Sayre School Alumni Association

Alumni, it’s time to reunite and reconnect! 🎉 Join us to celebrate cherished memories and make new connections at our All School Alumni Reunion, Saturday, October 5.

Schedule of Events
10:30 a.m.-noon: Breakfast in the Thomas A. Grunwald Buttery, followed by campus tours
6 p.m.: Cocktail hour in the Courtyard and Old Sayre Parlours
7 p.m.: Food, fun, and music by the Lindsay Olive Trio in the Thomas A. Grunwald Buttery

Don’t miss these unforgettable events! RSVP at https://bit.ly/4gk8Cgo

Alumni: Homecoming is nearly here! 🏈🎉 Please join us for a day of tradition and excitement on Friday, October 4.

Kick off the day's events with a tailgate at Keeneland on The Hill, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., featuring cocktails and food by DaRae and Friends Catering.

Then, join us for an alumni cookout at 6:30 p.m. at the Sayre Athletic Complex, followed by the game against Bourbon County at 7:30 p.m.

Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3AYmTPw.

Tee it up for a great cause! ⛳️

The Thomas A. Grunwald Sayre Golf Scramble will be held on Thursday, October 3 at the beautiful Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris. Our team registrations are FULL, but we are still looking for sponsors.

Learn more and support the event:
https://bit.ly/3XhQR8O

Mark your calendars for our annual Alumni Weekend, October 3-5, 2024.

Reconnect with old friends, reminisce about cherished memories, and celebrate 170 years of Sayre!

We've got an exciting lineup of events:
⛳ Golf Scramble
🏇 Tailgate Party
🏈 Football Game
🏫 Breakfast and School Tours
🎉 Reunion Party

Don't miss out!

Learn more and register 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3MKOgzi

Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost and reflect on the resilience of our communities. #911

Taylor Burgess '08 has joined our team as the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement. 🎉 With his extensive knowledge and experience in development and donor relations, Taylor will be instrumental in strengthening our community and supporting Sayre's mission. We are excited to have Taylor back at Sayre!

Learn more about Taylor and his passion for Sayre:

https://bit.ly/3TjhhWx

Sayre welcomes Taylor Burgess to Advancement team News details - Sayre School

We're thrilled to announce that Michelle Crouch Goodman ‘91 has joined our team as the Director of Advancement Operations. With her deep connection to Sayre as a parent, alumna, and volunteer, Michelle brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/3TciX43

Sayre welcomes Michelle Crouch Goodman to Advancement team News details - Sayre School

Calling all Sayre School alumni! 🎉

It's time to reunite at our annual Alumni Weekend, October 3-5, 2024!

Get ready for a weekend filled with fun, friends, and memories. We've got a packed schedule of events, including a golf scramble, tailgate party, football game, breakfast, and a reunion party.

Read more ⏬
https://bit.ly/4eaiBCS

Mark Your Calendars, Spartans: Sayre School Alumni Weekend is Back News details - Sayre School

Hey Spartans, it's time to REUNITE! We have a big weekend planned. You don't want to miss out on the fun-filled Sayre Alumni Weekend! Mark it down, share it with your classmates, and we will see you in early October!

More information to follow. Stay tuned!

We did it! We exceeded our 2023-2024 goal! Our success would not be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and meeting the moment!

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, Blythe Jamieson. Blythe was hired as Sayre's first full-time school counselor. She guided Sayre's faculty in developing the human development curriculum and was instrumental in implementing Sayre's Community Matters initiatives.

“Blythe was an extraordinary support to our students, families, and faculty,” said Head of School Stephen Manella. “Through her leadership, the scope of counseling services expanded, and she spearheaded the school’s wellness initiatives. With her Golden Doodle, Tashi, by her side, she brought a mix of care, creativity, expertise, discretion, professionalism, and humor to our community as she advocated for our well-being.”

Blythe not only cared for us but also helped us understand how to care for each other. Blythe retired in 2018, after serving 16 years at Sayre.

She will be sorely missed. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts.

Sayre School mourns the sudden and tragic loss of Sayre alum, Nabeel Aslam ’20. Nabeel, son of Dr. Azhar Aslam and Dr. Uzma Shireen Aslam and brother to Sana Aslam ‘16, passed away early this morning after a fatal car accident.

There are no words to describe the sadness of this news. Nabeel was a dear friend, teammate, and student. “Nabeel had a way about him that was uplifting to anyone that was near him,” said Head Basketball Coach Rob Goodman. “He had a great smile and loved being around his friends as much as they loved being with him. He will be missed dearly.”

This is a great loss to our Sayre family. Please keep the Aslam family in your prayers.

Janazah Prayer and burial will take place on Monday, July 22 at 5:00 PM at Bluegrass Memorial Garden Cemetery at 4915 Harrodsburg Rd, Nicholasville.

Condolence visitation will be on Tuesday at Masjid Bilal between Asr and Maghrib prayers. As Iqamah will be at 5:45 PM.

SAVE THE DATE 🏈🎉
REUNION
October 3-5, 2024

Graduates of 2024, a new chapter begins for you today. Congratulations on an outstanding high school career. May your next journey be fulfilling and successful.

Welcome to the Sayre Alumni Association! Visit the Alumni Portal to update your email address and share with us how you are continuing to make your mark!

https://www.sayreschool.org/alumni/alumni-portal

Thomas Duncan '28 (Middle School Student Council President) and Graham Mainous '28 received special awards today at the 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony. Thomas received the Francine and John Barnes Award as well as the Todd O'Neill Award. Graham was the recipient of the Thomas A. Grunwald Award. Special guests included Heidi Newman (former Director of the Middle School and English Teacher), Paul O'Neill (Class of 1983), and Andrew Grunwald (Class of 1989). Congratulations to our new Upper School students.

