partners to make more than $7 million of community-decided investments in 1,100+ early-stage projects, organizations, innovators, and activities. Some of Western PA’s most notable nonprofits —Bike Pittsburgh, Bricolage, Tree Pittsburgh, and Assemble—got their start with support from the fund. At Sprout, Cathy was involved in the creation and implementation of all of the fund’s major programs. She oversaw the grant proposals and reports for nearly 50 major organizational gifts from 18 regional private, community, and corporate foundations, developing a keen interest in community building in the process.

After sunsetting the organization, Cathy joined her alma mater, Carnegie Mellon University, as an adjunct faculty member at Dietrich College to share her knowledge of cities and grassroots culture building. She has also presented on the topic at several national and international conferences.

Cathy is an active member of many of Pittsburgh’s civic and cultural organizations. She has served on the Board of Trustees of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and has formerly served on the boards of The Ellis School, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and other organizations.

Cathy lives in Squirrel Hill with her husband and their three children.
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Alexandra (Alexa) CHU '07 joined the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)'s Global Investment Bank in 2018 and currently serves as Vice President, specializing on renewable energy tax credit (RETC), new markets tax credit (NMTC), and low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) investments. Her primary focus is management of RBC’s direct investments and syndicated RETC transactions. She serves as lead manager on all NMTC transactions and reviews LIHTC fund management transactions. Prior to joining RBC, she worked for Capital One Bank, N.A. with a focus on Alternative Energy and Project Finance, NMTC, and Tax Exempt Bond Fund. Before Capital One, Alexa worked at PNC Bank on a public finance portfolio with NMTCs. She holds FINRA SIE, Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.

Alexa is a 2011 graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Political Science. She sailed on Yale's division 1 sailing team and played on its club field hockey team. Alexa attended Ellis for 13 years and graduated in 2007. She played on WPIAL field hockey and lacrosse teams as well as on Team Golden Triangle, a club field hockey team. Alexa resides in New Jersey with her husband James and her son Jamie.

Heather HANCHAK Moss '97 achieved her greatest independent school athletic accomplishments in major scholastic invitational meets and post-season national competitions. Twice a Track & Field News All-American over 400 meters, she ran in California’s Golden West Invitational, winning the 400 at the meet as a junior and running 53.57 to take second at the National Scholastic outdoor meet, placing her fifth on the all-time state list. Heather’s career best was 53.51 as a junior competing in White Plains, NY at the Loucks Invitational. She represented the United States in the Jr. Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile (1995) and Sydney, Australia (1996), where she ran lead off leg for the 4x400m relay. Her relay team placed second and fourth respectively at these international events.

Indoors, Heather won PTFCA state titles in the 200 and 400 as a sophomore and added runner-up finishes in both events as a junior. She won the Indoor High School Nationals as a junior in the 400m. That same year, while competing in Idaho at the Simplot Games, she set the Junior Class Indoor Record, winning the Simplot Games in 54.14 in 1996.

Heather went on to compete collegiately at Texas Christian University (TCU) where she earned All-American Status in the 4x100m relay during her senior year. She was inducted into the Pennsylvania High School Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2021.

Alumnae Career Panelists

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Sarah MIDDLETON Gaffney '92

Sarah MIDDLETON Gaffney '92, Pharm.D., M.B.A., BCPS, is the Director of Pharmacy at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. She oversees an inpatient pharmacy staff of more than 70 employees and is the Pharmacy Residency Program Administrator of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency program. She is responsible for an annual medication budget of $25 million and numerous clinical pharmacy programs. Sarah’s clinical experience includes general cardiology, cardiac ICU, and cardiothoracic surgery ICU patient populations. She has given multiple pharmacotherapeutic lectures at local, state, and national conferences and has published several articles. In 2012, she proudly won the Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Practice Achievement Award.

