Reunion Schedule 2013

REUNION WEEKEND 201319 Payson Avenue | Easthampton, MA 01027 | 413.529.3000

www.williston.com

WELCOME, ALUMNI, FORMER FACULTY, AND FRIENDS!

It’s been an exciting first year back at Williston Northampton for me. I am delighted to see

you on campus and I have planned a fun and engaging program for you and your guests

to enjoy. This weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to attend lectures by alumni, current

students and faculty, hear from Head of School Robert W. Hill III P’15, ’19 about the

Williston Northampton School of today and tomorrow, enjoy terrific live music, witness

the first induction ceremonies for the Athletic Hall of Fame, and so much more! Most

importantly, you’ll have the chance to connect with your fellow alumni and with

Williston Northampton. Enjoy every minute!

Huge thanks go out to all of the Reunion volunteers who worked with us throughout the

year to build attendance, fundraise, and create fascinating programs for all Reunion-goers

to enjoy!

Warm regards,

Jeff Pilgrim ’81

Director of Alumni Relations

GENERAL INFORMATION

banking needs There are no ATMs on campus. The nearest

one is a stand-alone Easthampton Savings

Bank ATM near the 7-Eleven on Union

and Railroad Streets in Easthampton, just a

short walk from campus. Additionally, there

are three full-service banks, with ATMs, in

Easthampton: Bank of America, Easthampton

Savings Bank, and Florence Savings Bank.

communications Alumni and guests wishing to access a

computer may do so at Clapp Memorial

Library from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday,

June 7 and Saturday, June 8.

wireless access

Alumni and their guests are welcome to use

the school’s wireless network throughout

Reunion Weekend. For access to the wireless

network, please connect to “OpenAccess.”

dress for the weekend Weekend dress is casual, although alumni are

encouraged to be sartorially creative for their

class photos, which will be taken on Saturday

evening during Cocktails on the Quad.

easthampton’s open container policy The city of Easthampton recently passed

a new open container law. Individuals are

not permitted to carry or consume alcohol

from an open container on public side-

walks or roadways. Please keep this in mind

during Reunion Weekend, and please drink

responsibly.

emergency medical assistance/security

Campus Security will be on call 24 hours a

day throughout Reunion Weekend and can

be reached at (413) 529-3911 or ext. 3911

from a campus phone.

other useful numbers are

• Easthampton Ambulance, Fire, Police

911

• Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton,

MA (413) 582-2000

• Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke, MA

(413) 534-2500

on-campus housing and sleeping arrangements

Every effort has been made to house you with

your classmates. If you are a late registrant

or a last-minute walk-in, this may not be

possible. If space is available, appropriately

aged children will have a separate room.

Otherwise, sleeping bags and pillows are

required. Bathrooms are gender-specific.

lost and found

The Check-In Table in the Admission Lounge

of the Homestead is the place for turning in or

claiming lost and found objects.

messages

There will be a message board in the

Admission Lounge throughout Reunion

Weekend.

parking

Ample parking is available on the Williston

Northampton School campus. Alumni staying

in dormitories should park in their assigned

dormitory parking areas. Additional parking is

available behind the Phillips Stevens Chapel,

Scott Hall and the Williston Theatre, at the

Athletic Center, and at Lossone Rink. For

safety reasons, we ask that you please refrain

from parking in the half-circle of the main

campus during Reunion Weekend.

phone numbers

The phone number for Reunion Headquarters

is (413) 529-3245. If you are calling from a

campus phone, please dial ext. 3245.

reunion check-in and check-out

Hours for Reunion Check-In in the Admission

Lounge of the Homestead are:

check-in Friday, June 7: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

check-out Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m.–Noon

Check-Out will occur at the Birch Dining

Commons at Ford Hall. Please be sure to

return your dormitory room keys (or key

cards) when you check out on Sunday

morning.

smoking

Williston Northampton is a smoke-free

campus. If you need to smoke please use the

bike path adjacent to campus.

FRIDAY, JUNE 711:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

ANNUAL REUNION GOLF TOURNAMENT

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration

12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tournament

Hit the greens (New England style) at

this year’s tournament, which is a shotgun

scramble. $65 per person includes greens

fee, cart, luncheon, and giveaways. Form a

team or let us group you. Either way, this is

a gathering not to be missed!

