The gloomy weather didn’t dampen Riverdalians’ spirits as alumni, students, faculty, parents, and friends gathered to enjoy a day of sports, reminiscing, and fun.
Attendees at this year’s Homecoming and Reunion celebrations proved it really is “the Spirit that Quickeneth,” as they remained upbeat despite the bad weather that cancelled some activities (girls varsity tennis) and moved others indoors (Lower School sports and activities).
Fans cheered on all of Riverdale’s fall sports teams against rivals Horace Mann and Hackley, despite some heartbreaking losses. Varsity Field Hockey enjoyed a 4-1 win over Horace Mann (HM), while Varsity Volleyball fell to the Lions 3-2. Boys Varsity Soccer scored a 3-1 win over HM, while Girls Varsity Soccer suffered a 5-1 loss. And the Varsity Football team was edged out by Hackley, 35-28.
News; Sanford Cannold ’86, a producer at CNBC; Robin Pogrebin ’83, culture reporter for The New York Times; and Kay Madati ’91, Chief Digital Officer at Black Entertainment Television (BET). The day also included several alumni award presentations during the community barbeque. The Class of 1991 earned the Reunion Class Award, while the Ernest McAneny 1925 Alumni Spirit Award went to Lara Englebardt Metz ’96 and the Alumni Achievement Award was presented to Curtis Schenker ’76. more Members of the Riverdale Jazz Ensemble entertained the Reunion dinner guests (from left): Maria Hatzioanidis ’17, Adil McDonald ’17, Alex Seigerman ’17, Emilio Modeste ’18, and Evan Gitler ’18.
Alumni and parents enjoyed attending several interesting discussions: “The 2016 Presidential Election at Riverdale: How RCS Students and Teachers Talk About Politics” with Darius Weil; “Supporting Multiculturalism at Riverdale,” a Community Engagement Team (CET) dialogue among current students and alumni around this year’s theme of “borders;” and an alumni panel discussion on “The Changing World of News and Media” with moderator David Faber P’20/’24, news analyst and anchor at CNBC, and panelists Margery Baker-Riker ’66, former vice president, CNBC
Members of the Class of 1956 with former coach and archivist Al Davis (center).
Alumni Achievement Award winner Curtis Schenker ’76 (left) with Head of School Dominic A.A. Randolph.
Members of the Class of 2006 pose for their 10th Reunion class photo.
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