Alumni

Reunion

Online registration closes Thursday, June 1 at noon (ET). Walk-in registrations will be accepted during the event after this time.
JOIN US
All alumni and former faculty are invited to join us on campus for Reunion on June 2-4 as we celebrate milestone class years ending in 3 and 8! Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more information as details are finalized. 

Online registration closes Thursday, June 1 at noon (ET). Walk-in registrations will be accepted during the event after this time.

SCHEDULE
All activities, times, locations, etc. are subject to change. Activities with a dollar sign ($) indicate an additional cost.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Guests who reserved an on-campus room when registering may check in to their dorms between 3 and 7 p.m. at Davis House.

1 - 3 p.m.
Tee Times Available at Hooper Golf Course ($) 
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. 
All Day
Class & Decade Planned Gatherings
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.
 
50s and 60s Decade Reception & Dinner (5:30 p.m.)
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.
 
Disc Golf & Dinner Sponsored by the Class of 1983 (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
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
 
After Dinner Drinks Sponsored by the Class of 2003 (7 - 9 p.m.)
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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Check-in and registration will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Davis House. This should be your first stop when you arrive on campus for Reunion.

7 a.m.
Breakfast for Overnight Guests
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Welcome Tent
Davis House Lawn
Enjoy coffee, tea, and whole fruit as you peruse Vermont Academy yearbooks and catch up with friends.
8:30 a.m.
Coffee Chat with Head of School Dr. Jennifer L. Zaccara
Leavitt House Livingroom
Join Dr. Zaccara to learn about recent developments, hear exciting news, and more over your morning cup of coffee or tea. 
9 a.m.
Morning Yoga with Christine Armiger
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.
9:45 a.m.
Campus Tour
Meet at Leavitt House
Take a tour of Vermont Academy’s central campus and learn about today’s student experience.
10 a.m.
Tennis Courts and the Wes Roussel ‘82 Memorial Disc Golf Course Open
Bring your own racket for tennis. A limited supply of tennis balls and discs will be provided at each location.
10 a.m.
Mixed-Gender Alumni Soccer Game
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.
11 a.m. - 
4 p.m.
School Store Open
Shepardson Center, Lower Level
Pick up your new favorite hat, tote, vest, hoodie, and more!
11 a.m.
Student Panel
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. 
11:45 a.m.
Campus Tour
Meet at Leavitt House
Take a tour of Vermont Academy’s central campus and learn about today’s student experience.
11:30 a.m. - 
1:30 p.m.
Food Truck Lunch ($) and AlumniFest
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.)
1:30 p.m.
Florence R. Sabin Class of 1889 Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony
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.
2:30 p.m.
Alumni Speakers
Nita Choukas Theater in the Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Learn from your peers during mini TED Talk-style presentations. Speakers include: 
  • Bill Hosley ‘73 | Discovering the Allure of Greater Rockingham: A VA Cyclist’s Journey, 1969-2023
  • Adam Tschorn ‘83 | It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me: How the lives of scallywags and buccaneers can inspire a happier, more connected life
  • Jennifer Tolaro-Heidbrink ‘03 | Parks Place: making connections, building relationships, bettering lives
3:30 p.m.
Tour the Saxtons River Historical Museum
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. 
3:30 p.m.
Mixed-Gender Alumni Lacrosse Game
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.
4:45 p.m.
Vermont Academy Alumni Association Meeting
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.
5:30 p.m.
Memorial Service
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.
6 p.m.
Remembering Kate Lorenz ‘98
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.
6 p.m.
Reception and Dedication of the Leavitt Memorial Patio
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.
6:40 p.m.
Reunion Photos
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.
  • Reunion Outreach Committee
  • Class of 2018
  • Class of 2013
  • Class of 2008
  • Class of 2003
  • Class of 1998
  • Class of 1993
  • Class of 1988
  • Class of 1983
  • Class of 1978
  • Class of 1973
  • Class of 1968
  • Class of 1963
  • Class of 1958 
  • Class of 1953
  • All other class photos will be taken upon request
6:45 p.m. 
Farm-to-Table Dinner
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). 
9 - 10 p.m.
VA Observatory Open
Vermont Academy Observatory on Shepardson Lane
Join Science Department Chair Joe Echanis ‘79 as he explores the night sky!
9 p.m.
Movie Under the Stars
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.
10 p.m.
Bonfire
Nick Grout ’03 Memorial Fire Pit
Toast marshmallows and make s’mores as you warm up around a blazing fire!