After graduation from Ellis, Sarah earned her B.S. in Biology from Lehigh University. She then matriculated to the University of Pittsburgh where she graduated with her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Sarah completed both a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY-2 Adult Internal Medicine Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Sarah received an M.B.A. from Averett University.
Madeline GALLAGHER '12

Madeline GALLAGHER '12 graduated from Bucknell University with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science and from Johns Hopkins University with a M.S. in Applied Economics with a focus in analytics. She spent five years at PNC Bank, completing a development program while getting her master's degree and acting as a product manager in the savings and liquidity space. She then went on to serve as the business representative on the Low Cash Mode project, managing its rollout and revolutionizing the overdraft industry. She’s currently a product manager at Greenlight Financial Technology and the domain owner for the Spend Save and Give customer experience. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, Evan, and their two cats, Bubbles and Ziggy.
Rebekah HUGHEY '94

Rebekah HUGHEY '94 is a board certified, integrative family medicine doctor. She received her B.S. in Biology with a math minor from Spelman College and her M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her family medicine residency and certificate in clinical leadership at Duke University, as well as a faculty development fellowship. She has done neuroscience research at Morehouse School of Medicine, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, as well as with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neuroscience. Rebekah is a formally trained educator with experience teaching all age levels, including medical students and physicians. She was a FAME teaching fellow at Ellis from 2008–2009. She lectures for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis on topics such as mastering a calm mind and using metaphor. She enjoys training large and small groups as well as working one-on-one with corporate and private clients to enhance performance and achieve mind-mastery through her company Mastermind Empowerment. She has been practicing hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming for 15 years. Rebekah serves as chair of the board of advisors of the Wildacres Leadership Initiative in North Carolina, helping to develop curriculum for prominent leaders statewide, and is a trustee on the board of the non-profit Brother’s Brother. She is also on the board of directors for the USA Memory Championship. Rebekah is currently a Medical Director at Highmark Wholecare in Pittsburgh and is a 2021 alumna of The Advanced Leadership Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Her newest venture is embarking on an M.B.A. program in August 2022! Rebekah is a proud mom of an Ellis fifth grader.
Sarah ZIMMERMAN Tuthill '87

Sarah ZIMMERMAN Tuthill '87 is the owner of EZPZ Gatherings, a made-to-order cheese and charcuterie board business located in Aspinwall. A freelance writer and mother of two, she has always loved to entertain, enjoys food and wine, and has dabbled in both interior and floral design. After a long and successful career in corporate communications, she started the catering business as a way to bring all these interests together in one place…on a board. Sarah graduated from Ellis in 1987, then attended Penn State University where she earned a degree in advertising. After a successful career in corporate communications which began at United Parcel Service, she took a step back after having children. While they were still young, she re-entered the workforce, working in Ellis’ Development Office as the managing editor of the Ellis Magazine. Though her children are now teens, Sarah did not wish to return to the corporate grind, so began freelance writing…but had always dreamt of owning a business of her own. Not intent on opening a full-fledged catering business, Sarah zeroed in on a specific niche and, according to Pinterest and Instagram, quite the popular one! Friends who didn’t want a formal, catered event kept asking for help creating simple but impressive appetizer spreads for dinner parties, graduation parties, and other celebrations. And thus, EZPZ Gatherings was born and is now entering its third year in business, having survived the pandemic. Sarah looks forward to sharing with the Ellis community some lessons in life and business, and about taking risks to find joy.
Nell COX Yates '02

A secondary art educator since 2009, Nell COX Yates '02 has worked with students of all ages and in various settings over the past 17 years. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Nell holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Studio Art and a master's degree in Art Education from Lewis and Clark College. Her education and work experience with clay have aligned so that she has been exposed to many different art and studio settings from New England to Southern California. Currently, Nell serves as Visual Arts Department Chair at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, CA, where she runs the ceramics and 3D design program. She also owns and manages Birdhouse Ceramics, a small batch pottery studio, out of her home in Ventura, CA, where she lives with her husband Adam and their two kids Ada and Baz.

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Amanda HOLLAND-MINKLEY, Ph.D. '91 Echoes Ellis Experience in Her Higher-Ed Classroom

From her days as an Ellis student who loved problem solving in math class to her current work as a college professor, Amanda HOLLAND-MINKLEY ’91 has been enthralled by the experience of learning.
Sara NESS '09 and Her Revolution of Authenticity

When Sara NESS ’09 graduated from Ellis and began her freshman year at the University of Texas, she quickly learned a lesson many people encounter at that time in their lives: living with people is hard, especially in communal settings like college residence halls. But where most might see a housemate situation to tolerate, Sara saw an opportunity to learn from her peers—and to teach others how to do the same.
Nell COX Yates ’02, Visual Arts Educator and Owner of Birdhouse Ceramics

