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Reunion Details
Reunion includes a wide variety of events and programs. Activities commence midday on Friday, June 14 and continue through late morning on Sunday, June 16. Please explore the sections below to learn more.
REGISTRATION
Reunion fees vary depending on your class year. For the 50th Reunion classes and earlier, there is no registration fee to attend Reunion. For other classes, the fees range from $120 to $160 per adult for the full weekend. The fee for children is $55 per child (which includes the Children’s Program). View 2024 Reunion Pricing.
To register, select the appropriate option below.
Alumni: 2009 – 2019
Register Here
Alumni: 1975 – 2008
Alumni: 1974 & Earlier
SCHEDULE
Please note that the activities and times listed below are subject to change. This schedule will be updated as plans are confirmed and a final printed schedule will be available when you arrive on campus for Reunion Weekend.
Friday, June 14
WELCOME CENTER OPEN
11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.Faculty Room, Main Building, 1st Floor
Please check in here to receive your information packet, dorm assignments for on-campus housing, leave messages for classmates, and find out all there is to know about Hotchkiss Reunion. Snacks and refreshments are available here throughout Reunion Weekend.
CAMPUS STORE OPEN9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Main Building, Lower Level
Browse the latest Hotchkiss clothing and gifts.
LUNCHNoon – 1:30 p.m.Location TBD
Please wear your name tag at all meals, as it serves as proof that you have registered for Reunion Weekend.
NEW FACILITIES OPEN HOUSES3 – 4:45 p.m.Various Locations
FRIENDS OF BILL W. MEETING5 – 6 p.m.Room 419, Main Building, 2nd Floor
FRIDAY AT THE FARM: WELCOME BACK
Dinner, drinks, campfires, and s'mores!6 – 11 p.m.Hotchkiss Fairfield Farm (400 Sharon Road)
Please use the shuttle to and from Main Circle and Hotchkiss Fairfield Farm
A welcome event for all guests featuring a wide array of culinary stations and beverages at the picturesque Hotchkiss Fairfield Farm. Food service will run from 6 to 9 p.m. When dinner concludes, campfires will be lit for s'mores and socializing into the evening. Bar service concludes at 11 p.m. Please wear your nametag at all meals, as it serves as proof that you have registered for Reunion Weekend.
WELCOME CENTER CLOSES11 p.m.Faculty Room, Main Building, 1st Floor
Saturday, June 15
BEARCAT BREAKFAST7:30 – 10 a.m.Location TBD
Cafeteria-style breakfast, including hot entrees, until 9:30 a.m. (continental breakfast from 9:30 – 10 a.m.). Please wear your name tag at all meals, as it serves as proof that you have registered for Reunion Weekend.
WELCOME CENTER OPEN8:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Faculty Room, Main Building, 1st Floor
Please check in here to receive your information packet, dorm assignments for on-campus housing, leave messages for classmates, and find out all there is to know about Hotchkiss Reunion. Snacks and refreshments are available here throughout Reunion Weekend.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: SESSION ONE8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Ages 4 and older: Frantz Student Center, Main Building, 1st Floor
Under age 4: Seminar Room, Main Building, 2nd Floor
CAMPUS STORE OPEN9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Main Building, Lower Level
Browse the latest Hotchkiss clothing and gifts.
ALUMNI PANEL DISCUSSIONS
9 – 10 a.m.Class of 1936 Science Lecture Hall, A. Whitney Griswold Science Building
BACK TO THE CLASSROOM SERIES
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.Class of 1936 Science Lecture Hall, A. Whitney Griswold Science Building
Head back to the classroom with a current faculty member at The Hotchkiss School.
STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Hotchkiss Chapel
Hear a report from School leadership and the Board of Trustees. Members of the Board of Governors will report on the work of the Alumni Association. Members of the Alumni and Development Office will provide an update on fundraising for the 2023-2024 fiscal and announce Reunion Class gift totals to the School.
PICNIC LUNCH AND LAWN PARTY
Noon – 1:45 p.m.Location TBD
Enjoy a family-friendly picnic for all Reunion classes, guests, faculty, and staff members. Please wear your name tag at all meals, as it serves as proof that you have registered for Reunion Weekend.
