by GPA President Ildi Watkins, P'26'28
Standing (l-r) Melanie McMahan, P’27’28, GPA President Ildi Watkins, P’26’28, GPA Coordinator Trish Rudolfs, P’18’20, Julie Kille, P’25, Joanna Pierce, P’26, Bethany Thomas, P’23’26’28, and Leslie Quirion, P’26. (Seated l-r) Gabi Morgan, P’26, Holly Allison, P’25, Marissa Walle, P’25’27, Jen Franks, P’25 and Nicole Conner, P’26.
As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact our Gunston Parents' Association (GPA) volunteers have made this year! Nearly 100 parents volunteered their time or donated supplies to support 13 events throughout the school year. These events included the GPA Tailgate, Bull & Oyster Roast, Civic Learning Day, Teacher & Staff Appreciation events in December and in May, My Gunston Valentine Fundraiser, GPA on the Road in Annapolis and Centreville, Grand Mondays, Heron Pickleball Tournament, Golfing fore Gunston and Prom.
A special shout-out goes to the 31 parents who held essential volunteer positions throughout the year: from Heron Fund Parent Ambassadors to GPA Officers—including President, Vice President, and Secretary—to Athletics Liaisons, Crew Liaisons, Sailing Liaison, Room Parents, and our remarkable Chairs for Teacher & Staff Appreciation, Bull & Oyster Roast, Pickleball, and Golf. Your commitment and support made all the difference! We are so thankful to have such strong support and commitment from our parents at Gunston! Your involvement is truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of our vibrant and dedicated Parents’ Association. Together, we are creating an amazing community that enhances the experience for our students and staff alike. Thank you for being such an essential part of our success!