Wyckoff Country Club Holyoke, MA

12:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

CAMPUS STORE OPEN

Stop by and browse our extensive

collection of Williston Northampton

gear. There is something for everyone!

Reed Campus Center, Lower Level

2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

REUNION CHECK-IN AND REFRESHMENTS

Check in and pick up your Reunion program

and housing assignment as well as other

information about the Pioneer Valley.

Admission Lounge, Homestead

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3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

ATHLETIC CENTER AND BABCOCK POOL OPEN

Stroll over and check out our beautiful

athletic facilities. The Fitness Center and

pool will be staffed, so while you are there,

enjoy a workout or a swim!

Athletic Center and Babcock Pool

2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

OPEN LIBRARY

Come in, relax, read the paper or various

magazines, and check your email.

Clapp Memorial Library

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

MORE THAN BUTTONS AND OLD ELM TREES

How does one “read” a photograph or

document? An introduction to some of the

Archives’ many resources, with Archivist

Rick Teller ’70. Reed Campus Center, Room 102

4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

STUDENT-LED TOURS OF CAMPUS

Take a tour of campus with a current student!

See how Williston Northampton has or hasn’t

changed since you graduated. Be sure to give

the lion a pat on the head as you pass by.

Meet at the entrance to the Admission Office at the Homestead.

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5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

50TH REUNION KICK-OFF RECEPTION

Members of the Classes of 1963 are

cordially invited to join Head of School

Robert W. Hill III P’15, ’19 and Kathryn

Hill P’15, ’19 to toast their 50th and

officially commence Reunion Weekend.

Head of School’s Residence, 37 Park Street

5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

COCKTAILS ON THE QUAD

Join former and current Williston

Northampton faculty for an evening

cocktail reception under the big tent.

Main Quad, Under the Reunion Tent

5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

MUSIC FOR THE MASSES (WOODFORD WAY)

Join local band Woodford Way for some

entertaining music under the tent.


6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

GOLDEN YEARS DINNER BANQUET (For the Classes of 1963 and Prior)

All members of the Classes of 1963 and

prior are welcome to celebrate Reunion

2013 with a fantastic dinner provided by our

Dining Services team. A group photo will be

taken at 6:30 p.m.

Ford Hall, Birch Dining Commons

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SUMMER BARBECUE

Come enjoy a delicious dinner! Join us for

a traditional pulled pork barbeque provided

by top-ranked local caterer Seth Mias.


8:30 - 9:30 P.M.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

Come see an encore performance

of The Laramie Project featuring

monologues by current students.

Williston Theatre

8:30 - 9:30 P.M.

TRIVIAL PURSUIT CONTEST

Come match wits with fellow alumni in a

Trivial contest. Teams are welcome.

Show the other classes who is the smartest! Reed Campus Center, Dodge Room

8:30 - 9:30 P.M.

PITCH TOURNAMENT

Know how to play pitch? Come match your

card skills against other alumni and faculty.


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SATURDAY, JUNE 87:00 - 10:30 A.M. ATHLETIC CENTER OPEN


athletic facilities. The Fitness Center will

be staffed, so while you are there, enjoy a

workout! Babcock Pool will also be open

from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Athletic Center

8:00 - 9:30 A.M. BREAKFAST

Stop by the Birch Dining Commons for your

morning coffee and a delicious bite to eat.


8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

REUNION CHECK-IN AND REFRESHMENTS

Stop by to check in and pick up your

Reunion program and housing assignment

as well as other information about the

Pioneer Valley. Admission Lounge, Homestead

9:30 - 10:30 A.M. GREEN BUILDINGS: FROM PROFIT DRAINS TO PROFIT SOURCES

Join Wes Tator ’63 for a fun seminar on best

practices in green building or renovations,

including how to make commercial and

residential properties more profitable.

Reed Campus Center, Room 103

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9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR

Join Paul Wainwright ’68 as he discusses

his passion for, and career in, photography.

Reed Campus Center, Photo Lab

9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

STUDENT-LED TOURS OF CAMPUS

Take a tour of campus with a current student!

See how Williston Northampton has or hasn’t

changed since you graduated. Be sure to give

the lion a pat on the head as you pass by.

Meet at the entrance to the Admission Office at the Homestead.

