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Jessie Hooker-Bailey ’10, Jenny Ravitz-Brightman ’11, Camille Johnson ’14, and Frankie Ramirez ’16

Shenandoah Alumni Cabaret Returns to NYC, Honoring Legacy and Celebrating Community

The Shenandoah spirit lit up New York City on March 1, as alumni, students, and friends gathered for an unforgettable evening at the Shenandoah Alumni…

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February 2026 Class Notes

February 2026 Class Notes

On Jan. 1, Elizabeth “Liz” Anderson (AS ’95, HP ’98) co-authored and published Fit4Work in the Garden. The book connects nature-based learning with the effective…

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Taylor Bullis - First-Year Teacher of the Year at Admiral Byrd Middle School

Taylor Bullis ’25 Named First-Year Teacher of the Year at Admiral Byrd Middle School

Taylor Bullis ’25, has been honored as the 2025–2026 First-Year Teacher of the Year at Admiral Byrd Middle School in Winchester, Virginia.  Even so, she acknowledges…

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January 2026 Class Notes

January 2026 Class Notes

On Nov. 22, 2025, Ben Schuhart (C ’81, ’86) played bassoon in the 14 member chamber orchestra U.S. premiere of “Baruch’s Silence” by Ella Milch-Sheriff…

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December 2025 Class Notes

December 2025 Class Notes

On Nov. 20-23, Alice Hammel (C ’87, ’99) attended the Virginia Music Educators Association​ where she received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding work…

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November 2025 Class Notes

November 2025 Class Notes

On Nov. 15, Marjorie Lewis (C, AS ’81) and Byron Jones (C ’04) read a series of poems for “Shenandoah University’s 150 Years Young” concert. …

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October 2025 Class Notes

October 2025 Class Notes

Robert J. “Bobby” Spires, Jr. (C ’69) was featured on WWBT channel 12 news in Richmond, Virginia for nominating his friend Earl “Skip” Bottom to…

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Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony 2025

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Announced for 2025

Each year, the Shenandoah University Alumni Association honors deserving alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. To be selected, alumni must make significant achievements in their…

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September 2025 Class Notes

On Sept. 9, Laura Gallagher Byrne (C ’84) announced the formation of her own nonprofit stage company called the Nantucket Stage Company. From Sept. 2-14,…

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Summer 2025 Class Notes

Summer 2025 Class Notes

On Aug. 7, Patricia “Patty” Clark (AS ’96) and her husband, Ed Clark, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. (pictured left) Ben Thompson (AS ’04, E ’13)…

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