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Alumni Weekend


Alumni Weekend 2023

Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7

Nearly 500 alumni and friends were welcomed back home to George School during this year’s Alumni Weekend from Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. Campus was filled with sunshine, smiles, and scenes of friends reminiscing. Relive the magic of the weekend with the photo slideshow below, view and download photos here, and make sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Alumni Weekend May 3-5, 2024!

Photo Gallery: Alumni Weekend 2023

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Head of School Sam Houser presented Kate Fox' 73 with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Pippa Porter Rex was honored for her years of service to George School.
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A new community fire pit was dedicated from trustee Brian Wise ’93 in honor of the Class of 1993 between Marshall and Main.
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Flora Kim '24 and Jada Johnson '24 sold buff and brown GS gear during Alumni Weekend as part of their fashion startup, Retro'd, for the new entrepreneurship course.
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Barbara Kibler was honored for her years of service to George School.
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George School trustees (left to right): Betty Lou Leedom Thompson ’56; John Gibb; Lisa Parry Becker ’89, p ’22; Kassem L. Lucas ’90; Brian Wise '93; Peter Vari, p ’96, ’08.
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A community fire pit was dedicated in honor of the Class of 1993 from trustee Brian Wise '93.
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Kate Fox '73
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English Teacher Shantel Hubert performed during Alumni Weekend with The Straight Ahead Big Band on Hallowell Porch.
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Class of 1958
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Class of 1963
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Class of 1968
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Class of 1973
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Class of 1978
Class of 1978
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Class of 1983
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Class of 1988
Class of 1988
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Head of School Sam Houser and Trustee Brian Wise' 93.
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Class of 1998
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Class of 2003
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Class of 2008
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Class of 2013
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Class of 2018
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Schedule of Events

Times and locations subject to change.

Friday, May 5, 2023

4:00 p.m. | Varsity Baseball, FSL Playoffs 1st Round | Field E

4:15 p.m. | Varsity Boys’ Tennis vs. PeddieUpper Tennis Courts

6:00–7:30 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception | Mollie Dodd Anderson Library | $25 per person

Saturday, May 6, 2023

9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Welcome Center and Registration | Mollie Dodd Anderson Library

10:30–11:45 a.m. | All-Alumni Gathering | Meetinghouse
Welcome address by Head of School Sam Houser, presentation of distinguished alumni award to Kate Fox ’73, and honoring faculty members Pippa Porter Rex and Barbara Kibler.

12:00–2:00 p.m. | 50th Reunion Lunch | Fitness & Athletics Center, John A. Carter Jr ’49 Lounge

12:00–2:00 p.m. | Senior Alumni Lunch (Classes 1972 and earlier) | Mollie Dodd Anderson Library, Patio

12:00–2:00 p.m. | BBQ Lunch | South Lawn (rain location: Fitness & Athletics Center, Geissinger Gym)

12:00–3:00 p.m. | Family Fun Zone and Live Music | South Lawn and Hallowell Patio (rain location: Fitness & Athletics Center, Multipurpose Gym)

12:30–1:00 p.m. | Student-led Tours | Departing from Mollie Dodd Anderson Library

1:00–2:30 p.m. | Reunion Class Photos | See reunion class photo schedule.

1:30–2:00 p.m. | Brian Wise ’93 Dedication of Community Fire Pit | Marshall Center Lawn

1:30–2:00 p.m. | Class of 1968 Dedication of Wex’s Woods | George School Pond/South Loop

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Cyd Carpenter Network Alumni of Color Event | Meetinghouse

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Alumni vs. Alumni Baseball Game with Vince Campellone | Varsity Baseball Field

2:00–3:15 p.m. | Class of 1958 Hybrid Zoom hosted by Alden Briscoe ’58 | Mollie Dodd Anderson Library, Room 211

2:30–3:00 p.m. | A Guide to George School Admission | Main, Dining Room

2:30–3:00 p.m. | Student-led Tours | Departing from Mollie Dodd Anderson Library

3:30–4:15 p.m. | Memorial Meeting for Worship | Meetinghouse

4:00–4:30 p.m. | Class of 1998 Dedication for Jesse Chamberlin ’98 | Bench at Hallowell Arts Center Patio

5:00–7:30 p.m. | All-Alumni Party | Fitness & Athletics Center, Geissinger Gym | $50 per person
Celebrate with generations of George School alumni and friends.

