News Archive - Alumnae
How Co-Curriculum influenced the pursuit of a medical career
Diya Kallam ‘18 recently celebrated her White Coat Ceremony at The George Washington University and is excited about her pursuit of medicine.
Her path... Read More
USPS honors former Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham with a new stamp
Katharine Graham, Madeira class of 1934, is being honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a new stamp.
Graham, who took over as chairman and chief... Read More
MAD MENTORS: Madeira’s Co-Curriculum Office partners with the Alumnae Council to create mentorship program
One of Madeira’s key differentiators is our one-of-a-kind Co-Curriculum program. And for over 50 years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have explored... Read More
Madeira Alumnae featured in Northern Virginia Magazine
Hear from Lena Badr '11 and Avery Miller '86 in the November issue of Northern Virginia Magazine.
Considering Private School? The Benefits Aren’t Always... Read More
Madeira Black Alumnae Affinity Sessions
Madeira has partnered with The Wells Collective to offer Black alumnae an opportunity to connect.
We are thrilled to offer two affinity gatherings for Madeira's... Read More
**SNEAK PEEK** Madeira Unexpected
An original Madeira film produced by The Film Guys
Read the 200th issue of Madeira Today!
The 200th issue of Madeira Today is now available!
Author Julia Reed '78 to be 2019 commencement speaker
The Madeira School will welcome Julia Reed ’78 as the 2019 commencement speaker.
Julia Reed is a contributing editor at Garden & Gun magazine, where... Read More
All-ACC Honors for Kylie Jordan '16
Madeira Swim and Dive record holder, Kylie Jordan competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro... Read More
Reunion Weekend 2019
Registration is open for Reunion Weekend 2019!
Head back to campus for weekend-long celebration honoring the classes ending in 4 and 9! Gather as a class... Read More
Madeira Alumna Named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Former Madeira Swim and Dive standout, Kylie Jordan ’16 put on a record breaking performance at the 2019 Janis Hape Dowd Nike Invitational hosted by The... Read More
Raegan Thornton ’18 awarded National Merit Scholarship
Raegan Thornton was awarded a National Merit Scholarship, which she will use to attend The University of Alabama Honors College on a full ride. Fewer than... Read More
Madeira Alumnae Participate in STEAM Panel for Open House
Four Madeira alumnae returned to campus to participate in a panel on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) for the first Admissions... Read More
Read the latest issue of Madeira Today
The Spring/Summer 2017 issue of Madeira Today is available online.
Madeira alumna plays Hardball this summer
She may have only graduated in 2015 but Anna McMahon is already using her experience from Madeira’s signature Co-Curriculum program to secure sought after... Read More
Registration is now open for all Summer at Madeira programs
Registration is now open for all Summer at Madeira programs.
We have something for the whole family, all summer long. View our Programs by Category, ... Read More
Camp Greenway recognized as best summer camp
Thanks to Posh Seven for selecting Camp Greenway to their 2016 Best of Kids Awards list for "Best Day Camp."
For over 42 years, Camp Greenway has provided... Read More
Spring Sports Opener
Calling all alumnae, parents, and fans: Come cheer on the Snails at Spring Sports Opening Day! Home games:
4:15 p.m.
Varsity Lacrosse v. Holton Arms
Varsity... Read More
The Madeira Fund announces Red-White Challenge
Red and White teams are challenging YOU! Here is your chance to make this year’s Red and White competition even more exciting while helping to proclaim... Read More
In Memoriam: Stan Young
The Madeira community mourns the loss of longtime employee Stan Young. Stanley T. "Buddy" Young, Jr., 71, of Bristow, VA, passed away on December 28, 2015... Read More
In Memoriam: Darren Bell
The Madeira community mourns the loss of former employee, Darren Bell.
