Reconnect, Reminisce, and Celebrate!
We can’t wait to see you at Reunion on Friday, May 15! Join us back at the Schoolhouse to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the everlasting bond of Nighthawks across generations.
Class years ending in 1 and 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions. This is the perfect time to catch up with friends and beloved faculty, and make new memories, too!
Alumnae from all class years are welcome at the luncheon and the cocktail reception.
REGISTER NOW!
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 15
9:30 a.m. - 50th Reunion Breakfast for the Class of 1976
11:00 a.m. - Schoolhouse Tours with Student Tour Guides or The Classroom Experience: What is it like to be a student in 2026?
12:30 p.m. - All-Alumnae Reunion Luncheon and the Alumnae Association Induction of the Class of 2026 and Honorary Faculty Distinguished Alumnae Awards will be presented to: Marguerite B. Colson ’06 (Alumnae Achievement Award) Devon Beddard Caraher ’96 (Alumnae Service Award)
2:30 p.m. - Take Flight: Nightingale Networking | Connect with fellow alumnae and the Class of 2026 about careers and compassionate citizenship.
3:30 p.m. - Milestone Moments | A look back in time! Browse the archives and revel in many memories. Select Reunion classes will open class letters.
4:30 p.m. - Reunion Rotations | Small gatherings including affinity spaces, curated activities, a session about Nightingale’s athletics facility project, Schoolhouse tours, and more.
5:30 p.m. - All-Alumnae Cocktail Reception | Class photos, a toast to Nightingale, and the presentation of the Reunion Cup!
Register by May 1, please. Late registrations will be accepted, but earlier helps us to plan!
Reunion Cup
It’s on: Join the Race for the Reunion Cup!
The Reunion Cup Challenge is a spirited competition in which milestone year classes compete for the highest participation in the Nightingale Fund. Make your gift today and help advance your class’ standing.
Alumnae Awards
Honoring Our Alumnae
One of Nightingale’s cherished Reunion traditions is the presentation of the distinguished alumnae awards, presented to two alumnae selected by the Alumnae Association. The winners of these awards will be honored at the Reunion Luncheon on Friday, May 15, 2026.
2026 Distinguished Alumnae Achievement Award Recipient
Marguerite B. Colson ’06
The Distinguished Alumnae Achievement Award is granted to a Nightingale-Bamford School alumna who has built upon her Nightingale education and achieved significant accomplishments in her professional life, or for distinguished human service to her community, state, or nation.
2026 Distinguished Alumnae Service Award
Devon Beddard Caraher ’96
The Distinguished Alumnae Service Award is granted to a Nightingale-Bamford School alumna who has demonstrated outstanding service and devotion to the school throughout her lifetime.
Reunion Leadership
2026 Reunion Committee
Reunion Co-Chairs
Hillary Smith Ripley ’81 Elizabeth Olesker ’06
Reunion Committee
JoAnn Fox-Weingarten '76
Elizabeth Hermann ’76
Elizabeth Robinson Schubiner '76
Christine Burton Schwartz ’76
Jennifer Mah Lawson '81
Andréa Demirjian '81
Elena Hahn Kiam '81
Mary Kendall "M.K." Wong '86
Cameron Paynter '86
Amy Lasser '86
Hillary Smith Ripley '86
Stacy Calder Clapp '91
Brooke Brodsky Emmerich '91
Devon Beddard Caraher ’96
Kate Nahon Gordon '96
Kimberley Mascoe '96 P'32
Alexis Versandi-Isaacs '01
Anna Stevens '01
Siena Kissel Bardin '06
Charlotte Michaelcheck '11
Karen Joseloff '11
Holly Hutcheson '11
Sophie Wilson '16
Laura Rudman '16
Daphne Sellin '16
Melissa Gaglia '16
Sara Chan '16
Darya Dahi '21
Jasmine Elrafei '21
Laura Coleman '21
Ana-Beatriz Slade '21
If you are interested in joining the reunion committee for your class, please email alumnae@nightingale.org.
