Reunion Weekend 2016

come

Back

Reunion is a celebration of our SAS relationships, full of great people, great friendships, and great times. It is an opportunity to reconnect with peers and deepen your connection to classmates and the School.

We have planned a variety of events to make your experience at Reunion 2016 as memorable and fulfilling as the years you spent at St. Andrew’s as a student. We encourage you and your family or guests to participate in as many activities as you choose. Please use the Registration Form included with this mailing to reserve your accommodations, meals and child care. If you will be with us for most of the weekend, take advantage of our weekend rates, which include your room, all meals, and children’s Funhouse activities.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE IN A NUTSHELL Enjoy a walk in the woods, a cruise on the pond, a backroad bike ride, crew “practice,” and sumptuous meals. Engage in dynamic discussions with our fabulous faculty and amazing alumni panels. Wellness activities, karaoke and the allalumni banquet are just more of the fun.

25TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT Presented by the Class of 1991 and celebrating 25 years, this year’s tournament tees off on Friday, June 10, at 9:00 a.m. at Wild Quail Golf Club in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware.

Join with classmates, friends and family members to form a foursome (or two!) and compete for great prizes. Look for the registration on page 14 or go online, www.standrewsde.org/golf to register.

Please join us to celebrate The spirit of community, the culture and ethos of St. Andrew’s School that we shared as students and now as alumni.

Weekend Features

50TH REUNION CLASS COCKTAILS AND DINNER Time for the Class of 1966 to come together for food and fellowship to celebrate their milestone reunion!

REUNION CHOIR Were you a Choral Scholar or a Concert Choir or Choir member—or do you just like to sing? Join us on Sunday morning and be a part of our first Reunion Choir! We’ll gather on Saturday afternoon for a brief practice. On Sunday morning, we’ll robe and sing a joyous song! Spouses and guests who like to sing are also welcome.

QUIET TIMES FOR SOBER MINDS (QTSM) St. Andrew’s recognizes that alumni have varying lifestyles. At this year’s Reunion Weekend, we are providing support and alternative activities for those who would prefer not to party hearty. Gretchen Hagenbuch, a faculty member with 20 years sobriety, will hold daily meetings as well as open her apartment for use as a sober club house throughout the weekend. She will also be available to Saints who need some quiet time.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 4:00–10:00 p.m.

25TH REUNION LUNCHEON The Class of 1991 is invited for a special luncheon with faculty members to reminisce and renew class friendships.

QTSM Club House Open 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Open House for People in Recovery

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Club House Open 4:00 p.m.

Step AA Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Big Book AA Meeting (open to all)

All meetings will take place in Gretchen’s apartment (the Club House) which is in the Old Infirmary, above Fleming, on the third floor of Founders Hall.

Friday Schedule of activities 8:00 a.m.

25th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Kick off Reunion Weekend at Wild Quail Golf and Country Club in CamdenWyoming, Del. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m.

Tournament begins with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.

3:00 p.m.

Reunion Check-In begins for all classes Upon arrival on campus head to the Main Common Room in Founders to receive your welcome packet and other goodies!

6:00 p.m.

Welcome Back Pig Roast 6:00 p.m.

50th Reunion Cocktails 7:00 p.m.

50th Reunion Dinner 8:30 p.m.

All-Alumni Hospitality Suite on the Garth and Front Lawn

LATE ARRIVAL INFO Registration closes for the day at 10:00 p.m. on Friday; however, alums who have PRE-REGISTERED and arrive after 10:00 p.m. should go to the Main Common Room to find your registration packet on the table. It will have your room assignment printed on the front of the envelope. Please also keep in mind that dinner service stops promptly at 8:00 p.m., so if you are running late or stuck in traffic, plan to stop en route for a bite to eat.

Please stop back by the Main Common Room on Saturday when registration is open to notify staff of your arrival.

SATURday Schedule of activities

7:30 a.m.

Birder’s Barge Trip, Tour de Noxontown, and Other Wellness Activities Sign up upon arrival.

