Alumni Weekend 2015

Mercersburg Academy 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236-1551

THE ALUMNI COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO

COME HOME TO MERCERSBURG

Alumni Weekend October 16-18, 2015

Relive the traditions.

www.mercersburg.edu/alumniweekend

Friday, October 16

Saturday, October 17

Sunday, October 18

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.

Visit a Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:50 to 10:50 a.m.

Pick your favorite subject and see students and faculty at work.

(Class schedules will be available at registration in Ford Hall.)

Networking Breakfast with Students. . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 and 9:15 a.m.

Have breakfast with alumni and current students in Ford Hall and share your best advice for college and job searching.

Chapel Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

The Chorale will provide music and Will Whitmore, school minister, will share the morning message during this community-wide ecumenical service.

All-School Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

The weekly school community gathering will feature a panel of alumni hosted by Judge Shawn Meyers ’86 on the topic of leadership and service. The panelists will share about their work in third-world and community development, education, and the armed forces.

Conversation with the Head of School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

In his final Alumni Weekend appearance as head of school, Douglas Hale will give an update on Mercersburg and its future.

The Complete History of America (Abridged) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.

Members of Stony Batter will perform this Reduced Shakespeare Company stage show in the Hale Studio Theatre.

Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:55 a.m.

Enjoy a family-style meal in the dining hall with students and faculty.

Reunion Weekend 2016 Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.

Alumni from 1s and 6s who will be celebrating their class reunion next June are invited for a sneak peek of the weekend.

Come and hear more about this four-day celebration!

Visit a Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 3:40 p.m.

Pick your favorite subject and see students and faculty at work.

(Class schedules will be available at registration in Ford Hall.)

Harvest Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Join fellow alumni, students, and faculty for a dinner on the Prentiss-Zimmerman Quad that will offer south-central Pennsylvania favorites made from locally grown ingredients.

All-School Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the Prentiss-Zimmerman Quad.

Loyalty Club Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.

Members of the Class of 1965 and earlier are invited to attend an informal meeting with Loyalty Club Chair Tom Heefner ’57 and learn about the club’s latest plans.

Athletic Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various

Stony Batter Performance

Saturday Sports

Described by critics as manic, irreverent, and delightfully mutilated, The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a roller coaster ride through the glorious quagmire of American history. There is no charge for admission for this black box performance, but reservations are recommended. (Please email reservations@mercersburg.edu or call 717-328-6349 and provide the show name, the number of tickets you need, and the day you prefer.)

Field Hockey Football Soccer (Boys’ and Girls’) Volleyball Break out your Mercersburg gear and cheer for your favorite Blue Storm teams as they take on Blair and Lawrenceville on Saturday afternoon!

Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.

The Complete History of America (Abridged). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Members of Stony Batter will perform this Reduced Shakespeare Company stage show in the Hale Studio Theatre.

The Complete History of America (Abridged). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 p.m.

Members of Stony Batter will perform this Reduced Shakespeare Company stage show in the Hale Studio Theatre.

Step Songs and Bonfire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.

Main Hall has been home to Step Songs for decades. Help us carry on this tradition as students lead the crowd in songs and cheers! Follow the torches to Tippetts Beach afterward for a bonfire, hot cider, and fresh kettle corn.

How to Register Registering for Alumni Weekend is quick and easy: visit www.mercersburg.edu/alumniweekend or call 800-588-2550. Best of all, the weekend is free!

Welcome Center

Stop by Ford Hall to check in and pick up a schedule for the weekend. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday.

School Store

Browse for your favorite Mercersburg merchandise in the school store in the Simon Student Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

Restaurants and Lodging

For a list of local restaurants, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts, please visit www.mercersburg.edu/alumniweekend or contact the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations at 800-588-2550.

Alcohol and Tobacco

As a reminder, alcoholic beverages may not be brought to campus and may only be consumed at designated events when provided by the school. Mercersburg is a tobacco-free campus.

