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Berkshire School Reunion Weekend • June 8–10, 2018
You drove up the driveway for the first time, climbed the Mountain, and created life-long friendships. Reunion Weekend is your chance to celebrate your Berkshire experience, reconnect with friends, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend back on campus. See you under the Mountain! Kristina Thaute Miller ’97 Director of Alumni Relations
Remember when you tasted Berkshire maple syrup for the first time?
’50s Classic cars of the ’50s: 1950 Ford Woody Wagon 1951 Mercury Monterey 1953 Buick Skylark 1953 Studebaker Commander 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 1956 Ford Thunderbird 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 1958 Ford Edsel Convertible 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Friday, June 8
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 50th Reunion: Visit the Archives James C. Kellogg ’33 Alumni Center
Registration James C. Kellogg ’33 Alumni Center 50th Reunion: Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All other classes: Friday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Annual 50-Year Club Lunch Induction of members of the Class of 1968 and honoring those who have already celebrated their 50th reunion Great Room, Berkshire Hall
2:30 p.m. Golf Scramble For 50th Reunion and those who already have celebrated their 50th Reunion Wyantenuck Country Club
The Warren Family Gallery
Open Activities (fishing, hiking, tennis)
Kennard Visual Arts Center, Berkshire Hall
Explore the Mountain and enjoy campus!
Open All Weekend: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. New England Clambake Kids’ Club staff onsite with activities Tent on Schappert Field
’60s
Remember when you jumped into Guilder Pond? Dance crazes of the ’60s: the Hitch Hike
the Stroll
the Continental
the Madison
the Monster Mash
the Watusi
the Monkey
the Frug
the Pony
the Swim
the Mashed Potato
Saturday, June 9 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Continental & Pancake Breakfast Enjoy Berkshire’s own maple syrup. Benson Commons
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Back in the Classroom with Berkshire Faculty 11:30 a.m. Alumni Awards and Remarks by Head of School Pieter Mulder Allen Theater
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Benson Commons
1:30 p.m. Campus Tour Tour starts at Chase House
Guided Hikes Hikes to South Pinnacle and Thoreau House to Russell Shelter Meet at the Berkshire Hall Steps
2:00 p.m. How to Brew Beer: Homebrew 101 Berkshire Hall
3:00 p.m. Kickball Game Beattie Fields (Turf )
Paint and Sip Kennard Visual Arts Center, Berkshire Hall
1:00 p.m. Golf Tournament Space is limited. Wyantenuck Country Club
Saturday, June 9 continued
Sunday, June 10
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Class Cocktails and Photos
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Farewell Breakfast
Cocktail attire
Benson Commons
Geier Library
50th Reunion and Beyond Hosted by Lucia and Pieter Mulder Mulder Residence, East Campus
Friends of Bill W. Meeting de Windt Dining Room, Benson Commons
9:00 a.m. Service of Remembrance
Meet in Bellas/Dixon Math and Science Center Lobby
11:30 a.m. Depart Campus
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner Benson Commons
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Dessert & Dancing Tent on Schappert Field
For more information and to register online, visit: www.berkshireschool.org/ reunionweekend or call 413-229-1308.
’70s
Remember when you cannonballed into the swimming pool? Most popular movies of the ’70s: The Godfather (1972) The Sting (1973) Blazing Saddles (1974) The Towering Inferno (1974) Jaws (1975) Rocky (1976) Smokey and the Bandit (1977) Star Wars (1977) Animal House (1978) Superman (1978)
Reunion Details Accommodations For those who wish to stay on campus, dormitory housing is available. Staying on campus epitomizes the back-to-school experience, putting you a short distance away from all reunion events. You can register for on-campus housing through online Reunion Registration or by returning the enclosed envelope. Alumni wishing to stay on campus register as an individual and then list the family members with whom they would like to be housed. On-campus housing is assigned by class and by alumni with families. Please remember that dormitories do not provide hotel amenities so you may want to bring along an alarm clock, extra blankets, and toiletries. Basic linens and towels will be provided. Space is limited.
Reunion Headquarters When you arrive on campus, make the Bourne Common Room in the James C. Kellogg ’33 Alumni Center your first stop. Here you’ll receive your name tag and weekend schedule. You can also leave and receive messages for or from your classmates, get a bite to eat, and find out who will be joining you for the weekend’s festivities. Registration Anyone planning on attending the weekend must formally register for Reunion Weekend by June 2. 50th Reunion and Beyond and Former Faculty Berkshire School is pleased to invite members of the Class of 1968 and those who have already celebrated their 50th, and former members of our faculty to be our guests for Reunion Weekend. No payment for on-campus events is necessary, but we ask that you register for Reunion Weekend so that we may have accurate counts for meals and accommodations.
Remember when you hiked up to Black Rock?
’80s Most regrettable trends of the ’80s: Shoulder pads The “Mullet” Parachute pants Members Only jackets Stirrup pants Fanny packs Rat tails Acid wash jeans Perms Pleated jeans
Remember when you ran across Buck Valley?
’90s Popular TV shows of the ’90s: Beavis and Butt-head Dawson’s Creek Family Guy Friends South Park The X-Files Full House Saved by the Bell Seinfeld The Simpsons Twin Peaks
The Matt Brand ’88 Challenge If 33% or more of your class registers and pays for Reunion Weekend by May 1, 2018, each classmate registered by this date will receive a Berkshire School puffy vest! School Store The Berkshire Bookstore will be open throughout the weekend. Hours will be posted at the Registration desk during the weekend. Stop by and grab some new Bear Wear! Fitness Facilities The Soffer Athletic Center and the Picotte Family Fitness Center are available all weekend for alumni and their guests.
Childcare Bring the whole family to campus for the weekend! We are pleased to offer childcare (for ages three months - 12 years) with a fee of $65 per child. The Kids’ Clubs will provide age-appropriate activities, snacks and meals throughout the day. Payment must be made at time of Reunion registration. Please sign up early as space is limited! To register or learn more about the Kids’ Clubs, hours, meals and what to bring, please visit us at www. berkshireschool.org/reunionweekend. Special Needs Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated with advanced notice. We are also happy to handle special needs for the physically challenged. Please call Jodi Rathbun in advance to notify us of any special needs at 413-229-1308 or jrathbun@berkshireschool.org.
Remember when Mountain Day was announced?
’00s “One-hit wonders” of the ’00s: Daniel Powter, “Bad Day” Terror Squad, “Lean Back” Crazy Town, “Butterfly” MIMS, “This Is Why I’m Hot” D4L, “Laffy Taffy” James Blunt, “You’re Beautiful” Gnarls Barkley, “Crazy” Blu Cantrell, “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” Bo Bice, “Inside Your Heaven” Dream, “He Loves U Not”
See you in June! How To Register: Online: www.berkshireschool.org/reunionweekend Phone: Jodi Rathbun at 413-229-1308 Email: jrathbun@berkshireschool.org Mail: Return the enclosed registration envelope.
Berkshire School 245 North Undermountain Road Sheffield, MA 01257 For more information and to register, visit www.berkshireschool.org/reunionweekend
Berkshire School circa 1954