Alumni/ae Weekend
Distinguished Alumni/ae
Each year, selected Friends' Central Alumni/ae are awarded the designation of Distinguished Alumnus/a for their professional accomplishments and for their decades of service to the School. With pride and appreciation, the recipient of this honor, and past recipients, are listed below, along with a brief statement noting the highlights of their accomplishments.
Previous Distinguished Alumni/ae
2025
Linda Waxman Wasserman '75
Linda Waxman Wasserman '75 came to FCS as a seventh grader in 1968 and graduated in 1975. She returned to FCS in 1987 as a parent, with her children Sara ’99 and Josh ’02, both of whom were lifers. As an active volunteer, Linda served on the Home and School committee, chaired major fundraisers, and worked as a class representative.
In 1995, Linda began her professional career at FCS as Director of Alumni/ae Relations, and she remained in the Advancement Office, transitioning to Senior Advancement Officer in 2022. Over the years, she chaired numerous auctions and golf outings, and many school events and played a vital role in strengthening the School’s community and development efforts. Linda is especially proud that two of her granddaughters are now students in the Lower School, continuing her family’s legacy at FCS.
In honor of both her decades of service to the School and her 50th Reunion, Linda will be honored with the 2025 Distinguished Alumna Award on Alumni/ae Weekend, May 3.
Our Distinguished Alumna Retires
After three decades of service to Friends’ Central, Linda Waxman Wasserman ’75 will be retiring from our community. Linda has served as longtime Director of Alumni/ae Relations and more recently as Senior Advancement Officer. A graduate of the Class of 1975, a parent to Sara '99 and Josh '02, and now a proud FCS grandmother and Blackburn Society member, Linda’s connection to our School is generational and her impact will be felt for years to come.
2024
2023
Elizabeth Cohen ’83
For her loyalty to Friends’ Central School and her dedicated service as a member of the Board of Trustees
Juan Jewell ’68
For dedicating his career to education and his life-long love of Friends’ Central School
Phillip Scott ’73
For his leadership and generosity to the Friends’ Central community
2022
2021
2021
Tiffani Gavin '91
For her outstanding achievements in theatre world, including being recently named Executive Director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
Kevin Hooks '76
In recognition of his many achievements and artistic contributions as an actor, director, and producer for film and television