We love our alumni! A phrase you’ll hear often around here is “Lions for life.” That’s because once you become a Harding Lion, you are part of a community that lasts beyond graduation. Your continued participation through time, talent, and resources helps keep Harding Academy strong.
There are so many opportunities to reconnect at Harding Academy. Join us for events, speak in chapel or to a class, come back for reunions, or financially support programs to benefit current students.
Black Alumni Association
The Black Alumni Board and Black Alumni Mentorship program is designed to assist students of color at Harding Academy. The goal of the mentorship program is to provide students an additional line of support as they prepare to pursue their careers. Additionally, the program encourages mentorship relationships, stimulates helpful dialogue, and assists with academic and employment opportunities.
Want to see more programming to connect alumni and students? Donate here (choose Scholarships/Alumni Mentorship Program from the drop-down menus).
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BOARD MEMBERS
Alexis Franklin (‘14), Co-President and Co-Founder
Maya Hill (‘14), Co-President and Co-Founder
Laura Newberry (‘14), Secretary
Remesh Adams (‘13), Communications Chair
Amber Johnson (‘11), Public Relations & Social Media Chair
Janaye Green (‘14), Event Coordinator Co-Chair
Jadelyn Green (‘17), Event Coordinator Co-Chair
Princess Bauldwin (‘09), Fundraising Co-Chair
Victoria Faulkner (‘11), Fundraising Co-Chair
Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
2023: Matt Rhodes (’05)
2022: Dr. Ron Chacko (’99)
2021: Nadia Comaneci Winston (’05)
2019: Stan Hendrix (’78)
2018: Sheryl Straw Ragland (’80)
2017: Katina Herren Gaines (’84)
2016: Larry Sisson (’85)
2015: Dale (’84) & Kim (’86) Sharp
2014: Paul (’81) & Angie (’82) Shanklin
2013: Alan Pritchard (’60)
2012: Todd Cottrell (’87)
2011: Paul Hayes (’77)
2010: Alan Moltz (’68)
2009: David Escue (’84)
Gatherings & Reunions
CLASS REUNIONS
Class of 1974: April 19 & 20. Details to come – contact Dennis Irwin.
Alumni Newsletters
Download PDFs of our annual alumni newsletters. If you haven’t received one in the mail, make sure to update your address here.
Congratulations to our 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipients, Ellis (’63) and Peggy Haguewood (’63). The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes Harding Academy graduates […]