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Wakefield alumni propose districtwide alumni directory; committee hears pitch and questions
Summary
Students and a Wakefield Memorial High School librarian proposed a Wakefield Public Schools alumni network to reconnect graduates, offer mentorship and internships, and support students; presenters asked the committee to endorse planning and collaboration, and committee members asked about funding, data collection and staffing.
Diana Ho, Wakefield Memorial High School librarian and media specialist, and alumna Katie Pat laid out a plan Wednesday for a district-run Wakefield Public Schools alumni network aimed at reconnecting graduates and creating mentorship, internship and fundraising channels.
The presenters said the proposal would begin with low-cost steps — a LinkedIn account and senior exit interviews to gather contact information — then move in phases to a searchable alumni directory, regional meetups, and eventually a staffed alumni relations function and an online portal that could host job boards and donations.
"My name is Katie Pat. I'm a proud Wakefield Memorial…
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