All School Meeting with Emi Kolawole '00
At the December 11th All School Meeting the students were lucky enough to hear from Emi Kolawole, a class of 2000 graduate. Emi is a multi-media professional... Read More
Save the Date for College Counseling Day
The annual school-wide college program will be on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Families will begin their day in the auditorium for an All School Meeting... Read More
Girls First! registration is now open
Girls First! at Madeira is a summer camp for girls entering grades 7-10. Girls enjoy a fun academic learning environment combined with a daily girl-centered... Read More
More about Madeira Alumnae in STEAM
In the 2015Fall/Winter issue of Madeira Today, six alumnae making a difference through STEAM careers were profiled.
Alumna to speak at National Geographic
Award-winning photojournalist Ami Vitale’s '89 will speak at National Geographic in Washington, D.C. on December 8, 2015. Her work and stories will be... Read More
In Memoriam: Leslie Thompson
The Madeira community mourns the loss of a dear colleague. Leslie Thompson, long-time director of communications for Camp Greenway and manager of the school... Read More
Ensign Lauren Rarick '07 speaks at Veteran's Day ASM
Lauren Rarick ‘07 spoke to the Madeira community at the Veteran's Day All School Meeting on November 6. Lauren Rarick graduated from The Madeira School... Read More
Julia Reed '78 recounts her time at Madeira and career path
At the All School Meeting, Friday, October 23, the ever-entertaining and unguarded Julia Reed spoke to students about her time at Madeira and her professional... Read More
Finish In Style clothing event
Each year, the junior class heads to Capitol Hill for their Co-Curriculum placements. Each student spends 5 weeks working in a House or Senate office.... Read More
Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles '07 Speaks at All School Meeting
Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles '07 spoke to an engaged student body Friday morning about her love of the outdoors and how her Co-Curriculum experience at Madeira... Read More
All School Meeting with Dr. Courtney Cowart '78
“There is a better future that wants to emerge through you, individually and collectively." - Dr. Courtney Cowart
2015 PINK Award
The fourth annual PINK Award was given to Anne Forrest Butler ’18. Anne, who is from Charlotte, NC, will use the award money to pursue an internship with... Read More
Celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2015
The 2015 Commencement Ceremony was held on a sunny morning, Friday, May 29. Ms. Marcia Marsh, chief operating officer of the World Wildlife Fund, was the... Read More
Sophomore cherry tree dedication
The class of 2017 gathered at the pathway between East and Schoolhouse I on April 13, 2015 for a short ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. Through... Read More
Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction
April 24, 2015 marked the inaugural induction of members to The Madeira School Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominees, honored guests, and Reunions Weekend attendees... Read More
Mary Herridge named Director of Enrollment Management
Mary Herridge has been named Director of Enrollment Management for Madeira. Ms. Herridge, who currently serves as Madeira’s Associate Director of Admission... Read More
Alice Rivlin '48 engages students at ASM
Madeira welcomed economist Alice Rivlin, class of 1948, as our All School Meeting speaker on Thursday, February 19. History teacher and alumna Anne Kristol... Read More
Join Madeira for "Anything Goes"
Escape the everyday on a trans-Atlantic cruise. With top-notch lounge singers, wealthy heiresses, and second-rate mobsters on the loose, you’re never sure... Read More
Madeira welcomes Alice M. Rivlin
On February 19, 2015 Madeira welcomes Alice M. Rivlin, class of 1948 as our special All School Meeting guest speaker. Ms. Rivlin was the first woman to... Read More
Allison Kalloo '83 gives a powerful speech during the MLK All School Meeting
January 16, 2015, Allison Kalloo ’83 took to the stage to share her story for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All School Meeting.
As founder and CEO of... Read More
Seniors present their Co-Curriculum capstones on EduCase Day
January 9, 2015, Madeira seniors who had their five-week internship during Module 3, presented their capstone projects during the EduCase Day. For their... Read More
Madeira alumna, Rory Kennedy?s film nominated for Academy Award ®
“Last Days in Vietnam” was produced and directed by Rory Kennedy, Madeira class of 1987. The film, which has been nominated for an Academy Award ® for... Read More
2015 Alumnae Directory
Look out for a notification from our partner vendor Harris Connect in regards to the 2015 Alumnae Directory.
