Celebrating 80 Years of Community
In 1945, a group of visionary parents took a bold step to create a school unlike any other in Washington, DC—one rooted in justice, inclusion, and the belief that all children deserve to learn together. Eighty years later, Georgetown Day School continues to live out that founding promise.
GDS 80th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, May 2, 7:30–10:30 PM at National Portrait Gallery
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Our Storied Past
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MOMENTS OF CELEBRATION
Take a look back at some highlights that helped kick off our 80th Anniversary:
- May | 80th Anniversary Celebration: an evening at the National Portrait Gallery
- September | 80th Kick Off Picnic: A wonderful day with a fantastic turnout
- September | All-School Kick Off Assembly: K-12 students celebrating together
- October | Country Market Day: A beloved tradition made sweeter with birthday cake
- November | Benjamin Cooper Memorial Lecture: Featuring Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
THANK YOU TO OUR GDS 80TH ANNIVERSARY VOLUNTEERS
Abby Schneiderman '98
Alexis Albion
Alissa Peruzzini
Amy Leveton
Anabel Genetski
Andrew Der '70
Annie Whatley
Anu Saurkar
Anu Tate
Ateesha Lacoste
Ben Nussdorf '00
Betsy Keeley
Bobby Asher
Bryan Williams
Carole Hirsch '94
Cathy Stocker
Cathy Strong
Cecilia Kang
Christi Hay
Christina Batipps '97
Christine Ballenger
Dani Seiss
Diane Gross
Dina Elboghdady
Ed Levin
Elizabeth Westfall
Gloria Runyon
Grayce Niles '14
Grayson Shepperd '11
Hilary Nover '86
Joanne Goldberg
Joel Kanter
Joyce DePass
Juan Acosta
Judith Wiesberg
Judy Brown
Julia Blount '08
Julia Fisher '09
Julia Tomasko ‘05
Julie Fanburg '89
Julie Joachim '98
Justin Bernstine '95
Kanya Bennett
Kathy Hudson
Katie Lindsey
Katie Wood
Kelli Barron
Kelly Morris
Kelsey Twist Schroeder
Khalid Daniels
Kia Thomas '14
Laura Rosberg
Lisa Rauschart
Liz Levine '02
Luke Fedorchak '24
Marc Glosserman
Maria Rodriguez
Michele Harrington
Mindy Strelitz
Moji Jimoh '07
Nienke Grossman '95
Oveta Willie-Jenkins
Patrice Taylor
Paul Levy
Quinn Killy
Ralph Cunningham '79
Stephanie Migdail '08
Sue Ikenberry
Sue Schaffer
Viyas Sundaram
Will Rapaport
80 years strong—Messages from GDS Community Members
Can't wait to see what this year at GDS brings. Happy to celebrate 80 years strong.
Current Parent
Here's to 80 more years of community and inspiring our children to be kind and critical thinkers!
Current Parent
For eight decades, Georgetown Day School has stood as a community of engaged parents, dedicated educators, and joyful students. Students are empowered to think deeply, embrace diversity, and act with purpose to transform the society in which they live for the better. As we honor the history of GDS and look toward the future, we uphold our shared values and confidently move forward together to confront and conquer the challenges that lie ahead.
Current Parent
Looking forward to another 80 years of a diverse and inclusive community!
Current Parent
Look to the African principle of Sankofa- "Reflect on the past to build a successful future."
Current Parent