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A Celebration of 55 Years of

the Afro-Latinx Exonian Society

Oct. 28 & 29, 2023
Phillips Exeter Academy
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Since its founding in 1968, the Afro-Exonian Society — now the Afro-Latinx Exonian Society (A.L.E.S.) — has provided a place to support and share the culture and history of Black and Latinx students. For more than half a century, members of the A.L.E.S. have come together to learn about advocacy and how to transform their passion for issues into action.

On Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29 we will recognize the history and impact of the A.L.E.S. on Phillips Exeter Academy. All are welcome to join us on campus as we celebrate this transformative organization which continues to provide opportunities for students to grow and support one another.

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Emery Brown '74, John Forte '93 to join celebration

Dr. Emery Brown '74, one of the world's leading physician-scientists in the field of anesthesiology, and John Forte '93, a hip-hop music luminary, will be among the graduates returning to campus to help remember the club's founding and its impact on the institution over the past half-century.

Wole Coaxum ‘88 and Paulina Jerez ‘91 will serve as hosts of the celebration, which also is highlighted by an alumni panel discussion, A Conversation: Knowledge, Goodness, Truth and Justice, with panelists Mark McClain ’74, Jackie Hayes ’85, Claudia Cruz ’96, Leroy Sims ’97 and Veronica Juarez ’00. Moderated by Russell Weatherspoon.

>> See the full program

 

A.L.E.S. through the years

Mentor Directory

Alums can now update their identity in the Mentor Directory. If you’re looking for a mentor who shares a common identity and/or similar experiences, you can search by affinity as well profession/industry.

 

Go to the page titled Mentor Directory

Your Support

When you give to The Exeter Fund, you can designate where your money goes. That means, you can choose to support financial aid funds such as The Eddie Perry ’85 Fund or the Equitable Experience Fund, as well as student clubs like the Afro-Latinx Exonian Society. Consider making a gift today.

 

Go to the page titled Your Support

Hotel Information

Room blocks are available on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28.

The Exeter Inn: Please call 603-772-5901 for reservations.

Hampton Inn & Suites, Exeter: Click for special rate information available to event attendees.

Questions? Contact ales55@exeter.edu.

The A.L.E.S. 55th anniversary program would not be possible without the work of our committee members. They are: Alexanderia Baker-Haidara '99, Una Basak '90; P'19, Ciatta Baysah '97, Joshua Bloodworth '93, Julian Bobb '90; P'24, Wole Coaxum '88; P'24, Bryan Contreras ’91; P’24, Claudia Cruz '96, Kaya Dantzler '10, Roberto Garcia '71, Kelvin Green '17, Shana Harris '92, Ira Helfand '67, Paulina Jerez '91; P'21, Nahin Jorgge '07, Lori Lincoln '86, Eric Logan '92, Cia Buckley Marakovits '83, Sam Maruca '73: P'04, P'07, P'10, Lars Ojukwu '03, Michael Oneal '74, Franklin Ordonez '10, Kani Romain '00, Rhoda Tamakloe '01.

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