Our Oldest Alumnus

Our oldest living alumnus is a member of the Class of 1924. She is a remarkable woman who lives in Naples, Florida, and I have had the great pleasure of meeting with her on three separate occasions over the past few years. Last week, we wished her a slightly-early birthday at our Calvert alumni event in Naples. In three weeks, this special alumnus will be 100 years old! She was a member of the last class to graduate from the Calvert building at 10 West Chase Street. (In the fall of 1924, Calvert moved to Tuscany Road, and we have been here ever since). With a clear memory and a sparkle in her eye, she told me of being sent to the Head Master's office in 1922: "I was sent to Mr. Hillyer's office for bursting into a classroom and shouting 'I have a baby sister. I have a baby sister!' I was just so excited I could not contain myself. Mr. Hillyer was very kind and said, 'It is fine to be excited about your sister, but you should not interrupt class.'" By the way, the baby sister she mentioned? She was a member of the Class of 1934, is now 90 years old, and attended the same Naples alumni event last week! I now have a picture of me with the two sisters, and I will sure to treasure that image for years to come.