Most of our contact with alumni in regions where chapters are located is through emails. Should you be receiving this electronic newsletter but you are not receiving announcements about local chapter events, please call or email the Alumni Relations Office.

Mobile/Gulf Coast

John Wade ’04 and Amanda Haggerty Therrell ’04 are the new Co-Chairs of the Chapter. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rhodes.edu.

Atlanta

Leaders of the Atlanta Chapter, Ben Chastain ’03 and Shelley Fulghum ’03 co-hosted a Young Alumni Holiday Party at Ben’s home November 30. They had a great turnout, with approximately 65 young alumni (class years 1998-2007) attending. Ben and Shelley hope to make this an annual event. 
 

Andrew Daly ’03, Lisa Meyer Armstrong ’02, Emily Costarides ’04, Ben Chastain ’03, Shelley Fulghum ’03, Kate Strother ’03, and David Carr ’98 [click photo to enlarge]

Members of the Class of 2003
Front Row: Anne Barrow, Shelley Fulghum, Ali McCracken Stoner
Back Row: Kevin Hay, Kate Strother, Ben Chastain, Andrew Daly, Leanne Rosenfield, and Brad Stoner [click photo to enlarge]

Andrew Egenes (husband of Catherine), Catherine Ogle Egenes ’04, Chris Talley ’04, Allan Waller ’04, Lissa Waldo ’05, Kelsey Durrett ’06, and Hillary Schroeder ’05 [click photo to enlarge]
 
Bobbo Jetmundsen ’77 hosted a panel discussion and reception for prospective students in his home on January 5. Current students and their parents and area alumni were invited to attend and share their Rhodes experiences with Atlanta’s best and brightest high school students.

The Chapter invites you to attend a Career Networking Event, Thursday, March 20, at the High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. The event begins with a meet and greet at 4:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 4:45 p.m., and a reception and optional museum tour at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for you to help current students in their pursuits of finding internships and job opportunities in Atlanta. Please plan to attend and lend them your advice! This event is free, but if you plan to attend please register online.

The Chapter is planning to host a reception for accepted students and their parents, Sunday, April 6. Details of the event are coming together, so please watch your inbox for official notification of this event. Please plan to attend and share your Rhodes experiences with these students and their parents, helping them to make an informed decision.

Washington, D.C.

The Rhodes Chapter of Washington, D.C. invites you to attend a Career Networking Event, Monday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the offices of the National Journal Group, Watergate Office Buildings, 600 New Hampshire NW, 8th floor. The evening begins with a short program, followed by a panel discussion. We’ll wrap up with a reception. We expect 12-15 students and young alumni interested in finding work in D.C. to attend. Whether you are a young alumnus/a looking for a career change, or an old-hat in D.C. interested in sharing your experiences and networking with fellow alumni and parents, this event provides great opportunity for all. Please support this event with your attendance. More information and registration are available online.

Arkansas

No report.

Memphis

The Memphis Chapter sponsored an aid station for the St. Jude Marathon, Saturday, December 1.  Volunteers distributed water and PowerAid to runners at the 21 mile mark, located at the Rhodes North Parkway entrance.  Thank you to Service Co-Chairs Jonathan ’03 and Megan Pollock Hulgan ’04 for organizing this event! 

The Alumni Executive Board hosted a fundraiser at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Sunday, December 2. A percentage of sales for the evening totaling nearly $1400 was raised for a fund to help students with unforeseen financial crises. Books authored by Rhodes alumni and faculty were featured. The event included a children’s story time and a performance by Treble with Girls (Lipstick on Your Collar alumnae). Thank you to those who supported this event with your attendance and purchases! Please make plans to do some of your holiday shopping with a similar event this December!

You are invited to attend a Wine and Cheese Reception, Thursday, March 6, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Paul Barret, Jr. Library. Join fellow alumni and view the Wattstax Photography Exhibit that celebrates the legendary 1972 concert. This event is free, but we ask that you register online. We hope you are able to make it!

The Memphis Chapter is hosting a reception for accepted students and their parents Monday, April 14, in the Paul Barret, Jr. Library. If you are interested in participating in student recruitment events, sign up online to be a RAVE volunteer.

Nashville

The Nashville Chapter hosted an Evening at the Theater February 16, at the new Bill and Carole Troutt Theater on the campus of Belmont University. Approximately 25 members of the Rhodes community met at The Trace Restaurant for a pre-play gathering then enjoyed an outstanding performance of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The director and cast members held a special “talk back” session for the attendees following the play.

The Rhodes Chapter of Nashville invites you to attend its inaugural Sausage Lynx Breakfast Club gathering, Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 a.m., at Fido’s in Hillsboro Village. Come before work for a Dutch treat breakfast and lively conversation with fellow Rhodes alumni. Please let us know if you plan to attend by registering online so we can reserve tables. 

Tuesday, April 1, is the tentative date for the next Sausage Lynx Breakfast Club gathering. Stay tuned for details.

The Rhodes Chapter of Nashville invites you to attend a Career Networking Event, Thursday, March 20. The chapter is putting this event together in response to high interest among seniors who want to move to Nashville following graduation. Details will imminently emerge, but please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

North Texas

Plans are underway to host a reception for accepted students and their parents sometime in late April. Please stay tuned for details.

