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Wakefield Alumni Association Board

Conchita Saulmon Mitchell
President (‘66)

Susan O'Hara Christopher
Vice President (‘58)

John Abbott
Treasurer (‘65)

Kris Frank Falcon
Secretary (‘56)

Janet Lemme Coco (‘62)

Jim Allen (‘70)

Bobbie Whittier, Retired Staff

Wakefield Alumni Association
PO Box 41675
Arlington, VA 22204

information@wakefieldalumni.org
membership@wakefieldalumni.org
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Wakefield High School
Welcome to our web site, dedicated to alumni, staff, and friends of Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia

The Wakefield Education Foundation, a non-profit charity group established by Wakefield alumni in 1986 and also run by volunteers, has one primary goal:
To provide scholarships to
graduating Wakefield students
Currently, the Foundation has awarded 179 scholarships and has committed or paid out $828,500.00 to Wakefield students!
The Wakefield Alumni Association is here for you. Run solely by volunteers, its mission is the following:
  • Connect alumni, staff, and friends of Wakefield to the school and each other
  • Preserve the history of Wakefield
  • Maintain contact information on staff, alumni, and friends
  • Assist classes with events
  • Create and support social opportunities for alumni
  • Establish and perpetuate the Wakefield Hall of Fame
  • Support the Wakefield Education Foundation

Class Events and News

2nd Annual Golf Outing - The Wakefield High School Booster Club & the Alumni Association announce the 2nd Annual Wakefield Golf Tournament
When: Saturday April 25, 2009
Where:  Fairfax National Golf Course, Centreville VA
10:30 Registration & Noon Shotgun Start
Contact:  Paul B. Greenfield 703.928.0228 or email greenfieldpb@yahoo.com
Fees:  Only $125.00 Per Player
Registration: www.golfdigestplanner.com/9547-2ndAnnualWakefieldHighSchoolBoos/

1956 - Local Northern Virginia classmates from the class of 1956 meet from time to time at the Tyson's Corner Olive Garden. The normal time is a week night at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome including other classes.
1958 - The Class of 1958 is hosting a Spring Cruise on April 18th, 2009. See the Web page for details.
1959 - The class of ‘59 is having its 50 Year Reunion in October. See the class page for details.
1960 - 2008 - Class gathering in San Antonio, TX
1962 - The Class of ‘62 is now looking forward to the 50-year event and are looking for volunteers to help plan it.
1974 - The Wakefield Class of ‘74 is holding their 35 year reunion on August 14 & 15, 2009, and is inviting all classes who attended Wakefield during their era (‘72-‘76)
1976-1977 - The classes of 1976 and 1977 are inviting all alumni to join them on their trip to Atlantic City, July 25th . Go here for more information.
1979 - The Class of 1979 is having its 30 Year Reunion Celebration from August 28 - 30, 2009. See their web page for more information.
1989 - The Class of ‘89 is holding its 20 Year Reunion August 1, 2009 at the Westin Arlington Gateway. See their web site for more information.

1999 - The Class of ‘99 is planning a 10 Year Reunion, tentatively scheduled for June 19-20, 2009 See their class page for more information.



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The Wakefield Education Foundation is set up to receive donations the following ways:

  • The United Way (number 8707)

  • The Combined Federal Campaign (number 66600)

Or, fill out a form and mail donations to:

Wakefield Education Foundation
PO Box 41675
Arlington, VA 22204

information@wakefieldalumni.org



Wakefield Education Foundation Trustees

Conchita Saulmon Mitchell (‘66)
President

Douglas Wheeler, (‘57)
Vice President

James E. Jones (‘86)
Treasurer

Dr. Marie Shiels-Djouadi
Secretary
Former Principal

Doris Jackson
Current Principal

Thomas M. Hawkins, Jr. (‘59)

Paul Ferguson (‘83)

Susan O'Hara Christopher (‘58)

Ralph Johnson

Peter Arntson (‘56)
President Emeritus

John Abbott (‘65)

Ellen MacKay (‘77)

Dan Kiser (‘77)

Acknowledgements
This site was created by, and is maintained by the Wakefield Alumni Association.
Web page designed and maintained by the Wakefield Alumni Association © 2009. (information@wakefieldalumni.org)