Addison Trail hosts annual Young Alumni Day

On Jan. 12, Addison Trail hosted its annual Young Alumni Day, where alumni from about the last seven years were invited back to the school. Top left: Addison Trail social studies teacher Jose Hernandez (back row, right) visits with 2017 graduates (from left) Fernando Bravo, Victoria Anelli, Emily Boldebuck, Michele Krefft and Howard Luu during the event. Top middle: Addison Trail physical education teacher Kallie Haney (third from left) chats with (from left) guest John Jeffrey and 2016 graduates Lauren Zanin, Daniel Nowosad, Marissa Hernandez and Ben Hall. Top right: Addison Trail Dean Keith Marston (left) reconnects with alumnus Javier Chavez, class of 2017. Bottom left: During the event, Addison Trail alumni and students who have participated in the Village of Addison Sister Cities student-exchange program and traveled to Triggiano, Italy, were invited to participate in a reunion. Pictured are (from left) Addison Trail World Language Department Chair Erica Craig, Village of Addison Sister Cities Co-President and former Village of Addison Mayor Larry Hartwig, Addison Trail senior Jean Avila, Addison Trail senior Brandon Olea, Addison Trail world language teacher Judie Vitiritti-Lynch, Addison Trail world language teacher Enza Spilotro, Addison Trail world language teacher Laura Calo and Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden. Bottom right: Boldebuck hugs one of her former teachers.

On Jan. 12, Addison Trail hosted its annual Young Alumni Day, where alumni from about the last seven years were invited back to the school.

Nearly 200 alumni attended the event, which involved seeing the school; enjoying refreshments; and visiting with friends and former teachers, coaches and staff members.

“Young Alumni Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to stay in touch with our recent graduates and keep them connected with their alma mater,” said Michael Bolden, Addison Trail Principal. “It’s amazing to see them as young adults and hear about their successes. This event truly embodies our motto of Blazer Pride and Once a Blazer, Always a Blazer.”

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