SUNDAY, JUNE 4

7 a.m.
Continental Breakfast for Overnight Guests
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Overnight Guest Check-out
Tent on Davis House Lawn
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Old Guard Celebration Breakfast
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! 


Online registration closes Thursday, June 1 at noon (ET). Walk-in registrations will be accepted during the event after this time.

List of 6 items.

  • Registration Fees

    Registration prices listed below include all Saturday and Sunday activities and the Saturday evening Farm to Table Dinner and the Sunday Old Guard Breakfast. Friday class/decade activities, Saturday food truck meals, and dorm lodging are not included in the registration fee.

    Early Bird Per-Person Pricing Extended Until May 1 at Noon (ET)
    • Adults: $75
    • Alumni (VA Classes of 2008 to 2017): $50
    • Alumni (VA Classes of 2018 to 2023): $30
    • Children (Ages 12 and younger): $10
    • Former VA Faculty: $30
    Regular Per-Person Pricing (May 1 at 12:01 p.m. ET through May 19 at Noon ET)
    • Adults: $100
    • Alumni (VA Classes of 2008 to 2017): $75
    • Alumni (VA Classes of 2018 to 2023): $50
    • Children (Ages 12 and younger): $15
    • Former VA Faculty: $30

    Late Registration Per-Person Pricing (May 19 at 12:01 p.m. ET through Reunion)
    • Adults: $125
    • Alumni (VA Classes of 2008 to 2017): $100
    • Alumni (VA Classes of 2018 to 2023): $75
    • Children (Ages 12 and younger): $20
    • Former VA Faculty: $30
  • VA Dorm Accommodations

    Overnight housing can be provided in Vermont Academy dorms on a first-come, first-served basis. As space permits, we will do our best to accommodate roommate requests. Guests must reserve on-campus housing via the Reunion registration form by April 24 at 11:59 a.m. (ET). Registration and housing must be booked at the same time.

    The cost of housing is $60 per person (excluding children under 12 years of age) and includes Friday and Saturday evenings in the dorm. Bedding will be provided and includes the following items: 
    • Pillow and pillowcase
    • Fitted and flat sheets
    • Light blanket
    • Bath towel
    • Hand towel
    • Washcloth
    Vermont Academy dorms all have shared bathrooms that will be supplied with hand soap at each sink and toilet paper in each stall. Overnight guests should plan to bring any additional toiletries, heavy blankets, etc.

    Attendees will only be placed in a room with someone else if:
    • Attendees register together
    • Attendees request one another as roommates through the registration form
    In order to ensure children under the age of 12 are supervised in the dorms, they will not be guaranteed a bed. Please be prepared to bring an inflatable mattress or sleeping bag for children.

    Note: Use of alcohol, tobacco products, and other substances is not permitted in the Vermont Academy dorms.
  • Local Accommodations

    On-campus accommodations may be reserved by guests who register by the early-bird deadline. 

    Local accommodations may also be available at:
    Additional options may be available by searching home rentals online:
     
  • Reunion Giving

    Reunion 2023 is an opportunity to come together to celebrate each other, as well as the faculty and education that has made Vermont Academy an exceptional place. It is also an opportunity for our proud alumni to shine as leaders in philanthropy for the school.

    Vermont Academy invites you to step up, make a difference, and support all that contributes to making Vermont Academy such a special place. During the last fiscal year, alumni giving accounted for more than half of our annual giving goal. And in general, alumni giving has long been the decisive action supporting our current students and keeping Vermont Academy strong for the future.  

    Commemorative benches, made with wood from the former Fuller Hall stairs, will be awarded to the milestone Reunion classes (those classes ending in 3 or 8) with the highest participation in giving and the highest overall dollars donated. Plus, donors who attend Reunion or make a gift during Reunion will receive a special Vermont Academy lapel pin to proudly acknowledge their support.

    Make your reunion gift online or you may mail a check payable to Vermont Academy to PO Box 500, Saxtons River, VT 05154.

    Please contact Director of Advancement Tonia Fleming P ’18 at 802-869-6298 or tfleming@vermontacademy.org if you have any questions about supporting Vermont Academy with a Reunion gift.
  • Reunion Outreach Committee

    Committee members will be reaching out to fellow alumni and former faculty to encourage attendance at Reunion 2023. This dedicated group will meet seven to ten times between January and June 2023 and will conduct individual and class-wide outreach.