Saturday, May 6, 2023–Reunion Class Photo Schedule

Mollie Dodd Anderson Library, Conference Room
1:00 p.m.–1968
1:15 p.m.–1963
1:30 p.m.–1958
1:45 p.m.–1953
2:00 p.m.–1948 and earlier

Main, South Porch*
1:00 p.m.–1998
1:15 p.m.–1988
1:30 p.m.–1983
1:45 p.m.–1978
2:00 p.m.–1973

Orton, Porch*
1:00 p.m.–1993
1:15 p.m.–2003
1:30 p.m.–2008
1:45 p.m.–2013
2:00 p.m.–2018

*Rain location: Fitness & Athletics Center, Geissinger Gym

Saturday, May 6, 2023–Reunion Class Homerooms

Mollie Dodd Anderson Library (MDA)
1948 & earlier: Room 203
1953: MDA, Room 205
1958: MDA, Room 211
1963: MDA, Room 209
1968: MDA, Room 204
1978: MDA, Room 201
1983: MDA, Room 210
1988: MDA, 1st Floor
1993: MDA, Room 219

Fitness & Athletics Center (FAC)
1973: FAC, Atrium
1998: FAC, Room 182
2003: FAC, Room 182
2008: FAC, Room 169
2013: FAC, Room 181
2018: FAC, Room 181

Sunday, May 7, 2023

10:45–11:30 a.m. | Community Meeting for Worship | Meetinghouse
Gather with the George School community to share silent worship and reflection.

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Let Your Art Speak: Gallery Walk and Brunch | Main, Lobby; Marshall Center; Mollie Dodd Anderson Library, Class of 1956 Gallery; and Walton Center Gallery
Enjoy brunch as you explore student artwork displayed across campus.

Monday, May 8, 2023–Cougar Classic Golf Tournament

Extend your weekend and join us at Jericho National Golf Club. For more information, visit georgeschool.org/cougarclassic.

Reunion Giving: Come Back. Give Back.

A reunion year is a special time to come back to campus and reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate with classmates. Your reunion year also provides an excellent opportunity to give back to George School in a way that is personally meaningful to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where To Stay–Local Accommodations

See below for a list of hotels closest to campus.

The hotels in bold type have a block of rooms reserved at reduced rates for George School alumni. To receive the special George School rate, you must mention “George School Alumni Weekend” when you make your reservations. All reservations must be received by the deadline date to be guaranteed the group rate. We recommend that you make your reservations as soon as possible.

Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
1000 Stony Hill Road
Yardley, PA 19067
215.860.1700 | 1.800.HILTONS
$139 per night
Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023
Group name: George School Alumni Weekend
Reserve your room

Homewood Suites
110 Pheasant Run
Newtown, PA 18940
215.860.5080
$159 per night
Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Group name: George School Alumni Weekend
Reserve your room

Courtyard by Marriott Langhorne
5 Cabot Boulevard East
Langhorne, PA 19047
215.945.7980

Holiday Inn Express
3101 West Cabot Boulevard
Langhorne, PA 19047
215.757.4500 | 1.888.HOLIDAY

Residence Inn Philadelphia Langhorne
15 Cabot Boulevard East
Langhorne, PA 19047
215.946.6500
$179 per night
Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Group name: George School Alumni
Reserve your room

Sheraton Bucks County
400 Oxford Valley Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
215.547.4100
$139 per night
Deadline: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Group name: George School Alumni
Reserve your room

Where to Eat–Local Dining

Click here to view a list of local dining options.

Campus Map, Parking, and Transportation

Campus Map

Click here to view the campus map.

Parking
Please enter campus from Farm Drive and follow parking attendant instructions.

Golf carts will be available to help transport visitors around campus.

Campus Store Hours

The campus store will be open on Saturday, May 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Refund Policy

Should your plans change, or you otherwise decide not to attend, and you would like your event fee to be converted into a charitable contribution, you must notify George School in writing by sending an email to alumni@georgeschool.org. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes. To receive a full refund, you must cancel at least ten days prior to the event by contacting alumni@georgeschool.org or 215.579.6570.

Contact Us

Questions? Contact the Advancement Office: Jessica Harms, Director of Alumni Engagement, at jharms@georgeschool.org or Gayle Kowalewski, Director of Events and Rental Programs, at gkowalewski@georgeschool.org.