Holland Hall remembers Coach Charlie Brown; services set

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Our alumni are more than 3,000 strong and growing every year. We serve as a valuable resource to strengthen friendships, promote networking and to give back to the Holland Hall community through mentorships and guidance of current students.

Former teacher Gary Sweeney is honored during halftime of the football game at Alumni Weekend. Sweeney is standing on the 50-yard line surrounded by former students.

The Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid

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During his 56-year career as a teacher, coach, athletic director, advancement officer, and mentor, Charlie Brown modeled the importance of grit, determination, honor, and integrity.

His ability to bring out the very best in teenagers is legendary, as is his desire to provide students from a variety of backgrounds access to the Holland Hall experience.

The Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid will provide need-based tuition assistance for incoming or current students who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the life of the school in academics, athletics and the arts. It will increase access for families across Tulsa and guarantees that for years to come.

In 2023, Charlie published his autobiography, “The Lucky One.” Click here to buy the book. Proceeds from the book go to The Charlie Brown Endowment for Financial Aid.

Charlie Brown Bobblehead

Gifts of over $1,000 will receive a Charlie Brown Bobblehead.

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The Holland Hall Alumni Association Board works every year to support our school through local and national events specifically designed to maintain our strong connection to each other and to Holland Hall.

We are always looking for eager alumni to join our board, volunteer for committees, or simply attend events and reconnect.

We need class agents!

Class agents are essential liaisons between Holland Hall and our alumni. They do more than just plan reunions; they are the voice of their class. From sharing news for the school magazine to facilitating professional connections and helping us locate missing classmates, Agents ensure that every alum stays connected, informed, and celebrated.

If you are interested in serving as a class agent, email Richard Hart at rhart@hollandhall.org.

2026 Alumni Weekend is Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 1-3

We will welcome back all alumni and class years ending in 1 and ‘6 with special reunion events.

All alumni can attend the Distinguished Alumni Celebration that will start the weekend by honoring notable graduates. Then, on a Friday, alumni can attend a special Morning Meeting, take a tour of campus, enjoy a coffee with retired and current faculty. That evening, attend a football game and tailgate, followed by an all-alumni party in the Upper School Commons. 

Schedule:
Morning Meeting: 8:00 a.m.
Alumni & Faculty Coffee: 9:30 a.m. Tailgate (southern end of Hardsty Field): 5:30 p.m.
Kick-off of football vs. Idabel: 7:00 p.m.
US Commons Alumni Party: 8:30 p.m.

Alumni Awards

The Holland Hall Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of our alumni through several awards including the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Young Alumni Achievement Award and the Alumni Service Award. The Dutch Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes athletic achievements. The Tim S. O’Halloran Young Alumni Faculty Award goes to a faculty member selected by the alumni class celebrating its 10-year reunion.

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Past Winners

Athletic Hall of Fame

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The 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony is Saturday, Oct. 2.

The event will take place in the Tandy Dining and Wellness Center at Holland Hall. This year’s class will be posted when it has been announced.

Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees:

  • Steve Amburn ‘70
  • Arden Roberts ‘83
  • Michael Aaronson ‘93
  • Maggie Brady ‘10
  • Christina Bayliss ‘11
  • Coach Phil Sweeney
  • 1991-1993 Boys Soccer

The Dutch Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2007 to recognize individuals and teams who, through their athletic achievements, have brought honor to themselves, their school, and the community. Inductees are honored along with current student-athletes at the Dutch Athletic Hall of Fame and Sports Ceremony held each May. The ceremony provides current student-athletes and their families the opportunity to celebrate the great tradition of Holland Hall sports with alumni athletes being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Upper School student-athletes and teams will also be recognized for their athletic accomplishments during the previous school year.

Nomination Forms

Past Winners

The purpose of the Dutch Athletic Hall of Fame is to:

  1. Recognize and honor the great athletes who have brought fame to Holland Hall.
  2. Establish in the hearts and minds of our youth a motivating influence to excel.
  3. Foster pride, preserve good sportsmanship, scholarship, and citizenship in the greater Holland Hall community.
  4. Strengthen alumni ties to Holland Hall.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Athletes must have performed with excellence and lettered in a varsity sport.
  • Coaches must have distinguished himself/herself at Holland Hall demonstrating leadership, character, and athletic achievement.
  • Athletes must have been out of Holland Hall for at least five years.
  • Coaches must be retired from coaching for at least five years.
  • Teams must have performed with excellence at least five years ago.
  • Anyone may nominate an athlete, coach, team, or service person using the nomination forms below.

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