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Schedule of Events

Below is an outline of the Reunion 2024 schedule. Continue to check back as updates to the schedule are made. Events are subject to change.

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Friday, June 7, 2024

7:30 a.m. Golf Outing
12–5 p.m. Refreshments
12–6 p.m. Bookstore Open
12–10 p.m.

Registration

Networking on the Island
Your gateway to fantastic possibilities! Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your network and forge meaningful connections with fellow alumni. Bring along your business card to post at Registration to facilitate a meet-up connection with other alumni in your professional industry.

12–6 p.m.

Mercy Gallery: 50 Years of Photography
The exhibition celebrates the work of six Loomis Chaffee alumni and professional photographers: Bruce Hamilton ’74, Peter Kagan ’75, Just Loomis ’75, Ted Morrison ’75, Keith Raphael ’74, and John Sutton ’74.This group of photographers was greatly influenced by former faculty member and visual art teacher Walter Rabetz. 
1–5 p.m. Library Open
2–4 p.m. Fitness Center Open
3–5 p.m. A Room with a View
Self-guided Cupola Tours
3–5 p.m.

Student-led Walking Campus Tours
Depart upon request from Reunion Registration
3:30–5 p.m. 50th Reunion | Class of 1974 Welcome Roundtable
5–6 p.m. 50th Plus Friday Reception hosted by Loomis Class of 1969
All 50th Plus reunion celebrants are welcome to attend.
5–6:30 p.m. 50th Reunion | Class of 1974 Reception
Class photo will be taken at this time
5:30 p.m. 55th Reunion | Chaffee Class of 1969 Dinner
Union Street Tavern, Windsor, CT
6 p.m. 60th Reunion | Loomis Class of 1964 Dinner
Alumni and their guests will enjoy conversation and the company of fellow alumni in the Parton Room. Dinner will feature dinner stations under the tent on Grubbs Quadrangle.
6 p.m.–12 a.m.

All-Class Welcome Dinner and Dancing featuring Lucky 13
6:30–9:30 p.m. 40th Reunion | Class of 1984 Reception
Union Street Tavern, Windsor, CT
8:30–11:30 p.m. Friday Night Firepit

Saturday, June 8, 2024

7:30–9:30 a.m.  Welcome Breakfast
8 a.m.–7 p.m. Registration
8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Networking on the Island
Your gateway to fantastic possibilities! Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your network and forge meaningful connections with fellow alumni. Bring along your business card to post at Registration to facilitate a meet-up connection with other alumni in your professional industry.
8 a.m.

Run with a Pelican
Join members of the LC cross-country team and Tim Struthers ’85 for a morning run on the cross country course.
8–9:30 a.m.

Chaffee Breakfast
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Frisbee Golf
Grab some friends and hit the new 10-hole Hall Family Frisbee Golf Course on campus. 
9 a.m. Class of 1974 Campus Tour
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Amazing Reunion Race
Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth and create lasting memories with classmates, friends and family on this campus-wide scavenger hunt!
9–10:30 a.m.

Student-led Walking Campus Tours
Depart upon request from Reunion Registration
9–11 a.m.

A Room with a View
Self-guided Cupola Tours
9–2 p.m.

Mercy Gallery: 50 Years of Photography
The exhibition celebrates the work of six Loomis Chaffee alumni and professional photographers: Bruce Hamilton ’74, Peter Kagan ’75, Just Loomis ’75, Ted Morrison ’75, Keith Raphael ’74, and John Sutton ’74.This group of photographers was greatly influenced by former faculty member and visual art teacher Walter Rabetz. 
9 a.m.–2 p.m. Library Open
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Bookstore Open
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

Loomis in the Age of ChatGPT
Hear from Matt Johnson, the Associate Director of the Henry R. Kravis ‘63 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Technology Coordinator about how the rise of Generative AI is impacting education. You’ll learn how Loomis is adapting to this technological change and becoming a leader among Independent Schools for navigating these fast-changing times. 
10 a.m.–12 p.m. Fun in the PHI with Scott MacClintic ’82
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Refreshments
10:30–11:30 a.m. Welcome
Keith Cowan ’74, Reunion Co-Chair

Sheila Culbert Portrait Unveiling
Bob Anderson ’64, Portrait Artist

Head of School Farewell Address
Sheila Culbert
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch | Food Truck Fair
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Family Activities
11:45 a.m. Alumni Parade of Classes
1–2 p.m. Fun in the PHI with Scott MacClintic ’82
1–1:30 p.m.

