2022 Hotchkiss Reunion
For Classes ending in 2 or 7
June 17-19, 2022
REUNION DETAILS
We're delighted to welcome you back to Hotchkiss for Reunion Weekend!
All events and times listed are subject to change. Please continue to reference this page for any announcements and updates.
As of midnight on June 10, online registration for Reunion Weekend has closed. The window to request a refund has also closed. Guests who have not registered will be accepted upon check-in at an additional rate of $20 per person. For questions regarding registration and housing for Reunion Weekend, please email Assistant to Alumni Relations & Parent Programs Brenda Catalano or call (860) 435-3714.
As we plan for the arrival of alumni and their guests to the Hotchkiss campus, the Alumni Office is taking great care to manage the risks associated with COVID-19. We will continue to align our reunion guidelines with those of our campus guidelines. In consideration of the health and safety of visitors and our campus community, we ask that all eligible attendees be fully vaccinated and abide by the current Hotchkiss policy requiring all visitors over the age of three years old to wear a mask while inside all School buildings regardless of vaccination status.
SCHEDULE
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 17
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus Store Open
Stop by to grab your traditional Hotchkiss insignia clothing and gifts, located in the east wing on the lower level of Main Building.
11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Welcome Center Open
Please check in at the Welcome Center, located in the Faculty Room (Main Building), for Reunion and dorm housing. Gathering space, campus information, and refreshments will be available here throughout the weekend. Please note: check-in for dormitory rooms will not be available after 11:00 p.m.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Join us for lunch in the Dining Hall.
All Afternoon
Open Campus
Guests are encouraged to explore our beautiful campus and woods; play golf, tennis, or beach volleyball; visit Tremaine Art Gallery; or take a swim in Lake Wononscopomuc. Please note: the lakefront will not be staffed by a lifeguard.
3 – 4:45 p.m.
New Facilities Tours
Explore the Class of 1964 Teaching and Learning Center, a space devoted to study skills and student support. See how a favorite campus tree has been incorporated into the design of the renovated Cullman Art Center. Discover a fun makerspace in the Class of 2017 EFX (Engineering, Fabrication, and Exploration) Lab. Experience the newly renovated Walker Auditorium and hear how this state-of-the-art space plays a vital role in community life.
6 – 8 p.m.
Friday at the Farm: Casual Dinner & Drinks
A kickoff welcome event for guests of all classes and faculty; enjoy food stations, drinks, lawn games, and socializing at Fairfield Farm. Continuously running shuttles are provided to and from Main Circle. Limited parking is available at the Farm.
8 – 10 p.m.
Friday at the Farm: Socializing & Bonfires
Campfires are lit as the sun goes down, and the drinks tent remains open until 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttles continuously running to and from Main Circle. Limited parking is available at the Farm. Please note: campfires are weather-permitting.
Saturday, June 18
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Outdoor Yoga with Greg Montgomery '77
Start your day with certified yoga teacher GREG MONTGOMERY '77. A limited supply of mats are available.
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast in the Dining Hall
8:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Center Open
Please check in at the Welcome Center, located in the Faculty Room (Main Building), for Reunion and dorm housing.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus Store Open
Stop by to grab your traditional Hotchkiss insignia clothing and gifts, located in the east wing on the lower level of Main Building.
9 – 10 a.m.
Alumni Career Discussion
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
9 – 10 a.m.
Alumni Panel
Hotchkiss Then ’Til Now
Hosted by the Class of 1957, and presented by ROBIN CHANDLER ’87, Co-Director of Athletics, RUSTY CHANDLER '53, P'82,'85,'87, GP'10,'14,'16,'22, former Head of School, GEORGE GURNEY '57, and CHRISTIE GURNEY RAWLINGS '85, P'12,'14,'19, Hotchkiss Summer Portals Director of Admission & Residential Life.
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Back to the Classroom Series
Head back to the classroom with TOM DRAKE, instructor in History at The Hotchkiss School.
