Alumni
Once a Bengal, always a Bengal!
We hope that this website helps keep you connected to your alma mater, whether that’s networking with your fellow alumni, registering for events, keeping up with campus news, or getting involved. You are always welcome, and we look forward to seeing you on campus!
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Michael Sumner
Class of 2004
Director of Alumni Engagement
Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend 2023
Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29
All Alumni Celebration
Bell Family Middle School
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7:30–10 p.m.
Bengal Friends Retiree Dinner
Honoring Karen Collins and Craig Head
McMillion Center
Saturday, April 29, 2022, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Individual Class Gatherings: April 29, 2023
We will continue to update reunion information as it is finalized.
Class of 2013
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Speakeasy Tavern (upstairs private lounge), 1706 Battleground Ave
Hors d’oeuvres provided, cash bar
Class of 2013 and guests
Class Contacts: Aditya Badve, Spencer Williams Slone, Kathryn Smith, Nick Fenger, Greg Mitchell, Jake Deslaurier, Caroline Brassfield
Class of 2008
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
MELT, 1941 New Garden Rd.,#116
Hors d'oeuvres provided, Cash bar
Class of 2008 and guests
Class Contacts: Maddie Holt Crandall, Please email alumni@greensboroday.org if you are interested in helping Maddie planning this reunion!
Class of 2003
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 12–2 p.m.
Family Friendly Gathering at Joymongers, 576 N. Eugene Street
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 6–7:30 p.m.
Kau (Mezzanine level), 2003 Yanceyville St.
Hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided
Class of 2003 and guests
Class Contacts: Anna Beaver Duffy, Geoffrey Staton, Molly Hassenfelt, Liza Moore Kane
Class of 1998
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Home of Durant Bell
Class of 1998 and guests
Class Contacts: Marcy McKenzie, Durant Bell, Craig Hassenfelt McIntosh, Stephen Cox
Class of 1993
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Home of Jim and Beth Marshall (parents of Alex Marshall)
Class of 1993 and guests
Class Contacts: Amanda Taylor Marshall, Alex Marshall, Jeff Yurcisin
Class of 1988
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Undercurrent Restaurant (The Wagner Room), 327 Battleground Ave
$25 per person, All Inclusive
Class of 1988 and guests
Class Contacts: Charlie Britt, Kristin Peterson Edwards
Class of 1983
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Dinner at Lucky32
Dutch Treat
Class of 1983 and guests
Class Contacts: Please email alumni@greensboroday.org if you are interested in helping plan this reunion!
Class of 1978
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Dinner at the Proximity Hotel
704 Green Valley Road, Greensboro
Proximity room rate: $209, book a room
Class of 1978 and guests
Class Contacts: Sarah Fish, Maggi Tinsley, Nancy King Quaintance
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Get Involved
We always love to see our alumni come back to GDS for fine arts or athletic events—or even just to say hello! Below you will find some other ways that you can get involved. If you’d like more information or have questions, please contact Michael Sumner ’04 (michaelsumner@greensboroday.org or 336-288-8590 ext. 210) or indicate your interest on the form linked below.
Ways to Get Involved
- Serve on the Alumni Board
- Serve as a Class Agent
- Serve as a Reunion Chair
- Serve as a Regional Chapter Leader
- Provide an Internship for a GDS Senior
- Participate in Bengal Paws for Service
- Support the Annual Fund
Serve on the Alumni Board
Serve as a Class Agent
The Class Agent serves as the primary liaison between their class and the school. The Class Agent helps maintain updated and accurate contact information for their class and also helps plan class reunions. Class Agents serve a two-year term and may serve as many consecutive terms as they would like.
Serve as a Reunion Chair
Class reunions are held during Reunion Weekend on every fifth anniversary of the class’ graduation year. Reunion Chairs help to plan those reunions by finding a suitable venue, updating class contact information, and spreading the word about the reunion. Reunion Chairs serve during the year of their reunion and may serve in subsequent reunion years if they like.
Serve as a Regional Chapter Leader
Greensboro Day School alumni are spread around the world. In an effort to help our alumni feel connected to GDS, we have established regional chapters in cities around the U.S. Each of these chapters needs a leader who is willing to serve as liaison between the regional chapter and GDS, organize 1–2 events in the area, and assist with fundraising initiatives. Regional Chapter Leaders serve a three-year term and may serve up to three consecutive terms.
Provide an Internship for a GDS Senior
Participate in Bengal Paws for Service
Support the Annual Fund
Alumni Businesses
Bengals Supporting Bengals!
The GDS Alumni Association is proud to highlight these alumni-owned businesses. If you would like your business to be included in our directory, please fill out the form linked below.
