Alumni News

During Reunion, Milton’s Director of Equity Dr. Vanessa Cohen Gibbons and Trustee Eleanor “Tabi” Haller-Jorden ’75 offered an update on behalf of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. Learn about the Commission’s work for Milton in this session moderated by Kurt Collins ’97.

Thank you to everyone who participated in Reunion 2021! We enjoyed celebrating and connecting with alumni from class years ending in 0, 1, 5, and 6. If you missed Reunion and would like to view our signature programs, including our Milton Memorial Service honoring classmates who have passed away, recordings are available online.

Thank you for making Giving Day 2021 such a smashing success. Together, 866 donors raised more than $1.3 million to support teaching and learning. Generous challenge donors galvanized donor support to make this one of our most successful Giving Days: Jason ’97 and Mary Dillow, Douglas ’58 and Cynthia Crocker, Molly de Ramel ’88 and Guillaume de Ramel P ’24, Yeng Felipe Butler ’92 and Charles K. Butler P ’25 ’33, and Ivan ’92 and Angie Ting P ’22, along with anonymous donors.  Their combined support added more than $245,000 to our Giving Day totals.

The Milton community recently heard from acclaimed jazz pianist Aaron Goldberg ’91 during a webinar made possible by the Melissa Dilworth Gold ‘61 Visiting Artist Fund. Aaron spoke about his journey to becoming a musician, how he developed his own music style and why he continues to push himself as a professional. He even included a special musical performance of John Coltrane’s ballad “Lonnie’s Lament.” Learn more about his visit.

Patrick Radden Keefe ’94 was featured on NPR’s, Fresh Air to discuss his new book “Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty.” Interviewed by Terry Gross, Patrick explains the history of the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue Pharma, whose actions contributed to the opioid crisis. Learn more about the history of the Sackler family and listen to the full interview.

Milton recently had the honor of hosting a webinar titled “Presidential Politics: Building a Legacy,” featuring LBJ Presidential Library Director Mark Atwood Lawrence ’84, moderated by Doug Chavez ’93. The event featured a presentation of the museum’s collection, a discussion on presidential legacies, and a lively question-and-answer session with attendees. Watch the webinar to learn more. 

Save the date, Milton’s virtual Reunion for classes ending in 0, 1, 5 and 6 will take place on Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21. Visit your class page on our Reunion website to connect with former classmates. Have a favorite photo from your time at Milton? Share it on your class page or email it to [email protected] for inclusion in a video we’re creating for the event.