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Upcoming Alumni Events
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"Gould To You" Social Gatherings
Are you unable to travel to Bethel? Don't worry- Gould is coming to you! The Alumni Relations Office hosts multiple Gould To You events across the country each year. Gould To You Events are social gatherings that invite alumni, staff, and past and current parents together to connect and share stories about Gould. It's a great way to connect with other Gouldies in your area and to feel husky pride wherever you are!
Do you live someplace ideal for a Gould To You Event? Are you willing to help host a Gould To You? Let us know by emailing alumni@gouldacademy.orgJanuary 31, 2024 - Woodward, Park City, UT. 5:30-7:30 pm
More details coming soon!
RSVP here
June 19, 2024 - New York, New York at The Red Eye Grill, an upscale, seafood-focused New American with cocktails & live music in a huge, bustling space.
6:30-9:30 pm
RSVP hereSki Days with an Après-Ski TwistFebruary 10, 2024 - Sunday River/Steam Mill Brewing, Newry, ME.
We are excited to share some ski runs together this winter. Join us at Sunday River in Newry, Maine, for skiing and then Apres-Ski at Steam Mill Brewing.
10:30 am: Meet at Kailey Competition Center at Barker Base Area
3:30 pm: Apres-Ski at Steam Mill.
*Lift Ticket discounts are available to all guests. Links for ticket purchases will be sent after RSVP.
3:30-5:30 pm
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March 2, 2024 - Saddleback Mountain, Sandy River, Maine.We are excited to share some ski runs together this winter. Join us at Saddleback Mountain, Rangeley, Maine, for skiing and then Apres-Ski at The Pub.RSVP here
10:30 am: Meet at Gould Flag outside of The Lodge.
3:30 pm: Apres-Ski at The Pub at The Lodge.
*Lift Ticket discounts are available to all guests. Links for ticket purchases will be sent after RSVP. -
Golf Tournament at Wentworth by the Sea, Rye, NH - July 2024
July 22, 2024We are excited to be hosting a Gould Golf Tournament at this beautiful course. A silent auction will also be offered.If you have any questions, please contact David 'Fuzzy' Thurston '67 at thurstond@gouldacademy.org. -
Alumni Weekend - September 2024
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on campus! September 27 - 29, 2024It will be wonderful to welcome Gould Alumni back to campus and enjoy the fall colors for Alumni Weekend. Classes ending in 4s and 9s will have special celebrations. We are particularly excited to welcome back the Gould Class of 1974 for their 50th Reunion.Interested in helping to gather your Gould Classmates? We need Gould Class Agents! Please let us know at alumni@gouldacademy.org.More details about the weekend and how to register will be available in June.
Previous Events
Gould To You - Seattle, Washington - November 2023
Huskies met up with Fuzzy Thurston at Stoup Brewing - Ballard, a bustling taproom with whimsical wall murals & and garage doors that open to an outdoor beer garden.
Gould To You - Portland, Maine - October 2023
Gouldies mingled, exchanged ideas, and formed connections in a lively atmosphere at The Thirsty Pig. Laughter, engaging conversations, and shared enthusiasm made it an unforgettable night of fun and connections.
Alumni Weekend 2023
September in Bethel, Maine - It was wonderful to welcome Gould alums back to campus and to enjoy the fall colors for Alumni Weekend. Classes ending in 3s and 8s celebrated special milestones, and we were particularly excited to welcome back the Gould Class of 1973 for their 50th Reunion.
Gould Alumni Honors and Athletic Hall of Fame award winners were celebrated both on campus and via Zoom. Recipients included Mark Bryant ’76, Kim Siebert ’73, P’07, T’92-’09, Paul Koubek ’90, Christine Shaner Horning ’95, and Jebediah Clarke ’12.
Two new Giving Societies were introduced, The Head of School Circle for people who have donated more than $50,000 or more to Gould in their lifetime, and the 1836 Society for anyone who has given to Gould 18 years or more. These are in addition to the William Bingham II Legacy Society for anyone who has Gould in their estate plan.
New reunion giving awards were established in the name of David F. Lombard ’61. The Lombard Cup is presented to any class who raises $50,000 in the twelve months preceding their 50th reunion. The Lombard Plaque awards are presented to any class who raises the following amount of money in the twelve months preceding their reunion: 5 year reunion- $5,000. 10 year reunion- $10,000. 25 year reunion- $25,000.