Well Wishes: Farewell to Sheila Culbert
Visit with Sheila Culbert to extend well wishes on her retirement.
1:30–2:30 p.m. Birding on the Island Presentation with Head of School Sheila Culbert
1:30–2:30 p.m.

Chaffee Leadership Institute
Hosted by the Chaffee Class of 1969

Learn more about the Chaffee Leadership Institute program, which provides leadership training for sophomore girls, and hear from current and former students with the opportunity to ask questions and mingle!
1:30–3:30 p.m. A Room with a View
Self-guided Cupola Tours
2–3 p.m.

Update from the Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Join the DEI team and student leaders to learn more about center’s work this year, collaborations and initiatives with other departments and centers on campus, and what lies ahead. You will hear from and be able to engage with faculty members and student leaders from the DEI Center.
2–3 p.m. Pick Up Basketball
2–3 p.m. Robotics for Kids with Robotics Coach Larry Brackney
2–3:30 p.m. Kick Ball
2–3:30 p.m. Tennis Round Robin
2–3:30 p.m. Boys Alumni Lacrosse Game
2:30–3:15 p.m.

The Power of Food
Panelists Jamie Kennedy ’74, Corby Kummer ’74, and Terry Jacobs Walters ’84 will delve into the relationship between culinary practices and well-being, exploring how gastronomic sustainability and healthy eating can transform lives and communities. Experts in sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and culinary arts will share insights on how mindful food choices can foster environmental stewardship, promote health, and support local economies. Moderated by Deborah Sudarsky Wherry ’74.
3 p.m.

Networking on the Island
Visit the networking boards to discover new professional connections with other alumni in your professional industry. 
3–3:45 p.m. LGBTQ+ Pelican Reception
LGBTQ+ graduates, allies, and guests are invited to this reception.
3–3:45 PRISM Pelican Reception
Reminisce about your LC PRISM experience and find out how much you did to pave the road for current students.
3:30–4:30 p.m. 50th Reunion | Class of 1974 Artist Reception
4:30–5:15 p.m. Remembrance of Alumni
4:30–5:30 p.m. Trivia
Gather with classmates or meet some new friends while testing your knowledge in this team trivia event. Are you a pop culture afficionado, an LC history buff, an observational detective? Come show off your expertise while reminiscing about the good old days. Who will reign supreme as the ultimate reunion trivia champions?
6:30 p.m.

5th–50th Reunion Reception
5th–50th class photos will be taken at this time.

Please arrive five minutes before scheduled time:
6:40 p.m. 2019 Class Photo — 5th Reunion
6:50 p.m. 2014 Class Photo —10th Reunion
7 p.m. 2009 Class Photo — 15th Reunion
7:05 p.m. 2004 Class Photo — 20th Reunion
7:10 p.m. 1994 Class Photo — 30th Reunion
7:15 p.m. 1989 Class Photo — 35th Reunion
7:20 p.m. 1984 Class Photo — 40th Reunion
7:25 p.m. 1979 Class Photo — 45th Reunion
7:30 p.m. 1974 Class Photo — 50th Reunion
6:30 p.m. 50th Plus Reception and Dinner
Class photos will be taken at this time
6:30 p.m.

25th Reunion Reception and Dinner | Class of 1999
25th class photo will be taken at this time  
7:30 p.m.

50th Reunion Dinner | Class of 1974
7:30–9 p.m. 5th–45th Class Dinner
8:30 p.m.–12 a.m. All-Class Music and Dancing
Featuring Clark Eno Band
9–11 p.m. S’mores Summer Fun
Let’s roast ’mallows, and celebrate s’more
10:30 p.m. Late Night Bites

Sunday, June 9, 2024

7:30–10:30 a.m. Farewell Breakfast
8–11 a.m. Bookstore Open
8:30–11 a.m.

Mercy Gallery: 50 Years of Photography
The exhibition celebrates the work of six Loomis Chaffee alumni and professional photographers: Bruce Hamilton ’74, Peter Kagan ’75, Just Loomis ’75, Ted Morrison ’75, Keith Raphael ’74, and John Sutton ’74.This group of photographers was greatly influenced by former faculty member and visual art teacher Walter Rabetz. 
10 a.m. 50th Reunion | Class of 1974 Farewell Campus Walk