Chandler School Alumni

Congratulations, Class of 2024! Welcome to the Chandler School Alumni Association. Enjoy these highlights from Chandler’s 73rd Commencement Ceremony.

We are thrilled to announce that Dan McInerny '73 CHS '77 is the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient. Congratulations, Dan! We look forward to Dan's Commencement address to the Class of 2024 in June!

Over the past two weeks, our campus has been buzzing with the vibrant energy of our alumni! A big thank you to our alumni speakers who shared their wisdom, talents and insights with our K-8 students during Alumni Visiting Week, and to alumni, parents of alumni, and faculty who returned to reconnect and reminisce at Chandler School at our annual Reunion celebration! Cherish these special moments and highlights.

Throwback Thursday to our Anniversary Alumni! Today is Chandler’s ! Alumni and parents of alumni make a difference together! Today, your gift supports financial aid and offers the opportunity of a Chandler education. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT and Support Chandler Students with multiple matching gift opportunities throughout the day! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/BGGB

Big Service Day at Chandler Benefits the Pasadena Community - Pasadena Schools Chandler School thanks everyone for coming out to share the love this season at the annual Big Service Day on Saturday, February 3! With your generous donations of materials and time, you assembled more than 400 snack packs for “My Friend’s Place” and Union Station, 100 Valentine’s care pack...

Last night's Alumni & Past Parent Reception was an evening filled with meaningful connections, cuisine by Porta Via Italian Foods, owned by past parents John and Lisa Weithas, and desserts by Monique Chan '05, Michelin-starred pastry chef and founder of Chez Momo (). Enjoy a few photos from the evening!

This week, the Class of 2024 participated in a beloved tradition led by Señora Vasquez. Our 8th graders prepared food and refreshments, representative of 18 countries as part of the 10th annual Latino Food Festival to share with members of the Chandler School community. Bravo, Class of 2024!

Join us for Chandler's Book Fair on Saturday, October 14 from 1-5 p.m. and Read S'more!

Thank you, Adam Copeland '94, for sharing your story and insights with the Class of 2025 as part of Chandler's Alumni Speaker Series!

Adam is a seasoned producer with a diverse background in the entertainment and advertising industries. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Adam developed a passion for storytelling from an early age. Adam's journey eventually led him to the advertising industry. In 2011, he joined the startup agency The 88, as Head of Production and was later promoted to Partner. During the global pandemic, Adam returned to his hometown of Pasadena. He transitioned to a new role as the Head of Production at a local agency, Ayzenberg. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is happily married to his wife Carolina, and they are proud parents to their two-year-old son, Theo.

Adam shared with 7th graders, "Education serves as the catalyst for broadening one's perspective, and a diverse education fosters the interplay of ideas from various fields, ultimately enriching your capacity for success."

Join us for our inaugural guest in Chandler's Learning Together Series! 📚 We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Katharine Simon as she dives into the vital topic of sleep and well-being. 💤😊 Discover how a good night's sleep can impact your child's growth, development, and learning. Save the date and don't miss this enlightening discussion. Register for the event here: https://forms.gle/KHwGgjGaXYsaQ7sTA 🗓️✨
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2023-2024 All School Photo!

Welcoming alumni back to campus is always heartwarming, especially on Founders' Day! It was so nice to have former Board Chair Matt Wright '74 CHS '78 and his daughter Emily Wright '12 join students, faculty, and staff at Friday's All-School assembly. Matt's remarks were a beautiful tribute to Tom and Katie Chandler and our school's incredible 74-year journey, connecting our past to our present and sparking the question, "What if...?" These simple yet powerful words will continue to resonate throughout this school year encouraging our students to dream and aspire.

After the assembly, we gathered for our annual All-School photo, and then it was time for a beloved tradition - the Egg Drop! Our 8th graders did an egg-cellent job, but in the end, there was only one winner, and that honor went to Team Vasquez! 🏆

Thanks to members of our Alumni Council & Council Committees for their service at Friday's Pie 'n Burger Hot Lunch and to our 5th graders for their cheer and spirit.

Let's keep the Founders' Day spirit alive as we embark on another incredible school year!

Congratulations, Class of 2023! Welcome to the Chandler School Alumni Association. Enjoy these highlights from Chandler’s 72nd Commencement Ceremony.

Congratulations to Danny Rothenberg '96, Chandler's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient! At the 72nd Commencement Ceremony, Danny delivered an inspiring address to the Class of 2023. We look forward to sharing photos with you soon of Chandler's 72nd Commencement Ceremony and introducing our newest members to the Chandler School Alumni Association - the Class of 2023!

