Schedule of Events

Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7, 2020

*Events and times are subject to change.
*Below is a tentative 2020 Alumni Weekend schedule. Please continue to check back for updates.
 

Alumni Flags

Friday, June 5

10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Alumni Registration & Campus Lodging Check-In
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Blair Cup Golf Scramble Registration
Noon-1:00 p.m. Luncheon & panel discussion  with Head of School Chris Fortunato (all welcome!)
1:00-1:30 p.m. Golf Simulator Demonstration with Director of Athletics & girls’ varsity golf coach Paul Clavel ’88 & boys’ varsity golf coach Andrew Sykes
1:30 p.m. Blair Cup Golf Scramble
1:30-3:00 p.m. Tour of the Bogle Science Center & class sessions with Blair faculty
3:00-4:00 p.m. Guided hike through the Siegel Property led by Teddy Wenner ’96
3:00-4:00 p.m. 5K Run led by cross country coaches Martin Miller & R. Latta Browse
3:00-4:30 p.m. Tour of the Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration; class sessions in the maker space & robotics classroom
4:30-5:30 p.m. Blair Cup Golf Scramble Cocktail Reception & Awards
5:30-6:00 p.m. Alumni Memorial Service 
(handicap accessible) 
6:30-9:00 p.m. Class of 1970 50th-Reunion Cocktails & Dinner
6:00-11:30 p.m.

Welcome Back Party: An Evening Under the Lights with live music by The Strangers & Marivelle Clavel-Davis ’82 (alumni of all class years welcome; adults only)


Catering & beverages provided by: 
Marianne Lieberman ’79, Maple Springs Vineyard
Tom Kehoe ’83, Yards Brewing Company
Mark McLean ’98, Remarkable Cuisine
Dustin Piccolo ’00, Fine Fellows Creamery 
Emily Downs ’02, Emily’s Hearth
Shaun Mehtani ’02, Mehndi
Matt Gallira ’08, Big Mozz, Inc.
9:30 p.m. Fireworks Display

Saturday, June 6

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Alumni Registration & Campus Lodging Check-In
8:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet outside Sharpe House (All welcome!) 
9:00-11:00 a.m.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Check back for the Class of 2020
11:00 a.m. Alumni Parade Round-up
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Head of School Assembly & Awards Presentation
11:30 a.m. Memorial Service in memory of Angel Clybourn ’09
Hampshire Field, 50-yard line
Noon-3:00 p.m. Picnic Lunch, Photo Booth, Class Photos & Children’s Activities 
12:45-2:15 p.m.

Class Photos:
Photos to take place outside of Clinton Hall 

  • 12:45 p.m.: Class of 2000
  • 12:50 p.m.: Class of 2010
  • 12:55 p.m.: Class of 2015
  • 1:00 p.m.: Class of 1995
  • 1:05 p.m.: Class of 1955 
  • 1:10 p.m.: Class of 1950
  • 1:15 p.m.: Class of 2005
  • 1:20 p.m.: Class of 1995
  • 1:25 p.m.: Class of 1975
  • 1:30 p.m.: Class of 1970
  • 1:35 p.m.: Class of 1990 
  • 1:40 p.m.: Class of 1985 
  • 1:45 p.m.: Class of 1980
  • 1:50 p.m.: Class of 1965
  • 1:55 p.m.: Class of 1960
  • 2:00 p.m.: Class of 1945
  • 2:15 p.m.: Non-reunion classes 
1:00-2:00 p.m. Children's Magic Show & Balloon Twisting by
Andrew D. Peters '00 
1:30 p.m. Class of 1957 Alma Mater Monument Dedication 
2:00-3:00 p.m. Alumni Co-ed Basketball Game led by Adam Andre ’00
2:00-3:30 p.m. Tour of the Bogle Science Center & class sessions with Blair faculty
2:00-4:00 p.m. Paulinskill River Rail Trail Bike Tour led by Carl Cramer ’72
Pre-registration required. Bicycles & helmets available for rental from Edge of the Wood Outfitters. All rentals must be made prior to Alumni Weekend. Limited rentals will be available on June 6.
2:30-4:00 p.m. Tour of the Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration; class sessions in the maker space & robotics classroom  
2:30-4:00 p.m. Alumni Co-ed Softball Game led by the class of 1995 senior captains Stacey (Gorski) Spring ’95 & E. Courtnay (Brennan) Stanford ’95
2:30-4:00 p.m. Co-ed Softball Game led by Dean of Campus Life & Director of Leadership Programs & varsity softball coach Carolyn Conforti-Browse ’79
Wakefield Baseball Diamond
3:00-4:30 p.m. Society of Skeptics panel with Martin Miller, PhD, & former faculty members
3:00-4:30 p.m. Alumni Lacrosse Game led by Teddy Wenner ’96
6:00-7:00 p.m. Head of School Cocktail Reception
7:00-11:30 p.m. Dinner & Dancing 

Sunday, June 7

8:00-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

ALUMNI WEEKEND RAIN PLAN:

In case of inclement weather, we've made the following alternate plans. If you have any questions, visit the registration table.

All weekend:

  • Registration and coffee moved to Locke Hall conference room.

Friday, June 5:

  • All athletic events (Golf, Hike & 5K Run) cancelled.
  • Welcome Back Party will be moved to the Field House in Hardwick Hall.

Fireworks will still happen unless severe weather, thunder and lightning.
Rain date for fireworks: Saturday, June 6 at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 6:

  • Breakfast buffet outside Sharpe House moved to Romano Dining Hall.
  • The parade will be cancelled.
  • All athletic events (bike tour, softball & lacrosse) will be cancelled.
  • Class photos will be moved to Timken Library.
  • Bounce house, magic show and children’s activities will be moved to the Field House in Hardwick Hall.
  • Picnic will be moved to Romano Dining Hall & Insley Porch.
  • Head of School Cocktails - bar located outside Chiang-Elghanayan Center under pergola moved inside to 2nd floor.