Alumni-Owned Businesses
Greensboro & Raleigh
* Indicates a member of the Corporate Friends Program
aMANda’S Best Friend (Raleigh, NC—Greensboro coming soon), Owned by Amanda Cheney ’02
Ann Legette Interiors* (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Ann Davis Legette ’87
ALTR ERGO (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Will Holt ’91
A to Zen Massage (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Felicia Brown ’88
Anderson Financial (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Lisa Anderson ’86
Ashley Vanore, Artist (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Ashley Koury Vanore ’87
Backwater Environmental—Specializing in Stream and Wetland Restoration (Eden, NC), Owned by Robert Osborne ’05
Barksdale Renovations (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Paul Davis ’89
Boulton Creative (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Beth Boulton ’85
CGR Products (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Chuck Keeley ’81
ClaroLux, Inc (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Brian Groat ’99
Copeland Consulting Group (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Mary Copeland ’79
Copperline Builders—Custom Residential Construction (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Will Stewart ’05 and Grainger Stewart ’10
Crossfit Asheboro (Asheboro, NC), Owned by Kyle Pugh ’03
Dresscode Style (Greensboro & Raleigh, NC), Owned by Maribeth Geraci ’78
Finn Dentistry (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Jeffrey Finn ’04
Granville Urns (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Fletcher Hassenfelt ’93, Zanne Hassenfelt ’95, Craig Hassenfelt McIntosh ’98, Louisa Hassenfelt ’01, and Molly Hassenfelt ’03.
Green State Power—Commercial Solar, LED Lighting & EV Charging (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Carrie Hagan Stewart ’05, Will Stewart ’05 and Tilden Hagan ’02
The Healthy Shape (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Jay Wilson ’07
Hot Dog Central of Greensboro (Greensboro, NC), Food Truck - Owned byKevin McLean ’90
If It’s Paper (Greensboro & Raleigh, NC), Owned by Elizabeth Stewart Belk ’07
Irving Park Mortgage (Greensboro, NC), Owned by David Ray ’95
Ivy & Vine Events (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Ashley Cox ’06
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Edo Mlatac ’97 (Opening Spring 2023)
Kilpatrick Consulting (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Jennifer Jacobson Kilpatrick ’91
LeBauer Physical Therapy & Wellness Center (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Aaron LeBauer ’92
Lucky’s Pet Resort and Day Spa (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Aaron Strasser ’95
MacSouth Forest Products (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Kevin McCoy ’93
Matthew Hudson WNC Financial Advisor (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Matthew Hudson ’16
McLean Lighting Works (Greensboro, NC), Owned by McLean Moore ’87
Metal Works of High Point (High Point, NC), Owned by Jonathan Hall ’97
Morrisette (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Bill Morrisette ’75
Nate Jones Art & Design (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Nate Jones ’97
Newsome’s Honey-Do Crew (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Elizabeth Kavanagh Newsome ’03
nJoy the Rush (Greensboro, NC—available for travel), Owned by Kristin Rush ’09 & Joy Harley
Paparazzi (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Shawn Seawell ’77
Power Within Chiropractic (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Dr. Aleksandra Vujnovic ’01
Rushmore Motor Company (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Kyle Arnold ’10
Sage Mule Bakery & Bistro (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Steven Gingher ’05
Saunders Realty LLC (Winston-Salem, NC), Owned by Mark Saunders ’99
Saunders Property Management LLC (Winston-Salem, NC), Owned by Mark Saunders ’99
Scary Peeper, Inc. (Greensboro, NC), Owned by James Morgan Dowtin III ’96
See It All Media (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Meredith Browne ’09
StretchZone (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Chris Duda ’11
TheoLeo Wine (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Charles Dick ’12 and Jonathan Campbell ’12
Triad’s Finest Real Estate (Greensboro, NC), Owned by Kristen Beavers Haynes ’02
North Carolina
Anne Wagoner Interiors (Raleigh, NC), Owned by Anne Houston Wagoner ’00
Bair Pots LLC (Lake Lure, NC), Owned by Taylor Bair ’17 and Chris Bair ’20
Bella Marcel Tutoring Services (Winston Salem, NC), Owned by Kellie Powell Walker ’11
Cakes by Chloe (Raleigh, NC), Owned by Chloe Lee ’95
Designs by DuBose (Charlotte, NC), Owned by Carson DuBose ’12
Faulkner Functional Wellness (Charlotte, NC), Owned by Mary Ruth Cooke Faulkner ’83
FIREWALKER Hot Sauce (Asheville, NC), Owned by Franco Donohue ’02
Gardner ADDvocacy Group (Charlotte, NC), Owned by Berkeley Harris Gardner ’87
High Five Coffee (Asheville, NC), Owned by Jay Weatherly ’94
Lake James Team (Hickory, NC), Owned by Bryan Jones ’94
Lumina Psychology (Raleigh, NC), Owned by Jenna Schleien ’10
Mascot Adventures (Hickory, NC), Owned by Bryan Jones ’94
Murphy Waldron Interiors (Durham, NC), Owned by Dana Murphy Waldron ’03
NoDa Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC), Owned by Todd Ford ’80
Prizm Wellness (Raleigh, NC), Owned by Andrew Daniel ’06
Rising Pros Training LLC (Pittsboro, NC), Owned by Johnny Thomas ’07
Signal Tree Care LLC (Todd, NC), Owned by Nick Zanowski ’09
Simplicity Organizers (Charlotte, NC), Owned by Laurie Jones Martin ’96
Sloan Polish Design (Chapel Hill, NC), Owned by Allison Sloan Polish ’94
Surcie (Raleigh, NC), Owned by Taylor Haley Younts ’09
Twine & Twig (Charlotte, NC), Owned by Elizabeth Stafford White ’97 and Jacquelyn Stafford Tugwell ’00
Across the U.S.