🎪 Get ready for the most thrilling, exciting, and fun-filled event of the year! The Chandler School Family Fair is back and it's bigger and better than ever before. Join us for food and drinks from J&D Food Company by Dawn Alexander Hall '95, Coffee Cart Boys, Kona Ice, Barts Carts Inc, The Jolly Sheep and entertainment from Isamu McGregor '03, Las Colibrí, Rose Avenue featuring Langdon Dearborn '16, DJ Ryot Liam Chatham '22, Emcee Mr. Chatham and much, much more! 🎪

Chandler School's Family Fair - Homecoming 2023

THANK YOU, alumni and parents of alumni, for making Chandler’s a success! We are grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to Chandler School. Special thanks to all of our alumni and parent of alumni callers, and to Senthil Durairaj ‘92, Drs. Dale Daniel and Sharon Yee (parents of Chloe ‘15 and Olivia ‘19), Dan Rothenberg ‘96, Casey Zuber Solomon ‘00 and Matt Wright ‘74 CHS ‘78 for the generous matching gift opportunities that inspired more than 100 gifts today to achieve our goal! THANK YOU!!!

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We are so grateful to our faculty and staff, past and present, for their unwavering dedication to the students and families of Chandler School and for creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our students to grow and thrive. Alumni and parents of alumni, today, your gift supports Chandler’s financial aid programs and gives the gift of a Chandler experience to deserving students.
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Comment down below with your favorite Chandler memory!

Today is Chandler’s ! Alumni and parents of alumni make a difference together! Today, your gift supports Chandler’s financial aid programs and offers the opportunity of a Chandler education to deserving students. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT with multiple matching gift opportunities throughout the day!
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Dear Chandler Community,

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Vernon L. Hill on October 30, 2022. Mr. Hill served the Chandler community for nearly 30 years (1964-1992) as the assistant head of school and teacher of Spanish, drama and ancient history. He is perhaps best remembered for the international excursions he planned and the plays he directed several times a year.

Chandler’s former Head of School Jeff Stephens reflects, “He was a legend and was truly loved and respected by everyone. As our assistant head of school, he was a master teacher who not only taught Spanish but at times, history, math and English - wherever the need. He was always there for all of us, sharing his love for Chandler. He was a gifted musician, writer and he will always be remembered for his wonderful drama productions and special dinners auctioned off at the annual CFA Gala. For Vern, every day was a new adventure begun with a smile and a positive word coupled with warmth and a sense of humor. He was a faithful husband, father and man of God.”

Each year, a Chandler 8th grader is appointed as the recipient of the Vernon L. Hill Citizenship Award, given to the student who is most courteous and cooperative, respectful and helpful to other students, faculty, staff and the School. With this award, we recognize Mr. Hill’s positive and lasting impact on generations of alumni.

During a past interview, Mr. Hill had expressed he “wanted the students to do their best, become their best and discover strengths within them they didn’t know they had and to carry on Chandler’s ideals of body, mind and spirit.” This is how Mr. Hill will be remembered by all of us who were blessed to know him as a teacher, colleague and friend.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!!! Welcome to the Chandler School Alumni Association!

Mana Nakagawa '99 is the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Mana leads global strategy and operations for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook). In her time at Meta, she has also led key efforts to advance gender and racial equity at Facebook, from developing women’s leadership programs, building global communities for women of color in tech, and creating programs for male allies to act as inclusive partners in the workplace. Prior to joining Meta, Mana led international research efforts for Sheryl Sandberg’s global bestseller book, Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, where she conducted global research efforts for the publication of Lean In in over 50 countries. She has also held research positions at the United Nations Institute for Advanced Studies in Tokyo, UNESCO and UNICEF in Nepal, and as a Fulbright Fellow to Japan. Mana holds a Ph.D. in International Education Policy from Stanford University, an M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University, and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a published author in the fields of International Comparative Sociology, International Education Policy, and Organizational Behavior.

Congratulations, Mana! We look forward to your address to the Class of 2022 at the 71st Commencement Ceremony!

Thank you, alumni and parents of alumni, for helping to make the Big Green Giveback a success! We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to our students each and every year. Special thanks to Doug Gregg '62, Chris Waldheim '81, Erin Kaneko '96 and Travis "TJ" Young '96 for the generous matching gift opportunities that inspired more than 130 gifts from our alumni community! THANK YOU!!!

Today is Chandler's Big Green Giveback. With the generous support of alumni and parents of alumni, YOU helped Chandler raise more than $37,000 to support Chandler students. Together, YOU'VE made a difference. Funds raised during the Big Green Giveback directly benefit Chandler's financial aid programs and help to provide the gift of a Chandler education. There's still time to participate in our annual alumni giving. https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/BGGB
Because of YOUR support, our students experience dedicated faculty, cherished traditions and innovative learning.

Alumni: What is your favorite Chandler experience?

Today is the day! During the Big Green Giveback, your gift supports Chandler's financial aid programs. Together, alumni and parents of alumni, make possible the gift of a Chandler education to deserving students each year. Thank you for your continued support! https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/BGGB

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Our 4th graders experienced a culinary treat this morning! A cooking lesson from Chandler and Top Chef alum Brian Huskey '95. What's on the menu you ask? French toast with macerated berries from his restaurant Tackle Box in Corona Del Mar. Craving delicious eats? Visit Brian on the weekends from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.!

Chandler alumnus (and current parent) Mike Richards '89 is serving as interim host for Jeopardy. Apart from Alex Trebek, Mike is our favorite host. 💚☘️ Make sure to catch him this week!

‘Jeopardy’ interim host scores rave reviews ABC's Will Ganss has the answer to the question: Who is Mike Richards?