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Home   >   Alumni Gateway   >   Alumni Weekend   >   Weekend Schedule

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Weekend Schedule


An event for alumni, parents, faculty, and students.

Friday, May 11 
Saturday, May 12
Sunday, May 13


FRIDAY, MAY 11

8:30–10:00 a.m. 
Instrumental Music Open Rehearsal
Meetinghouse
(Reservation Required)

10:00 a.m. seating; 10:25–11:15 program
All-School Assembly with Benno Schmidt III ’87
Auditorium, Walton Center

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Dining Room, Main

12:30–1:15 p.m.
Campus Walking Tour
Admission Office, Main.

1:30–2:15 p.m.
Master Class: A Center of Welcoming, Wisdom, Light, and Connection:
The George School Meetinghouse Turns 200
Meetinghouse

2:30–3:00 p.m.
Meetinghouse Rededication
Meetinghouse

3:30–7:00 p.m.
Student Home Athletic Contests
Athletic Fields

5:30–7:00 p.m.
Volunteer and Leadership Donor Reception
Sunnybanke
(Invitation Only)

6:00–10:00 p.m.
Robert Geissinger Celebration Dinner
Middletown Country Club
(Reservation Required)

7:00 p.m.
Live Music Concert
Hosted by the Class of 1982 and Goldfish in Java
Hallowell Patio


SATURDAY, MAY 12

8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Registration
Welcome Center, Anderson Library

8:00–9:00 a.m.
Alumni Faculty Breakfast
Class of 1983 Café, Anderson Library
Visit with current and former teachers and coaches.

9:00–9:45 a.m.
Memorial Meeting for Worship
Meetinghouse

10:00 a.m.
Tennis
Tennis Courts by Hallowell Arts Center

10:00–10:45 a.m.
Master Classes

It Takes a Village: The Design of Urban Spaces
Ernest Wong ’77
McFeely Atrium

Being Good Enough: Confronting Racism, Anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust
Dr. Leon Bass p ’72, ’77
Conference Room, Anderson Library

10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Children’s Moonbounce
Orton Lawn
Rain Location: Worth Sports Center

11:00 a.m.–Noon
All-Alumni Gathering 
Meetinghouse
Head of School Address, Recognition of Retiring Faculty; Presentation of Reunion Gifts and Alumni Awards

Noon–1:00 p.m.
Buffet Lunches: Dining Room, Main
25th Reunion Lunch: Generations Gazebo
50th Reunion Lunch: Red Square Tent
Senior Alumni Lunch: Anderson Library Patio Tent (for Class of 1961 and earlier)

1:00–2:30 p.m.
Reunion Photos
Rain Location for Main and Orton Photos: Alumni Gym

Anderson Library Conference Room
1:30 p.m. 1942 and earlier
1:45 p.m. 1947
2:00 p.m. 1952
2:15 p.m. 1957

South Porch Main
1:00 p.m. 1997
1:15 p.m. 1992
1:30 p.m. 1962
2:00 p.m. 1967
2:15 p.m. 1972

South Porch Orton
1:00 p.m. 2007
1:15 p.m. 2002
1:30 p.m. 1987
1:45 p.m. 1982
2:00 p.m. 1977

2:00 p.m.
Alumni Games
Playing Fields
2:00 p.m. Boys’ Baseball
2:00 p.m. Boys’ Lacrosse
2:00 p.m. Girls’ Lacrosse
2:00 p.m. Girls’ Softball

3:30 p.m. 
Cougar Tailgate
Cougar Track and Cougar Field
Rain Location: Alumni Gym
Come over right after the Alumni Games for a party featuring burgers, hot dogs, homemade cookies, and root beer. Say hello to past and present athletic directors including Nancy Bernardini, George Long, Dave Satterthwaite, Anne LeDuc, and Bob Geissinger, as well as your favorite coaches.

4:15 p.m. 
Dedication of the Cougar Track and Cougar Field
Cougar Track and Cougar Field
Rain Location: Alumni Gym

Evening
"Not My Reunion" Party (all welcome)
La Stalla
(RSVP preferred)

Off-Campus Reunion Class Events


SUNDAY, MAY 13

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Yoga Under the Skylight
Anderson Library
Energize and rejuvenate at this Anusara-inspired class led by George School yoga teacher Andrea Barberio. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Yoga mats available.

10:45–11:30 a.m.
Meeting for Worship 
Meetinghouse

Noon–1:00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch
Dining Room, Main


Additional Event Details
All-School Student Exhibit: This show will be on view in Main Lobby, Walton Center, Marshall Center, and the Class of 1956 Gallery, Mollie Dodd Anderson Library.
Campus Access: For information about access for disabled individuals, contact the Advancement and Development Office at advancement@georgeschool.org or 215.579.6564.
Check online for information about:
- Updated event information
Area lodging and restaurants
Campus Policies: Thank you for respecting our no-smoking and alcohol-free policies.
GPS Software: Some GPS systems use a different city/state/zip combination to reach George School. If your GPS has trouble locating the campus, please try Langhorne PA 19047.