Friday, October 16

Saturday, October 17

Sunday, October 18

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.

Visit a Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:50 to 10:50 a.m.

Pick your favorite subject and see students and faculty at work.

(Class schedules will be available at registration in Ford Hall.)

Networking Breakfast with Students. . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 and 9:15 a.m.

Have breakfast with alumni and current students in Ford Hall and share your best advice for college and job searching.

Chapel Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

The Chorale will provide music and Will Whitmore, school minister, will share the morning message during this community-wide ecumenical service.

All-School Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

The weekly school community gathering will feature a panel of alumni hosted by Judge Shawn Meyers ’86 on the topic of leadership and service. The panelists will share about their work in third-world and community development, education, and the armed forces.

Conversation with the Head of School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

In his final Alumni Weekend appearance as head of school, Douglas Hale will give an update on Mercersburg and its future.

The Complete History of America (Abridged) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.

Members of Stony Batter will perform this Reduced Shakespeare Company stage show in the Hale Studio Theatre.

Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:55 a.m.

Enjoy a family-style meal in the dining hall with students and faculty.

Reunion Weekend 2016 Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.

Alumni from 1s and 6s who will be celebrating their class reunion next June are invited for a sneak peek of the weekend.

Come and hear more about this four-day celebration!

Visit a Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 3:40 p.m.

Pick your favorite subject and see students and faculty at work.

(Class schedules will be available at registration in Ford Hall.)

Harvest Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Join fellow alumni, students, and faculty for a dinner on the Prentiss-Zimmerman Quad that will offer south-central Pennsylvania favorites made from locally grown ingredients.

All-School Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the Prentiss-Zimmerman Quad.

Loyalty Club Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.

Members of the Class of 1965 and earlier are invited to attend an informal meeting with Loyalty Club Chair Tom Heefner ’57 and learn about the club’s latest plans.

Athletic Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various

Stony Batter Performance

Saturday Sports

Described by critics as manic, irreverent, and delightfully mutilated, The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a roller coaster ride through the glorious quagmire of American history. There is no charge for admission for this black box performance, but reservations are recommended. (Please email reservations@mercersburg.edu or call 717-328-6349 and provide the show name, the number of tickets you need, and the day you prefer.)

Field Hockey Football Soccer (Boys’ and Girls’) Volleyball Break out your Mercersburg gear and cheer for your favorite Blue Storm teams as they take on Blair and Lawrenceville on Saturday afternoon!

Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.

The Complete History of America (Abridged). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Members of Stony Batter will perform this Reduced Shakespeare Company stage show in the Hale Studio Theatre.

The Complete History of America (Abridged). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 p.m.

Members of Stony Batter will perform this Reduced Shakespeare Company stage show in the Hale Studio Theatre.

Step Songs and Bonfire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.

Main Hall has been home to Step Songs for decades. Help us carry on this tradition as students lead the crowd in songs and cheers! Follow the torches to Tippetts Beach afterward for a bonfire, hot cider, and fresh kettle corn.

How to Register Registering for Alumni Weekend is quick and easy: visit www.mercersburg.edu/alumniweekend or call 800-588-2550. Best of all, the weekend is free!

Welcome Center

Stop by Ford Hall to check in and pick up a schedule for the weekend. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday.

School Store

Browse for your favorite Mercersburg merchandise in the school store in the Simon Student Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

Restaurants and Lodging

For a list of local restaurants, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts, please visit www.mercersburg.edu/alumniweekend or contact the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations at 800-588-2550.

Alcohol and Tobacco

As a reminder, alcoholic beverages may not be brought to campus and may only be consumed at designated events when provided by the school. Mercersburg is a tobacco-free campus.

Mercersburg Academy 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236-1551

THE ALUMNI COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO

COME HOME TO MERCERSBURG

Alumni Weekend October 16-18, 2015

Relive the traditions.

www.mercersburg.edu/alumniweekend