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The Class of 2009

Our graduates are going to Eastside, Summit, Everest, Saint Francis, East Palo Alto Academy, Woodside Priory, Mid-Peninsula, and East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy

Beechwood employs a full-time Graduate Coordinator to keep in touch with alumni. Mrs. Connolly works closely with Beechwood eighth graders and their families to help them prepare for their high school experience, arranging onsite visits to schools and assisting them in the application process. She also helps alumni connect with support and enrichment programs.

Beechwood graduates remain an active part of the Beechwood community. They often return for informal visits in addition to participating more formally in the classroom, sharing principles and experiences with current students. We are proud of our growing family of alumni and applaud their hard work, determination, and willingness to give back to the community.

Alumni Poet Reflects on Haiti Tragedy

Carmelite Souffront, Beechwood class of 1994, is an amazing poet. As a school that values creativity, we salute her passion and admire her dedication to her craft. Please listen to her latest work about the tragedy in Haiti in the video below.

Returning Alumni Give Back to Beechwood

One of Beechwood's previous Principals, Mr. Tim Willoughby, once said "you will know that the school is a true success when graduates return to work at the school." We agree, and are very proud to say that two of our alumni are working at Beechwood for the 2009-2010 school year. Konstance Kirkendoll (volunteer tutor) and Esmeralda Lopez-Mendoza (1st and 2nd grade intern) graduated from Beechwood in 2001. They went on to graduate from challenging high schools and continued on to college.

We are so flattered that they have returned to give something back to the community that gave them so much. A specific part of the school's mission is that students will "take a personal responsibility to serve in their communities". To see this happening gives all of us a tremendous sense of satisfaction.

Annual Alumni BBQ

Always held on the first Friday in June, Beechwood School’s Alumni BBQ is a popular event. Graduates and their families are invited for delicious food, live music, and a huge photo display of Beechwood’s students and teachers since Beechwood began. All alumni and families are invited.

Ongoing Education

Beechwood graduates go on to attend many fine high schools, community colleges and four year universities. Alumni have attended Menlo College, Stanford University, Fresno State, Long Beach State, Columbia University, Santa Clara University, UC Santa Cruz, St. Mary’s, Trinity, Mt. Holyoke, Wesleyan, Foothill College, De Anza College, College of San Mateo, Cañada College and others.

Kathy Connolly, Graduate Coordinator
650.387.7402
kconnolly@beechwoodschool.org

High schools currently attended by our graduates

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