ODA Alumni Association

⚡ Alumni, where are you at? 👀
The Thunder League is heating up, and your class needs you. One gift=one step up the leaderboard. Let's see who still runs ODA!
Make your gift now: https://www.givecampus.com/s/9acix5

✨ In the spirit of National Reading Month, we’re celebrating stories that transport us…

We’re proud to share that ODA alum, Dr. Brittany Warman ’03, has published Fairylore: A Compendium of the Fae Folk with Sterling Ethos/Hachette. A folklorist, scholar, and storyteller, Brittany explores magical traditions from around the world—inviting readers into a richly imagined (and deeply researched) world of fairies, myth, and meaning. From the classrooms of ODA to the pages of a published book, her journey is a reminder that curiosity—and a love of story—can take you anywhere.

What have YOU read this month - tell us in the comments.

Two members of the ODA Class of 2025 recently faced off at a Division I Club Soccer Tournament. Luke Sherry (Furman University) went head-to-head with Coby Rosenthal (Coastal Carolina University) in a great matchup between two familiar ODA standouts.

From the ODA fields to college competition, it’s always fun to see our alumni continuing to play the game they love — and occasionally running into each other along the way.

Once Thunder, always Thunder. 💙⚽

💙 Today’s the day! It’s your final chance to participate in our "From ODA with Love" fundraiser. Honor a teacher, coach, or mentor who made a lasting impact with a $5 gift and a note of gratitude. 💙

Thank you for helping us celebrate the educators who make ODA so special.

Give by midnight: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/TheOutofDoorAcademy/from-oda-with-love

💙 Every great ODA story includes an educator who made a difference. Alumni are invited to honor that person with a $5 gift and a few words of appreciation through our "From ODA with Love" campaign. Your message helps us recognize the educators who inspire, challenge, and support students every day—long after graduation. 💙

Now through February 14th.

Give here: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/TheOutofDoorAcademy/from-oda-with-love

💙 The love is pouring in! We’re so inspired by the memories and messages alumni are sharing in honor of ODA educators. There’s still time to participate in the "From ODA with Love" campaign—make a $5 gift and recognize the educator who helped shape your story. 💙

✨ Give. Share. Celebrate.✨

Learn more and donate today: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/TheOutofDoorAcademy/from-oda-with-love

💙 Think back to your ODA days. Who believed in you when it mattered most? From now through February 14, Alumni can make a $5 gift and recognize an educator who made a difference. Your message of thanks helps us celebrate the incredible people behind the moments that matter. 💙

✨ Give. Share. Celebrate. ✨

To learn more and donate, visit: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/TheOutofDoorAcademy/from-oda-with-love

Did an educator positively impact your life? Now’s your chance to say THANK YOU and share the love. 💙

This week, make a $5 gift and honor an ODA educator who made a difference. ✨ Give. Share. Celebrate. ✨

Learn more and donate today: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/TheOutofDoorAcademy/from-oda-with-love

ODA alum Dillon Rosenthal '22 has created a nonprofit that aims to recycle pickleball balls, keeping the broken plastic out of landfills.

BounceBack Pickle succeeds at intersection of sport and sustainability | Your Observer Dillon Rosenthal, a graduate from The Out-of-Door Academy, has found a niche by recycling pickleballs.