Senior girls reach full participation in The Madeira Fund
Right before Thanksgiving break, the senior class reached an important milestone: they reached 100% participation in the Senior Class Gift to The Madeira... Read More
Girls First! registration is now open
Madeira’s own unique summer program for girls entering grades 7–10 will take place June 28 through July 11, 2015 and features six classes, a trip to the... Read More
Julia Collins '01 back on Jeopardy ? Wednesday, November 12
Alumna Julia Collins returns to battle for a $250,000 grand prize with 13 other former champions in the Tournament of Champions, beginning Monday, November... Read More
Alumna recognized at NESA leadership conference
As host of the U.S. State Department’s Office of Overseas Schools AERO training institute this past summer, Madeira was invited to attend the annual leadership... Read More
Madeira Arts Department presents "The Tempest"
Set your sails for excitement on an island of fairies and monsters October 30 and November 1. Here lives Prospera, an unjustly exiled Duchess, and her... Read More
In memoriam
The Madeira community mourns the loss of a dear colleague. Sally Sullivan passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2014, of complications from breast... Read More
English Department receives visit from author Peyton Marshall '91
Peyton Marshall '91 was in Washington, D.C. promoting her novel, “Good House” when she stopped by Madeira to visit with the Journalism and Creative Writing... Read More
Get excited for the Senior Fun Run!
The senior class is hosting the fourth annual Fun Run on Sunday, November 16, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This year’s 5K will include a fair for the entire... Read More
All School Meeting with gender-based violence specialist, Lina Abirafeh '92
Alumna and gender-based violence (GBV) specialist Lina Abirafeh, PhD ’92 joined the Madeira community on September 26 to lead a conversation about the... Read More
Madeira girls in the media
It’s not surprising to find that Madeira girls, current and alumnae, are often in the news or writing their own articles for publications. Here are a few... Read More
Development news
Head of School Pilar Cabeza de Vaca and the Board of Directors proudly announced that Madeira has met a $10 million challenge grant from an anonymous private... Read More
All School Meeting fall speaker series
Part of a Madeira education is being exposed to thought-provoking conversations and ideas. One manner in which this takes place is through All School Meetings... Read More
Girls First! at Madeira
Fifty-six girls, including seven legacies, said cheerful good-byes and exchanged promises to stay in touch as their two weeks at Girls First summer camp... Read More
Devin Williams ?13 travels to Togo with GlobeMed at MIT
As a member of GlobeMed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Devin Williams ’13 was granted the a spot on a summer experiential learning... Read More
Slideshow: Summer construction update
Construction crews have been working steadily on the Main dorm modernization project since graduation.
Check in regularly to see a photos of our progress... Read More
Finishing in style
Julia Collins' '01 historic Jeopardy! winning streak comes to an end.
Madeira alumna becomes the most winning female contestant on Jeopardy
Julia Collins ’01 held on to her eight-day winning streak, making her the winningest female contestant in Jeopardy’s 30 year history. In nine games, she... Read More
Alumna named spokesperson for National Park Service?s National Capital Region
Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles, Madeira class of 2007, has been selected as the new spokesperson for the National Park Service’s (NPS) National Capital Region. She... Read More
Kim Lytle '15 receives 2014 PINK Award
Now in its third year, the PINK Award was given to ambitious inventor and Madeira junior Kim Lytle during the Reunion Weekend All School Meeting, April... Read More
Breanna Atkinson '12 selected for the U.S. Collegiate National Team
Former Snail Breanna (Bre) Atkinson ’12, of Ashburn, VA, was selected as one of 36 athletes to participate in the U.S. Collegiate National Team (CNT) program... Read More
Kate Tweedy daughter of alumna Penny Chenery ?39 visits Madeira
Kate Tweedy daughter of alumna Penny Chenery ’39 visited Madeira on Saturday, February 8, 2014, while in town for an event at Lift Me Up therapeutic riding... Read More
Washingtonian Magazine names Thankful Vanderstar ?84 as local hero
The January 2014 issue of Washingtonian Magazine honored Thankful as one of their 12 local heroes that make the Washington area a better place to live... Read More
Grace Guggenheim ?77 named Filmmaker of the Month
The District of Columbia Office of Motion Picture and Television Development honored Grace Guggenheim ’77 with the January 2014 Filmmaker of the Month... Read More
Visit Lucy & Co. for holiday shopping
Visit Lucy & Co., The Madeira School Store for all of holiday shopping! Come see our new items for everyone on your list. Some of our hot new items include:... Read More
Students learn lessons from alumnae during Career Day at Madeira
Lives & Legacies: Career Day at Madeira was an opportunity for the community to hear from a select group of alumnae on Saturday morning of Parents’ Weekend... Read More
"Do something that might break your heart..."
