November 4, 2011
Homecoming Fall Fair Recap


Over 60 alumni returned to campus on Saturday, October 22 for a perfect fall day at Homecoming Fall Fair 2011. Alumni faced off against each other in the annual Alumni Soccer Game and enjoyed the barbeque provided by GFA's kitchen staff. Head of School Janet Hartwell officially dedicated the synthetic turf field in a ceremony choreographed by the newly formed Upper School Spirit Club. Later in the day, alumni cheered on GFA's varsity teams as they went undefeated against King. Two former cross country captains also ran alongside the current team during their meet against King and Chase Collegiate. Twelve members of the class of 2011 made it back to campus, making their class the best represented at this year's event. Many thanks to all who made this year's Homecoming such a great success.

View more photos of Spirit Week, Homecoming, and Alumni at Homecoming on GFA's Flickr page.


Alumni Holiday Gathering in Southport

Click the image above to RSVP and to see who else is coming.


Jacqueline Novogratz, Visiting Coyle Scholar
GFA's Fall Visiting Coyle Scholar

Founder & CEO of Acumen Fund

"Moral Leadership and Patient Capital for a World that Can't Wait"

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
7:30 pm

RSVP to Alison Freeland to reserve your seat: afreeland@gfacademy.org 


Volunteer Opportunity for Tri-State Alums
Join GFA eleventh graders on their annual community service trip to New York City on Friday and Saturday, November 11 & 12. Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) mobilizes GFA juniors across NYC to volunteer in soup kitchens. A group of New York-based alumni worked alongside the junior class two years ago at this event. Alums are invited to volunteer Friday evening and/or Saturday during the day. Contact Matt Hintsa '06 at mhintsa@gfacademy.org for more information.


From the Archives...
Field hockey players
Field hockey players in the 1970s.

Do you have photos you'd like to share? We'd love to see them, no matter how old! Send us an email at alumni@gfacademy.org. 


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Upcoming Alumni Events
NOVEMBER 11 & 12
Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP)
Volunteer alongside GFA Upper Schoolers at homeless shelters in New York City
 
NOVEMBER 25, 6-8PM
Holiday Gathering at SBC
Southport Brewing Company, Southport, CT

JANUARY 6
Denes Classic
Coyle Gym, GFA
 
For more information about any of these upcoming events, check the Calendar of Alumni Events.


New ZooBorns Book

Andrew Bleiman '98 and Chris Eastland '98 have released the latest book in their ZooBorns series. ZooBorns: CATS! "is the largest and most complete collection of kittens of different feline species ever published," according to the authors. It is available for purchase at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.


"Work" by Tom Sachs '85 Opens Today
Artist Tom Sachs '85 has a solo exhibition entitled Work opening at Sperone Westwater Gallery in New York City later today. An opening reception will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The exhibition lasts until December 17.


Did you know...
...that produce from GFA's organic garden is served in the cafeteria's salad bar?


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