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

9:00–10:30 a.m.

Science at St. Andrew’s As we prepare to renovate Amos Hall, join us to tour the building, review proposed renovations, and talk with our science faculty.

Please come share your ideas about 21st century STEM!

10:45 a.m.–Noon Campus Planning Curious what’s in the works for St. Andrew’s campus?

Join in a conversation with Board of Trustees Building & Grounds Committee Chair Robert Fogelman ’91 and former chair Tim Peters ’66 P’91,’93 GP’19.

Noon 25th Reunion Luncheon For the Class of 1991

2:00–5:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Truck with special Reunion flavor!

Lunch with Your Class on the Front Lawn or in the Dining Hall

4:30 p.m.

Alumni Choir Practice

1:30 p.m.

The Middle East: Looking Back to Look Forward A discussion led by faculty and alumni.

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Pony Rides & Barrel Train for Kids 2:30 p.m.

Alumni Crew Practice and Waterfront Time

5:30 p.m.

Class Photos and Cocktails 6:30 p.m.

Reunion Banquet Buffet 7:45 p.m.

Headmaster’s State of the School & Reunion Awards Ceremony

9:00 p.m.

Dedication of the Larry Walker Instructional Music Office, followed by Alumni Jam Session 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke Midnight Pizza Delivery 1:00 a.m.

Coffee & Cookies

10:00 a.m.

Alumni Memorial Chapel Service Rev. David DeSalvo, Homily Reunion Choir

9:30 a.m.–Noon Farewell Brunch

SUNday Schedule of activities

Weekend Activities

Enjoy the campus! St. Andrew’s School is located on more than 2,000 acres bordered by tidal streams, farmland, ponds and creeks. It is a sanctuary for wildlife; deer, foxes, raccoons, hawks, owls, eagles and innumerable songbirds make their home on the grounds.

Thrill to sunrise on Noxontown Pond.

Board the Bio Barge to scout for blue herons, egrets, ducks and eagles. Listen to the echo of insects buzzing in the marsh and frogs leaping onto lily pads. Hike, jog or mountain bike over wooded trails and farmland. Splash in the pond or pool, or just relax on the Front Lawn.

Rediscover St. Andrew’s—the perfect place for a weekend of adventure with good friends, delicious food, and memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Be prepared for these activities Basketball b Bicycling (bring your own) b Birdwatching (bring your binoculars) b Canoeing b Fishing (bring your rod) b Hiking b Rowing b Soccer b Tennis or Squash (bring your racquet) b Swimming b

General Reunion Information Due to the increasingly high number of St. Andreans attending Reunion and our limited rooming capacity, we will adhere to the following registration and cancellation policies.

REGISTRATION

TRAVEL

Registration deadline for Reunion 2016 is Wednesday, June 1. You may register online, by mail, or by fax, but it must be received by June 1. If you would like to stay on campus, we strongly suggest you pre-register well in advance.

Walk-in registrations on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect a large attendance at St. Andrew’s Reunion Weekend so it is essential that all alumni and guests formally register to participate in any and all events for Reunion Weekend.

St. Andrew’s is located close to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Both airports have car rental agencies on the premises. Other ground transportation options are available at the Wilmington Train Station through Amtrak and Greyhound. We do not recommend using a taxi service to get to campus from these locations—the costs can reach $90-100 each way.

CANCELLATION POLICY

ARRIVAL

If a pre-registration has been received and the room is canceled before Reunion Weekend begins, a full refund will be issued as soon as possible after Reunion Weekend. However, if the registrant does not cancel prior to Reunion Weekend, no refund will be issued.

Upon arrival, all vehicles will be directed where to park in an effort to preserve the green spaces and trees at St. Andrew’s and for your safety in case of fire. Those with lots of luggage can drop off at the dorm and return to park.

Security will be on call if anyone needs to go to their vehicle after hours.

After you park, please check in at the Main Common Room in Founders Hall to receive your information packet, which includes your room assignment, nametag, detailed weekend schedule, and other important updated information.

