Ward-Belmont and Milestones Society Coffee
Where Wisdom Meets Wonder
 

The Ward-Belmont and Milestones Society Coffee honors Ward-Belmont alumnae and Harpeth Hall alumnae from the Class of 1952 up to the 50-Year Reunion Class. This gathering of our wisest alumnae is a special time to visit campus, relive fond memories, and participate in the life of Harpeth Hall today.

This meaningful program includes an opportunity to participate in an oral history project with our bright and inquisitive 5th grade girls who are always eager to meet our alumnae and hear about experiences at Ward-Belmont and the early decades of Harpeth Hall.

Save the date!
March 24, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bullard Bright IDEA Lab
Invitation to follow

Almost Alumnae Luncheon
Welcoming Our Newest Alumnae

Each spring, the Almost Alumnae Luncheon honors the senior girls and their mothers — or their grandmother, aunt, or another special woman in their lives. Last year, we celebrated the Class of 2025. Jennie Stevens Witherspoon '94 was the alumna mother speaker, and Alumnae Board President Amanda Powell Smith '04 welcomed the girls into the alumnae association. Eleven girls in the Class of 2025 have mothers who are Harpeth Hall alumnae, and seven have alumnae grandmothers.

Save the date for the Class of 2026 event!
April 23, 2026 | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Athletic and Wellness Center, Green Gymnasium
Invitation to follow

Alumnae Art Exhibit
Celebrating Creativity Across Generations

Held every three to five years, the Alumnae Art Exhibit celebrates the lifelong passion for the visual arts nurtured through the Harpeth Hall experience. Our most recent exhibit in 2025 featured the works of 62 artists, representing 37 Harpeth Hall classes from 1956 to 2015. We were proud to display 127 pieces, including works in oil, mixed media, acrylic, photography, ceramics, and more. Thank you to all of our talented artists and to Mary Stengel Bentley '03 and Kelly Diehl '05 for co-chairing the exhibit.

Sweet Summer Send Off
Celebrating our Recent Graduates

Before the newest graduates head off to college, we gather one last time for this sweet tradition. It's a fun-filled afternoon with favorite frozen treats, big hugs, and lots of sprinkles.

Aug. 5 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Bullard Bright Idea Lab

Alumnae HH Mothers Coffee
Once Students—Now Moms

Drop in after carpool dropoff and enjoy coffee with fellow alumna mothers. Come as you are—this event is casual!

Aug. 26 | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Advancement/Alumnae Relations Office

Sunday on Souby
Fall Family Festival

Sunday on Souby is Harpeth Hall's version of Homecoming. It's a fun-filled fall festival where Harpeth Hall families, alumnae, and friends can enjoy live entertainment, carnival food and games, and much more. Alumnae volunteers are always critical to the event's success!

Sept. 28 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ann Teaff Quadrangle and Souby Lawn

2025 Athletic Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony and Reception

On Oct. 3, this year's Athletic Hall of Fame inductees joined students for a lively Q&A, sharing insights from their remarkable journeys. The evening's induction ceremony featured keynote speaker Candice Storey Lee, Ed.D. who traced Harpeth Hall's athletic legacy back to 1897 — when Ward Seminary played Tennessee's first women's basketball game. From that historic moment to today's world-record-breaking achievements, Harpeth Hall athletes continue to break barriers and lead with confidence.

Read the full story and watch the recap video to learn how these nine inductees embody decades of progress and why Dr. Lee believes athletics plays a crucial role in developing women leaders. Enjoy additional event photos here.

"The Forest Primeval" Book Launch
with Jack Henderson, Ph.D.

Thursday, Oct. 23
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Patton Visual Arts Center - Richards Room

Will Jarrett is in trouble. After living a carefree life on an isolated Wisconsin reservation, the Native American teen has her life upended when she is brought into the forest home of a Chicago-area lawyer. She struggles to find acceptance with her peers. Life at home is no easier. Then, if things couldn't get worse, as the sole surviving member of her tribe, she is pressured to sign over control of the reservation. Can Will be the fierce defender of her ancestral land that she needs to be?

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Halloween Carnival
Spooky Fun for All Ages

Each October, the dining hall transforms into a festive celebration for our annual Halloween Carnival — a sugar-filled tradition open to young children who are part of our Harpeth Hall community — siblings, friends, neighbors, faculty children, alumnae children and grandchildren. Harpeth Hall sixth grade students organize all booths and activities. We can't wait to all the ghouls and goblins!

Oct. 24, 2025 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Dining Hall
 

Alumnae Holiday Party
A Joyful Tradition to Kick Off the Season

Each December, alumnae of all ages gather to celebrate the season and the spirit of our community at the annual Alumnae Holiday Party. It is a beloved tradition filled with laughter, reconnection, and holiday cheer. 

Dec. 3, 2025 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Western Express River House

We extend special thanks to Maria and Paul Wieck, parents of Crissy Wieck '96 and Rachel Wieck Cupit '00, for offering the beautiful Western Express River House. Thank you also to Emily McAlister Frith '75 (Corner Market Catering) and photographer Warner Tidwell '13.

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College Age Brunch
A Welcome Back Tradition

We love welcoming our college-age alumnae back to campus for a cozy and casual holiday brunch. It is a special time to reconnect with classmates, catch up with favorite faculty, and share stories from life beyond the plaid. Whether it's your first year away, or you're nearing graduation, this gathering is a chance to remember the community that will always feel like home.

Classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
Dec. 19, 2025 | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Dining Hall, Daugh W. Smith Middle School
Park in the Esteswood lot and walk down hill to side entrance.

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Winterim for Adults
Lifelong Learning

Get ready to learn, connect, and be inspired during Harpeth Hall's Winterim for Adults program. Led by alumnae, faculty, and local professionals, these engaging classes are designed to spark new passions, teach valuable skills, and provide plenty of fun along the way!

Career Day
Inspiring Future Generations

The Alumnae Relations Office is always seeking alumnae to participate in future Career Days for our 7th/8th grade and upper school students in alternating years. Career Day offers an opportunity for alumnae to inspire and encourage current students to use their Harpeth Hall education and experience to pursue their passions as they grow. Alumnae from all career paths are encouraged to participate.

Save the Date for Upper School Career Day
Nov. 5, 2026

Alumnae Pen Pals
All She Wrote

The Alumnae Relations Office and the upper school Pen Pal Club have a collaborative letter writing initiative where students and  alumnae can be paired as pen pals. Share your own words of wisdom with a current student and then learn more about what it's like to be a student at Harpeth Hall today. Over 50 upper school students have already signed up!