Seventh Form

Welcome to the Seventh Form

The Seventh Form invites alumni who have marked 50 years since graduation to connect with Westminster and each other in meaningful ways. The virtual programs held during the 2023-2024 academic year featured lively discussions on travel, the performing arts, and land conservation. Alumni heard from Head of School Elaine White, learned about the Hartford Partnerships program (from SPHERE to Horizons at Westminster) and got great advice from the Free Advice Guy, Jody Vail ‘66. Below you can find a recording of the February conversation on stroke and aneurysm. 

We want to thank our 2023-2024 hosts:

Alumni:
Bill Bartholomay ‘71
Chris Beale ‘71 
Alan Brooks ‘55, P’89, ‘91, ‘96 
Jeff Cook ‘66
Glenn Craft ‘66
Jeff Crandell ‘73 
Peter DeLorenzo ‘73 
Doug Dobbin ‘71
Michael Fiske ‘58, P’92
Eric Fris ‘60
Peter Greene ‘64 
Peter Hoffman ‘65
Greg Islan ‘66
Rob Kurtz ‘72
Michael Monagan ‘69 
Peter Palin ‘57
Mark Patlovich ‘70 
Hunter Smith ‘68 
Bill Stetson ‘70
Art Turton ‘65, P’91
Jody Vail ‘66 
David White ‘72
Faculty: 
Todd Eckerson P‘09, ‘11, ‘17, ‘21
Patrick Owens
Elaine White 
 
Special Guests: 
Dr. Georgianne Snowden




 
 

Seventh Formers also gathered in person in ten cities across the country. Thank you to our hosts:
  • John Beinecke '65 (New York City)
  • Dick Bondy '67 (Charleston)
  • Jeff Cook ‘66 and Jim Ladd ‘67 (Boston)
  • Charles duPont ‘68 (Wilmington)
  • David Griffith ‘72, P’06, ‘10  (Philadelphia)
  • Michael Monagan ‘69 (Los Angeles)
  • Hunter Smith ‘68 (New Haven)
  • Art Turton ‘65, P’91 (Denver)
  • DG VanClief ‘66 (Charlottesville)
  • David White ‘72 (Portsmouth) 
During the Flock Reunion on June 7-9, 2024, we welcomed the Class of 1974 to the Seventh Form. We shared the goals of providing virtual and in-person programming to renew and make connections within and across class years, find shared passions and interests, and learn with and from each other. You can find pictures from the reunion here
 
We look forward to another great year of connecting in person and online!

Sincerely,

Hunter Smith '68                               
Class Agent                                        
Executive Committee of the Alumni Association                  

Jennifer Keyo
Director of Legacy and Leadership Giving
jkeyo@westminster-school.org
(860) 408-3039
 

Seventh Form Gatherings

October 30, 2024 at 12:00 EST: Lunch hosted by Bently Boger '73
New Realm Brewing Co., Atlanta, GA. Register here.

November 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST: Lunch hosted by Jeff Cook '66

The Country Club, Brookline, MA. Register here.

December 16, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. EST: Lunch hosted by John Beinecke '65
The Yale Club, New York, NY. Register here.

December 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EST: Breakfast hosted by Charles duPont ’68
Wilmington, DE. Register here

February 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PT: Lunch hosted by Michael Monagan '69
Culver City, CA. Register here.

Check the web site often as we schedule gatherings in Charleston, Denver, Philadelphia, and more!

Seventh Form Virtual Programs

November 12-13, 2024: Celebration of Friends and Faculty!
Join alumni and friends as we gather to share stories of the faculty that had the greatest impact on us and the moments with them that mattered.
 
Classes of 1941-1959 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4:00 p.m. EST. Hosted by Alan Brooks ’55, P’89, ’91, ’96 and Art Gilliam ‘59.
Register here and use this Zoom link.

Classes of 1960-1965 on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4:00 p.m. EST. Hosted by John Pomeroy '61 and Tony Islan '63. 
Register here and use this Zoom link.

Classes of 1966-1969 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:00 p.m. EST. Hosted by Bill Anlyan '68 and Peter Anlyan '69. 
Register here and use this Zoom link.

Classes of 1970-1974 on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:00 p.m. EST. Hosted by Peter Briggs '71, P'01, '05, '07 and Hilary Kumnick '73.
Register here and use this Zoom link.

December 3, 2024: Transformational Moments in Westminster's History
Join alumni Alan Brooks '55, P'89, '91, '96, Kim Carson Riggot '73, Merrill Noble Williams '74, and former faculty Barb and Dick Adams P'93, Graham Cole H'09, and current archivist Scott Reeves P'03, '05, '05 as they discuss the move from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Simsbury, CT; the transition to co-education; and the impact of the 1996 Walter Edge bequest. Here is the link to register. Here is the Zoom link.

January 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST:
Join campus master planner Graham Gund '59 as he discusses the transformation of the Westminster campus. Register here and use this Zoom link.

February 4, 2025, time TBD: Inspire my retirement! Join panelists Will Farnam ‘62, John Beinecke ‘65, Jeff Cook ‘66, Peter Briggs ‘71, P’01, ’05, and ’07, Gary Wolff ‘73, and Peter DeLorenzo ‘73 for a discussion on the keys to their success in retirement. Register here and use this Zoom link.

March 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. EST: Join faculty member Tim Blanton for a lesson from his Dollars and Sense course at Westminster. Link to come.

April 1, 2025, time TBD: Join Faculty member Amy Raskin for a conversation on mental health as a Seventh Former and at Westminster School. Link to come.

Past Events

Feb. 7, 2024: Your Health

April 12, 2023: Fishing Tales and Other Water Adventures

Jan. 4, 2023: ChChChChanges – Retiring, Downsizing, Moving and More!

Oct. 5, 2022: Civil Discourse

Featuring Jay Remer ’69 and Gow Master Chair, Todd Eckerson P ’09, ’11, ’17, ’21.

Sept. 7, 2022: How Was Your Summer?

Click below to see book recommendations and summer photos submitted by Seventh Formers.

Nov. 17-18, 2021: Celebration of Friends

Contact Us

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Simsbury, Connecticut 06070

P. (860) 408-3000
F. (860) 408 3001
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