Greetings Prep Alumni!  We hope that your New Year is starting off on the right foot.  We are still recovering from all of the Prep events over the Holidays, but are already looking forward to next year.  Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!  Please stay tuned for information on upcoming events.  In the meantime, read on for the latest news from Flintridge Prep…

Alumni Sports Day
The traditional Alumni Sports Day was held on December 18 and included contests between the current Varsity teams and alums who returned to play Coed Soccer, Coed Waterpolo, Girls’ Basketball, and Boys’ Basketball.  Recent graduates had the opportunity to play against their former teammates, while others enjoyed the challenge of taking on the youngsters!  Photographs from the event are now online in our photo gallery.

Reunions and Alumni Holiday Party
On the Sunday after Christmas, Reunions were held on campus for the Classes of 1999 and 2004 followed by the annual Alumni Holiday Party at ix tapa Cantina in Old Town Pasadena.  Many thanks to Reunion Volunteers Jen Buchanan ’99, Alex Christian ’99, Megan Kimble ’04, Sarah Smock ’04, and Ben Teitelbaum ’04.  Photographs from these events are posted in our online photo galleries. 

Moving?  Searching for a new career?  Want to connect with an old Prep friend?
Register at my.flintridgeprep.org today to connect with alums in your area, in your field of interest, or find those you have lost contact with.  Almost 500 people have already registered with our new online community unique to Prep alums!  Your last name and a entry code are required for initial registration with the site – if you did not receive your code, please contact Jacqueline Epley, or find your code in the email announcing the February E-Newsletter. 

Support Prep
We are delighted that alumni participation in the Annual Fund has been on the rise and we hope we can count on your support this year!  To make a donation to the 2009-2010 Annual Fund, you may make a gift online, email Donna Merchant, Director of Annual Giving, or call her at 818-949-5525.  For more information, visit Giving to Prep. Thank you for your generous support.

Clubs Are Having Fun and Getting Things Done
Flintridge has a strong club culture. From foodie functions to triathlons, student clubs are staying busy, and were particularly active this holiday season.  Read more… 


The Baker’s Dozen
On January 5, Prep was visited by Yale’s acapella chorus, The Baker’s Dozen.  Read more… 

Summer School
Prep summer school starts on June 28.  Course offerings will be posted online when available.  Non-Prep students are welcome to attend summer school.  For questions, please contact Scott Myers, Summer School director, by email or by phone at 818-790-1178.

Flintridge Prep’s 18th Annual Winter Concert
Nearly 150 musicians and singers performed for a packed audience in Prep’s 18th Annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 16th.  Read more… 

 

2010 Student Choreography Showcase 
Dreaming was a fitting program title and theme for Flintridge Prep’s 2010 Student Choreography Showcase.  Read more…

 

Ring Round the Moon  
This year's Winter Play was a high-energy, witty comic hit!  Read more…

Upcoming Events:
Alumni are welcome to attend upcoming student productions and exhibitions. 

Flintridge Singers to Perform at the Oneonta Congregational Church in South Pasadena
February 28 at 5:00 p.m.
1515 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena
The Flintridge Singers will join forces with the adult Oneonta Chancel Choir and others to present John Stainer’s “The Crucifixion,” an oratorio based upon the Passion of Christ, accompanied by Bill Schmidt on pipe organ.  The Flintridge Singers will also be featured in a new anthem written especially for them by our own Dr. Robert Parker ’78 entitled “De Profundis” (Psalm 130).  This bi-annual Ecumenical Lenten Service will be presented free of charge to the community-at-large and a goodwill offering will be collected to benefit one of our local charities.

Spring Musical: “Fiddler on the Roof”
March 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.
March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Norris Auditorium

Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team Win League Title!
The girls’ Varsity soccer team is league co-champions! With a league record of 8-2-0.  Read more… 

Catch up on news and results from Flintridge Prep’s athletic teams.  Read more… 

Visit the online alumni calendar for more information.

San Francisco Alumni Reception
Thursday, February 25, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
One Market Restaurant
1 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Please join Headmaster Peter Bachmann, Assistant Headmaster Peter Vaughn, Dean of Students Midge Kimble, Finance Director Kim Kinder, and Alumni Director Jacqueline Epley for Hors d’oeuvres and Beverages
Register online by February 17. 

Prep Reunion Day
Classes ’50, ’55, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, and ’95
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Flintridge Preparatory School
To help organize your class reunion, contact Jacqueline Epley, Director of Alumni Relations, at jepley@flintridgeprep.org or 818-949-5526.

Prep Golf Tournament
Extend your Reunion weekend and join us on the links!
Monday, May 3, 2010
La Cañada Country Club
Register online.  

Reunion Volunteers are wanted to help plan our upcoming events.  If your class is approaching a milestone (5-, 10-, 15-, 20-year, etc.) reunion and you wish to participate in its planning, please let us know.  Phone-a-thon Volunteers are also needed to call classmates on specific evenings each October.  This is a fun way to catch up with fellow alums and help your alma mater in the process.  If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, please email Jacqueline Epley, Director of Alumni Relations, or call the Office of Alumni Relations (818) 949-5526.

Submit class news via the online Alumni Information Update Form, by email (alumni@flintridgeprep.org), or by calling 818-949-5526.  Please send photographs with captions (name identification) to Jacqueline Epley.  Photographs in .JPG or .TIF file format with 300 dpi resolution are preferred.  Publication in PrepTalk depends on space availability and image quality and content.

PrepTalk Online!
We are pleased to announce that an electronic version of our quarterly magazine, PrepTalk, is now available online for your reading pleasure!  We recently mailed the winter issue, so look for it to be online in a few weeks.  We recently mailed the winter issue and it has now been posted online!

To update your address or personal information, visit the Alumni Information Update Form or update your online profile at my.flintridgeprep.org.

I hope to see you at the upcoming alumni activities.   In the meantime, please keep in touch and stay connected via Prep’s website — www.flintridgeprep.org

Regards,

Jacqueline E. Epley ’97
Director of Alumni Relations

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