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
State of the School Address
Gather in the Hotchkiss Chapel to hear a report from Head of School CRAIG BRADLEY and a representative from the Board of Trustees. Class gift totals will be announced. A member of the Hotchkiss Board of Governors will report on the work of the Alumni Association.
Noon – 1:45 p.m.
Picnic Lunch
Lunch for all reunion classes and faculty and staff will be served on the A. Whitney Griswold Science Building lawn.
1 – 2 p.m.
New Facilities Tours
Explore the Class of 1964 Teaching and Learning Center, a space devoted to study skills and student support. See how a favorite campus tree has been incorporated into the design of the renovated Cullman Art Center. Discover a fun makerspace in the Class of 2017 EFX (Engineering, Fabrication, and Exploration) Lab. Experience the newly renovated Walker Auditorium and hear how this state-of-the-art space plays a vital role in community life.
2 – 6 p.m.
Open Campus
Guests are encouraged to explore our beautiful campus and woods; play golf, tennis, or beach volleyball; visit Tremaine Art Gallery; or take a swim in Lake Wononscopomuc. Please note: the lakefront will not be staffed by a lifeguard.
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Fairfield Farm Open House
Learn about the FEAT (Fairfield Farm Ecosystem & Adventure Team) program, and the School's commitment to sustainable food. Or, just soak in the views, meet the Hotchkiss chickens, play lawn games, and enjoy a farm-fresh snack. A shuttle bus will be running between the Main Circle and Fairfield farm.
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Class Cocktail Receptions
Cocktail receptions for all classes in designated locations on campus.
7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Class Dinners
Dine with your classmates in separate locations on campus.
9 – Midnight
Dancing
Dancing to music for all ages!
11:30 p.m.
Late-Night Snacks
Join us for late-night snacks under the Harris House tent.
Sunday, June 19
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Outdoor Yoga with Greg Montgomery '77
Start your day with certified yoga teacher GREG MONTGOMERY '77. A limited supply of mats are available.
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Bearcat Brunch
Join us for brunch in the Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.
Fun Run
9 a.m. – Noon
Campus Store Open
Stop by to grab your traditional Hotchkiss insignia clothing and gifts, located in the east wing on the lower level of Main Building.
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 2017
Astorian, L.*
Bartusek, J.*
Bazos, Z.*
Berry, C.*
Brown, J.*
Buckles, C.*
Button, E.*
Clejan, J.*
Cooper, H.*
Craighead, C.*
Dabholkar, N.*
DiMichele, O.*
Doggett, C.*
Eichler, K.*
Franklin, E.*
Friedman, J.*
Game, E.*
Gellman, S.*
Gerjarusak, S.*
Glasfeld, S.*
Godine, J.*
Gotsis, K.*
Gratton, J.*
Grosscup, P.*
Haywood, T.*
Herr, G.*
Hough, C.*
Howard, G.*
Hubbard-Gourlay, A.*
Humphries, A.*
Isaly, D.*
Jin, L.*
Kadiri, K.*
Kennedy, A.*
Kingston, G.*
Kohlmeyer, C.*
Kreisler, J.*
Kuehn, S.*
Lee, S.*
Lee, K.*
Liu, J.*
Malkin, C.*
Marran, E.*
Matthews, G.*
Miller, K.*
Morris, J.*
Mulhern, J.*
Ong, F.*
Oostenink, A.*
Pemmireddy, P.*
Rhodes, J.*
Rifai, M.*
Roh, A.*
Samaritano, G.*
Scheerer, A.*
Schopp, G.*
Schreiber, G.*
Shin, S.*