Old Guard alums can park near their dorms and use their vehicle as needed during the course of the come weekend.

ATTIRE Dress for the entire weekend is casual, with coat and tie (and the equivalent for ladies) optional for Saturday night.

Please take into consideration any events you may want to participate in for appropriate clothing needs (e.g., crew, tennis, soccer, swimming, etc.). Plan to be comfortable!

ALUMNI OFFICE Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at 302-285-4412, or e-mail us at alum@standrews-de.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Back

ACCOMMODATIONS On-campus housing will be available to Reunion year attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alumni are welcome to bring their family and friends to Reunion. Over the years, alums have brought parents, grandparents, grandchildren, adult children as well as spouses, significant others, and children. (No dogs or pets, however!)

We can accommodate approximately 300 people in the dormitory rooms on campus—and in past years we have filled all rooms! We plan rooming assignments to keep classes together; however, if you have special needs or preferences, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

While the rooms and bathrooms are not deluxe, it’s fun to be with your classmates like old times, and it is convenient not to have to drive off campus. Basic sheets and towels are provided.

Please also remember that St. Andrew’s is a community with an honor code and individual dorm rooms are not meant to be locked—there are no individual keys. Remember the locked drawer? We encourage you to leave valuables at home.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Middletown. Please use the code “SAR” to receive the special SAS rate. First call, first reserved. Please contact us for a complete list of local hotels, motels and B&Bs, or check the “Accommodations” listing on our website.

A FEW REMINDERS • There is no campus-wide air conditioning. Bring a fan if the forecast calls for hot weather; if the weather turns cold, please bring a blanket.

• There are no private bathrooms in the dorms, although we do designate men’s and women’s.

• There are stairs to most of the dorms. If you require accessible accommodations, please let us know and we will accommodate you.

• Single registrants will be housed with same-gender classmates. Let us know if you and a classmate want to be “roomies;” otherwise, leave it to us.

• It is a celebratory weekend and some of the revelry may extend beyond some guests’ bedtimes.

As St. Andreans, however, we hope everyone will be considerate and reasonable.

• Families are housed together. Children stay with their parents. Please bring portable cribs or sleeping bags for children.

• Dogs or other pets are NOT permitted on campus during Reunion.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR REGISTRATION BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1!

Off-campus rooms may be available at the following locations for the evenings of June 10 & 11: Hampton Inn 117 Sandhill Drive Middletown, DE 19709 302-378-5656 www.hamptoninn.com Courtyard Marriott 400 David Hollowell Drive Newark, DE 19716 302-737-0900 www.marriott.com Christiana Hilton 100 Continental Drive Newark, DE 19713 302-454-1500 www.hilton.com Dover Downs Hotel 1131 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 302-674-4600 www.doverdowns.com Hilton Garden Inn 1706 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 302-674-3784 www.hilton.com Best Western Smyrna 190 Stadium Street Smyrna, DE 19977 302-659-3635 www.bestwestern.com

Activities for Children Franni’s Funhouse provides activities for children (5–12 years) and is supervised. It operates during most of the hours when Reunion activities are scheduled. The cost for this service is included in the children’s weekend package rate or as a separate per diem fee for those not attending the entire weekend. Private sitters can be arranged for children under 5 (for a fee) and must be reserved in advance by calling Rosanna Biondolillo at 302-285-4412. Private babysitters are to be paid directly by the parents at the end of service. Teenage children usually prefer to participate with their parents in the reunion activities and are the responsibility of their parents; however, they may attend the pizza party in lieu of the Saturday night banquet.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016

Schedule of Children’s Events

June 10-11, 2016 schedule subject to change

8:00 p.m.

Movies

10:00 p.m.

End of supervised activities SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016

9:00 a.m.

Arts & Crafts

11:00 a.m.-Noon Games Noon

Lunch in Student Center

1:00-3:00 p.m. Amusements 3:00-4:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie 4:00-5:00 p.m. Lawn Games 5:30 p.m.

