Educational Excellence Since 1912
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
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Thank you for joining us for
Homecoming 2024!
Homecoming 2024!
So wonderful to see our Alumni and faculty reconnect
at our Alumni Tent for pizza, Prosecco, hugs, and laughs!
It was a big day for wins for our Athletic Teams, too!
Join us with your classmates at Homecoming 2025
Join us with your classmates at Homecoming 2025
for another day of friendship, food, football...and soccer,
field hockey, water polo, cross country, and volleyball!
Catch Up With Your Former Classmates
List of 17 news stories.
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1983 Alumnus Animated by Science and Art
The intersection of science and art struck an innovative chord with Class of 1983 alumnus Michael Astrachan as he merged the logical left side of his brain with the creative right to establish XVIVO Scientific Animation.Read More -
Alum Returns to Campus: Part 2 – Hamden Hall’s Present
Read MoreHerb Emanuelson Class of 1982 and new Director of Alumni RelationsThe first part of my blog series on returning to Hamden Hall focused on what hasn’t changed since I roamed the halls with my Polo shirts, Painter’s pants, and Frye boots. Yes. Those were real things back in 1982. -
Yoga and the Pursuit of Understanding with 1999 Alumnus
Class of 1999 alumnus Josh Soboslai continues to be on the pursuit of mindfulness and deeper understanding as he has opened Gandiva Yoga, a boutique yoga studio located in New Haven that focuses on different meditation practices.Read More -
Alum Returns to Campus: Part 1 – Hamden Hall’s Past
Read MoreHerb Emanuelson Class of 1982 and new Director of Alumni RelationsIt’s wonderful to be back as Hamden Hall’s new Director of Alumni Relations! However, I must say I’ve had some out-of-body experiences walking around campus in my first couple of weeks. -
Alex Acquarlo 2014 Announces Wedding News
Class of 2014 alumna Alex Acquarulo and longtime boyfriend Alexander King will be getting married at the Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, Mass., on July 20, 2025.Read More -
1982 Alumnus Returns Under the Pines as Director of Alumni Relations
Read MoreClass of 1982 alumnus Herb Emanuelson returned to Hamden Hall as the new Director of Alumni Relations. -
Major Matthew Peterson 2003 Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Class of 2003 alumnus Matthew Peterson was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army in June. LTC Peterson has been serving in the Army for the past 17 years after commissioning as a Second Lieutenant from the Drexel University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.Read More -
Lori Agulian 2005 Weds Longtime Love
Class of 2005 alumna Lori Agulian married Mike Dedrick on September 14 at the Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Mass., on the weekend of their eight-year anniversary.Read More -
Brian Danishevsky 2003 Weds
Class of 2003 alumnus Brian Danishevsky married Michelle Gordon on Saturday, August 17, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.Read More -
Longtime Class of 2015 Couple Engaged
Longtime Hornet Class of 2015 couple Austin DiMartino and Josie Maynard have announced their engagement. Austin proposed on the sandy beach of Plum Island, Mass., on August 24.Read More -
Dr. Blake Acquarulo 2012 Marries Joshua LaSelva
Class of 2012 alumna Blake Acquarulo married Joshua LaSelva on May 19, 2024, at The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate in Middletown, Conn.Read More -
Full-Time Music Appointment for 2016 Alumnus
Class of 2016 alumnus Gabriel “Gabe” Simerson has been appointed Director of Music Ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy, Va.Read More -
2012 Alumna Stands to Make Impact On Environmental Justice
With a steadfast passion for the environment, Class of 2012 alumna and Lifer Rebecca “Becky” Hunter has accepted a role working in the Public Rights Division of the California Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General. She recently graduated with her law degree from University of California Berkeley School of Law.Read More -
It’s All in the Grapes for 1980 Alumnus and Family
Read MoreThe journey from making wine as a hobby to opening a winery has been a long time coming forClass of 1980 alumnus Mark Murdoch and his family as they own and operate Worthington Vineyards and Winery in Somers, Conn. -
2012 Alumna Understands the Key to Greater Energy Efficiency
As an energy efficiency consultant, Class of 2012 alumna Elizabeth Stagg understands the industry in terms of helping customers with optimal energy usage and reducing their environmental impact. While currently with Eversource, she will soon assume the role of senior program manager at Adobe Energy Management.Read More -
Real Estate Law with 2015 Alumnus
Class of 2015 alumnus and Lifer Mansell Carloni works to provide comprehensive advice to clients as a real estate lawyer at White & Allen in North Carolina.Read More -
DTRA Welcomes Major Benjamin Fried 2009
Class of 2009 alumnus Major Ben Fried currently remains on active duty in the United States Air Force and works as a program manager in the research and development group at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in Washington, D.C.Read More
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Congratulations To Our Alumni Who Have Recently Graduated From Institutions of Higher Learning!