9:30 - 10:30 A.M. MORE THAN BUTTONS AND OLD ELM TREES

How does one “read” a photograph or

document? An introduction to some of the

Archives’ many resources, with Archivist Rick

Teller ’70. Reed Campus Center, Room 102

10:30 - 11:30 A.M. WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON TODAY SPEECH AND ALUMNI AWARDS

Join 19th Head of School Robert W. Hill III

P’15, ’19 for an update on the present and

future of the Williston Northampton School.

Alumni Association Awards to follow. Phillips Stevens Chapel

10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

CAMPUS STORE OPEN

Stop by and browse our extensive

collection of Williston Northampton

gear. There is something for everyone!


11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. LUNCH

Cool off in the air-conditioned Dining

Commons and enjoy a selection of wrap

sandwiches, ice-cold beverages, and desserts.


12:30 - 2:30 P.M.

RELAXATION STATION AT REED

Need a few minutes of R&R? Come

by the Reed Campus Center for a

luxurious chair massage. Sign up at

Reunion Check-In at the Homestead.

Reed Campus Center, Dance Studio

12:30 - 3:30 P.M. CARICATURE ARTISTS

Sit and have a caricature of yourself

done by Alex Hughes and John Guernsey

to commemorate your weekend.

Reed Campus Center, International Terrace

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1:00 - 2:00 P.M. SUE CURRY BARNETT CELEBRATION

Sue Curry Barnett was always a friendly face

on campus and played an important role in

the transition to the two schools becoming

one. Please join us in celebrating her legacy.


1:30 - 2:30 P.M.

COLLEGE COUNSELING 101

Join Director of College Counseling Tim

Cheney for an in-depth discussion on the

competitive world of college admission.

College Counseling Center, Plimpton Hall

2:00 - 3:00 P.M. NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS TEA

Join us for the dedication of a tree and

Adirondack chair donated by the NSFG

Class of 1962, followed by tea on the Angelus

Terrace featuring NSFG music, memorabilia,

and, of course, Mississippi Mud. For NSFG

alumnae and friends. Angelus Terrace (or Head of School’s Home in case of bad weather)

3:00 - 4:30 P.M. NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS: TOUR OF OLD CAMPUS

Please join us on this outing to the old

Northampton School for Girls campus in

beautiful downtown Northampton. It’s sure to

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be a lovely stroll down memory lane!

Meet in the chapel parking lot. Former Northampton School for Girls Campus

2:00 - 4:00 P.M. CLAPP MEMORIAL LIBRARY OPEN

Stop in the recently refurbished library to

relax and browse the collection.

Clapp Memorial Library

1:00 - 3:00 P.M. BABCOCK POOL OPEN


athletic facilities. The pool will be staffed,

so while you are there, enjoy a workout or a

swim! Babcock Pool

1:30 - 3:00 P.M.

BEER AND WINE TASTING WITH MICHAEL QUINLAN OF TABLE & VINE

Featuring locally brewed beers, plus winning

whites, robust reds, and rosés that are sure to

please. Selected by the Wine Sales Manager of

Table & Vine (West Springfield, MA).

Reed Campus Center, Grubbs Gallery

2:00 - 4:00 P.M. SUGARBAKERS CUPCAKE TRUCK

Buy some delicious gourmet cupcakes

from SugarBakers, a terrific local food truck.

Center of Campus

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2:30 - 3:15 P.M.

LET’S TALK SPORTS TALK RADIO

Join Kirk Minihane ’94, WEEI

sports talk radio personality, for tales

of the sports entertainment world.


2:30 - 3:30 P.M. STORYTELLING THROUGH THE ART OF FOOD

Stop by for a sampling of food while you learn

about Laura Bowman’s ’13 senior project and

food blog: The Cheftell Blog, a collection of

original recipes, interviews with local chefs,

book reviews, and food essays.


2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON TODAY

Learn what our students are doing now from

the best source possible…our students.

Join representatives from We The People,

Williston Robotics, and the Williston Scholars

Program for demonstrations and Q&As.

Reed Campus Center, Dodge Room

2:30 - 3:30 P.M. CLOSEST TO THE PIN CONTEST

Join Tim Cheney, Williston Northampton’s

terrific director of college counseling, for this

long-standing Reunion tradition. Three balls

for $3 or six balls for $5. Closest to the pin

takes all the cash. Tee off from the hill behind the Reed Campus Center, rain or shine!