Birmingham

The Birmingham Chapter hosted a Holiday Party at the Birmingham Museum of Art December 12. Approximately 20 members of the Rhodes Community enjoyed sampling Italian beer, wine, and cheeses. The reception was followed by a tour of the landmark exhibition Pompeii: Tales from an Eruption. Thank you to Charlotte Turnipseed Russ ’97 for organizing this event.

 
Krista Dewitt ’05, Dave Miller ’03, Jennifer Sirmon ’04 and Allen Sheehan ’04 [click photo to enlarge]
 

Angie Watkins and Duncan Hamilton ’04 [click photo to enlarge]

 
Walker May ’99, Dave Miller ’03, Allen Sheehan ’04, and Joe Montminy ’97 [click photo to enlarge]

Houston

Congratulations to Chip Lane ’98, the new president of the Rhodes Chapter of Houston. Chip and the chapter leadership committee are hard at work putting together programming for 2008. If you have ideas you’d like to share or if you’d like to become a member of the leadership team, please contact Chip at rlane@js-llp.com.

Thank you to former president Jason Javarone ’00 for his stellar leadership throughout 2007. We appreciate his efforts and continued support!

The Houston Chapter hosted its first Happy Hour Gathering of 2008 February 21 at The Black Labrador Pub. Despite the rainy weather, fun was had by the gathering of the tried and true. Stay tuned for upcoming happy hours!

The Rhodes Chapter of Houston is hosting its third annual Crawfish Boil, Saturday, April 19, noon – 3 p.m., at Woodrow’s, 3111 Chimney Rock, Houston. Accepted students and their parents will be invited to attend to learn more about Rhodes from area alumni. Come enjoy a feast of all you can eat crawfish, corn, potatoes, chicken fingers and queso dip with fellow members of the Rhodes community! Adult admission is $12 if you register prior to April 1, and $15 after April 1. Children 11 and under are free. More information and registration are available online.

Chicago

The Chicago Chapter hosted a Night at the Theater, December 1. Members of the Rhodes community met for a pre-show gathering at Chief O’Neill’s Pub, then attended a performance of “Dirty Diamonds” at The Factory Theater featuring Rhodes alumna Heather Tyler ’97. Jack Helbig of Chicago Reader wrote of Heather’s performance, “Heather Tyler is particularly fine as the skittish, Barbara Stanwyck-esque femme fatale." Congratulations to Heather for her critically acclaimed performance.

The Rhodes Chapter of Chicago invites you to attend a Happy Hour Gathering, Friday, March 7, at Monk′s Pub, 205 W Lake Street (Corner of Lake and Wells, 2 Blocks West of Clark/Lake CTA Stop). The fun begins at 5 p.m. with free appetizers and a cash bar. Please let us know if you plan to attend by registering online. We hope to see you there! If you have questions, please contact Linn Schifano ’05 at linn.schifano@nmfn.com.

New York City

The New York City Chapter hosted its second annual Career Tour for students interested in working in financial, business, marketing, and banking fields in New York City. Professors Deborah Pittman ’71 and John Planchon along with Holly Hilliard of the Alumni Relations Office led a group of 26 students who participated in the tour, and it was once again a tremendous success. As part of the week’s activities, a reception was held in the lobby of the Forbes Building, January 3. Approximately 25 alumni attended the reception, and gave advice to students about living and working in New York. 

A special thank you to alumni Frank Pinkerton ’96, Brandon Couillard ’05, Jon Wood ’02, Truett Horne ’07, Philip Ruppel ’06, Jon David Willingham ’04, Frank Byrd ’90, Vimal Shah ’94, Ben Gohman ’97, Leslie Curry ’98, John Marshall ’00 and Anne Bragg Warren ’00; and Rhodes parents Phil Brooks and Michael Lynch for hosting students and/or helping with arrangements. Read more about New York City Career Tour >>

St. Louis

No Report.

New Orleans

A Wine and Cheese Reception for the Rhodes community of New Orleans was held at the home of former trustee Ruthie and Lou Frierson.  President and Mrs. Troutt were in attendance as well as Alumni Director Bud Richey, Executive Assistant to the President Mel Richey, and Vice President Jenna Goodloe Wade. Approximately 60 members of the Rhodes community attended the event.

The Rhodes Chapter of New Orleans is hosting a Career Networking Event, Tuesday, March 4, from 5-7 p.m., at the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State Street, New Orleans. Dinner will be provided. Student groups Rhodes Rebuilds and the Catholic Student Association are expected to attend, as they will be in New Orleans for Spring Break rebuilding houses. Other students and young alumni will also attend as they have aspirations of living and working in New Orleans. Please plan to attend and share your advice about finding work in The Big Easy. This event is free, but we ask that you register online. 

Austin

No Report.

Other Regional Programming News

Once again, we are expanding! We’d like to form our fifteenth chapter in Boston. If you are interested in serving as a leader for the Rhodes Chapter of Boston, please contact Associate Director of Alumni Relations Holly Hilliard at hilliardh@rhodes.edu. We look forward to hearing your ideas and appreciate your input!