Reunion 2024 Schedule
Please note, this schedule is subject to change and is continuously updated.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024
10 AM–8:30 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES
Reunion Tent
10 PM–4 PM
OPEN LIBRARY
Yearbooks available to view
10 PM–4 PM
OPEN GYM, POOL, & FITNESS CENTER
Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
Squash, basketball courts & fitness center
11:30 AM–1:30 PM
ELM TREE LUNCHEON (BY INVITATION)
Birch Dining Commons
2 PM
CAMPUS TOUR
Leave from the Homestead (Zachs Admission Center)
4-6 PM
STU-BOP CAFE IS OPEN
Stu-Bop, Reed Campus Center
Hungry? Head to the Stu-Bop for some of your classic favorite bites and beverages!
5:30–8:30 PM
50TH – 75TH RECEPTION & DINNER
Birch Dining Commons
5:30 PM cocktails/6:30 PM dinner
7–9 PM
ALL CLASSES WELCOME RECEPTION AND MARK & MONIQUE CONROY RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Observation Deck, Sawyer Field
7–9 PM
CLASS OF 1999 RECEPTION AT GILBERT HOUSE
(Home of Corie Fogg ’99)
17 Payson Avenue, Easthampton
9–10:30 PM
AFTER HOURS PARTY
Stu-Bop, Reed Campus Center
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024
8 AM–7 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES
Reunion Tent
8–10:30 AM
BREAKFAST
Birch Dining Commons
8 AM–3 PM
OPEN GYM, POOL, & FITNESS CENTER
Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
Squash, basketball courts, pool, & fitness center
8:30–10 AM
PICKLE BALL LESSONS/MATCHES
Tennis Courts at Galbraith Fields
Pickleball is sweeping the nation! Join the fun and learn from an experienced instructor. Already play? Bring your gear and your game! Equipment will be provided for those that need it.
8:45–9:45 AM
YOGA
Dance Studio, Reed Campus Center
Mats will be provided, or you may bring your own
8:45–9:45 AM
THE GREAT WILLISTON REVOLUTION OF 1878: AN ARCHIVES ENTERTAINMENT
All Reunion classes are welcome to attend
Room 102, Reed Campus Center
Retired Archivist Rick Teller ’70 explores how aggrieved students managed to shut everything down, 90 years before we “invented” student protest.
9 AM–4 PM
OPEN LIBRARY
Yearbooks available to view
10–10:45 AM
TED CAINE ’04 PRESENTS: “THE MANY FACES OF WILLISTON: A PORTRAIT RETROSPECTIVE BY ELIZABETH SOLLEY CAINE”
In 2003, Elizabeth Solley Caine held an art show in the Grubbs Gallery at Williston Northampton School consisting entirely of Williston student and staff portraits. Twenty years later, Elizabeth passed away after a yearslong battle with cancer in the spring of 2023. Back in the Grubbs Gallery, her son, Ted Caine ’04, is recreating her show as a retrospective for his 20-year reunion. From Elizabeth’s original artist statement: “I appreciate all these young people, their energy, intelligence, individuality, talent and beauty… to capture some of them, some part of them, on canvas…”
Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center
10–10:45 AM
DEBORAH KAGAN ’89 PRESENTS: “BEING EROTIC: THE IMPACT OF EROTICISM ON YOUR FUTURE”
Explore the transformative power of eroticism with Deborah Kagan ’89 in her captivating presentation, “Being Erotic: The Impact of Eroticism on Your Future.” As an esteemed author and mentor, Deborah delves into the themes of her new book, UNDRESSED: An Invitation to Claim Your Erotic Nature, offering insights into how embracing your erotic self can profoundly influence your personal and professional life. Join us for an enlightening journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Conclude this enriching experience with an opportunity to meet Deborah personally—she will be signing copies of her book at the end of the event.
Plimpton Hall
10 AM
CAMPUS TOUR
Leave from the steps of Phillips Stevens Chapel
10 AM–3 PM
OPEN TENNIS/PICKLEBALL
Tennis Courts, Galbraith Fields
Bring your equipment, a friend, and your competitive spirit for open competition on one of our 10 courts. This session will not feature an instructor.
