Members of the Class of 1974 recently returned to campus for their 50-year reunion. Among the last few graduating classes for whom AFS was an all-girls school, the alumni were excited to see the vast changes on campus and to share memories of their time here. Head of School Rich Nourie welcomed the group and led them on a tour of the school’s newest facilities, including the Muller Auditorium, Berman Athletics Center, Faulkner Library, and the Lower School playground. Fun fact: When they were in Lower School, their classes were held in the short stable building near our Meetinghouse!

“I remember that transitioning into Upper School at AFS was challenging, but I found peace and solace in the classroom of then-art teacher Grace Duer,” shares Jill Berger ‘74. “Grace was a fantastic teacher. Looking back, she remains at the heart of all that I’ve accomplished—my passion for arts, and my career in advertising and event planning.”