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!
We're looking forward to connecting with you this coming fall. Join us on the green for the Landon Golf Classic, return to 6101 Wilson Lane for Homecoming & Reunion, and look for an invitation to your class party - this year we're celebrating classes ending in 4 and 9.
Save the Date!
Landon Golf Classic
Friday, September 27
PB Dye Golf Club
Homecoming & Reunion
October 25-26
Landon School
Holiday Luncheon
Friday, December 13
Landon School
Alumni Calendar
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Information - October 25-26
2023 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
Steve Abraham left the white rocks of Landon with a strong sense of purpose and to be the best version of himself. He served as the student body president at Washington & Lee University, and, after completing his undergraduate studies, he earned a law degree from W&L.
Steve was a successful commercial trial attorney at Greenstein Delorme & Luchs for sixteen years. He volunteered on Democratic Presidential and Senatorial campaigns and at the Voting Rights Institute. His experience during a National Outdoor Leadership School program in the Wind River Range in Wyoming planted the seed for Steve to create a program for DC youth from underserved/under-resourced neighborhoods using the outdoors as a learning crucible.
There are few members of the Landon community with as much deep-rooted family history at the School as Chip FitzGerald ’83. His father was good friends with Dr. W. Landon Banfield ’50 – the man after which the annual Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to Landon is named (you can read his tribute to “Lan” in the Alumni Holiday Luncheon program). His mother pioneered the green sale. His wife, Martha, was the Chair of the Azaela Festival. His daughter, Blair, worked for the summer camp for several years, including this past summer, and his son, PJ FitzGerald ’13, graduated as a ten-year Bear and continues to help Landon in his role as class agent. In addition, the Shrimp Bowl Trophy which is dedicated to Dr. Banfield was created from a picture of PJ as a fourth-grade football player. Further, Chip’s brother, John FitzGerald ’86, and nephews Vernon Holleman ’19 and Mason Holleman ’21 are also Landon graduates.
Andy Goldstein, Class of 2004, is a well-known figure in our community. Many recognize him from his popular pizza stand at the Azalea Festival’s Riddle’s Griddle, or from his frequent visits to campus as a dedicated member of the Landon Alumni Board. What you might not know is that Andrew is also the General Manager and part owner of Potomac Pizza, where he has successfully expanded the business and enhanced its community presence. Recently, he has taken on an exciting new role as the President of the Landon Alumni Association. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Andy to discuss his Landon experience, his professional journey, and his vision for the Alumni Association.
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.