Pizza Party

6:30 p.m.

Family Movies

8:30-9:00 p.m. Popcorn Social 11:00 p.m.

End of supervised activities

PLEASE NOTE: All swimming, in the pond or pool, is permitted only under parental supervision while a lifeguard is on duty.

It’s time to sign up for a day of fun and fellowship... and �olf!

Presented by the Class of 1991 in honor of their 25th Reunion, the 25th Annual St. Andrew’s School Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at the Wild Quail Golf & Country Club in Camden-Wyoming, Del., on Friday, June 10. As in previous years, the tournament supports the Scholarship Fund, which helps to keep St. Andrew’s a school “open to all, regardless of means.” Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, the 2016 Tournament will be our biggest yet! You don’t want to miss the 19th Hole Reception immediately following the tournament, hosted by the Class of 1981.

The goal of the Golf Tournament is two-fold: v Kick off Reunion Weekend with a fun-filled event offering alumni, faculty, parents, supporters and friends of St. Andrew’s an opportunity to gather together to share the past, present and future of the School in a relaxed atmosphere. v Raise money for the St. Andrew’s Scholarship Fund. Our 24 tournaments to date have been very successful in this regard. Thanks to the participation of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and sponsors alike, you have raised over $300,000 for the Scholarship Fund. This year over $6 million in financial aid was awarded to families, resulting in an average grant of over $42,000 to 46% of our students, allowing St. Andrew’s to live its founding mission of educational access.

Be a part of the tournament!

v PLAY! This year’s tournament promises to be better than ever. We will have prizes at many of the holes. As with previous years’ tournaments, everyone will play a scramble format that should be fun for the duffers and offer some challenges for more competitive golfers. And of course, our tournament will feature a first-class 19th Hole Reception with a generous buffet and open bar. v Be a SPONSOR! If you aren’t able to join us on the day of the event – or even if you are – we encourage you to be a sponsor at whatever level you feel is appropriate. Details can be found inside, or you can call Amanda Gahagan at 302-285-4267 for more information.

Questions? Contact Amanda Gahagan at St. Andrew’s: agahagan@standrews-de.org or call at 302-285-4267.

Directions and rules will be emailed with your confirmation.

Registration Deadline June 3

S

A

S

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$2,000

$1,000

$500

$160

$125

TITLE TAKofE1)N (limit

19th Hole AKEofN1) T(limit

EXECUTIVE (limit of 2)

PREMIER

YOUNG ALUMNI

HOLE-IN-ONE

FACULTY

TEE/GREEN

Exclusive Naming Rights of the Event

•

Sponsor Greeting in Player Package

•

•

Speaking Opportunity at 19th Hole Reception

•

•

Full page ad in Reunion Weekend brochure

•

•

Your logo imprinted on tournament souvenirs

•

•

Your logo imprinted on 25th Anniversary polo shirt

•

Recognition in full page ad in St. Andrew’s Magazine

•

•

•

Press Release Coverage

•

•

•

Your logo imprinted on 25th Anniversary hat

•

Half page ad in Reunion Weekend brochure Your logo imprinted on 25th Anniversary banner

• •

•

•

•

Complimentary golfer entries

8

8

4

2

1

Lunch, beverage cart and 19th Hole reception

•

•

•

•

•

Logo Recognition and Link on Event Website

•

•

•

•

•

Your message on a large sign at the tournament and at St. Andrew’s throughout Reunion Weekend

•

•

•

•

•

Your name and message on a tee/green sign

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Recognition in Tournament Program

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Listing in St. Andrew’s Annual Report on Giving

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

NON-PROFIT

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL

O R G A N I Z AT I O N

350 Noxontown Road Middletown, DE 19709-1605

P

U. S . P O S TAG E A

I

B A LT I M O R E ,

D MD

P E R M I T N O. 1 6 0 9

REUNION 2016 Registration Materials Enclosed!

Registration Deadline: June 1.