Sidamon-Eristoff, G.*
Sitinas, S.*
Sivalingam, V.*
Smith, K.*
Stanton, H.*
Theodore, Chris*
Vander Hoeven, J.*
von Weise, A.*
Walker, A.*
Walter, J.*
Warren, A.*
Wen, A.*
Wilder, S.*
Wilson, E.*
Wong, A.*
Wu, K.*
Xiao, A.*
Xiao, M.*
Zhai, J.*
10th Reunion
Class of 2012
Albright, K.*
Allegaert, S.*
Anokye, H.*
Balderston, C.*
Belling, C.*
Bentley, T.*
Birch, S.*
Bush, A.*
Chen, A.*
Chiappone, R.*
Chute, A.*
Copp, A.*
Courtney, B.*
Fanlo, A.*
Flexner, P.*
Frank, F.*
Gardiner, R.*
Gluck, S.*
Gomez, I.*
Gulden, W.*
Hanson, A.*
Herrera, K.*
Hough, C.*
Johnson, I.*
Kilnes, K.*
King, L.*
Kirk, R.*
Kuras, H.*
LaRoche, E.*
Langer, S.*
Luke, J.*
Nikolova, A.*
Nino, I.*
O'Brien, C.*
Piccone, N.*
Portelli, L.*
Reed, K.*
Ruddock, B.*
Shofner, W.*
Staples, A.*
Warner, M.*
Williams, M.*
Young, S.*
15th Reunion
Class of 2007
Acuna, A.*
Archer, T.*
Balderston, K.*
Best, T.*
Boyse, F.*
Clifford, L.*
Everett, N.*
Fowler, A.*
Hardie, C.*
Hotaling, C*
Johnson, M.*
Krane, L.*
Leahy, J.*
Leib, M.*
Marchant, B.*
Price, S.*
Raper Klietsch, C.*
Rogers, A.*
Serna, R.*
Softy, S.*
20th Reunion
Class of 2002
Boynton, K.*
Debra, L.*
Downey, E.*
Eschbach, M.*
Harris Santini, A.*
Hinckley, T.*
Holliday, J.*
Hotaling, A.*
Hunter, T.*
Lee Taylor, S.*
Manley, A.*
McNally, J.*
Meadow Faello, D.*
Merrill, K.*
Quick Burdette, C.*
Santini, A.*
Shumate Denman, E.*
Smith Connolly, A.*
Stapleton Ree, S.*
Tonelli, A.*
25th Reunion
Class of 1997
Allen Tholking, K.*
Anderson, D.*
Benenson, J.*
Benton, K.*
Cockburn, C.*
Copenhaver Fraise, C.*
Donelan McDonald, K.*
Dorman Glover, A.*
Gott, B.*
Gottlieb, P.*
Hurst, A.*
Jeanloz, T.*
Kinsel-Evans, H.*
Larsen Woolway, E.*
Maloney Syracuse, K.*
Meixueiro, J. *
McClellan, L.*
Ogbahon, E.*
Olendorf, E.*
Palmer Wright, H.*
Schaufelberger, R.*
Shahid Groves, S.*
Shipley, A.*
Sillman, K.*
Steenburg, C.*
Thayer, T.*
Thomas, E.*
Tse, R.*
Vargheese Raghavan, A.*
Varghese, A.*
Walsh, J.*
Young Earley, T.*
30th Reunion
Class of 1992
Berg, E.*
Bernstein Fauver, K.*
Bitely, R.*
Brown, J.*
Bushell, D.*
Dinger, M.*
Douglas, A.*
Duxbury Chin, S.*
Early, B.*
Gale, P.*
Gold, R.*
Grahling, E.*
Grossman, B.*
Hetrick, N.*
Newman Smyth, E.*
Oberman, A.*
Pell Shea, A.*
Roak Budd, E.*
Tiger, C.*
York, B.*
Zenko Ringbom, S.*
35th Reunion
Class of 1987
Bushnell, E.*
Chandler, R.*
Chapman Ellinger, M.*
Chapman Waters, V.*
Deckoff Langworthy, H.*
Falkenstein, E.*
Green Roberson, S.*
Hall, M.*
Hart, C.*
Hordon, D.*
Jackson, W.*
Kebbon, M.*
Kidd Sachs, L.*
Murray Butler, D.*
Park, S.*
Strong, R.*
Takoudes, G.*
Williamson, J.*
Wong, K.*
40th Reunion
Class of 1982
Brown, A.*
Buzasi, D.*
Bjornson Wolf, L.*
Bulley, A.*
Chandler, L.*
Ellsworth, T.*
Erickson Putney, T.*
Errichetti, R.*
Felton Staunton, M.*
Gay Freeman, E.*
Gilbert, P.*
Graves, M.*
Harned Battey, W.*
Jimma, A.*
Jones, D.*
Longstreth Hedeman, R.*
MacPherson, M.*
Muench, B.*
Nakachi, M.*
Pardus, S.*
Rorick Cervantes, G.*
Rout, R.*
Ryan, P.*
Sapirstein, J.*
Schroeder, K.*
Turner Dago, A.*
Tiedemann, C.*
Townsend, M.*
Webb Kendall, K.*
Williams, V.*
Weihman, M.*
45th Reunion
Class of 1977
Baur, A.*
Briggs Braswell, J.*
Brown, B.*
Busby, S.*
Chako, D.*
Collin, B.*
Gruner, H.
Holmes, K.*
Luke, A.*
Montgomery, G.*
Montgomery, J.*
Schmidt Softy, C.*
Shea, C.*
Sutphin, C.*
60th Reunion
Class of 1962
Granbery, P.*
Hicks, D.*
Nania, T.*
Norcross, C.*
Stevens, D.*