CLASS PHOTOS1 – 2 p.m.Main steps to Dining Hall (facing Memorial Hall)
Class photos for the following classes will be taken during lunch, unless otherwise stated. Please note the time scheduled for your class and be at the Dining Hall steps on time if you wish to be in the photo.
1:00 p.m. Class of 1954
1:10 p.m. Class of 1969
1:20 p.m. Class of 1979
1:30 p.m. Class of 1984
1:40 p.m. Class of 1989
1:50 p.m. Class of 1994
HIXON POOL OPEN SWIM
2 – 4 p.m.Forrest E. Mars Jr. Athletic Center, Hixon Pool
A lifeguard will be staffed for those who wish to enjoy the School’s Olympic-sized swimming pool – all abilities welcome.
OPEN CAMPUS
2 – 6 p.m.Guests are encouraged to explore campus and enjoy the amenities — hike in the Hotchkiss Woods; play golf, tennis, or beach volleyball; or swim in Lake Wononscopomuc.
CAMPUS WALKING TOUR
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.Meet at the Hotchkiss Chapel lobby
FAIRFIELD FARM OPEN HOUSE3:30 – 5 p.m.Hotchkiss Fairfield Farm (400 Sharon Road)
Please use the shuttle to and from Main Circle and Hotchkiss Fairfield Farm
Meet BRIDGET LAWRENCE-MEIGS, Fairfield Farm manager and MIKE WEBSTER, dining services director. Learn about the FFEAT (Fairfield Farm Ecosystem & Adventure Team) program, and the School’s commitment to sustainable food. Or, just soak in the views, play lawn games, and enjoy a farm-fresh snack.
FRIENDS OF BILL W. MEETING5 – 6 p.m.Room 419, Main Building, 2nd Floor
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: SESSION TWO6 – 11:30 p.m.Ages 4 and older: Frantz Student Center, Main Building, 1st Floor
Under age 4: Seminar Room, Main Building, 2nd Floor
CLASS COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS6 – 7:30 p.m.Various Locations
WELCOME CENTER CLOSES6:30 p.m.Faculty Room, Main Building, 1st Floor
CLASS PHOTOS6:30 – 7:20 p.m.Overlooking lake (behind Harris House Tent)
Class photos will be taken during cocktails for the classes listed below. Please note the time scheduled for your class and be at the Harris House tent on time if you wish to be in the photo.
6:30 p.m. Class of 1999 (Photo on Goodbody Terrace)
6:40 p.m. Class of 2004
6:50 p.m. Class of 2009
7:00 p.m. Class of 2014
7:10 p.m. Class of 2019
CLASS DINNERS7:30 – 8:45 p.m.Various Locations
REUNION-WIDE LATE-NIGHT PARTY
8:45 p.m. – MidnightHarris House Tent
The party is just getting started! Continue celebrating at this festive event featuring music for all ages and dancing while further reminiscing with your classmates. Includes an open beer and wine bar.
LATE NIGHT SNACKS11:30 p.m. – MidnightHarris House Tent
Sunday, June 16
FAREWELL BRUNCH8 – 11:30 a.m.Location TBD
Join current and former faculty members to meet, greet, and eat. Intended to be a casual, come-when-you-can way to end your reunion.
FUN RUN
8:30 a.m.Meet at the 5th Tee (behind Harris House Tent)
A Reunion tradition! Join us for your choice of 1 mile, 2 miles, or the full 3.1-mile (5K) route. All ages welcome.
CAMPUS STORE OPEN9 a.m. – NOONMain Building, Lower Level
Browse the latest Hotchkiss clothing and gifts.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING CHECK-OUT DEADLINENOONAll guests must be out of their dorm rooms prior to noon. Please strip the bedding from your bed and leave it in the hallway on the first floor of your dorm.
WHO'S COMING?
We will populate this section with the names of alumni and former faculty who have indicated they plan to attend Reunion. As registration forms arrive and classmates officially register, they will be marked with an *.
5th Reunion
Class of 2019
There are 45 members of the Class of 2019 registered for Reunion! To request to see the list of registrants, please contact Rachel Schroeder Rodgers '09.
