A newsletter for alumni & friends • August 2025
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In this issue: A mother-daughter duo committed to giving back; alumni award recipients; explore Egypt with Whitman; alum volleyball player turned professional para snowboarder.
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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Whitman Alums Weave a Legacy of Growth & Giving
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From endowing a new scholarship to sparking a Senior Fund resurgence, Ahn Lee Horn ’91 & Nina Horn ’25 are making a mark with their multigenerational generosity to Whitman College.
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From First Steps to Farewell: Tag Along With Whitman’s Study Abroad Students
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Studying abroad means stepping into the unfamiliar—new cities, new customs, new versions of yourself. These reflections of a few Whitties who did just that capture the unexpected lessons, quiet joys and surprising challenges that come from living and learning far from home.
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Jim Moore ’66 Publishes Book on Whitman Athletics History
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"Missionaries, Amazons, Shockers, and the Whitman Spirit: Whitman College Varsity Athletics 1882-1977" is a comprehensive history of varsity athletics at Whitman. Information sourced from the Whitman College and Northwest Archives and interviews with alumni, former coaches and staff. Order book.
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2025 Alumni Recognition Award Recipients
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Upward Pathway: Joseph Bornstein ’08: Creating Innovative Social Solutions
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From founding a student service organization at Whitman to launching a global fundraising platform, Joseph Bornstein ’08 has built a career turning big ideas into lasting impact and helping nonprofits around the world do the same. See his path.
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Fifty under 50: Nav Rekhi ’06
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A Whitman connection years after graduation reignited Navneeta “Nav” Rekhi’s ’06 passion for her alma mater. Her recent pledge to the First Opportunity Scholarship Endowment honors her friend and mentor, Trustee Emeritus Bill Neff ’67, while advancing access and affordability through the Upward Together campaign. Read more.
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Register for the WClub Golf Tournament
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The W Club Golf Tournament is back! Held at the beautiful Walla Walla Country Club during Reunion Weekend and open to all who love to golf!
The proceeds for the event contribute to Whitman's "Funds of Excellence" to support our 300 student-athletes through nutrition and mental health initiatives, leadership development and technology upgrades.
Friday, September 26, 2025. Register today.
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Explore Egypt on the Nile River with Whitman
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Celebrate the New Year along the Nile aboard the elegant, 30-cabin Sanctuary Nile Adventurer riverboat with Dr. Sarah Davies, Associate Professor of History. Travel to remote cities by chartered private plane while adventuring through ancient tombs and Greco-Roman temples.
December 29, 2025 - January 9, 2026.
See the Full Itinerary, Pricing and a Reservation Form.
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Bay Area, Washington, D.C./Arlington, Boise and Walla Walla
Whitman will be in your area!
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2025 Reunion Weekend Registration is Open
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- Reunion Weekend is September 25-28, 2025 for the Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2015.
- Early bird prices until 5 p.m. PT on Friday, September 19th.
- You may have already told us that you're planning to attend, but you aren't officially registered until your meals and activities are paid for.
- Register now!
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‘Roll Modelz’: Whittie Filmmakers Flip the Script on Lowriders & Chicano Culture
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- Documentary about the Washington State Lowriders Club, based in Walla Walla by Yahir Tzec ’25 and Oliver Dickson ’25. Celebrating the cultural pride, community values and artistry of Mexican American culture.
- “Roll Modelz” will premiere at the Milton-Freewater Drive-In on Oct. 11—with a private screening at Whitman planned later this fall.
- To come: A virtual event with the filmmakers in September!
- Read the full story and watch the official trailer.
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Our Whitman, My Story: Rebecca Johnston ’22
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Whitman College alumna Rebecca Johnston ’22 shares her incredible journey from competitive volleyball player to professional para snowboarder.
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After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma during her first year, Rebecca returned to Whitman following chemotherapy and found a new passion on the slopes. Now aiming for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, she’s chasing big goals while staying grounded in adventure, community, and purpose.
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