Over 1,000 Cubs Attend 2nd Annual

Over 1,000 Cubs Attend 2nd Annual Alumni Weekend B Y Patrick Girardi ’99

Alumni and families share stories at the tailgate before the football game at the Ignacio and Mary Salseda Memorial Rose Garden.

THE 2ND ANNUAL ALUMNI WEEKEND was a huge success, with over 1,000 alums and their families back on campus for a three-day celebration that began on September 28th. Packed full of classmates trading stories, sharing memories and introducing their families, the tailgate was a favorite, held at the Ignacio and Mary Salseda Memorial Rose Garden. Five classes celebrated reunions on Saturday night—1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009—and the buzz on campus was palpable. All enjoyed their own unique locations to celebrate their respective class dinner. The feelings of enthusiasm and nostalgia were prevalent across the entire campus. The Weekend culminated in the inspiring Mass celebrated by Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 and the Family Barbeque. Many future Cubs enjoyed the inflatable slides, face painters on Sunday, coupled with the wonderful lunch.

All in all, it was a great weekend, full of nostalgia and fun. Alumni and their families were thrilled and glad to be back at 1901 Venice to enjoy the festivities. We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd Annual Alumni Weekend next year.