11 AM–NOON
ALUMNI AWARDS & REMARKS FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
Congratulations to our Award Recipients!
11 AM–3 PM
CARICATURE ARTISTS
International Terrace, Reed Campus Center
Sit for a souvenir portrait
11 AM–5 PM
BIKE RENTALS
Reunion Tent
Sign out a bike for up to 2 hours and explore miles of rail trail. Locks, helmets, and maps included.
11 AM–5 PM
LAWN GAMES: KAN JAM, CORNHOLE, ETC.
Outside Reunion Tent
NOON–1:30 PM
LUNCH
Reunion Tent
*Northampton School for Girls alumnae: be sure to look for your special reserved tables
12:30–1:15 PM
ALUMNI OF COLOR COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS
Zachs Admission Center Lobby, Homestead
Join us for an opportunity to gather and connect with fellow alumni of color for discussions of community and culture with Head of School Bob Hill and Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Nikki Chambers. This is an affinity space intended for those that self-identify as alumni of color.
12:30 PM
CAMPUS TOUR
Leave from the steps of Phillips Stevens Chapel
1:30–2:30 PM
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
Williston Theater
Congratulations to our Inductees!
1967 Lou Kissling, Jr.
1969 Sam Greeley, Jr.
1974 Marc Palombo
1999 Alison Bimba
1999 Kendall Johnson-Smith
2004 Danielle Wieneke McCarty
The 1984 Boys Tennis Team
The 2009 Girls Lacrosse Team
Mark Conroy, Director of Athletics
2–5 PM
MT. TOM’S ICE CREAM
Reunion Tent
SWEET & SAVORY TREATS
WNS Food Truck, Behind Reed Campus Center
2:45–4:15 PM
PAINT & SIP (Space is limited.)
Dance Studio, Reed Campus Center
3–4 PM
RICK TELLER ’70
THE REAL SAMUEL & EMILY WILLISTON
Room 102, Reed Campus Center
Retired Archivist Rick Teller ’70 looks at the people behind the legends.
3–4 PM
CONRAD JOHNSON ’74
AWI (A WILD IDEA) WINE TASTING
Plimpton Hall
Since “Honey, I bought a vineyard in Argentina…” was the start of Conrad Johnson’s Wild Idea. Now he produces award-winning wines from his vineyard in the Uco Valley in Argentina. Growing four varietals (Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Viognier) allow him to produce a variety of wines including his Double Gold, Class-Champion Malbec (awarded by International Wine Competition at the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo)! Be one of the few to taste these lovely, limited-production wines with Conrad and learn what can be accomplished when you let your passion make your heart smile!
3:30–5 PM
COED ALUMNI ICE HOCKEY GAME
Lossone Rink
All classes are encouraged to attend!
3:30–5 PM
COED ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME
Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
All classes are encouraged to attend!
4:15–5 PM
CLOSEST TO THE PIN
Victory Bell
Fun golf skills competition. $5 entry, winner takes all.
5:30–7 PM
KID’S CLUB
Sawyer Field
Drop off your children and let them enjoy some supervised fun activities on Sawyer Field. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy some adult time. Your children will be returned to you in the Wildcat Lounge under the big tent.
6–7 PM
“FRIENDS OF BILL W.” MEETING
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 128 Main Street, Easthampton
6–7 PM
CLASS OF 1974 COCKTAIL RECEPTION
(Special playlist selected by Randy Saex ’74)
Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
6–7 PM
ALL-ALUMNI COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Reunion Tent
6–8 PM
CLASS PHOTOS AND CANDIDS
Wildcat Lounge, Reunion Tent
6:15–6:45 PM
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS CHAMPAGNE TOAST
Angelus Terrace, Residential Quad
7–8:30 PM
DINNER
Reunion Tent
8:30–11 PM
DANCING
Reunion Tent
8:30–11 PM
50th–75th CLASSES QUIET LOUNGE
Wold House Common Room
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024
8 AM–NOON
DORM CHECK-OUT
Dorm Common Rooms & Reunion Tent
8–11:30 AM
BRUNCH
Birch Dining Commons
9-9:30 AM
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Phillips Stevens Chapel