Founder’s Day

On Sunday, October 3, Walker’s will celebrate our school and our founder, Ethel Walker Smith, for Founder’s Day 2021!

Alumnae are invited to in-person and virtual gatherings happening across the world. Please contact Director of Alumnae Relations Marion Paterson P’17, ’19 at mpaterson@ethelwalker.org or +1-860-408-4257 with questions or for more information.

California

In Person: Malibu, CA
3:00 p.m. PT
Hosted by Sarah Elting Doering ’65

Connecticut

In Person: Simsbury, CT
2:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a walk in Walker’s Woods, followed by cider, donuts and a little Walker’s history in front of Beaver Brook. Students will also accompany us on the walk!

In Person: Stamford, CT
Participating in the Women’s March
Hosted by Leila Howland Wetmore ’82 
Please note: this event is on Saturday, October 2

In Person: Storrs, CT (UCONN)
2:00 p.m. ET
Mansfield Hollow Park
Hosted by Caroline Strapp ’18

Colorado

Virtual: Denver and all Colorado Alumnae
5:00 p.m. MT
Hosted by Beth McGuinness ’88

Florida

In Person: Naples, FL
11:30 a.m. ET
The French Brasserie Rustique
Hosted by Jeanette Pelizzon ‘07

Illinois

In Person: Lake Forest, IL (Event is full)
Hosted by Katie Hillman Wilhelm ’83 and Wendy Hodgkins DeLorey ’83, P’20

New York

Virtual: New York City
1:00 p.m. ET
Tour of the Metropolitan’s “The New Woman Behind the Camera”
Please note: Registration required; spaces limited

Ohio

In Person: Gambier, OH
Hosted by Eliza Wetmore ’18

Texas

In Person: Houston, TX
Hosted by Natalie Foreman Wynn ‘98

Washington, DC

In Person
Hosted by Sheron Torho ’11

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Germany (and European alumnae)

Virtual
Hosted by Philine Gessler ‘16

Latin America

Virtual
Hosted by Cynthia Vega ‘82

London

Virtual
5:00 p.m. BST

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Class-Specific Events:

Virtual: Class of 1978
4:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by Katharine Swibold ’78

In Person: Darien, CT
Area alumnae and fellow members of the Class of ’82
Hosted by Leila Howland Wetmore ’82 
Please note: this event is on Saturday, October 2

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