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2020 Alumna Accepts Post Graduate Role
Class of 2020 alumna Kelly Thomas graduated from Trinity College with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Law, and a minor in Formal Organizations.Read More Add Comment -
Computer Engineering Degree and Cum Laude Distinction for 2020 Alumnus
Class of 2020 alumnus Chengcheng “Merlin” Zhang graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego, with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. He also earned the ECE Booker Memorial Honors Award.Read More Add Comment -
2020 Alumnus to Pursue Ph.D.
Class of 2020 alumnus Zehua "Tony" Zhou graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in integrative biology and a minor in data science.Read More Add Comment -
2019 Alumnus Graduates from Fordham
Class of 2019 alumnus Ye Wu graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary math and economics with a minor in music.Read More Add Comment -
2020 Alumnus Next Heads to Dartmouth
Class of 2020 alumnus Wentao “Taylor” Si graduated Cum Laude from Bates College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in honors neuroscience and a minor in digital and computational studies.Read More Add Comment -
2020 Alumna on Track for MBA Program
Class of 2020 alumna and Lifer Christina LoRicco graduated Magna Cum Laude from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in management and a minor in sociology.Read More Add Comment -
Interaction Design Degree for 2020 Alumnus
Class of 2020 alumnus Zean Wu graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interaction Design from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, Calif.Read More Add Comment -
2020 Alumnus to Pursue Teaching Degree
Class of 2020 alumnus Michael Beaton graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics.Read More Add Comment -
Economics Degree for 2020 Alumnus
Class of 2020 alumnus Mitchell Swick graduated Cum Laude from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.Read More Add Comment -
Educational Pursuits for 2020 Alumna
Read More Add CommentClass of 2020 alumna Julia Pandolfi graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history with minors in Spanish and anthropology. -
2020 Alumna to Pursue Nursing Career
Class of 2020 alumna Claire Manger graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.Read More Add Comment -
Riley Kohler 2020 Graduates Marist College
Class of 2020 alumna and Lifer Riley Kohler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marist College with a Bachelor of Science degree in educational psychology with a dual certification in childhood and special education for Grades 1-6.Read More Add Comment -
2019 Alumnus Studying and Working in Taiwan
Class of 2019 alumnus Joshua “Josh” Brause graduated Cum Laude from Colby College with Bachelor of Arts degree in government and a minor in East Asia studies.Read More Add Comment -
2019 Alumnus Works to Revolutionize the Philanthropic Industry
Class of 2019 alumnus Dylan McNamara graduated Magna Cum Laude from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business. He is now working towards bringing a new perspective to the philanthropic industry.Read More Add Comment -
Prudential Financial Hires 2019 Alumnus
Class of 2019 alumnus William “Billy” Porto will graduate from Amherst College in December with a degree in psychology.Read More Add Comment -
Statistics Degree for 2019 Alumna
Read More Add CommentClass of 2019 alumna Wenxin “Lana” Lan graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in statistics and machine learning. -
SLP Graduate Program on the Horizon for 2019 Aluma
Class of 2019 alumna Hope Riley graduated with an interdisciplinary degree in biology/ speech-language and hearing-sciences from Loyola University in Maryland.Read More Add Comment -
2019 Alumna Graduates UCLA
Class of 2019 alumna Olivia Hughes graduated last December from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in classical civilization and anthropology.Read More Add Comment -
Law School Admission for 2019 Alumnus
Class of 2019 alumnus John Carlo Letizia graduated from Connecticut College with a Bachelor of Art degree in English. He will attend Temple Law School in pursuit of his law degree in the fall.Read More Add Comment -
2019 Alumnus Graduates Boston College
Read More Add CommentClass of 2019 alumnus Vasilios “Billy” Gioulos graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology.
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The James R. Maggart Scholarship Fund
Hamden Hall’s eighth head of school, James R. Maggart, passed away Nov. 19, 2021. Jim had served for 13 years under the pines before retiring in May 2004. Upon his retirement in 2004, Jim was surprised with news that his school community had established the James R. Maggart Scholarship Fund in his honor.
Jim's fund supports the education of young women.
Click here to make a gift to Jim's special scholarship fund.
Alumni
Alumni News
Help us build our alumni network! The following survey will enable the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to better connect with our alumni and provide networking opportunities for individuals throughout the country. We have more than 3,200 alums across the globe, and we're eager to engage with them via social events, workshops, programming, and more.
In Memoriam
List of 8 news stories.
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Sally Eberhardt, Past Grandparent and Spouse of Former Hamden Hall Teacher
Sally Eberhardt, of Stamford, Conn., died last week. She is survived by her husband, former Hamden Hall teacher, Richard Chiaramonte.Read More -
Claire Rich, Beloved Hamden Hall Faculty Member & Past Parent
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Claire Rich, of Hamden, died suddenly on October 20. Claire is survived by her husband, fellow Hamden Hall faculty member, Bruce Rich, and her alumni children, Nolan Rich, Class of 2009 and Ellen Rich Mayer, Class of 2010, and her new granddaughter, Nora Mayer. -
John M. Garfield, Former Faculty and Past Parent
John M. Garfield, of Hanover, N.H., died on September 21. He is the husband of Sylvia Garfield. His son, Andrew Garfield is a Hamden Hall alumnus, Class of 1982.Read More -
Ralph L. Abato, Past Grandparent and Parent of Hamden Hall Faculty Member
Ralph L. Abato, of Guilford, died October 16 at home surrounded by his family. Ralph was predeceased by his wife, Sheila.Read More -
Lorraine Lorenze, Former Faculty
Lorraine Lorenze, former Hamden Hall faculty member, died on October 8.Read More -
Dudley "Dud" Blanchard, Past Parent
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Gabriella "Gaby" Hebert, Class of 1979
Gabriella "Gaby" Hebert, Class of 1979, passed away on August 20 after a courageous battle with cancer. She had been predeceased by her husband, Tom Benedict.Read More -
Kendra "Kandi" Riccio, Spouse of Alumnus
Kendra "Kandi" Riccio, wife of alumnus Marc Riccio, Class of 1973, and sister-in-law of alumnus and Hamden Hall Trustee Dr. David Riccio, Class of 1970 died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 9 at Smilow Cancer Hospital of Yale/New Haven Health.Read More
Hamden Hall Country Day School
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
About Us
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