It’s no exaggeration to say that Nell COX Yates ’02 sees art everywhere. A secondary art educator since 2009, Nell has spent the past 17 years working with students of all ages and sharing her love of ceramics and 3D design in a variety of studio settings. From serving as the Visual Arts Department Chair at Viewpoint School to owning and managing Birdhouse Ceramics, a small-batch pottery studio, out of her home in California, this lifer has made a colorful career out of a passion that was sparked in Ellis’ own art studios.
Amy WOLF ’96, Asst. Director Digital Media & Marketing

As the Assistant Director for Digital Media and Marketing at The New York Community Trust, Amy WOLF ’96 thrives on finding creative and powerful ways to share the impact of New York City’s community foundation--one of the top funders of local nonprofits. Since joining The Trust in 2008, Amy has led a multitude of highly visible projects. From redesigning their website twice to producing advertising campaigns from soup to nuts to shaping The Trust’s e-marketing and social media presence, Amy is a master storyteller and creative leader who helps donors understand how their generosity can be turned into action.
Lauren DRAKE '16, PhD Candidate

After completing her undergraduate degree in bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania in 2020, Lauren DRAKE ’16 chose to continue her studies and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. During her time at Penn, Lauren worked as an undergraduate researcher in the Shorter Lab, studying the biochemical mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and contributing to multiple projects and papers. In addition to these pursuits, she completed minors in creative writing and journalism and received Honors in English for her creative thesis. As a member of the Lippmann Lab at Vanderbilt, Lauren improves the complexity of brain organoids for use as a physiologically relevant neurodegenerative disease model. She was recently awarded a National Institutes of Health T32 Alzheimer’s Disease training grant. She is also a member of the executive board of the Diversity and Science Lecture Series at Vanderbilt.
Lauren INDOVINA '01, Director

Lauren INDOVINA ’01 is an Emmy Award-winning Director and Visual Artist based in Los Angeles. She is best known for her ethereal visuals and multifaceted approach to art, design, film techniques, and branding. With a background in fine art and fifteen years in advertising, she has created original art and directed for internationally acclaimed design, animation, VFX studios, and agencies. Her work is included in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent motion collection, her sculptures have been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, she has directed Super Bowl ads, and her art has been on display on Rodeo Drive, at Radio City Music Hall, and in Times Square. Most recently, Lauren earned credits as the concept designer for Beyoncé's film Black Is King and the animation director for Amazon's Utopia series. She is currently directing and designing scripts for animated feature content and developing artificial intelligence and virtual reality characters and narratives.
Marsha RUCKER '86, Attorney

As the regional attorney for the Birmingham District of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Marsha RUCKER ’86 manages and litigates cases to further the eradication of unlawful employment discrimination. Marsha began her career with the EEOC as a trial attorney in the Birmingham District Office in 2008 and became the District’s regional attorney in December 2016. Prior to coming to the EEOC, Marsha was in-house counsel for two large public housing authorities. Early in her career, Marsha was a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. In this capacity, she represented more than 500 clients in various courts and tribunals in matters involving federal and state housing law, contract law, and public benefits. In 2019, Marsha’s work was recognized with the EEOC’s Chair’s Organizational Performance Award, the highest honor conferred within the organization. Marsha received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Duke University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she was a Patricia Roberts Harris National Fellow.
Nancy HAYES Kilgore '65, Writer

While at Ellis, Nancy HAYES Kilgore ’65 fell in love with the books assigned to her in English class and realized she wanted to become a novelist. Her dream came true, and today Nancy is preparing to publish her third novel, Bitter Magic, later this summer. Now, along with being a writer, she works as a pastoral psychotherapist in Burlington, Vermont, and leads writing workshops for people to write and reflect on their own lives in a safe and welcoming space.
Sarah ZIMMERMAN Tuthill '87, Founder and Owner of ezpz gatherings

Sarah ZIMMERMAN Tuthill ’87 had always dreamed of opening her own business. So, with a love of all things food, wine, and design, she opened Gathering Boards by ezpz gatherings in 2020 as a way to bring people together.Throughout the pandemic, she offered charcuterie boxes to go and now, having just opened a brick and mortar store in Aspinwall, is offering beautifully constructed boards to the Pittsburgh area. Want to learn to make your own charcuterie board? Join us on June 15, 2021 for Ellis After Fifth Ave: Building the Perfect Charcuterie Board with Sarah ZIMMERMAN Tuthill ’87 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Colleen DAILY Simonds '95, Interior Designer

An interior designer based in Pittsburgh, Colleen DAILY Simonds ’95 is known for her ability to mix playful patterns and vibrant colors to create beautiful, bold spaces for her clients. A former merchandiser with Gap and J.Crew, Colleen chose to switch career paths, leave New York City, and pursue a creative career back in her hometown.

