1 - 3 p.m.
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Tee Times Available at Hooper Golf Course ($)
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Hooper Golf Course, 166 Prospect Hill Road, Walpole, NH
Enjoy a round of golf with friends at Hooper Golf Course! Call Hooper at 603-756-4080 and mention “Vermont Academy Reunion” to reserve a tee time for your foursome. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis and individual players will be added to small groups to form complete foursomes.
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All Day
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Class & Decade Planned Gatherings
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Various Locations
Class or decade-planned activities will be added as they are shared with our office. Check out this list of possible venues for your gathering. If you are interested in hosting a gathering for your classmates, please reach out to share the details with us at alumni@vermontacademy.org.
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50s and 60s Decade Reception & Dinner (5:30 p.m.)
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Don McInnes '59, one of this year's Sabin Award honorees, has reserved a table at the Grafton Inn (Grafton, VT) for a VA 50s and 60s decade dinner at 6 p.m. with cocktails beginning at 5:30 p.m. George Welles '53 is taking RSVPs at ghwelles@gmail.com and 508-845-9684.
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Disc Golf & Dinner Sponsored by the Class of 1983 (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
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All VA alumni and guests are welcome to bring their beach blankets and camping chairs to join the Class of 1983 for a disc golf tournament and a food truck dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2. Gather at the Wes Roussel '82 Memorial Disc Golf Course on Vermont Academy's campus as we kick off the Reunion festivities together. RSVP to Dan Dougherty '83 at dougherty.doc@gmail.com.
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After Dinner Drinks Sponsored by the Class of 2003 (7 - 9 p.m.)
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The Class of 2003 is happy to host a gathering at MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub in Chester, VT. We'll set up a limited tab so get there early to receive a complimentary drink! All alumni are invited to join the fun. RSVP using this Google Form and reach out to Andrew Robinson '03 or Ian Tovell '08 with questions.
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7 a.m.
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Breakfast for Overnight Guests
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8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Welcome Tent
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Davis House Lawn
Enjoy coffee, tea, and whole fruit as you peruse Vermont Academy yearbooks and catch up with friends.
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8:30 a.m.
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Coffee Chat with Head of School Dr. Jennifer L. Zaccara
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Leavitt House Livingroom
Join Dr. Zaccara to learn about recent developments, hear exciting news, and more over your morning cup of coffee or tea.
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9 a.m.
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Morning Yoga with Christine Armiger
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Warren Chivers Ski and Outdoor Education Center
Join Director of Place-Based Learning Christine Armiger for a morning yoga session. Whether you regularly practice yoga or want to try yoga for the first time, this is a wonderful way to start the day. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat. We have a limited supply for attendees to borrow.
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9:45 a.m.
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Campus Tour
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Meet at Leavitt House
Take a tour of Vermont Academy’s central campus and learn about today’s student experience.
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10 a.m.
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Tennis Courts and the Wes Roussel ‘82 Memorial Disc Golf Course Open
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Bring your own racket for tennis. A limited supply of tennis balls and discs will be provided at each location.
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10 a.m.
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Mixed-Gender Alumni Soccer Game
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Fuller Field
Calling all soccer alumni and fans of the game! Gather to play or cheer on players during this year’s alumni soccer game.
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11 a.m. -
4 p.m.
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School Store Open
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Shepardson Center, Lower Level
Pick up your new favorite hat, tote, vest, hoodie, and more!
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11 a.m.
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Student Panel
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Leavitt Memorial Patio
Hear from VA students about their experiences! This panel will be moderated by Chair of the Humanities Department Dr. Greg Martin. The student panelists are Ruby Besson '25, Sydney Palmiotto '24, Sydney Shaw '25, and Jack Starkey '23.
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11:45 a.m.
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Campus Tour
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Meet at Leavitt House
Take a tour of Vermont Academy’s central campus and learn about today’s student experience.
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11:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m.
