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Jenni Baldwin Director of Alumni Engagement

Welcome back to the nest, Owls!

It is a true honor and joy to serve as your Director of Alumni Engagement. During my many years teaching in Overlake’s English Department, one of the most rewarding aspects of my work was connecting with my students, their families, and my colleagues. In this role, I am excited to continue fostering those relationships and to ensure all former Owls feel valued and remain connected to our vibrant community.

Alumni engagement thrives through connection – and one of the best ways to connect is at events. From happy hours and networking gatherings to bowling nights, mini golf outings, and reunions, there’s always something fun on the horizon! It’s a joy to see alumni not only connect with each other, but also with current and former faculty, staff, advisors, teachers, and coaches who are always eager to attend alumni gatherings. Check out our alumni event calendar. I hope to see you at an upcoming alumni event soon!

In addition to hosting events, I work closely with our Alumni Board, Development Team, senior class (our rising alumni) and their advisors, and departments across campus, especially Athletics, Arts, College Counseling, and Experiential Education. Together, we create robust opportunities for alumni-to-alumni and alumni-to-student connections, communications, programming, and recognition.

As the school year swings into motion, life has returned to Overlake’s campus, which is buzzing with student energy and activity. All the nostalgia that comes with that back-to-school spirit fills the air and brings a smile to my face. While there is Owl-ways something to celebrate, our campus is shining brighter than ever with the addition of our incredible new Student & Community Center, a magnificent space that simultaneously elevates the entrance to the school and also fits the landscape as if it’s always belonged here. If you live in the area or are in town for a visit, I encourage you to pop by campus and experience it for yourself!

Hoot hoot!

Alumni & Campus Happenings

Alumni Seahawks Holiday Watch Party - Thursday, December 18 from 5-8:30 pm

Come watch the Hawks from the Owls' Nest! It's time for the annual alumni Holiday Happy Hour but this year we're making it a Seahawks watch party on Thursday, December 18 from 5-8:30 pm. Don your Seahawks gear and come ready to watch the game in the new Student & Community Center. We'll have food, desserts, and beverages. Not into watching the game? Pop by to visit or partake in cookie decorating! Let's root on the Hawks in the way only Owls can. Hoot hoot! RSVP here.

Grads Return School Event - Thursday, January 8 from 11:30 am - 1:35 pm

Calling all alumni currently in college or taking a gap year! Please join Director of Alumni Engagement, Jenni Baldwin, and the College Counseling Team, Kate Asgari, Chris Kuipers, and Regina Quiban, for our annual Grads Return program to share your Owl wisdom with our current Upper School students. Grads Return 2026 takes place on campus on Thursday, January 8 from 11:30 am until 1:35 pm. Afterward, you are invited to join us at Flatstick Pub Redmond for food, beverages, and more time to catch up with each other, other alumni, and your favorite faculty and staff. Please register for both events separately. Questions? Reach out at alumni@overlake.org.

Grads Return After Party - Thursday, January 8 from 2-5 pm

Join Director of Alumni Engagement, Jenni Baldwin, and the College Counseling Team, Kate Asgari, Chris Kuipers, and Regina Quiban, for a grads return afterparty at Flatstick Pub, Redmond on Thursday, January 8 from 2-5 pm. All local alumni are welcome to come by and meet our returning college-aged grads. Faculty and staff are invited to swoop by after classes end for the day. Food, beverages, and games hosted by Overlake. Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us!

All-Class Reunion 2026 - Saturday, June 13 from 4:30-7:30 pm

We look forward to welcoming all former Owls back to campus for the alumni party of the year! Enjoy activities, food, games, campus tours, memorabilia tables, and a photo booth for all ages. We're also excited to celebrate milestone classes ending in 1s and 6s at this event! Want to help rally your classmates? Reach out! Register today to reconnect with friends, faculty, and your Owl home! Questions? Reach out at alumni@overlake.org. Please register here.

Your Overlake journey continues here.

Once an Owl, always an Owl. There are so many ways to stay connected with Overlake and the vibrant community that shaped your journey. Whether you join us for an alumni event, volunteer your time and expertise, cheer on an Overlake team, or support students through annual giving, every act of engagement strengthens the bonds that make our community special.

Reconnect with classmates, discover what’s new on campus, and see how today’s students are exploring the world through clubs, sports, Outdoor Education, Project Week, and Senior Projects. Your involvement keeps the Overlake spirit alive and helps future generations experience the same curiosity, courage, and joy that defined your time here.

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