The Rev. Maryetta M. Anschutz ’93 told the Madeira community a powerful story of how a singular experience she had during her sophomore Co-Curriculum placement... Read More
Juniors take on Capitol Hill
Madeira juniors attended Co-Curriculum training on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, September 4th. The 81 girls heard from a panel of alumnae who currently work... Read More
PINK Award winner spends summer at Alvin Ailey School of Dance
With the support of the PINK Award, established by Katherine Kies ’07, Courtney Jefferies ’13 spent her summer at the Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive in New... Read More
Dr. Tara Palmore '88 in the news
After graduating from Madeira, Dr. Tara Palmore '88 went on to Harvard and then the National Institutes of Health where she has been fighting a deadly... Read More
Tosca Fisher ?09 is awarded the Fulbright Scholarship
After recently graduating from Smith College, Tosca Fisher ’09 has been selected as a 2013 Fulbright Scholar. Through the scholarship program, Tosca will... Read More
Brandon Holley '85 featured on PBS' "Makers"
Brandon Holley '85, Editor in Chief of Lucky magazine, was featured on Tuesday, February 26 on the PBS series "Makers" for her accomplishments as an editor... Read More
Happy Valentine's Day from The Madeira Fund
For a recent Co-Curriculum project, a group of freshmen wrote song lyrics describing Madeira. The Madeira Fund hopes you agree with them: What a Wonderful... Read More
Madeira mourns loss of Priscilla Payne Hurd '38
Madeira is mourning the loss of Priscilla Payne Hurd '38, who passed away on Tuesday, February 5th. "Prill," as she was known to our community was an alumna... Read More
College-age ASM panel discusses life after Madeira
At the All School Meeting (ASM) on Friday, January 11, our students heard from four recent Madeira graduates from the classes of 2009 and 2011 who spoke... Read More
Ruth Carter Stevenson '41 dies at 89
The Madeira School mourns the passing of Ruth Carter Stevenson '41.
Remembering Former Headmistress Jean Harris
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jean Harris, Headmistress of Madeira from 1977 to 1980. She was a part of Madeira's history and made substantial... Read More
Sue Khim '04 listed as one of Forbes "30 under 30"
Sue Khim '04 is the co-founder and CEO of Brilliant, a new tool for STEM students that presents them with challenging problems based on their performance... Read More
Jenny Schretter '02 on Fox News
Jenny Schretter '02 was featured on Fox News with a spotlight on her jewelry line Kolton. J.
Mika Brzezinski '85 and Julia Reed '78 discover their common bond: Madeira
Madeira alumnae Julia Reed and Mika Brzezinski find out that they both went to Madeira on Morning Joe on December 6, 2012.
Melanie Dunea '89 speaks at All School Meeting and Washington, D.C. Alumnae Council reception
Likando Kumoyo '13 introduced Melanie Dunea '89 at the All School Meeting (ASM) on Friday, October 19. Melanie spoke about her work as a portrait photographer... Read More
Amanda Travers Nisbet '82 publishes her first book
Amanda Travers Nesbit '82 released her first book, Dazzling Design (Archivia Books) in September 2012. Drawing from her years of experience in the interior... Read More
Closing Convocation
Friday, May 25, 2012 members of the Madeira Community gathered to celebrate the close of another school year, celebrate faculty and staff members for their... Read More