10th Reunion
Class of 2014
M. Bell
A. Bianco
S. Cohen*
M. Fagundo*
M. Frater
S. French*
T. Griffin*
M. Grindon*
E. Hairston*
P. Hanauer*
J. Hung*
R. Kirby
K. Krishna*
L. Lansing
C. Lawson*
M. Li*
A. Morse*
M. Ogle*
I. Reed
A. Ryder*
K. Warren*
L. Watson*
B. Zanelli
15th Reunion
Class of 2009
J. Beh-Pold*
N. Boyse*
A. Frisenda*
K. Rodgers
R. Schroeder Rodgers*
B. Softy*
G. Tomashoff*
J. Tomashoff*
20th Reunion
Class of 2004
M. Cacchio*
A. Cahill
C. Claudio*
F. Clow*
C. Cook
R. Coster
T. Cowin*
C. Cummings*
J. Cushman Curry*
M. Miller Flanagan*
B. Forgues
J. Gardner*
S. Gourlay
S. Gray*
T. Gregor
M. Hirsch
W. Holliday*
A. Jimenez Graham*
M. Kass
A. Taneja Kelsey*
T. McKay
Yin Miao*
C. Reeves*
N. Rockwell
J. Zelman*
W. PakPour Zeta*
25th Reunion
Class of 1999
M. Youngling Carannante
C. Edwards*
T. Hinckley*
M. Hoque
A. Ray McDonald*
J. Kazanowski Selman*
A. McAnneny Shore*
30th Reunion
Class of 1994
F. Ammons*
C. Birks
D. Bolar
K. Bovey*
D. Morton Carr*
A. Liu Chen*
T. Ray Colby*
J. DaSilva*
A. Desai
B. Edghill*
B. Dalton Ehrenkranz
K. Hinman*
J. Kirk
S. Lipton*
C. Marchant*
N. Nagaraj
B. Nagy*
E. Oberg*
D. Pocius*
E. Pinar Rivers*
J. Sarwar
B. Schuler*
K. Shimoda*
C. Singleton*
C. Tadros*
A. Thomas*
A. Threadgold*
S. Turner
R. Witherwax*
35th Reunion
Class of 1989
W. Barber Berry*
N. Luthi Chiaramonte*
E. Smith Déu*
A. Dodge*
A. Gouge*
K. Anderson Gray*
L. Anderson Kelsey*
H. Newman*
C. Pillsbury Oliver*
C. Pennycooke*
C. Keresey Price*
J. Scarborough*
L. Miller Vincent*
S. Virden*
C. Rankin Williams*
40th Reunion
Class of 1984
C. Arndt*
C. Cudlip Bartol*
M. Bell Fairbanks*
E. Ginn Foulke*
R. Glanville*
J. Grommers*
K. Heffner*
A. Kolowrat*
T. O'Hair
L. Packard*
L. Pratt
L. Romoser Rylee
L. Friedman Savitz*
L. Horowitz Solomon*
M. Watkins*
G. Williams*
S. Bowling Zeigler*
45th Reunion
Class of 1979
R. Carter*
L. Cholnoky*
F. Foster*
B. Philip*
R. Smith*
J. Spear*
R. Trotter*
55th Reunion
Class of 1969
D. Greenwood*
T. Keating*
I. O'Rourke*
M. Starring*
T. Wade*
D. Woodbine*
70th Reunion
Class of 1954
C. Heminway*
P. Hicks*
F. Vohr*
B. Williams*
Other Class Years
Former Faculty
ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing and Accommodations
On Campus
Dormitory housing is available to alumni and their guests on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15. Accommodations include twin beds, sheets, a blanket, a pillow, towels, and minimal furnishings. There are no private bathrooms. Each class will be housed in its own dormitory when possible. A mixed-class “quiet” dorm will be available upon request. Specific dorm rooms may not be reserved in advance. Room keys are not provided, so please plan to store valuables in your car or elsewhere. Please note that Hotchkiss is a tobacco-free campus.
Off Campus
June is a busy month in the Litchfield Hills. If you plan to stay off campus, we strongly encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible. For a list of popular area accommodations, please click here. Other properties for weekend rental can be found on Airbnb and VRBO.
CONNECT WITH CLASSMATES
Join Alumnet Today!
Join Alumnet Today
Searching for your Hotchkiss friends before Reunion? A group for your class has been created on Alumnet, the online alumni community. Please join your class group to connect with classmates, share memories, and stay up to date on reunion plans!
