Reunion

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

4-7 p.m. Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

9 a.m.-8 p.m. Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

9-11 a.m. Pastries and Coffee, Whitaker Campus Center
Grab a coffee and a pastry while you check in and greet your fellow Hood'Lums.

9-11 a.m. Welcome Home to Hood Fair, Whitaker Campus Center
Campus partners and the Alumni Executive Board will be on hand to help you learn about College offerings and special activities for Reunion 2025.

9 a.m.-Noon Skill Accelerator Micro Badging Course, Hodson Science and Technology Center
More information coming soon! 

11–11:45 a.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fiesta Buffet Lunch, Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
A drop-in lunch buffet with south of the border flair!


BACK TO CLASS: ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSIONS

1-1:50 p.m. A Tour of the Delaplaine Foundation Multimedia Center with Tim Jacobsen, instructor of visual media, Rosenstock Hall, 4th Floor

2-2:50 p.m. Hood College Skill Accelerator Program Overview with Marcy Goldberg Taylor '81, MBA'00, skill accelerator program coordinator, Hodson Science and Technology Center

3-3:50 p.m. Shakespeare & Love with Aaron Angello, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, Tatem Arts Center, Black Box Theater

3-3:45 p.m. Campus Walking Tour, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

4-5:30 p.m. Pergola Society Reception, Admission House, Patio
A special gathering to honor those who have included or are considering including Hood in their estate plans..

6-9 p.m. Class of 1975 Welcome Dinner, TBD
By invitation only for the Class of 1975.

6-9 p.m. Back to the Bay Buffet, Residential Quad
Alumni family and friends are invited to enjoy a buffet featuring your favorite Maryland dishes including crab cakes, corn-on-the cob, Smith Island Cake and more!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

7:30-9:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast, Coblentz Hall, Dining Room

8 a.m.-7 p.m. Check-In, Whitaker Campus Center, Information Desk

8-9 a.m. Easy Flow Yoga and Sound Bath, with Sabrina Remsburg, CYI, Coffman Chapel
Please bring your own mat or towel. Space is limited.

10-11:30 a.m. Hood Today: Presidential Campus Update and Awards Ceremony, Rosenstock Hall, Hodson Auditorium

Noon-1:30 p.m. A Parisian Picnic, Residential Quad
Sip champagne and gather with tes amies to enjoy a rustic, French-inspired lunch under the tent. This event is complimentary for 50th reunion alumni and one guest.

2-4 p.m. Party on the Quad, Residential Quad
Meet your friends for an afternoon of reminiscing and lawn games as Blazer Radio plays the hits from years past, with refreshments from Rockwell Brewery, CJ’s Buns on the Run and Sno Blast DMV. Register early to get a coupon for a FREE sno cone!

Contact your class chair for information about your class’s reserved spot and ask what to bring for your special gathering.

2-4:30 p.m. History on the Double, Whitaker Campus Center, Outdoor Clock
Climb aboard the Maryland Double Deckers bus and enjoy a unique guided tour of Historic Frederick. Space is limited.

2-4:30 p.m. Sip and Paint, with Ariana Armstrong '25, Blazer Hall, 1st Floor Common Area
Enjoy an afternoon of wine, cheese and painting as you create your own souvenir from Reunion 2025. Space is limited.

4:30-6:30 p.m. STEM Alumni Reception, Hodson Science and Technology Center, Atrium
Join your fellow STEM alums for a special reception to welcome Rana Khan, Ph.D., executive director of the Biomedical Research and Education Center.

5-6:30 p.m. 1893 Club Reception, Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons, 2nd Floor
A special gathering for the Class of 1975 and alumni who have already celebrated their 50th reunion.

5-6:30 p.m. B.O.L.D. Happy Hour, Admission House, Patio
Blazers Of the Last Decades, here's YOUR party! This activity is free for all Hood'Lums from the class of 2020 to celebrate their very first reunion.

7-9 p.m. Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner, Whitaker Campus Center, Commons
By invitation only for the Class of 1975.

7-11 p.m. All-Class Color Bash, Coblentz Hall, Dining Room
Red, Yellow, Green and Blue – show up and show out for this class color shindig! Start with dinner and then work it off dancing to music from modern hits to classic tracks. Great food and a surprise or two as we launch our newest reunion party.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

8-10 a.m. Strawberry Breakfast, Coblentz Hall, Dining Room
A beloved tradition. Enjoy Hood waffles, fresh strawberries with ice cream and more.

