More than 200 alumni gather to celebrate and connect

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On Friday evening a small group of alumni gathered in the Rowland Courtyard at the Alumni Social. Attendees toured the campus with student volunteers, enjoyed refreshments, and caught up with faculty and friends around a warm fire on a beautiful fall evening.

On Saturday morning, the classes of ’72 and ’97 enjoyed a special breakfast on campus followed by a festive day at the Homecoming Football Game, a memorable Hall of Fame ceremony, and campus tours throughout the day.

That evening, more than 200 alumni and guests enjoyed the Reunion Party in the new humanities building, Founders Hall. Guests gathered to sing the Alma Mater and were welcomed by Associate Head of School Meg Kenny and Alumni President Dr. Andrew Boyer ’01. Alumni and guests celebrated with classmates and friends during the cocktail reception and a catered BBQ dinner.

Class photos were taken on the Founders Hall third floor balcony with the iconic backdrop of the Belltower and the Green Mountains. Classes spanning from 1952 to 2011 were in attendance. The most senior alumni were Edward Hopkins ’52, Bob Treat ’55, Lorraine Hewes ’57, and Harold Waters ’57. The youngest alumna was Rebecca Shores ’11, who is also a 2022 Hall of Fame winner. The farthest travelers for reunion were Gunner

Franz Mench ’72 (4,915 miles Kamuela, HI), close second Erika Harder ’92 (2,952 miles Lake Stevens, WA); or Alison Watah ’72 (2,900 miles Klamath Falls, OR); or Peter Bennett ’02 (2,873 miles San Diego, CA). The largest class turnout for Reunion was the Class of 1972, celebrating their 50th Reunion.