Philip O'Rourke '12 was the guest speaker at the Baccalaureate Ceremony last evening at First Presbyterian Church. Philip is currently the Principal at St. Germaine School in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Student Reflection by Grant Barntsen '24.

Pictures by Rebecca Ashby

We are of Shane Landis '21, who was inducted into the Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. This honor is by invitation only to those who exemplify excellence in nursing. Landis is a University of Kentuckynursing student and BH WELL undergraduate research intern. Read more at https://bhwell.uky.edu/bhwell-stories/shane-landis-inducted-delta-psi-chapter-sigma-theta-tau?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2KRpVqLNcOTR556kcBl1b-cSX6A-Q1DIzyfCvBJTAlvP_aSHDajDabucE_aem_AYLqKE2SPXtU2nGEDos9p5yVP2Gh5-ViMk9CAaLPvlhhQvS2K120-Vw0oaezyXxhKSPtJBtIKKvAyS1w0T7Qzl1L

Congratulations on your induction into the Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Shane!

Shane Landis Inducted into Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau | BH WELL Congratulations to Shane Landis for his induction into the Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. This honor is by invitation only to those who exemplify excellence in nursing. Landis is a University of Kentucky nursing student and BH WELL undergraduate research intern.

Congratulations to Melissa Shane ’21, who was selected to represent Kentucky at the 2024 Henry Clay College Student Congress, a bipartisan policy summer program to study the dynamics of the policy process, diplomacy, and modern leadership. Only one student from each state is selected. ⁣
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A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Melissa is currently a junior at Emory University studying political science end public policy analysis. She will participate in the congress this May. ⁣
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Melissa says that Mr. Snowden's history class at Sayre was a big inspiration in her pursuit of public policy studies!
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Thank you 👏 to Katie McCarthy Barrett '10, for serving as our guest speaker at the Senior Breakfast.⁣
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A student-athlete at Sayre and at the University of Kentucky, Katie is now vice president of sales and merchandising and co-owner of STANTT, a custom men’s clothing company based in New York. 👔⁣
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Katie shared her experiences as an intern with interior design firm Hubbuch & Company during her senior year at Sayre, which she says helped lay the foundation for a career in fashion.⁣
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“I wish every school would do this for their senior class,” says Katie. “This is such a one-of-a-kind place.”⁣
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The Sayre School community is deeply saddened by the passing of Louis Lee Haggin III. Mr. Haggin, member of the Sayre School Class of 1954, served with great distinction on Sayre School's Board of Trustees from 1974-1977, which includes his leadership role as Board Chairman.

Mr. Haggin, a native of California who moved to Kentucky in 1939, began his studies at Sayre in 1944. His parent's decision to send him to Sayre was a source of great pride for him. In a previous interview, he fondly recalled the curriculum, small class sizes, sports, daily school activities, the honor system, and the dress code, all of which played a significant role in his parent's decision. He also spoke highly of David A. Sayre's commitment to educating women and his teachers' dedication to their students.

As the BloodHorse article aptly states, "Haggin never sought accolades for his contributions, preferring to remain behind the scenes." This humility was a hallmark of Mr. Haggin's character. His family, too, has been a pillar of support for Sayre, with numerous Haggin descendants attending the school and serving on the Board of Trustees. Their multi-generational loyalty and generosity have been instrumental in shaping the Sayre community.

Head of School, Stephen Manella states, "I enjoyed the first of many conversations with Mr. Haggin in 2012, and our exchanges always touched upon his insights on the history of the school, his appreciation for the positive impact Sayre has on the lives of students, and his steadfast commitment to and belief in our future. He was one of a kind and it was an honor to know him."

Mr. Haggin's legacy of making a difference for Sayre and the children it serves is still alive today. We appreciate his fond support of our 170-year-old institution.

Graveside services will be held March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Lexington Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be sent to Sayre School, in memory of Louis Lee Haggin III.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/275459/owner-breeder-keeneland-trustee-haggin-dies-at-88

Chanel Minnifield ’10 left Kentucky 10 years ago to pursue her dreams in Hollywood. She’s been making a name for herself ever since. 🌟

Her biggest credit yet: playing the role of political activist Anne Moody in the Oscar-nominated film "Rustin.” The Netflix project was produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. 📽️

“I credit a lot of my acting success to Sayre,” she told LEX 18 .

https://www.lex18.com/community/best-of-the-bluegrass/lexington-actress-in-oscar-nominated-film-rustin

Since 1854 when we opened as an all-female boarding school, countless women leaders, innovators, and changemakers have walked the halls of Sayre. 🏫⁣
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Throughout , we’ll be spotlighting on social media the inspiring voices among our 👩‍🎓female students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.⁣
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Join us as we honor the past, present, and future of remarkable Sayre women! ✊

Today, we find ourselves immersed in the warmth of the Sayre community's generosity. The Sayre Spectacular proceeds enable Sayre to continue creating meaningful programming, inspiring transformation, and igniting innovation. We are uplifted by the community's support and dedication.

Spartans, guess what?? Sayre is going MOBILE! Just announced at the Spectacular Event, Head of School Stephen Manella asked for your support to ensure this worthy initiative can bring the brand where our Spartans are -- from the athletics complex and the downtown campus to the theater and community events.. wherever you go, Sayre is there. Give now to support your school and bid on ITEM #1854. https://one.bidpal.net/sayrespectacular/welcome

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