Dear Harpeth Hall Alumnae,

It is my privilege to serve as this year’s Harpeth Hall Alumnae Association Board president. I recently celebrated my 20-year Harpeth Hall reunion and like so many of you, Harpeth Hall was an integral part of shaping who I am today and introduced me to lifelong friends.

Our alumnae community, comprised of over 5,500 women living in 49 states plus Washington, D.C. and 30 countries, plays a critical role in advancing our school and the experiences of its current students and faculty. As alumnae, there are myriad ways we can support our alma mater: continued advocacy and stewardship, volunteering our time, and through our generous donations to the Annual Fund and other investment campaigns. 

This is already an exciting year for Harpeth Hall as we had five alumnae compete in the 2024 Olympic Trials, with Alex Walsh ’20 and Gretchen Walsh ’21 qualifying and swimming for Team USA in Paris. Additionally, the Harpeth Hall Board of Trustees has recently announced a strategic design which incorporated alumnae feedback to solidify our school’s beloved mission, create a vision, refine our values statement, and define strategic priorities that will enable our school’s continued growth and future success. Lastly, we have made significant progress towards meaningful advancements on our campus such as a proposed new Center for STEM Education for Girls, an improved performing arts center, and a growing endowment.

This year, we welcome your engagement and participation in any way! We will continue to communicate opportunities to connect with fellow alumnae at networking and educational events like the Leading Confidently Series, Sunday on Souby,  Alumnae Holiday Party, 2025 Alumnae Art Exhibit, and Winterim for Adults classes. Our wonderful Alumnae Relations Office provides easy and fun ways to volunteer by participating in Career Day, hosting a student during Winterim, or speaking on a prospective parent panel. As always, each alumna contribution to the Annual Fund and investment campaigns has a tremendous impact on the future of Harpeth Hall.

We welcome your feedback on how we can enhance your alumna experience this year. Please join me in giving back to a school that has given us so much. 

Thank you,

Amanda Powell Smith ’04
Alumnae Association Board President 2024-2025