Check out Colleen's After Fifth Ave. session, Taking the Creative Road, to hear her talk about pursuing a creative career, starting her own business, and all things interior design!
Lila BALISTRIERI '18, Student

Lila BALISTRIERI ’18 is exploring her passions surrounding accessibility, public health, and the financial world at the University of Rochester. A Handler Scholar, she is triple majoring in English, Anthropology, and Medical Innovation and is also a research assistant at the university. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lila interned with ApiJect Systems America, Inc., a corporation that focuses on developing safer ways to deliver injectable medication to communities worldwide. Learn more about Lila and how she’s bringing her many interests to the table to make an impact at Rochester and beyond.
Jamie Beth COHEN '93, Storyteller

Jamie Beth COHEN '93 is a storyteller, in many ways. From her Young Adult novel WASTED PRETTY to her pieces published in major news outlets, Jamie has mastered the art of the story—and is helping others do the same. She has been featured in storytelling events across Pennsylvania and in New York City and has worked with storytellers of all experience levels to perfect their own craft. Watch her Ellis After Fifth Ave session, Telling Your Own Story, to perfect your own storytelling practices.
Beth HAMMER Genter '77, Financial Planner and Manager

A financial advisor and planner, Beth HAMMER Genter ’77 is the President and founder of Schenley Capital Inc., a registered investment firm in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. After spending six years working for Merrill Lynch, Beth decided to start her own firm and hasn’t looked back since. With over 31 years of experience in the financial world, Beth is committed to growing her client’s portfolios and ensuring that those in her sphere, especially women, know how to best manage their finances. You can watch her Ellis After Fifth Ave. session, Investing in Yourself, here for tips and tricks about how to budget and invest for your own success.
Kristen HAUSER '10, Automotive Engineer

After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Kristen HAUSER ’10 relocated to southeast Michigan to join the Ford Motor Company College Graduate Program. Throughout the program, she completed rotations in the areas of software development, program management, and product launch to deliver products, including the Lincoln Continental and F-150 Raptor. Now a Powertrain Fuel Economy Integration Engineer at the company, Kristen’s team is responsible for designing and implementing software that controls the electromechanical systems which allow gas engines and automatic transmissions to comply with federal emissions and fuel economy standards, as well as deliver optimal performance to customers. In her role, Kristen uses analytical tools and lab testing to find fuel economy opportunities within these control systems and collaborates with North American, European, and Chinese teams to implement the changes and ensure future regulatory compliance.
Nicole F. VÉLEZ, M.D. ’00, Dermatologist

Dr. Nicole F. VÉLEZ ’00 is a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer, particularly Mohs micrographic surgery. Nicole graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude from Carnegie Mellon University and with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, before completing a combined internal medicine and dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School. Committed to teaching and staying on top of new advancements in her field, she has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and lectured both nationally and internationally on skin cancer. In 2019, she opened her private practice, Pittsburgh Skin, in Cranberry Township, north of the city.
Michelle GIRTS '70, Environmental Scientist

A dedicated environmental scientist who has worked in both corporate and research settings, Michelle GIRTS ’70 has been building successful businesses around technology and talent for 35 years. Prior to her retirement, Michelle worked for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the Portland Water Bureau as an environmental science technical specialist collecting samples for water quality lab testing, programming data analysis, and reviewing and reporting the status of water quality throughout the system and the impacts of activities in the watershed. She then moved on to work as an environmental scientist for engineering company, CH2M Hill, where she developed and commercialized the innovative, low-cost treatment technology of engineered wetlands. Since her retirement, Michelle has been named to the Clark County Clean Water Commission, is an active volunteer in her local community, a master gardener, and flies a Cirrus single-engine airplane with her husband in her spare time.
Blaine DINKIN '13, Administrative Fellow

Blaine DINKIN ’13 was in her first rotation as an administrative fellow at Forbes Hospital when COVID-19 hit. As a member of Allegheny Health Network’s fellowship program, Blaine is exploring the operational, clinical, and strategic side of the healthcare system after receiving her master’s degree in health care policy and management. When the pandemic began in March, Blaine’s role changed and she put all of her energy into producing and assembling test kits. To date, Blaine and her team have assembled close to 150,000 COVID-19 testing kits for Pittsburghers—and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
Lorrie KIGER '04 MD, Pediatrician

