For the first time in three years, we're back on campus for an in-person Reunion! We can't wait to see you on May 20 and May 21. Check out the schedule of events below, and register to attend:
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Questions? alumni@walnuthillarts.org
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Hill for Reunion. If the registration fee is prohibitive, please contact our office at alumni@walnuthillarts.org or 508-650-5064.
Friday, May 20
Reunion Kickoff & Celebration of Antonio Viva
Delbridge Family Center for the Arts // 6:00pm
Join us at the Delbridge on Friday evening to kick off the weekend and celebrate the tenure of our Head of School, Antonio Viva! At 6:00pm, we’ll enjoy appetizers and cocktails in the McClendon Courtyard, followed at 7:30pm by a performance showcase and tribute in the Byrnes Performance Studio. At 8:00pm, the fun continues—dance the night away and continue enjoying refreshments and drinks!
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Saturday, May 21
ELLISON CIRCLE BREAKFAST
Keefe Center // 8:30am–10:00am
Calling all members of the Ellison Circle, our planned giving society, or those who wish to learn more! Join us in the Keefe Center for a delicious breakfast, where we will celebrate your wonderful commitment to Walnut Hill.
walnut hill alumni association open meeting & Lunch
Campus Center // 10:00am–12:00pm
Dining Hall // 12:00pm–1:30pm
We are delighted to be hosting our third open Alumni Association meeting of the year in-person! We’ll gather in the campus center to connect with fellow alumni, hear School updates, and engage in brainstorming. Afterwards, enjoy a meal in the dining hall before heading off to the musical performance!
DEIJ Lunch Session
Campus Center // 12:00pm–1:30pm
Join Director of Diversity and Inclusion Linda Hughes and the chairs of the Board of Trustees' Diversity Committee to hear the latest news about Walnut Hill's work in the realm of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice—specifically, the Assessment of Inclusivity and Multicultural (AIM) Climate Survey that was conducted on campus this spring. Grab lunch in the dining hall and bring it upstairs to the campus center, where we will learn about the survey process and engage in a Q & A.
CAMPUS TOURS
Starting from Eliot Porch // 11:00am–2:00pm
Curious to see how campus has changed since you were a student? Look no further than the Eliot porch, where you’ll find Walnut Hill Admission Guides who are eager to take you on a tour! Stop by anytime between 11 and 2 for this fun opportunity to see Walnut Hill through the eyes of our students.
performance of xanadu
Keiter Center // 2:00pm - Tickets Required
Join us in Keiter for a matinee performance of the spring musical, Xanadu, and be transported back to the 1980s by our talented and energetic theater students.
golden alumni cocktail hour
Delbridge Upper Patio // 4:00pm–5:30pm
If you graduated in 1972 or earlier, we invite you to join us on the Delbridge Upper Patio for cocktails and conversation with your fellow Golden Alumni—a wonderful way to socialize with other classes before heading off to your class dinners!
Alumni Lounge
Keefe Center // after the Xanadu performance, until 6:00pm
Take a load off in Eliot's Keefe Center, which will be transformed into an Alumni Lounge! Catch up with your friends while perusing old yearbooks and enjoying refreshments. No registration needed!
OPEN BALLET CLASS WITH CHARLOTTE GRAM DOYLE '88
Studio 4, Dance Center // 4:30pm–6:00pm
We are thrilled to share that Charlotte Gram Doyle '88, the owner of Pineapple Dance in Amherst, MA, will lead an open ballet class for alumni of all levels of experience! Charlotte has been teaching since she graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Dance, and continues to study, believing that the best teachers are the best students. Charlotte writes: "This class is open to all who love to dance! We'll celebrate ballet with memory lane music, easy to follow combinations, and lots of joy."
CLASS DINNERS
Various Locations Off-Campus // 6:00pm
Stay tuned to hear from your class volunteers about the time and location of your class dinner.
VIRTUAL REUNION
Zoom // 8:00pm–9:00pm
Can't make it back to campus for Reunion, but still want to participate? Here's your chance! Join fellow alumni and former faculty on Zoom to reminisce, catch up, and strengthen your connection to Walnut Hill, no matter where you are in the world.
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