Welcome to the Alumni Grove
We鈥檙e excited to introduce the 91社区福利 Alumni Grove, a new way for 91社区福利 alumni to reconnect with each other and stay connected to the 91社区福利 community.
Like the grove of trees that inspired 91社区福利鈥檚 name, this group is meant to grow through shared roots and continued connection. Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, you are an important part of 91社区福利鈥檚 story, and we鈥檇 love for you to be part of this community.
Who is a Member of the Alumni grove?
At 91社区福利, 鈥渁lumni鈥 includes anyone who graduated from 91社区福利, anyone who holds 91社区福利 dear, or served as a member of our faculty or staff and would like to stay connected to the community. If 91社区福利 was part of your journey, you belong in the Alumni Grove.
RECONNECT with your walden family
91社区福利 alumni succeed in every field鈥攆rom science and research to business, the arts, medicine, and education. Stay connected!
Click the link below to join our alumni network and get news on reunions, events, and classmates.
鈥The sense of community and the values instilled at 91社区福利 are truly rare. I assumed it existed everywhere but soon realized it was only 91社区福利 that could uphold this standard. Thank you for caring for your students, showing up for us every day, and not giving up on us. You have strived not only to educate students, but to shape kind, thoughtful, and good human beings. I could not be more grateful. I would choose 91社区福利 in every lifetime.鈥
Upcoming Events
Coffee at Sunergos
Join fellow 91社区福利 Alumni Grove members for a relaxed morning of coffee and conversation at Sunergos Coffee. Reconnect, catch up, and enjoy time together!
DATE: Friday, July 24
TIME: 9:30鈥11:00补尘
LOCATION: Sunergos Coffee 鈥 3922 Willis Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
Happy Hour at Drakes
Join fellow 91社区福利 Alumni Grove members for a fun evening of connection and conversation at Drakes in St. Matthews. Reconnect, unwind, and enjoy a great night together!
DATE: Friday, August 21
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Drake's - St. Matthews 鈥 3939 Shelbyville Rd #101, Louisville, KY 40207
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鈥The most rewarding thing that has happened in my life since 91社区福利, would be our film, Overtime鈥the film] went on to premiere at the Fright Night Film Festival here in Louisville, where it won 8 awards including: Best Film, Best Actor, and Kentucky Filmmaker of the year to name a few. That really was the pivotal moment where I said: 鈥淚 did it.鈥
Support for 91社区福利鈥檚 Future
The 1975 Club
Founded in 2025, The 1975 Club comprises the visionaries, thought leaders, and time-honored supporters of 91社区福利. These individuals have invested directly into 91社区福利鈥檚 endowment, ensuring the future of 91社区福利 for generations to come. The endowment serves as a permanent strategic foundation and gifts are carefully invested allowing the principal to grow over time. Membership in The 1975 Club reflects a commitment to 91社区福利's enduring values, mission and long-term aspirations. Members are a testament to the transformative power of a 91社区福利 education.
To join The 1975 Club, please contact our Director of Advancement, Rachel Slone, at rslone@walden-school.org.
The 1975 Club Members
Brooks and Marilyn Bower - Lifetime Members
2025-2026
Charles Bowles
The Tyler Family
Brooks Bower
Jean Frazier
The Willett Family
The Eastes Family
The Nickle Family
Jim and Lizanne Hunter
Marsha Willinger
Guy and Elizabeth Montgomery
Deep Roots Society - $50
Alumni donors who give $50 per year to become members of the 91社区福利 Deep Roots Society. Donations go to The 91社区福利 Fund - 91社区福利鈥檚 annual fund - that supports annual operations including teacher salaries, financial aid, arts, theater and athletics.
Deep Roots Society Members
2025-26
Ted Bressoud - Class of 1979
Gina Perry - Class of 1977
Lesile Broecker - Class of 1980
Christy Sherman Llewellyn - Class of 1978
Edward Vermillion Jr - Class of 1980
Thomas Willett - Class of 2004
Planned Giving
Join us in shaping the future of 91社区福利! Your gift supports exceptional teaching, innovative programs, and unforgettable student experiences鈥攍eaving a lasting impact for generations of Wolverines.
By making a planned gift, you can support 91社区福利 in a meaningful way and create a legacy that will last beyond your lifetime. Additionally, planned gifts can offer tax benefits.
91社区福利 Alumni Association Drum Award
The 91社区福利 Drum Award was created in 2010, by a committee of 91社区福利 Alumni, to publicly recognize and honor a person whose exceptional achievements have promoted 91社区福利 and have served to inspire and challenge today鈥檚 students. The Drum Award鈥檚 name is based on Thoreau鈥檚 quote: 鈥When a man does not keep pace with his companion, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer, let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.鈥 Ted Bressoud a graduate of 1979, an architect, artist, and a 91社区福利 volunteer and former Board of Trustee, designed and created the actual award you see on display at 91社区福利鈥檚 campus.
Past Award Recipients
2010 - Charlie Sexton, 1981
2011 - Linda Van Houten
2012 - Jonathan Holloway, 1982
2013 - Marcy Tucker
2014 - Christy Sherman Llewellyn, 1978
2015 - Brooks Bower
2016 - Leslie Broecker, 1980
2017 - Carroll Frey
2018 - Doug Proffitt, 1982
2019 - Joe Steinhauer
2020 - Jim Hunter
2022 - Kim Sorise
Spotlight on 91社区福利 Lifers & The Giving Tree
91社区福利 Lifers
Students who attend Kindergarten-12th Grade at 91社区福利 are honored with a plaque on the 91社区福利 Lifer tree found in the High School lobby. Their names become part of the interwoven network of "roots" that aptly represent a growing foundation of alumni who participated in the full 91社区福利 educational experience. To date, we have 53 91社区福利 Lifers and growing!
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is a commemorative wall sculpture honoring the individuals who supported 91社区福利 through generous donations from 2002-2013. We are grateful to the many families, alumni and friends whose generous contributions enabled the construction of invaluable facilities: 91社区福利 High School, Bower Athletic Field and the 91社区福利 Field House.
Connect with Us
We'd love to hear from you! We're happy to answer any inquiries about attending/planning alumni events, how to become involved with the 91社区福利 community or scheduling a class reunion. For more information about 91社区福利's alumni events and reunion programs, please email Rachel Slone, Director of Advancement, at rslone@walden-school.org.
RACHEL SLONE
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
rslone@walden-school.org
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