George School’s new alumni director, Karen Hallowell, shares campus stories and memories with alumni via her new blog, “Out My Window,” located at http://alumni.georgeschool.org. Whether commenting on the school’s new mission statement, expressing her thoughts about the new front steps for Main building, or sharing her excitement during the World Series limerick challenge that sprang up on campus, Karen’s blog posts are always entertaining.

“My blog is a way to share news and events with alumni in an informal manner, and I hope it will be a catalyst for discussion and keep alumni connected to George school,” said Karen.

Karen recently blogged about her meeting with alumni in Chicago. The trip resulted in plans for a special tour of Chicago parks designed by Ernie Wong ’77. “There was a great energy at that meeting,” Karen enthused. The event is scheduled for May 22, 2010, and the Chicago group plans to invite local Quaker meetings and independent schools to participate.

Karen’s experiences as a George School administrator, teacher, and parent will no doubt enhance her interactions with alumni as well as the news she posts to her new blog. “Real connections have a lot to do with shared values, not to mention a collective sense of humor and shared memories,” she observed.