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Alumni News
Year in Review
2021–2022 was an exciting year for Milton. The incredible support of more than 3,100 alumni, parents, students, and friends of the school resulted in donations of $17.9 million to fuel innovation and excellence in education at Milton, including $5.6 million for the Milton Fund. We also returned to in-person events, with gatherings in Boston, New York, and on campus, which were attended by more than 700 alumni, parents, and friends. Our 12 virtual events included sessions focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice; networking and professional development; and more.
Join Milton at Tanglewood This Summer
After a two-year hiatus, Milton returns to the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for Milton at Tanglewood. Join us for this celebrated tradition on Sunday, July 31, with a lunch hosted by former trustee Dottie Weber ’60 and Steve Weber P ’04 before the concert. With Andris Nelsons conducting, the concert will open with a BSO co-commissioned piece by American composer Elizabeth Ogonek, followed by “Symphony No. 3” by French female composer Louise Farrenc, one of the most accomplished musicians of the early Romantic era. Beethoven’s final concerto “Emperor” will end the program, perfectly balancing virtuosity with substance and depth. Lawn and Shed tickets are still available for purchase. Already have tickets? You may also RSVP for the lunch only at www.www.milton.edu/invite/tanglewood2022.
Mark your Calendar for Reunion 2023!
Save the date! Milton will celebrate alumni in class years ending in 3 and 8 on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, 2023. Reunion will feature sessions with current students and alumni, classroom experiences with Milton faculty, class gatherings, and more. So mark your calendars and plan to join us back on campus to celebrate with your classmates! Stay tuned for more details.
Volunteer with Milton
Alumni and parent volunteers serve as a vital resource for our students, build community for those who are no longer on campus, and support our annual fundraising activity. If you would like to explore ways to stay connected and give back to the Milton community in the upcoming year, please take a moment to complete this brief form to indicate your interests, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss volunteer opportunities: https://forms.gle/yz9UhMwTXxrMNBDr6
Alixe Callen ’88 Appointed 13th Head of Milton Academy
Alexandra (Alixe) H. Callen ’88 has been selected by the Board of Trustees to be Milton Academy’s 13th head of school, effective July 1, 2023. Callen, a Milton graduate with extensive teaching and leadership experience in both public and independent schools, currently serves as the head of St. George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island, a position she has held since 2017. Read more.
Heather McGee ’97 Delivered Commencement Address
Milton awarded diplomas to 185 seniors during the school’s commencement exercises on June 10, 2022. One longstanding tradition of the ceremony is students electing their student speakers, which assures seniors that they will, at their last Milton gathering, hear from classmates they have chosen. This year, students selected Karol Querido and Tyler Tjan. Delivering the commencement address was alumna Heather McGhee, Milton Academy Class of 1997.
Read speeches, watch video of the ceremony, and view photos from the day.
Honor the Milton Experience with a Gift to the Milton Fund
This year, Milton expanded time and resources for extracurricular activities. The Milton Fund supports opportunities for students to think creatively, solve problems, work as a team, become leaders, and serve their community. Visit www.www.milton.edu/donate by June 30 to support the programs that provide transformational opportunities for students on campus today.
Andi ’25 shared that the Habitat for Humanity club has helped her grow, in and out of the classroom. ”A skill that Habitat for Humanity has given me in the classroom setting at Milton is giving me practice with speaking up and sharing my opinion … and that is something that’s required in a Milton class.”