843 Marketing (Conway, SC), Owned by Joey O’Connor ’86
9 to 5 Pets (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL), Owned by Jennifer Conowall Dew ’94
Anna Gaines Interiors (Charlottesville, VA), Owned by Anna Gaines Posner ’03
The Art Detectives (New York), Owned by Adam Kritzer ’07
Beau Thai (Authentic Thai Cuisine—Washington, DC), Owned by Ralph Brabham ’95
Blue Norther Hard Seltzer (Austin, TX), Owned by Austin Pittman ’10
Caroline Hartwell Designs (Atlanta, GA), Owned by Caroline Strong Hartwell ’10
Collegiate Tutors LLC (USA), Owned by Lexy Ackerman ’14
FairChance DC (Washington, DC), Owned by Amanda Taylor Marshall ’93
Families4Families (Washington, DC), Co-owned by Amanda Taylor Marshall ’93 and Alex Marshall ’93
Ground UP Productions—nonprofit theatre company (New York, NY), Owned by Kate Middleton ’96
Just Smarty (Jacksonville, FL), Owned by Alexey Bogomolov ’99
Kepley Total Fitness (Willoughby, OH), Owned by Tenesha Connor Kepley ’12
KPE Art Advisory & Travel (Darien, CT), Owned by Kristin Peterson Edwards ’88
LeBauer Counseling (Denver, CO), Owned by Matthew LeBauer ’98, LCSW
The Lede Company (Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY), Owned by Sarah Levinson Rothman ’96
Lee Kleinhelter Interior Design (Atlanta, GA), Owned by Lee Boren Kleinhelter ’93
The Levinson Group—Public Relations (Washington, DC), Owned by Molly Levinson ’94
Mila (San Francisco, CA), Owned by Grant Prigge ’94
Mtn High Challah (Denver, CO), Owned by Mica Medoff ’07, Carmi Medoff ’10, and Gena Medoff ’12
MVP Ball (Salt Lake City, UT), Owned by Jaleel Roberts ’11
Niles Media LLC (New Hampshire), Owned by Hilary Niles ’93
Pieces (Atlanta, GA), Owned by Lee Boren Kleinhelter ’93
Support Black Colleges (Atlanta, GA), Owned by Corey Arvinger ’10
Telluride Music Company (Telluride, CO), Owned by Tom Nading ’06
Total Brain Health (Cedar Grove, NJ), Owned by Cynthia R. Green, Ph.D. ’79
Tru U Consulting (USA), Owned by Maribeth Geraci ’78
Veralet (New York, NY), Owned by Carl Cohen ’02
Vintage Smith Co. (Atlanta, GA), Owned by Amanda Furr Smith ’93
Wild Iris Florals (Knoxville, TN), Owned by Megan Wright ’11
Wonder Media Network (Los Angeles, CA), Owned by Jenny Kaplan ’10
Won Five West (USA), Owned by John Newman ’18
Yindividual LLC (USA), Owned by Yibo Zheng ’15
GOLD Society
The GOLD Society
Alumni who graduated in the last decade and make a gift of any amount to the Annual Fund will be recognized as members of our GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Society. By providing this special recognition, we hope to encourage our young alumni to become lifelong supporters of the school.
2022–23 GOLD Society Members
July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023
Thanks to these GOLD Society members for their support of GDS!
2013
Andrew Plotnikov
Kathryn Smith
Christian Hairston
Mark Perry
Caroline Brassfield
Aditya Badve
Saad Khan
2014
William Armstrong
Marshall Macheledt
Rachel Hayes
Caroline Shaw
Eric Rosenbower
Karson Bankhead
Janse Schermerhorn
Claire Burns Veazey
Pearce Veazey
Layton Schiffman
Emily Perkins Nalley
AJ Haggarty
Ethan Smith
Nick Nelson
Matthew McIvor
Kit McGinley
Amina Khan
2015
Annalise Graves
Kaitlyn Lingard
Zack Kearney
Libby Knowles
Katerina Forbis
Beau Burns
Lucy Dunham
Marquelle McIntyre
2016
Matthew Hudson
Grant Rohlfing
Jake Keeley
2017
Nan Perry
Will Groce
Taylor Bair
2018
Gray Rucker
2019
Edmund Kayhko
Zack Risdon
Catherine Olin
Katie Barton
Lindsay Rucker
Pierce Rohlfing
Will Watson
Cynthia-Mae Hunt
2020
Jacob Aldridge
Maddy Howard
Brooks Olin
Caroline Doss
Cason Pierce
Audrey Kim
Kayla Rafkin
2021
Abby Samet
Emily Hall
Emma Hofbauer
Noah Hahn
Charlotte Munsey
Tori Frahm
Maryam Khan
2022
Chase Risdon
Parker Stroud
Georgia Severa
Jack Reilly
Kiley Patrick
Kate Jones
Warren McWhorter