HOMECOMING & REUNION WEEKEND
For the first time in more than 10 years, Alumni Reunion Weekend coincided with Homecoming festivities. Alumni from all over the country returned to their alma mater to celebrate with classmates and faculty for a weekend full of Panther Pride! Football and Cheerleader Alumni
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Friday, October 19, 2012 began with Alumni Campus Tours. Junior and senior Student Ambassadors led the alumni tours, targeting the new Upper School, and favorite spots, like visiting Mrs. D in the Library, Woodsen Swimming Pool, and the art rooms. Alumni were invited to be a part of the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Upper School Pep Rally.
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Nigel Zelcer ’87, Mrs. Deidesheimer, Joe Juisai ’93
Later in the day, Dr. Dana Markham welcomed alumni and retired faculty back to campus for the Alumni Tower Rededication. Dr. Markham recognized Dr. John Harrington ’55 and his dedication to Pine Crest, before turning the podium over to him. Dr. Harrington shared some of the history of the Bell Tower during his address. At the conclusion, the Tower bells were sounded in honor of the rededication. The Alumni Homecoming Tailgate Tent Party followed. The tent on Roschman Field overflowed with close to 300 alumni, their families, faculty, retired faculty, and staff! Panther Pride was at an all-time high with everyone dressed in green and white, or favorite Panther gear. Flashing PC pins, glow bracelets, green foam paws, pompoms, and “Go Panthers” megaphones filled with popcorn brought smiles to faces young and old! Alumni flooded the football bleachers to cheer-on our Panthers in the Homecoming game against John Carroll High School. Panthers were victorious, which was the perfect ending to an awesome day! Saturday, October 20, 2012 classes of 1967, 1972, 1982, 1987, 1992, and 2002 celebrated their class reunions at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. The theme for the night was “Welcome Back to the Jungle Panthers!” Smiles, laughs, memories, and Panthers filled the Caribbean Ballroom. Alumni enjoyed taking photos with their “bff’s” in the photo booth, the specialty desserts by Donut Divas, and dancing the night away with their friends. It was a great night to be a Panther! (Photos on next page)
Lolly Mahoney Murray ’56, Dr, Dana Markham, Jim Lansdale ’03 Honorary Alumnus, John Harrington ’55
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Stanley Marks ’02 Honorary Alumni, Suzanne Hollowell McCawley ’90, Estes Carns ’10 Honorary Alumni, Joyce Robinson ’72, Jana Blackwell ’81
Class of ’72-ers
Class of ’02-ers
Peter Perri ’93, Cari Wellington Perri ’93, Joe Juisai ’93
Amanda Gertz Stanley ’84, Marc Stanley, Nicholas Gertz ’92, and Maria Gertz
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