Alumnae & Giving
Chatham Hall Network
Chatham Hall Alumnae, Parents, & Friends
With a history of more than 125 years, the Chatham Hall community of alumnae, parents, and friends comprise one of our greatest assets. Our community is actively engaged with the School in support of our students and faculty through participation in campus activities, attendance at regional events, and as donors. The semi-annual publication of Chatham Hall's magazine, the Chat, keeps constituents apprised of the wonderful accomplishments of our School, graduates, and latest campus news.
Meet the Staff
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Amy Blair
Advancement Associate: Alumnae Relations, Parent Relations, PAC and Events434-432-5508Bio -
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If you'd like to speak with someone about setting up a visit or making a gift to our School, the Chatham Hall Office of Advancement is here to help.
Reunion is held each spring for classes celebrating anniversaries of their graduation. Come back to campus, catch up with faculty and friends, and see what's new at Chatham Hall!
Reunion is held each spring for classes celebrating anniversaries of their graduation. Come back to campus, catch up with faculty and friends, and see what's new at Chatham Hall!
Interested in supporting the School? We can get you started with a one-time donation of any amount, help you set up a transfer of stock market shares or gifts in kind, or counsel you on making a bequest in your will or creating a charitable remainder trust. If you're considering a gift to support our school, but aren't sure where to start, we would be glad to talk with you to discuss your options.
Upcoming Events
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Ragan ’69 Adds Audiobooks to Her Roster
Always an avid reader, Talmadge Ragan ’69 moved from stage and screen to the audiobook scene in 2010 with the narration of her first audiobook, The Sign of the Salamander by Eugenia Miller, and won the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. Since then, she has gone on to record more than 80 books and even has a professional recording studio in her home.Read More -
Alumna Spotlight: D’Metriss Bannerman Holmes '95
Since graduating from Chatham Hall in 1995, D’Metriss Bannerman Holmes has been busy. Very busy.Read More -
Alumna Spotlight: S.Y. “Sharyl” Mason-Watson ‘76
Having earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology, a master’s degree in public affairs, and a juris doctor degree, it is safe to say that S.Y. “Sharyl” Mason-Watson ’76 is a woman of varied interests. With a career that has included resident advising, healthcare consulting, Senate staffing, presidential campaigning, and of course the law it seems there is nothing Mason-Watson can’t do.Read More -
Liu ’21 Reflects on School Traditions During Pandemic
“Think about this, you are sharing a similar activity with some years prior to you. Like in the Lantern Ceremony, which dated back to the 1920s, those past alumnae had held the same lantern and sang the same song as you did.”Read More -
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Pruden & Dabney Return to Campus
Chatham Hall’s portraits of Clevius Orlando Pruden and Chiswell Dabney were conspicuously absent for a time in spring and summer 2020. They have recently returned from restoration work carried out by Hessling Conservation in Durham, NC.Read More -
Class of 1946 Reunites Via Zoom
With the COVID-19 pandemic changing much of daily life, the Office of Advancement has become creative with bringing alumnae together. With last spring’s reunions celebrations cancelled, many classes have been meeting via Zoom instead.Read More -
Statement from the Chatham Hall Alumnae Council
Read MoreDear Chatham Hall Community Members,As the Chatham Hall Alumnae Council, we care deeply about our fellow alumnae as well as current students. We write to you now to acknowledge the harm that many members of our community have endured at Chatham Hall. Recent accounts on social media detailing acts of racism, homophobia and other types of discrimination committed at Chatham Hall have brought up renewed frustration and sadness among us. This is not in keeping with who we should be as a school or as a community committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. -
Fulop '14 Publishes Wear, Repair, Repurpose
Lily Fulop ’14 has published Wear, Repair, Repurpose with Countryman Press/W.W. Norton & Company. Subtitled “A maker’s guide to mending and upcycling clothes,” the book is intended for a range of audiences: sewing novices looking for a place to start, anyone who cares about sustainability and wants to tackle throw-away culture, and vintage fashion lovers and thrifters interested in rescuing old clothes.Read More -
Brooks ’16 Participates in NCGS Virtual Conference Keynote Panel
Read MoreChatham Hall alumna Imani Brooks ’16 participated in the keynote panel discussion on “Creating Change, One Girl at a Time” at the 2020 National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) virtual conference Stand Up, Speak Up: Girls Using Their Voices to Engage, Empower, & Enact on June 24. -
Distinguished Alumnae Announced for 2020
This year's recipients are Jane Sherron DeHart ’54 and Claudia Emerson ’75.Read More
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Young Alumnae Offer College Advice to the Class of 2020
On Thursday, five recently graduated alumnae returned to campus for an evening of questions and discussion with the Class of 2020.Read More -
Sriya Chadalavada ’15 Receives Fulbright Scholarship
Chatham Hall Class of 2015 graduate, Sriya Chadalavada, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Malaysia.Read More -
Reflections on Inclusion and Identity during Reunion
In one of the concluding programs during the 125th Reunion at Chatham Hall, students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and community members joined together to begin a dialouge on the topics of inclusion and identity.Read More -
125th Anniversary and 2019 Reunion Highlights
Relive the excitement of the Chatham Hall 125th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion, or experience it for the first time.Read More -
Mari Armstrong-Hough '99 Visits Campus as Freshman Leader in Residence
Every year, the Freshman Leader in Residence program brings inspirational women to work with the Freshman class to help them learn to collaborate, organize events, and become closer as a class.Read More -
Annika Tice '15 Receives Fulbright Scholarship
Annika Tice, member of the Chatham Hall class of 2015 and current senior at Virginia Military Institute, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach English in the Ivory Coast.Read More -
Chatham Hall Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Chatham Hall celebrated the 125th anniversary of the school’s founding on Sunday, February 24, 2019.Read More -
Recent Alumnae Share Insights with Senior Class
Last Thursday, three recently graduated alumnae returned to campus for an evening of questions and discussion with the Class of 2019.Read More -
Purple Team Wins #GivingTuesday Challenge
On November 27, Chatham Hall celebrated #GivingTuesday, a global giving day.Read More -
Alumnae Return to Campus for Reunion 2018
Last weekend, alumnae from across the country and around the world traveled to Chatham Hall to celebrate Reunion.Read More -
Judy Carter '63 Talks with Students About Careers in Computer Science
Students gathered at the Rectory on Tuesday evening for the chance to speak with alumna Judy Carter ’63 about her career as a computer programmer and operations executive.Read More -
Alumnae Share College Advice and Expertise
On Thursday, three recent graduates returned to campus for an evening of questions and discussion with the Class of 2018.Read More -
Purple Team Wins #GivingTuesday Competition
On November 28, Chatham Hall participated in the national philanthropic movement #GivingTuesday.Read More -
All-School Trip to Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern
Recently the entire student body traveled to Winston-Salem’s Reynolda House Museum of American Art to experience the Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern exhibition.Read More -
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An all girls boarding and day school in Southern Virginia, Chatham Hall prepares girls for college and for productive lives. Our innovative academic program offers Advanced Placement courses, global study and travel, as well as project based learning. Our athletic teams regularly compete at the State level and our exceptional riding program is nationally recognized. We foster the intellect and character of each student and, through our Honor Code, live in a community of trust. Grounded in its Episcopal heritage, the school welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
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