    If you are interested in joining the committee, please email alumni@vermontacademy.org to sign up.
     
    Reunion Outreach Committee Members
    • Carter Benedict '73
    • Paulina Borrego '08
    • Keith Canning '83
    • Dan Dougherty '83
    • Bill Hosley '73
    • David Morse '58
    • Maddi Paydos '18
    • Andrew Robinson '03
    • Peter Sawyer '78
    • Dick Shanaman '53
    • Ian Tovell '08
    • Adam Tschorn '83
    • George Welles '53
  • Reunion 2022 Recap and Photos

    About 100 alumni and friends gathered on a beautiful spring weekend to celebrate their shared love of Vermont Academy during the 2022 Reunion festivities from June 3 to 5. In a post-Reunion survey, one attendee shared that the thing they most enjoyed was, “Catching up with classmates and seeing some people for the first time since graduating was definitely the highlight. Events like the dinner and bonfire were great for facilitating this.” Another responded to the same question with, “Seeing old friends and classmates. Returning to my home town Saxtons River!” Read the full Reunion 2022 recap.

     Click here to view the full Reunion 2022 photo album!
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

The safety of Reunion attendees and the VA community is our first priority. We ask for and expect that all visitors will be free of any symptoms of illness. 

Reunion attendees may choose whether they would like to wear a mask. Each individual is encouraged to make the best decision to support their personal well-being and comfort. Attendees should respect one another's decisions with regard to masking.

Those who test positive prior to Reunion should plan to follow the isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19 guidelines on the CDC website. Note that mask-wearing may be required in these instances. 

Plans are subject to change as we continue to monitor the recommendations of the CDC, the State of Vermont, and the Health Services of Vermont Academy. Further COVID-19 protocols will be shared on this page as needed.
CONTACT
Please reach out to us at alumni@vermontacademy.org with your Reunion questions.
 
 
See Who's Attending

1948


1951
Larry Cole

1953
Herb & Annmarie Ellis
Thornton & Jonathan Klaren
Tom & Meg Upson
George & Annie Welles

1955
Don Scholl

1957
Bill & Bonnie Morton

1958

Fred & Anni Bullock
Newt Gardner
Buddy Lewis
David Morse

1959
Don & Carol McInnes

1962
Peter Flatow

1963


1965
Dave & Eric Robinson

1967
Rick Moulton

1968


1971
Bill & Frances Keating

1973
Stephen Bigler
Oliver Bradshaw
Robert Crosby
Charlie Gunn
Peter Hinman
Bill Hosley & Guest

1976
Jeff & Deborah Scholl
Rossi Turner

1977
Sean Bersell

1978
Peter Sawyer & Molly Bitskay
Andrew Tonna

1982
Tom Oxholm

1983
Keith Canning
Dan Dougherty
Mark Foster
Robert Frye & Jay Calderin
Paul Galligan
Jim Gardner
Jennifer Gerstel-Ringelstein 
Scott Hale
Mark Hellman
Charlie Jones
Colin Keenan
Carolyn (Ufford) Livingston 
Ian MacLeod
Jay & Vanessa Pendexter
Richard Phillips & Guest
Brien Pirkle
Don Poole
Jay Starrett & Guest
Lisa Steindler
Dora Sudarsky
Adam Tschorn & Guest
Kelley (Cota) Tully

1984
Warner Jones

1985
George Scholl

1988


1993


1998


2002
Amber (Smith) DiPasquale

2003
Evan Carroll
Kyle Chivers
Grace Cotton & Fritz Franssen
Miles Curran
Matt Davis & Guests
Christina (Flood) Downing
Jim Habetler
Tyler Harlow
Seanan Keleher
Anna Little
Kate Murphy
Matt, Ashlee, Aidenne, & Vera Neuman
Rob Outtrim
George Palanjian
Andrew Robinson
Falko, Elizabeth, & Cedar Schilling

2008
Christy Hotaling
Hannah Swanson
Ian Tovell, Paige Geraghty, & Bear Tovell

2013
Mac Haddad
Ross Holzschuh

2015
George Atkins & Lane Dikeman

2018
Niklas Johnson
Jamie Kuesel 
Harry Mayer
Will Svensson

Faculty & Staff
Anni Bullock
Frederick Bullock '58
Peter Caldwell
Kyle Chivers '03
Bill Keating '71
Tom Oxholm '82
Dave Robinson '65


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Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.