News

The Office of Alumnae Relations announced today Dr. Sarah Dababnah '97 as the 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award recipient and Jennifer Howard '10 as the 2023 Leader on the Rise.

Over Spring Break, Carolyn Whatley '23 and Lainey Risley '26 represented the School at IEA Zone 3 Finals at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Va.

Rector Rachel Avery Connell died after an aggressive form of cancer March 14, 2023. She was 54.

From March 3-5, the TuTu Turtles (9003) robotics team competed in their inaugural FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) at Blacksburg High School in Blacksburg, Va. 

Growth, independence, relationships, leadership, and service. These are the foundations of Chatham Hall’s annual G.I.R.L.S. Day that sees students teach the entire School community about their personal interests.

Chatham Hall’s Black Student Union (BSU) created and hosted an overnight in collaboration with the Lee Library and Librarian Kaykeel Dillard to celebrate Black History Month.

Following the severe earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, students have come together to organize fundraising efforts to send aid to the affected regions. Below are the thoughts of Marisol Helms ‘23 and Nuura Abdilaahi ’23. 

For three days in February, the Van Voorhis “Dutch” Lecture Hall was transformed into Skid Row for Chatham Hall’s production of Little Shop of Horrors.

The International Student Association (ISA) hosted Chatham Hall’s inaugural “I-Fest” on Feb. 10 & 11 with a variety of activities designed to bring all students on a trip around the world.

In its third year, the Spiritual Life League’s Mission: Valentine project far exceeded the approximately 150 cards delivered in each of the last two years. 

The School hosted IEA Zone 3 Regionals on Saturday, Feb. 11 featuring eight teams and 128 riders from across Region 8, including three from Chatham Hall.

Chatham Hall has been selected to host the 2024 Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA) Girls Golf State Invitational. 

The Class of 1970 50th Reunion gift was given for faculty housing and in tribute to deceased classmates and Miss Jeanne Wagoner, legendary former director of athletics at Chatham Hall.

Erika Olson ‘96 is in the process of releasing her debut album, This Is How I Pray.

For Molly Baskin ’14, memories of Chatham Hall often feature two things: meals at Yardley Dining Hall and legendary faculty member Cathy “La” LaDuke.

Olive Ye '24 and Lucia Yang ‘25 have each received recognition in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley.

For the first two weeks of January, the Chatham Hall community set aside its regular schedules and curricula to follow its passions in the second annual January Term.

Lucia Yang ‘25 and Tina Zhang ‘23 have been named to the Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competition 12 (MAA AMC12) Honor Roll for scoring in the top 1% nationwide of all exam takers.

Dr. Nermis Mieses, associate professor of oboe at Michigan State University and faculty at Sewanee Music Festival, performed with pianist Xavier Suarez and Chatham Hall’s Director of Music Dr. Francis Yun on Jan. 4 in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Chatham Hall has been honored by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) as a Recognized Riding Academy. 

Dr. Francis Yun, Chatham Hall’s director of music, will be performing at Emmanuel Church in Chatham, Va. on Jan. 22.