Back to school

In continuing the celebration for the 90th anniversary of the Out-of-Door Academy, the lower school campus welcomed back 20 of its Siesta Key alumni for a luncheon Tuesday. Among the group was the oldest living alumna, Harriet Burns Stieff, who attended from 1927 to 1937. Stieff was one of the original students to attend what is the second-oldest private school in the state. Alumni took a tour of the campus and reflected on how the school has grown since they roamed the halls as students.

“As we are celebrating 90 years as an independent school, we also celebrate our former students. Each one is a part of our history,” said Virgene Linse, director of alumni affairs.