Alumni
Connections that last for life.
Landon has more than 3,900 alumni living in 44 states and 20 countries.
Landon alumni are internationally renowned musicians, CEOs, entrepreneurs, educators, doctors, legislators, professional athletes, legal experts, and so much more. But at our core, we are Landon Bears, and we are always willing to help fellow alumni with life advice or career guidance.
Whatever path a Landon boy chooses in life, he will have the support of Bears everywhere because they trust the character, intellect, and work ethic that stem from this shared experience.
The ten formative years I spent at Landon gave me structure, consistent support, love, and discipline. It gave me a solid foundation based on the core values of honor, respect, and service to others. It’s hard to adequately measure how Landon has positively shaped my life.- stephen gordon, SR. '75
Events
Join us!
Thank you to all of our alumni and families who made Homecoming and Reunions Weekend so memorable and fun last year. The 2023 weekend is around the corner. Save the dates for homecoming and our other fall events. Register for many of our events using the links below.
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Information - November 3-4
Alumni Calendar
Alumni Holiday Luncheon
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Barton Alumni Athletic Center
Alumni Hockey Game
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Rockville Ice Arena
Alumni Paddle Tournament
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Chevy Chase Club
2022 Homecoming and Reunions
Stay Connected
Welcome Home
While the White Rocks, The Farmhouse, and all our brick buildings serve as constant reminders of the tradition of excellence that has permeated our institution for generations, your deepest ties to Landon are likely formed in the fond memories of influential faculty and impactful friendships. Landon School graduates have made their mark not only in each other’s lives, but also on the wider world for nearly a century.
If you’ve fallen out of touch, we welcome you home to Landon. Come see how our mission is inspiring a new generation. Please submit updates on your life, provides us with contact information so you receive our newsletters and magazines, and connect with our Landon alumni.
Have you joined Landon's dedicated alumni networking platform for job postings, discussions, mentoring and more? Join the 465+ members and spread the word among fellow Bears!
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Having lost my father, Landon was a savior for me as a young boy. Landon served as a second family to me. My Landon friends have been there for me. They show up, and showing up is what matters most. To the teachers, coaches, parents, and classmates, I can only say—I am sincerely grateful.
- Michael Banks '92
Alumni Groups
New York Bears
Our New York alumni group (New York-New Jersey-Connecticut) attends hockey games, enjoys dinner at restaurants owned by alumni, and more.
Bay Area Bears
Our West Coast alumni living in the San Francisco area come together for sporting events, dinners, business meet-and-greets and other events to make connections.
Grizzly Bears
The Grizzly Bears comprise alumni who graduated from Landon 50 or more years ago. They get together for receptions, meetings and other events on campus.
U.S. Bears
Our United States Bears group connects alumni who serve or have served in the military, including Landon founder Paul Banfield, who served in World War II.
Interested in more information about our alumni groups?
Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@landon.net.
Give
Support Landon
Landon relies on the generosity of its alumni to continue its mission to prepare future generations of boys to become responsible, caring, and accomplished men.
Alumni contributions directly benefit the experience of our boys by increasing our ability to fund scholarships, retain impactful faculty, and make investments in academic, arts, and athletic facilities.
Campaign for Landon
Building for the Future
As we look forward to Landon's centennial and beyond, we see the necessity to address pressing facility, endowment, and annual giving needs to ensure we can live our mission to the fullest, both now and in the future. To that end, we have launched a campaign to raise $50 to support and amplify the values we hold dear.
Alumni Spotlights
Harmar Thompson ’90, recipient of the 2023 W. Landon Banfield ’50 Award for Outstanding Service to Landon, is as knowledgeable about the DMV real estate market as anyone at Landon. Having been a developer for over 25 years, Harmar’s current company, LCOR, where he serves as Executive Vice President and Principal in the Bethesda office, has developed more than $1.6 billion over the last eight years. His projects usually consist of urban multifamily high-rise apartments, but he also works on government built to suits. Notable projects under his watch include the Morse Apartments in Union Market and multiple residential projects in National Landing.
When Bob Buchanan ’60 was nearing the end of his service in the U.S. Navy, he was uncertain of his immediate future. But then came a call from his mother that changed the course of his life. She put him on track to work for the family real estate business, and now, Buchanan is one of the D.C. area’s most successful real estate developers. It’s over a 50-year career defined by how he helped generate a number of public/private partnerships in emerging markets which revolutionized the approach for responsible development.
When Juan Valdivieso ’99 was a young child, he used to pretend he was competing in the Olympics. His grandfather, or “El Mago,” as he was known in Peru, was a sensational athlete who had represented Peru in the first World Cup and the 1936 Summer Olympics in Germany. Juan used to look though his family photo album and imagine he was there, watching and cheering on his grandfather. “I always dreamed of following in my grandfather’s footsteps,” said Juan. “He was my idol when I was a boy. I was so proud to have had a relative compete in both the Olympics and the World Cup. It’s really quite remarkable.” Over time, Juan’s dreams of following in his grandfather’s footsteps would become the driving force that would lead him on his own Olympic journey.
Alumni Awards
Award Winners
The Anthony Edward Kupka ’64 Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Anthony Edward Kupka ’64 Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented annually at the holiday luncheon to an alumnus who has been selected to receive it by the Awards Committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The award was established in 1981 in memory of Buddy Kupka ’64 who was killed in the Vietnam War.
The W. Landon Banfield ’50 Award for Outstanding Service
This award is bestowed annually at the holiday luncheon on an alumnus who, through the years, has been selflessly devoted to the development of Landon School and the well-being of its boys. The award is named in honor of Dr. W. Landon Banfield ’50 for his tireless dedication to the preservation of the Landon tradition.
Landon will always be a special place for our family. I find myself looking for reasons to return to campus and catch up with people like Steve Sorkin, Rob Bordley, and Bill Zaiser. Landon has done a fantastic job shaping my two boys (’21 and ’22). I look forward to staying connected through the Alumni Board.- mark knebel '88
Alumni Board
The purpose of the Landon School Alumni Association is to engage the alumni in meaningful ways, provide opportunities for alumni to connect to Landon and one another, and invest broadly in Landon and its future. Please see the profiles below to learn more about the current members of the Alumni Board.
Contact
Mrs. Liz Hudson
Assistant Director of Development for Analytics, Publications, and Endowment
School:
301-320-1939