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Schedule of Events

Alumni Weekend 2023! Together, will celebrate Blair's 175th anniversary on June 9-11, 2023. Please continue to check the website for updates.  

June 9-11, 2023

Please check back for updates about the weekend's schedule.
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Schedule is subject to change.

Alumni Flags

Friday, June 9

10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Registration & Campus Lodging Check-In
Meerwarth Courtyard, near the Arch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Blair Cup Golf Scramble Registration 
Meerwarth Courtyard, near the Arch
Noon-1:15 p.m. Luncheon with Blair Faculty
Insley Hall, Romano Dining Hall, Wean Room
1:30 p.m.

Blair Cup Golf Scramble
J. Li Golf Training Center 

1:30-3:00 p.m.

Arts Open House: Opportunities to engage, create & design in the maker space. Create a 175th keepsake!
Maker Space in The Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration 

2:00 p.m Campus Tour
Departs from the Arch
2:30 p.m.

Hike Siegel Property
Departs near the Tennis House

History Presentation
Dr. Elliott Trommald and Dr. Martin Miller: Two former faculty members reminisce about memorable events in their Blair careers (1962-2020).

Bogle Science Center, Cowan Auditorium

3:30 p.m.

Asian Alumni Affinity Group Gathering
Hoffman Health Center Lawn

3:30-4:00 p.m.

Blair Cup Golf Scramble Cocktail Reception & Awards
J. Li Golf Training Center 

4:30-6:00 p.m.

30th Reunion Gathering - Class of 1993
Antonelli Residence, on campus

4:30-6:00 p.m. 35th Reunion Gathering - Class of 1988
Clavel Residence, on campus
5:30-6:00 p.m.

Memorial Service for Alumni and 14th Head of School, Rev. James R. Kelley
led by Dr. Peter Amerman
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts, DuBois Theatre

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Class of 1973: 50th Reunion Dinner
Outside the Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration   

Enjoy music by Exit 12-featuring Craig Evans, who teaches English and theatre at Blair.  

6:00-9:30 p.m.

Welcome Back, Bucs, Party!
Outside Hardwick Hall, Blair Commons (Adults only)

Live music by Avenue 16 & Nicole (Nicusanti) Tipton ’93 


Catering provided by:
Tom Kehoe ’
83, Yards Brewing Company   
Mark McLean ’98, Remarkable Cuisine
Emily Downs ’02, Emily's Hearth
Shaun Mehtani ’02, Mehndi
Matt Gallira ’08, Big Mozz 

Saturday, June 10

7:00 a.m.

Purpose & Passion– a morning focused on health & wellness. Join Sensei Francisco Santander '81 for a 40-minute morning session of Tai Chi for Health! Come and try it - no experience necessary.
On the Turf, outside of Hardwick Hall

7:30 a.m.

Power Run with Peter G. Curran, Head of School. The run will be 3 miles around campus. Run your pace!
On the Turf, outside of Hardwick Hall

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration & Campus Lodging Check-In
Meerwarth Courtyard, near the Arch
8:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
Sharpe House
9:00-10:30 a.m. 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Hardwick Hall, Performance Gymnasium

Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Bob Dalling Sr. 29
A. Jon Frere, Hon. ’74 
David Low Jr. 
’89
Christian Passannante ’92
Sarah Marcincin ’07
Kellen Russell ’07
1984-1985 Girls' Cross Country Team

10:00 a.m.

Campus Tour
Departs from the Arch

11:00 a.m.

Alumni Parade Roundup
Meet at the Arch to march with your class

Head of School Assembly
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts, DuBois Theatre

12:00-3:00 p.m. Picnic Lunch & Class Photos
Outside Hardwick Hall, Blair Commons

Music provided by Jeremy Duncan ’01 

12-2:30 p.m. gather with your classmates to have your class photos taken outside of Timken Library. Schedule to be posted when you arrive on campus.

12:00 p.m.

 

2:00 p.m.

Face Painting
Outside Timken Library

Children's Magic Show & Balloon Twisting by Andy Peters ’00
Outside Timken Library

2:00 p.m. 

Black & Latinx Alumni Affinity Group Gathering
Hoffman Health Center Lawn

2:30 p.m.

2023 Arts Guild Induction Ceremony
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts, DuBois Theatre
Art Guild Class of 2023
Natessa Amin ’06 
Nevett Bartow ’52
Meredith Habermann ’04
Dr. Andrew R. Heinze ’73
Tara Nicole Whitaker ’98 
Jon Williams II ’89

3:00-4:30 p.m.

Alumni Lacrosse Game
Turf, near Hardwick Hall

3:30 p.m.

History Presentation
Dr. Elliott Trommald and Dr. Martin Miller: Two former faculty members reminisce about memorable events in their Blair careers (1962-2020).

Bogle Science Center, Cowan Auditorium
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts, DuBois Theatre

Art Opening with Paul Jacobs ’63
Romano Art Gallery

Campus Tour
Departs from the Arch

4:00 p.m.

LGBTQ+ Alumni Affinity Group Gathering
Hoffman Health Center Lawn

1963 Class Meeting (in person and Zoom link will be available)

4:30 p.m.

Memorial Service for Dr. Richard Clarke
Bogle Science Center, Plaza

5:00 p.m.

Class of 1998: 25th Reunion Cocktail Reception
Insley Porch

6:00-10:00 p.m.

Celebrate 175 years together!
Join us under the stars as we celebrate our demisemiseptcentennial with live music by Jon Williams ’89 & The Grooveline Dallas Band and dinner. (Adults only)
Marcial Field, "The Bowl"

Attire: Festive, Garden Party Cocktail Attire

As of 6/7: Please note fireworks have been canceled.

Sunday, June 11

8:00-11:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Insley Hall, Romano Dining Hall