G-Connect
Alumni Newsletter
February 14, 2020
 
GULLIVER CONNECT CAREER BOARD
 
 

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ALUMNI CONNECTING
 
 
Legacy Family Brunch
 
Family connections have long been a part of the success of Gulliver and its students. Legacy families are a shining example of Raider Pride for our community and ensure the heritage of our school passes from generation to generation. We are proud to have celebrated this tradition with a special gathering at the home of Matt ’88 and Cristina Sullivan P ’21 ’23 ’25 on Saturday, February 8. To view photos, click the button.
 
 

The Roaring Raiders



The Gulliver Parents’ Association hosted "Roaring Raiders" – our first all-school Parent Social – on Saturday, February 8, in the Prep Gym! More than 350 community members, including parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators, came together to celebrate their Gulliver Pride. The event featured delicious food, dancing and mingling, and was a great way for the Gulliver community to come together and build strong, meaningful connections. To view photos, click the button.
 

Reliving the Glory Days

On Saturday, February 1, Baseball alumni came back to their old stomping grounds to reminisce and give the current Varsity Baseball team a warm-up before the season officially begins. Attendees participated in a Home Run Derby, batting practice, lunch and family fun activities, all while catching up with old teammates, making new friendships, and learning more about the baseball student-athletes. To view photos, click the button. 
 
 
ALUMNI NEWS
 
 
Alumni Spotlight:
Eric Dosal ‘96 P ‘30 ‘32

An entrepreneur and current CEO of his family's operating company Compuquip Cybersecurity, Eric Dosal ‘96 P ‘30 ‘32 is a role model for our current students and Gulliver alumni. After a successful sale of BrightGauge Software, a company in which he and his brother Brian Dosal ‘00 co-founded in 2010 and sold in 2018, the duo launched a new software company called Strety in 2019. Along with being an active member of many charitable organizations, Dosal takes an active role in creating opportunities and executing on visions, encompassing the many values of The Gulliver Difference. Learn more about Dosal's journey and how he is making his mark by clicking the button.
 
 

Interested in Volunteering at the Annual Business Career Fair?



We are excited to team up with the Business Club to host this year’s Annual Business Club Career Fair on Wednesday, March 11, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.! We are looking for alumni like you to help empower and equip our students by sharing the necessary tools and knowledge needed to help prepare them for their future careers. Students in attendance have the opportunity to learn about different career fields and employment qualifications. If you are interested in hosting a booth, please click the button. 
 

The Gulliver Gala - Get Your Tickets Today!

Get your tickets now for 2020’s most exciting celebration of Raider Pride and philanthropic support! Join us for the Gulliver Gala as we dine, dance and celebrate the bonds that tie us together as a Gulliver community. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 14, at Jungle Island. Tickets are selling FAST - get yours today before we sell out!

 
 
CAMPUS NEWS
 
 

Gulliver Student Invited to Serve as Next-Generation Expert on Ecosystem & Sustainability



Lauren Bartel ’22 was invited by the Miami-Dade County Commission to share her views before the Board of County Commissioners, as a next-generation subject expert on life sciences, conservation, ecology, and ecosystem resiliency. In doing so, she represented all 500,000 students across public and independent schools in Miami-Dade County. “It was an exciting opportunity to speak before our elected officials and policymakers about the critical issues that affect the future of our community,” said Lauren. Learn more about her experience by clicking the button. 
 

Career in Sports Night

On Thursday, February 6, Gulliver Athletics hosted its first Career in Sports Night. The evening provided a unique opportunity for Middle and Upper School students to learn from, and network with, sports industry professionals and representatives from sports-focused college majors, including sports marketing, coaching, sports psychology, and more. Amongst the panelists were Tom Garfinkel, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, Desmond Howard, ESPN College GameDay Analyst and Heisman Trophy winner, and Dr. Windy Dees, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Department at the University of Miami. 
 
 
Save the date for the upcoming Gulliver Alumni Reunion Weekend celebrating the classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015! Stay up to date with all things reunion and book your stay by clicking the button. 
 
 
ALUMNI EVENTS
 
 
Wednesday, February 19
100 Days Ceremony
Prep Gym
(If you would like to volunteer to pass out blankets, email huer@gulliverschools.org.)

Saturday, March 14
Gulliver Gala
Jungle Island
 
Thursday, April 16
Lady Raiders Luncheon
Grove Bank and Trust
(Alumnae only)

Friday, June 12 -
Saturday, June 13
Alumni Reunion Weekend
The Betsy Hotel
 
 
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS
 
 
Friday, February 14
Boys' Varsity Basketball District Semifinals

Saturday, February 15
Boys' Varsity Basketball District Finals

Tuesday, February 18
Girls' Varsity Regional Final
 
Tuesday, February 18
Girls' Varsity Basketball Regional Semi-Final

Wednesday, February 19
Boys' Varsity Regional Final

Wednesday, February 19
Boys' Varsity Lacrosse vs. Ransom
 
 
 
 
Thank you for reading
G-Connect!
 
 
   


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