Click here for more information on Alumnet
FAQs
Hotchkiss Reunions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reunion?
Reunion is a time to reconnect with Hotchkiss classmates and friends and with your alma mater. Every Hotchkiss class gathers on campus at five-year anniversaries of its graduation.
What is there to do during Reunion?
Reunion includes a wide variety of events and programs that are open to anyone who is on campus for the weekend. You can participate in some or all — it's up to you. Please view the Schedule to see what's included in the weekend’s offerings.
Are spouses/partners/significant others/kids invited?
Absolutely! Families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. For those alumni who bring children or grandchildren, we offer a program for children ages six months to 16 years. There are separate spaces for infants and toddlers, and a wide range of activities and entertainment for kids of all ages
Please also note that advance reservations are required to participate in the Children’s Program. We regret that we are unable to accommodate walk-ins. If you have a child with special needs, or general questions about the program, please contact Patty O'Connor in the Office of Alumni Relations (poconnor@hotchkiss.org or 860-435-4428).
How do I register?
Online registration for Reunion Weekend is open January 16 through June 7. Paper invitations with registration reply cards will also be mailed in mid-March.
Can I check in without pre-registering?
While we do accept walk-ins, we strongly encourage you to register in advance. We cannot guarantee availability of dorm housing or dining services if you do not pre-register. There is a $20 per person late fee for anyone who registers after the June 7, 2024 cut-off date, including walk-ins.
How much does it cost to attend Reunion?
Fees vary depending on your class year. For the 50th Reunion classes and older, there is no registration fee to attend Reunion. For other classes, the fees range from $120 to $160 per adult for the full weekend. The fee for children is $55 per child (which includes the Children’s Program). View Reunion Pricing.
Can I attend for a part of the weekend?
Yes. There are registration options for Friday only and for Saturday only. You may choose to come for just one of those days or for the entire weekend.
Is housing available in the dorms?
Yes. On-campus housing is available on the Friday and Saturday nights of June Reunion. There is a nominal, flat fee for all classes of $55 per adult for dormitory housing. On-campus housing for children sleeping in beds is $55.
Dormitories are assigned by class. The majority of dormitory rooms are singles. You may move mattresses to sleep two to a room. We do not accept room preferences in advance; guests select their rooms upon arrival.
If I am staying in a dorm on campus, do I need to bring my own sheets?
No. We provide a rental linen package that includes sheets (twin bed), a single use pillow, blanket, and towels. You will need to bring your own soap and toiletries for the showers.
Will faculty attend Reunion?
Yes. The Office of Alumni Relations invites all current and retired faculty members to Reunion, and many come. In addition, your class Reunion Committee will be in touch directly with teachers that your class has a particular interest in seeing.
Is there a dress code?
Dress is casual all weekend, except for the Saturday evening class dinners, for which attire tends to be dressier. If you plan to participate in any sports such as golf, swimming, tennis, volleyball, etc., bring appropriate athletic attire.
I forget the layout of the campus. Will someone help me find my way?
Members of The Alumni Office will be available to help you. When you enter the Main Scoville Gate, signs will direct you to the Welcome Center. There will also be "Reunion Rangers" - student workers - to help you find your dorm room, carry your luggage, or direct you to other locations.
May I get a refund if I need to cancel?
For Reunion, full refunds are available until the registration cut-off of June 7, 2024. After that, we will not be able to issue refunds because all food and materials will have been ordered and staffing levels determined based on registrants.
Reunion Giving
Give in honor of your reunion year!
Pay it forward and support opportunities for current Hotchkiss students.
Reunion Committees
Reunion would not be a success without the dedication and work of volunteers who know the nuances and personality of their classes. A Hotchkiss reunion provides a unique opportunity for classmates to reconnect throughout the year and during Reunion Weekend. Each class forms a Reunion Committee. Some members of the Committee focus on fundraising tasks (Gift Committee). Others focus on assisting with planning for Reunion Weekend itself (Social Committee). The overall shared objectives are to promote inclusiveness, generate strong attendance at Reunion, and raise funds for a class gift to Hotchkiss.
If you would like to join your Reunion Committee, please contact Rachel Schroeder Rodgers '09, associate director of alumni and parent engagement.