10:15-11:30 a.m. A Service of Reflection led by the Class of 1975, Coffman Chapel

Noon Final Check-Out

1945

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3900
alumoffice@hood.edu 

1950

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3900
alumoffice@hood.edu 

1955

Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
301-696-3900
alumoffice@hood.edu 

1960

Maryann Whitehead Scherzo
scherzocpa@msn.com

1965

Barbara Casey Ruffino 
barbara.ruffino@gmail.com

1970

Linda Allan
ljallan523@gmail.com

Marj Menchey Berkheimer
mench49@gmail.com

Myra Holsinger
mlholsinger@starpower.net

Elaine Hubert
eahubert@aol.com

Mary Ryan Reeves
mryanreeves@yahoo.com

1975

Marcia Ritter Doiron
bmd2128@comcast.net

Jeanne Boley Glascock
Jglasc6475@aol.com

Laura Lee Hickman
laurahickman@verizon.net

Beth Sheppard Kline
eckline75@gmail.com

Anna Kluth VonLindenberg
vonlina@comcast.net

Cherilyn Widell
Cwidell809@yahoo.com

1980

Deedee Randall Luttrell
dluttrell76@gmail.com

Brenda Main
bmm80@msn.com

1985

Susan Bond Kearney
skearney@harfordday.org

Karen Elm Wirth
kewirth@hotmail.com

1990

Carla Jackson Hairston
cbhairston@gmail.com

1995

Jacki Resop Amato
jresop@yahoo.com

2000

Nikki Swartzlander Bamonti
bamonti@hood.edu

Suzanne Benson
sbenson@dredge.com

Melissa Kelly
mkelly55@gmail.com

2005

Tiffany Still Grant
tiffany.still.83@gmail.com

2010

Alyssa Moore
alyssa.moore87@gmail.com

2015

Brigid Ayer-Luttrell
brig.ayerphoto@yahoo.com

Travis Gilbert
travisgilbert11@gmail.com

Sarah Tapscott Rosier
sleepingbeedesigns@gmail.com

2020

Megan Enright
meganenright23@gmail.com
 

2025 Alumni and Faculty Award Recipients

Nominations are still being accepted! Return the nomination form included with your fall reunion mailing or complete the online nomination form no later than February, 28.

Honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Saturday, June 7.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Not selected yet! Click here to see past Distinguished Alumni Award winners.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
Not selected yet! Click here to see past Distinguished Faculty Award winners.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO HOOD COLLEGE AWARD
Not selected yet! Click here to see past Excellence in Service to Hood College Award winners.

OUTSTANDING RECENT ALUMNI AWARD
Not selected yet! Click here to see past Excellence in Service to Hood College Award winners.

2025 Reunion Accommodation Information

On-Campus Housing:

On-campus housing in Blazer Hall will be available June 5-7 for $50 per person, per night. Blazer Hall rooms are suite and semi-suite style with a shared bathroom and twin beds, including bedding (sheets, blankets, pillow and pillowcases), towels, washcloths and soap. Reserve a room via your paper registration form or online by Friday, May 23, 2025.

• Blazer Hall Details
  • If you have reserved a room in Blazer Hall for Reunion 2025, you are welcome to use the main floor lounge to relax and reconnect!
  • Help yourself to the complimentary coffee and snacks.
  • You may use the main floor kitchen and refrigerator. We ask that you label all items with your first and last name and your class year. All items left in the fridge after checkout at noon on Sunday will be discarded.
  • If you tend to "run cold," you may want to BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) to supplement the available blankets in Blazer Hall.
  • Remember that these are dormitory rooms and amenities are minimal! There is only overhead lighting and there are no hangers. Trashcans and mirrors are located in bathrooms only.
  • Your Blazer Hall keycard allows you access to the main entrances and your assigned room and floor ONLY.
  • Should you lose your keycard, please contact campus safety at 301-696-3548 for assistance. Note: there is a $25 charge for lost residence hall keycards.
  • If there are any significant problems or issues while you are in Blazer Hall, you can call the switchboard (staffed 24 hrs) at 301-696-3131 or campus safety at 301-696-3548. If there is an emergency, call 911.

Off-Campus Housing:

The Hampton Inn and Suites (1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD) is offering rooms Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8 at a special rate of $119/night. Please use the reunion group code "HCR" when making your reservation. The number of rooms available is limited, so reserve early!  Reserve your room at frederickfortdetricksuites.hamptoninn.com or call 301-696-1565.


Or treat yourself to a luxury stay at Frederick’s newest boutique offering, Visitation Hotel (211 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD), a Marriott Bonvoy property.  A limited number of deluxe king rooms are available at a special Hood College Reunion Weekend rate of $229 per night (plus 11% tax). This special rate is available from Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8. Reservations must be made by May 6, 2025, to take advantage of this discount rate.

Visitation Hotel Frederick, where timeless elegance meets contemporary comfort. This architectural icon boasts 200 years of vibrant history, culminating in the careful curation of a premium paragon of accommodation. Having previously served as a cloistered monastery and internationally renowned academic institution, Visitation Hotel builds on a unique legacy to achieve a powerfully forward-looking new life as a welcoming landmark for solace-seeking travelers.

To book your stay online, visit: Hood College Reunion Weekend Booking
To book your stay by phone, call 888-236-2427 (Mini Hotel Code: ALH). Don’t forget to mention "Hood College Reunion Weekend" to enjoy the discounted rate!

No one yet! Check back for updated class attendee lists once registration opens in April.