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Food Truck Lunch ($) and AlumniFest
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Alumni Field
Enjoy local food truck offerings from Rescue Dawgs and Jamaican Jewelz, lawn games, sand volleyball, crafts, a VA maple syrup tasting station, a graffiti wall for sharing your favorite VA memories, a VA swag and gear swap, and more! This is the perfect time to relax, enjoy musical guest Jesse Peters '88, and catch up with friends. (Note: The cost of lunch is not included in your registration fee. Please plan to pay the food trucks directly.)
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1:30 p.m.
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Florence R. Sabin Class of 1889 Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony
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Nita Choukas Theater in the Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
The Vermont Academy Alumni Association is proud to recognize Don McInnes '59 and the late Bob Campbell '37 as the 2023 Sabin honorees. Join us as we celebrate and recognize their many achievements.
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2:30 p.m.
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Alumni Speakers
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Nita Choukas Theater in the Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Learn from your peers during mini TED Talk-style presentations. Speakers include:
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3:30 p.m.
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Tour the Saxtons River Historical Museum
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Depart from the VA Seal on Long Walk at 3:25 p.m.
Gather at the VA seal on Long Walk for a walk into town to visit the Saxtons River Historical Museum. Vermont Academy Trustee Bill Hosley ‘73 will lead this excursion.
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3:30 p.m.
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Mixed-Gender Alumni Lacrosse Game
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Fuller Field
Calling all lacrosse players and fans of the game! Bring your gear and gather to play or cheer on during the 2023 alumni lacrosse game. This mixed-gender game will be played using women's rules.
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4:45 p.m.
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Vermont Academy Alumni Association Meeting
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Class of 2011 Great Room, Fuller Hall
Vermont Academy Alumni Association President Amber (Smith) DiPasquale ‘02 will provide an update regarding new Alumni Councilors, summarize the work of the Alumni Council over the past year, and share exciting news about the coming.
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5:30 p.m.
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Memorial Service
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South Lawn Flagpole
Immediately following the VAAA meeting, we’ll gather at the flagpole on South Lawn for a memorial service as we honor those who are no longer with us.
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6 p.m.
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Remembering Kate Lorenz ‘98
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South Lawn
Kate Lorenz '98 lived her 42 years with sparkling passion and generosity as a teacher, musician, wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, best friend to many, community member, and planet advocate. Vermont Academy was a significant part of her personhood and her becoming a compassionate and empathetic person. Join Kate's family and friends to share your favorite memories of and stories about Kate.
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6 p.m.
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Reception and Dedication of the Leavitt Memorial Patio
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Leavitt Memorial Patio & Long Walk
Gather for appetizers as we celebrate the generosity of the Class of 1953 and their gift of the Leavitt Memorial Patio.
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6:40 p.m.
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Reunion Photos
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Alumni Field at the Amphitheater
An all-attendees photo will be taken at the amphitheater at 6:40 p.m.
Individual milestone year class photos will be taken in the following order. Each photo is expected to take approximately three (3) minutes but we suggest you simply remain nearby for your individual class photo after the group photo.
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6:45 p.m.
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Farm-to-Table Dinner
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Reunion Tent on Alumni Field
Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Top your dinner off with gelato provided by Vermont Gelato Company. Music will be provided by Jesse Peters '88 and George's Back Pocket (George Nostrand '91).
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9 - 10 p.m.
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VA Observatory Open
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Vermont Academy Observatory on Shepardson Lane
Join Science Department Chair Joe Echanis ‘79 as he explores the night sky!
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9 p.m.
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Movie Under the Stars
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Horowitz Performing Arts Hall Lawn
Grab some kettle corn and snuggle up for a fan favorite! Be sure to make your movie recommendations when you register to attend Reunion.
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10 p.m.
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Bonfire
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Nick Grout ’03 Memorial Fire Pit
Toast marshmallows and make s’mores as you warm up around a blazing fire!
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7 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast for Overnight Guests
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8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Overnight Guest Check-out
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Tent on Davis House Lawn
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8:30 - 10 a.m.
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Old Guard Celebration Breakfast
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Reunion Tent on Alumni Field
We proudly invite members of the Old Guard -- all alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago -- to gather for a special breakfast as we induct the Class of 1973 to your ranks. Hear remarks by Head of School Dr. Jennifer L. Zaccara, share your own Vermont Academy memories and stories, and more!
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