A beautiful tribute was made to Jim Owen with an alumni art show in the Owen Art Cottage. Several pieces made by Jim were sold in a charity auction.
Students make friends for life and meet their mentors at Gould. Alumni Weekend is a special event and a reminder of how true this is. 💙 Thank you to everyone for being here!
Two new Giving Societies were introduced, The Head of School Circle for people who have donated more than $50,000 or more to Gould in their lifetime, and the 1836 Society for anyone who has given to Gould 18 years or more. These are in addition to the William Bingham II Legacy Society for anyone who has Gould in their estate plan.
New reunion giving awards were established in the name of David F. Lombard ’61. The Lombard Cup is presented to any class who raises $50,000 in the twelve months preceding their 50th reunion. The Lombard Plaque awards are presented to any class who raises the following amount of money in the twelve months preceding their reunion: 5 year reunion- $5,000. 10 year reunion- $10,000. 25 year reunion- $25,000.
A beautiful tribute was made to Jim Owen with an alumni art show in the Owen Art Cottage. Several pieces made by Jim were sold in a charity auction.
Students make friends for life and meet their mentors at Gould. Alumni Weekend is a special event and a reminder of how true this is. 💙 Thank you to everyone for being here!
Gould To You - New York City - June 2023
Huskies joined Ms. Bonnie Pooley, retired Gould Faculty, and Head of School Tao Smith with host Mark Bryant '76 in NYC at the Red Eye Grill on June 21st
Gould To You - Saddleback, Maine - March 2023
About 20 Huskies met in the morning to ski as a group and enjoy the 12" of powder that had fallen in the previous few days before gathering in the lodge for drinks, appetizers, and storytelling.
Gould To You - Sunday River - January 2023
A group met up with David 'Fuzzy' Thurston '67 for a few runs, followed by Apres-Ski at Definitive Brewing for drinks, appetizers, and storytelling.
Gould To You - Bar Harbor - January 2023
This was a wonderful evening hosted by Deirdre Swords & Michael Boland P'24 at The Wine Cellar at Havana in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Gould To You - San Francisco - November 2022
Hosted by Jane Woodward P'15,'20 with special guest, Head of School, Tao Smith '90, P'23 and Sara Shifrin '88, P'19,'23 on November 17 at The Foster Museum in Palo Alto, California. Gouldies explored Tony Foster's exhibition of watercolors while enjoying food and drinks.
Gould To You - Boston - November 2022
November 10th at Democracy Brewing, The Lounge, 35 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Gould To You - Freeport, Maine - September 2022
Over 60 Gouldies gathered at Mast Landing for an evening of food, drink and laughter!
Gould To You - New York - May 2022
Mark Bryant '76 hosted a fantastic evening at the Redeye Grill. He was joined by Ms. Stephanie Willams-Montgomery P'00, Gould's Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).
Gould To You - Denver - April 2022
Thank you to all who attended our party at Wynkoop Brewing on that wild, windy night in Denver. We had Gouldies from 1988 up to 2016. It was great to be able to introduce many alumni to each other. Thank you to past trustee Myles Cohen and Cita Cohen, P'88 for joining us. It was great to have time to share Gould memories from many decades!
Gould To You - Sunday River - March 2022
Sunday River Apres-Ski at Definitive Brewing was a hit!
Gould To You - Boston - November 2021
Gould alumni and current parents gathered on the North Shore of Boston in Swampscott, MA in early November. The group included alumni from four different decades starting with the Class of 1976 ending with the Class of 2011. The Alumni Relations team, including Head of School Tao Smith '90, P'23, and Director of DEIB, Stephanie Montgomery, P'00, and former Trustee, were happy to be a part of it!
Gould To You - Portland - September 2021
Gould alums gathered at the Thirsty Pig in Portland. The group included Thirsty Pig owner, Allison Stevens '99, and other Gouldies, it was a great turn out and there was lots of love for Gould. The Alumni Relations team, including Head of School Tao Smith '90, P'23, was happy to be a part of it! Join us for the next, Gould to You gathering on the North Shore of Boston.
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