Columbus School for Girls Alumnae

Upper School Science Teacher Dr. Kevin Sweeney and his daughter, Marie Sweeney ’28, recently traveled to Chicago and reconnected with some wonderful CSG alumnae! They had a fantastic time catching up with Katherine Tierney ’15 (not pictured), Hannah Kwak ’20, and Elizabeth Bruening ’23. We love seeing our faculty and current students stay connected with alumnae across the country. No matter where our graduates go, the CSG community is always close by! ❤️💛

The Columbus School for Girls community mourns the loss of Dr. Perry Rogers, a beloved educator and dedicated member of the CSG community for 35 years, who passed away on July 7, 2026.

Dr. Rogers was an influential member of the CSG faculty and staff beginning in 1982. As chair of the history department, Dr. Rogers inspired generations of students through his rigorous teaching, legendary history mysteries, and unwavering commitment to developing thoughtful, critical thinkers. Beyond the classroom, he embraced the spirit of CSG, enthusiastically participating in cherished traditions like the Scholarship Walk and performing his Hans and Franz skit with colleague Jack Guy. He also served as assistant head of school, overseeing special projects, and coordinated CSG's summer school program, contributing to the life of the School in countless ways.

Dr. Rogers was also a proud CSG parent to alumna Elisa Rogers '96. His legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and dedication to girls' education will continue to inspire generations of Unicorns.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, former colleagues, and the many students and alumnae whose lives he touched.

✨ Calling All Class News! ✨

We are excited to share that the Summer 2026 edition of Forte et Gratum will be hitting mailboxes soon, and we are ready to start collecting news for the Fall 2026 edition. Whether you have exciting career milestones, personal updates, recent travels, photos from a meet-up with your classmates, and so much more - your CSG family wants to celebrate your life updates with you!

❤️ Share your updates and any photos here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzm6hdaoUcQXxKeKBn9jngKQsgMEJWlgV-hDvHhbFMOAUDTQ/viewform

💛 Deadline to submit is Friday, September 4, 2026

We cannot wait to read your updates and share your accomplishments with the CSG community this fall!

Welcome to the CSG Alumnae Association, Class of 2026! As we celebrate our newest group of remarkable alumnae, let’s take a look at some of the incredible numbers behind this class. We are so proud of everything they have accomplished in their time at CSG and cannot wait to see what they do next! Read more about their journeys in the upcoming summer edition of Forte et Gratum.

CSG alumnae don't follow the standard — we set it. ❤️💛 Last year, 12% of alumnae made a gift to CSG, far above the national average of 8%. We're just 30 donors away from maintaining that same momentum this fiscal year before June 30.

Our students learn from you, see their futures in you, and thrive because of your support. Every gift counts. Help us set the standard once again by donating to CSG: https://giving.veracross.com/csg/give/give-now -amount-step

Thank you for your loyalty to CSG and for always showing our girls what it means to lead.

Just last week we were honored to welcome distinguished alumna Krissy Fenner ’97 back to campus as our 2026 Commencement speaker. Currently serving as the Administrator for the City of Columbus Division of Power, Krissy perfectly embodies the integrity, confidence, and leadership that we strive to instill in every young woman who walks our halls. Thank you, Krissy, for sharing your journey and powerful insights with the Class of 2026 as they join our vast alumnae network!

Did you miss the ceremony? You can check out Krissy’s speech and celebrate the Class of 2026 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVOXCxlSyPM

Today, we celebrate Commencement for the Class of 2026 at Columbus School for Girls. For each Commencement exercise, we celebrate the values enshrined in the school motto, Forte et Gratum: “Strength and Grace,” the hallmark of CSG students and graduates. We’re proud to welcome Krissy Fenner ’97, administrator of power for the city of Columbus, as the Commencement speaker for the Class of 2026.

Livestream the ceremony: https://bit.ly/4viK3H4

We’re looking for a few friendly faces to serve as Ushers at Commencement on Monday, June 1st, from 1:00–2:00 PM. You’ll help families find their seats and soak up the excitement of graduation day before the ceremony begins! It’s a wonderful way to give back and celebrate the Class of 2026. If you’re available to help, please reach out to Megan Murray '11 at [email protected]. Thank you for helping us make this day special for our students and their loved ones!

At this year’s Cum Laude Induction Ceremony, the student honorees were recognized for their academic achievement and commitment to learning. The Upper School also got to hear from guest speaker, Dr. Michelle Golla ’00!

She reminded students that success isn’t about perfection, but about resilience. She encouraged them to choose their own path, step into spaces where they may be the only one, and never let expectations define their potential.

Read more about the induction ceremony here: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/csg-news/details/~board/csg-news/post/csg-welcomes-dr-michelle-golla-00-as-2026-cum-laude-induction-ceremony-speaker?fbclid=IwY2xjawRuuHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQaXVDSEpab2dwQUJpeklHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr1rRuveBo8tHtWrl-tZmnF14QsSJjcfcN1cpaOZURbyb2t3TfMFE1kpLhVB_aem_lBxSuTPu3aeg7ubk5kQvRw