Reunion Giving

Reunion giving is a unique opportunity for alumnae to honor the philosophies and traditions that distinguished their experiences at Emma Willard School.

Whether this is your 50th or 5th reunion, class gifts are great way to commemorate each milestone. 

The Reunion Giving program consists of volunteers from each reunion class who personally contact and reconnect classmates with Emma Willard School. The object of Reunion Giving is to increase class participation in honor of this milestone, while raising awareness about the need for support of the Emma Fund. Each gift provides immediate assistance for the students, faculty and staff who make Emma Willard School such a premier institution, while ensuring a strong foundation for the future classes and female leaders. 

For some alumnae, reunion is a time to make their first gift. For others, it is an opportunity to commemorate this milestone by increasing their typical annual level of support. A number of alumnae double or triple their annual support during their reunion year. Alumnae may also be interested in making a planned or multiyear gift in honor of a particular reunion. For more information please contact Jill Smith at (518) 833-1787 or jsmith@emmawillard.org.

This year, Emma Willard thanks and looks forward to hosting the classes of:

1932 1962 1992
1937 1967 1997
1942 1972 2002
1947 1977 2007
1952 1982  
1957 1987  

Awards will be presented during Reunion weekend on Saturday morning. Classes will be recognized for the following achievements:

Highest Participation: Given to the class with the highest level of giving participation in their reunion year.
Largest Overall Class Gift: Awarded to the class with the largest gift (including gifts made to any priority since reunion 2007).
Largest Gift to the Emma Fund: Awarded to the class that has raised the most toward the 2011-12 Emma Fund.
Highest Attendance at Reunion: Given to the class with the highest attendance during Reunion weekend.

Let’s raise the bar and set an example for all current and future reunion classes. Your participation counts, so pledge your support today!

It has been said that the most precious gift is the gift of time; we thank our reunion giving volunteers for theirs. If you see one of the following 2012 reunion volunteers, please extend a heartfelt thank you for their leadership efforts during a special reunion year.