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WAKETriangle is a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents and friends in the area. We plan a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages to participate in social, athletic, networking, and service opportunities. We hope you will join us at our next event. Go Deacs!

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Upcoming Events

Mar 31

Pro Humanitate Days 2025 - Gift Card Drive and Social Event at Jaguar Bolera

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Gift Card Drive for Children's Home Society of North Carolina. The biggest need for this organization is gift cards, so that children in foster care, along with their families, can make purchases for a variety of needs. Alumni and guests are invited to come to Jaguar Bolera, one of Raleigh's most exciting new venues, and bring along a gift card for children in foster care.  Suggested gift cards include: -Big Box Stores (Target, Walmart, Amazon, Visa) -Grocery/Drug Stores (Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Dollar General, CVS, Walgreens) -Fast Food (Chick-fil-A, McDonalds, Starbucks, Dominos, Wendy's, Bojangles, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Taco Bell) **PLEASE INDICATE THE GIFT CARD AMOUNT IN PERMANENT MARKER ON THE GIFT CARD** Alumni who want to bring an actual item are invited to bring new, packaged socks for children or teens. Appetizers provided, beverages for purchase.  Enjoy the many activities in the Jaguar Bolera space, including duckpin bowling, darts, foosball, shuffleboard, and more!

Leadership

  • John Matthews ('95, P '23, P '26, P '29)
    Co-Chair
  • Tish Turner ('94)
    Co-Chair
  • David Ammons ('85, P '14)
  • Perry Bailey ('13, MSM '14, MBA '18)
  • James Bailey (JD '14)
  • Hani Brooks ('90, P '22, P '26)
  • Gary Folk ('81, P '19, P '24 MAHS)
  • Jane Folk ('81, P '19, P '24 MAHS)
  • Lara Hanson ('93, P '24, P '25 JD, P '25 MSA)
  • Stillman Hanson ('94, P '24, P '25 JD, P '25 MSA)
  • Jordan Janis ('17, MSM '18)
  • Elizabeth Matthews ('94, P '23, P '26, P '29)
  • Kathy Pretzer ('95, P '28)
  • Amanda Ramseur (P '23, P '24 MSA)
  • Bob Ramseur ('92, JD '95, P '23, P '24 MSA)
  • Jule Smith ('91, MBA '96, P '26)
  • Alisa Smith (P '26)
  • Brad Wilson (JD '78, P '08)

Community Event Photos

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Meet the WAKETriangle Team

Web Alexander (’88, P ’20) and Lee Norris (’04) are the Associate Directors of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement leading Wake Forest’s efforts in the Triangle community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Web Alexander (’88, P ’20)
alexanwe@wfu.edu
(336) 758-6991

Lee Norris (’04)
norrislm@wfu.edu
(336) 758-3699

Web Alexander (’88, P ’20) and Lee Norris (’04) pose for photos with the Demon Deacon.