A pediatrician at Children’s Community Pediatrics in Pittsburgh, Lorrie KIGER '04 is seeing firsthand the effects COVID-19 has on children and families. From telemedicine to parking lot exams, pediatric care is evolving every day, and Lorrie is giving us a peek into this changing landscape while sharing helpful tips for parents.
Kitty COOK ’89, Vice President of Strategic Insight

As Vice President of Strategic Insight at a full-service market research firm, Kitty COOK ’89 designs, manages, and executes custom research projects for a variety of clients and major brands. From working on Former President Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign to teaming up with the Harlem Globetrotters, Kitty continuously works to streamline and improve processes and productivity for her clients. Celebrating her 30th reunion this year, Kitty shares more about her post-graduation path, her career, and her time at Ellis.
Brooke GENERETT ’99, Social Worker

Brooke GENERETT ’99 is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families. In 2012, Brooke started her own counseling practice, Generett Counseling Services, LLC, with the primary goal of assisting individuals in developing the life skills necessary for problem-solving in a challenging environment. In addition to running her own private practice, she is the Director of Prevention Services at Family Resources, a child abuse prevention agency in the Pittsburgh region, where she oversees four prevention programs. Prior to her current roles, Brooke held full-time positions at Gwen’s Girls and Communities in Schools of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County.

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9:00–9:45 a.m GALLERY	Open to all classes	Welcome Back to Ellis! Start your morning by enjoying coffee and pastries with Head of School Macon Finley.
9:45–10:30 a.m. MEET IN GALLERY	Open to all classes	Campus Tour Find out what has changed, has stayed the same, and may be in the works since you graduated as you walk through the halls of your alma mater. Led by a Touring Tiger (student ambassador), you’ll hear firsthand what it’s like to be an Ellis student circa 2022!
10:30–11:00 a.m. COURTYARD AND GALLERY	Open to all classes	Break with Refreshments
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. AUDITORIUM	Open to all classes	Alumnae Career Panel Come watch as alumnae share their varied professional experiences, answer questions from current Upper School students, and reflect on how Ellis influenced their career paths.
12:00–2:00 p.m. ALUMNAE HALL	Open to all classes $15 per person	Reunion Luncheon Please join us for a sit-down luncheon in Alumnae Hall. Croon along to the alma mater with the Glee Club and celebrate the Sara Frazer Ellis awardee.
2:00–2:45 p.m. GRADE 2 CLASSROOM	Classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972 only	Grade 2 Interviews What’s it like to be an Ellis girl today vs. an Ellis girl five decades ago? Our 50th reunion classes will find out when they meet the rambunctious, spirited, and silly students from the Class of 2033!
4:45–6:00 p.m. BABCOCK LIBRARY	Classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972 only	50th Reunion Cocktail Party Celebrate 50 years of being an Ellis alumna by reconnecting with your classmates over cocktails and light bites.
Evening	All classes	Individual Class Activity Contact your Class Reunion Representative for more details.

Time \| Location	Invitees	Event \| Description
11:00–11:45 a.m MEET IN GALLERY	Open to all classes and their families	Campus Tour Find out what has changed, has stayed the same, and may be in the works since you graduated as you walk through the halls of your alma mater. Led by a Touring Tiger (student ambassador), you’ll hear firsthand what it’s like to be an Ellis student circa 2022!
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. JANET'S GYM	Open to all classes and their families	Family Fun Day Bring your family for a fun-filled afternoon featuring an art workshop, face painting, a bouncy house, lawn games, a snow cone truck, and more!
11:00 a.m. ATHLETIC FIELD	Open to all classes and their families	Ellis Athletic Game Cheer the Ellis Varsity Field Hockey Team to victory as they battle it out on the turf against Pine Richland. The 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction will take place at halftime.
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ATHLETIC FIELD	Open to all classes and their families	Tailgate Lunch Enjoy a tailgate lunch with the whole family before the Tigers take to the field.
7:00–9:30 p.m. ALUMNAE HALL	Open to all classes $20 per person	Reunion Reception Dance the night away with your classmates and toast to a wonderful Reunion weekend! Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served, and alumnae are welcome to bring a guest. This is an adult-only event.

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11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART	Open to all classes $5 per person discounted ticket	Carnegie International Exhibition Tour Join Ellis’ very own Sara Sturdevant along with Ellis art students as docents on a guided tour through the halls of the Carnegie International Exhibition.

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