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2:00- 4:00 P.M. CANDID PHOTOS

Taylor Senecal ’14 and Tory Kolbjornsen ’14

will be ready to take candid photos of you

and your classmates, so throw on a fun

hat, grab some props, and say “Cheese!”

Reed Campus Center,

4:00 - 5:30 P.M.

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Join us in honoring an amazing group

of individuals, coaches, and teams as we

celebrate their accomplishments in the

inaugural ceremonies.


5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

COCKTAILS ON THE QUAD

Mix and mingle with your classmates

and fellow Reunion-goers!


5:30 - 7:00 P.M. CLASS PHOTOS ON THE QUAD

See the back of this program for details.

Meet in front of the Reed Campus Center

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6:00 - 10:00 P.M. ROCKIN’ AT REUNION WITH THE DEL VICOUNTS

The Del ViCounts, a dance band covering

classic hits from the 1950s - 1980s, has

been performing throughout New England

since the 1960s. Members include Dr. Tym

McDowell, lead vocals and keyboards;

Charlie Bongiovi, guitar and vocals;

Rich Leger, saxophone and vocals;

Bob “Dr. Woo” McCarthy, bass and vocals;

and George Barsalou, drums and vocals.

Come get your groove on!


6:30 P.M. CLASS DINNERS AND CAMARADERIE

Join your classmates for a delicious

surf & turf dinner catered by our

very own Dining Services team.


9:00 - 11:00 P.M. A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Need to relax and lose yourself in a fantasy

world? Join us for a movie and popcorn.

Scott Hall, Williston Theatre

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SUNDAY, JUNE 9

7:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. BREAKFAST

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast for Early Birds

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Full Breakfast With To-Go Option

Enjoy breakfast along with some final

laughs with your friends and classmates.


8:00 A.M. - 12: 00 P.M. REUNION CHECK-OUT AND REFRESHMENTS

Please stop by for a cup of coffee before you

depart campus. If you’ve stayed in a dormitory,

be sure to drop off your key or key card with

an Advancement staff member at this time.


10:00 - 10:45 A.M.

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

Please join us for this beautiful Reunion

tradition, where we remember those in

our alumni community who have passed

on since the last Reunion. This is a non-

sectarian service to which people of all

religious traditions (or no religious tradition)

are welcome. With former faculty member

and Baystate Medical Center Chaplain Ann

Vanderburgh. Phillips Stevens Chapel

THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM

• Marc Belanger ’86: Individual Giving Officer

• Elizabeth Cheney: Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

• Sharon Davenport: Director of Development

• Ellen Frank P’15: Director of Donor Relations

• Rachel Goldberg: Director of Parent Relations

• Aruna Goldstein: Design Director

• Emily Gowdey-Backus: Assistant Director of Communications

• Cindy Hall P’09, ’12: Associate Director of Advancement Services

• Rachael Hanley: Assistant Director of Communications (Web)

• Jessica Kansas: Director of Annual Giving

• Jeff Pilgrim ’81: Director of Alumni Relations

• Ann Truehart: Advancement Assistant

• Kathleen Unruh P’13: Assistant Director of Communications

• Wanda Vadnais P’94: Assistant to Major Gifts

• Charlotte Wilinsky ’07: Assistant Director of Annual Giving

• Traci Wolfe P’16, ’19: Director of Communications

• Eric Yates P’17: Chief Advancement Officer

REUNION WORKERS• Lindsey Dirats ’11

• Kristina Conroy ’10

PHOTOGRAPHY SCHEDULE FOR REUNION JUNE 7-8, 2013

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 .....................5:30 – 6:30 P.M.

50TH REUNION CLASS PHOTO

A professional photographer will take group

shots of the Classes of 1963 and candids of those

who have come to campus to celebrate their

50th Reunion.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013 .............3:00 – 4:00 P.M.

HALL OF FAME PHOTOS

All inductees, presenters and their family

members are asked to meet under the Reunion

Tent for individual and group photos.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013 .............2:00 – 4:00 P.M.

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PHOTOS WITH FRIENDS AND ROOMMATES

Round up your old roommate, best friend or

teammates for a group photo!

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013 ............. 5:30 – 7:00 P.M.

CLASS PHOTOS ON THE QUAD

Meet in front of the Reed Campus Center and

find your class for a group photo.

Documents

Reunion Schedule 2013