Van Dyk, B.*
65th Reunion
Class of 1957
Bernuth, P.*
Carnes, P.*
Gurney, G.*
Jones, B.*
Larsen, J.*
Lindley, P.*
Lindquist, C.*
Longstreth, G.*
Lumb, S.*
Reeder, D.*
Starkweather, W.*
Stempien, P.*
Thoms, P.*
Ward, P.*
70th Reunion
Class of 1952
Euston, A.*
75th Reunion
Class of 1947
Other Class Years
Angell '75, K.
Former Faculty
Chandler '53, J.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing and Accommodations
On Campus
Dormitory housing is available to alumni and their guests on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18. 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.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
As we plan for the arrival of alumni and their guests to the Hotchkiss campus, the Alumni Office is taking great care to manage the risks associated with COVID-19.
We will continue to align our reunion guidelines with that of our campus guidelines. At this time, we expect COVID-19 protocols to include the following: all eligible alumni and their guests must be fully vaccinated to attend the on-campus reunion and abide by the current Hotchkiss policy requiring visitors over the age of three years old to wear a mask while inside all School buildings regardless of vaccination status. Proof of vaccination must be submitted as part of the registration process. We appreciate your understanding in the event that COVID-19 conditions in June require any changes to this guidance.
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.
What is the current COVID-19 protocol on campus?
At this time, we expect COVID-19 protocols to include the following: alumni and their guests, including children, must be fully vaccinated to attend the on-campus reunion and abide by the current Hotchkiss policy requiring visitors to wear a mask while inside all School buildings regardless of vaccination status. Proof of vaccination must be submitted as part of the registration process. We appreciate your understanding in the event that COVID-19 conditions in June require any changes to this guidance.
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 five to 16 years. Activities range from a big screen movie, arts & crafts, games, and more! Please note, due to current COVID-19 restrictions, unvaccinated children, including children under the age of five years, are not permitted to attend Reunion programming.
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?
We offer both an online and a paper registration option for Reunion. Online registration is currently open (see above). In mid-April, a brochure and registration form will be mailed to all reunion alumni.
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 $100 to $140 per adult for the full weekend. The fee for children is $55 per child (which includes the Children’s Program).
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 $55.00 per adult for dormitory housing. On-campus housing for children sleeping in beds is $55.00.
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.
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 10, 2022 cut-off date, including walk-ins.
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 10, 2022. 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 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 fund-raising 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.