Alumni

List of 5 news stories.

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  Alumni vs Varsity Basketball a Crowd Pleaser!

  11/29/2023
  A beloved annual alumni tradition returned to the Badger Den on November 21 for the first time since 2019 after being halted by COVID and gym floor replacement. Our Alumni vs Varsity Basketball Game filled the gym with energy and good-natured rivalry as twenty alums from as far back as the Class of 2005 and as recent as six from the Class of 2023 showed up to play and be coached by former coach and AD Gordon Fields. They took on a determined varsity team with a much smaller bench, coached by varsity coach Sam Dale, who stepped onto the court occasionally to give a player or two a rest. The alumni team took an early lead and stayed ahead, with a fresh squad of five players subbing in every few minutes. The varsity players never let up, keeping the pressure on throughout the game. There were plenty of former, older Badger teammates on the court, as well as some current college freshmen from last year's team. Two sets of brothers were pitted against each other, adding to the rivalry. The gym was filled with spectators, both current and past Tandem community members. There were many alumni on hand to watch the game, including plenty from the Class of 2023. There were past parents there to watch their alums play, and some who came just to reconnect and watch the fun. The game ended with an epic moment - with 23 seconds left on the clock, Coach Gordon put on a pinnie at the coaxing of his players and headed onto the court. When play resumed, he got himself to the baseline, his teammates fed him the ball, and he easily sunk a three-pointer to end the game. The gym erupted! Check out Gordon's shot here.
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  Turkey Bowl Continues

  11/29/2023
  We had another wonderful turnout at this year's John A. Davis Memorial Turkey Bowl, held the day after Thanksgiving on the soccer field. The Turkey Bowl unites Tandem community members of all types - past and present, young and old - in a fun few hours of referee-free, high scoring soccer playing and camaraderie to work off some post-Thanksgiving lethargy. The event has been a Tandem tradition for years, but was renamed to memorialize former teacher and soccer coach John Davis after his death in 2016. Many thanks to the folks who turned out to play and connect, and to Peter Gaines, our Assistant Head of School for Mission & Values, for running the gathering. Local TV station Channel 29 even popped by to cover the event - check out that footage here.
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  Alums Visit 6th Grade PE Class

  9/29/2023
  Tandem has the most amazing alums - always willing to give back. 6th grade PE students today got a surprise when two alums came to their class to talk and join them in some fun and games. Latrell Winkey (TFS '18, who graduated from VCU) and Javon Carter (TFS '17, who graduated from VA State and coaches several Tandem students through Boys and Girls Club) came to Tandem today to visit former teachers and coaches, and each other, and ended up in the gym mentoring 6th graders in PE class through words and actions. Both alums are looking into graduate counseling and social work programs in order to pursue working with young people.
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  Class of 1973 Celebrates 50th Reunion on Campus

  5/8/2023
  The entire Tandem community enjoyed celebrating the Class of 1973 (our first official graduating class) for their 50th reunion weekend May 5-6. On Friday, they joined the Upper School for Community Time, sharing stories of their times at Tandem and what they've been doing since graduation. They also spent some time talking to students afterwards. Tandem co-founder John Howard and his wife Elizabeth were on hand to visit with their first grads as well. Later that afternoon, the Class of 1973 welcomed the Classes of 1974 and 1975 to join them in a reception in the Blue Room. They even recreated their graduation photo. After that, they headed into town to enjoy dinner together at The Mill Room at Boar's Head. 
  
  Check out a few more photos of their time on campus here. We always look forward to having our alums back on campus! Congratulations, Class of 1973!

• Obituary Link for Former Social Studies Teacher Barbara McCallum

  1/9/2023
  We're very sad to report that former Tandem social studies teacher Barbara McCallum, who taught at Tandem from 1987-1991, has passed away. Here is a link to Barbara's obituary, which was thoughtfully shared by her daughter Ashley. Barbara loved teaching and being part of the Tandem family.  Please join us in holding Barbara's family in the Light.