Come Home Mercersburg is waiting for you!
June 6-9, 2019 mercersburg.edu/reunionweekend
Destination: Mercersburg Kick off Summer 2019 with four days of fun! From Thursday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9, the campus is all yours. Your reunion committee has helped the school plan a one-of-a-kind weekend that offers something for everyone. Classes ending in 4 or 9 will celebrate their reunions, and all Mercersburg alumni, their guests, and friends of the school are invited to attend.
HOW TO REGISTER Register at mercersburg.edu/reunionweekend.
Come for the entire weekend! All-inclusive packages are available at early-bird rates before May 1:
5th Reunion class - $100/person (a savings of $215) 50th Reunion and Loyalty Club classes - $200/person (a savings of $115) All other reunion classes - $265/person (a savings of $50) These packages include three nights of dorm lodging (one bed in a double-occupancy room), campus activities, meals, and alcoholic/ nonalcoholic beverages. (Additional fees will apply for singleoccupancy lodging, off-campus activities, and childcare.) If dorm lodging isn’t your thing, a list of local accommodations can be found on the reunion web page. Can’t make it on Thursday? Check the online registration form for a la carte pricing.
Schedule Snapshot and FAQs Find the lineup of events and a list of frequently asked questions at mercersburg.edu/reunionweekend. The schedule will be updated as programming is added.
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS Celebrate your classmates as they share their skills, stories, and accomplishments as a part of the program!
Avoid trekking to a hotel— stay in a dorm so you never have to leave campus.
Don’t miss your class photo and dinner on Saturday—a highlight of the weekend.
Show off your dance moves on Saturday night with live music by the Odyssey Band of D.C.
Featured Presenters Include: Andy Alpert ’82, P ’14, Alumni Council president Jenn Barr Weiss ’99, educational consultant John David Bennett P ’12, ’19, dean of curricular innovation Jim Brinson, school carillonneur, organist, and music faculty member
Back to school… learn from faculty members about Mercersburg’s curriculum and what it’s like to be a student today.
Avery Cook, longtime campus grounds supervisor Bill Gridley ’69, P ’04, ’06, partner, Bowie Gridley Architects Dave Holzwarth ’78, P ’11, ’13, science faculty member Steven Hummel ’79, United Church of Christ pastor Eddie Kang ’99, Seoul, Korea-based artist Katie Lasky ’94, New Orleans-based attorney Jim Malone P ’01, ’03, science faculty member
The entire campus is your playground: take advantage of the Flanagan Pool, the Hale Field House, the Jimmy Curran Track, the McDowell Fitness Center, the Smoyer Tennis Center, and the Davenport Squash Center.
Bill Mathews ’84, real-estate entrepreneur Rachel Rosa ’14, master’s candidate in mechanical engineering Lucia Rowe ’09, social worker, STRIVE Preparatory Schools James Snyder ’69, P ’05, international president of the Israel Museum Julia Stojak Maurer ’90, P ’18, ’20, ’22, assistant head of school for academic affairs Katie Titus P ’20, head of school Ben Tutt ’89, general manager, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (Puerto Rico) Rev. Will Whitmore, school minister and religion faculty member
EXPLORE LOCAL ON THURSDAY
Antietam National Battlefield 10 a.m. ($35)
Join battlefield expert Jeff Driscoll ’68 and faculty emeritus Ray Larson for a private guided tour of Antietam, site of the bloodiest battle in all of American history. Transportation and boxed lunch included.
Whitetail Golf Resort 11 a.m. ($35)
Whitetail is among the highest rated golf courses in the Mid-Atlantic. Join head golf coach Doug Smith and get your foursome together for a nine-hole scramble. Nine holes of golf, cart, transportation, and boxed lunch included.
Knob Hall Winery 2:30 p.m. ($15)
Knob Hall is a family estate winery producing high-quality wines from vineyards maintained in the tradition of sustainable agriculture. Dick Seibert ’69 (the winery’s owner/operator) and his daughter, Stephanie ’09, will lead a tour. Wine tasting, vineyard tour, and transportation included.
AND THE AWARD GOES TO… The Alumni Council invites you to kick off Reunion Weekend on Thursday with a special dinner celebrating alumni accomplishments and service.
Thursday, June 6 • 6 p.m. The Alumni Council will also honor an exceptional group of faculty and staff for their service to Mercersburg Academy. Forty or more years of service: Jeff Zeis - 40 years, buildings and grounds staff Retirees:
Class of ’32 Award
Steven Guttman ’64 James Snyder ’69, P ’05 Alumni Council Medal for Distinguished Achievement
Robert Hunter ’59 Alumni Council Medal for Distinguished Service
Joseph Huber ’64
Alumni Council Prize for Achievement
Paul Galey P ’00, ’02 - 29 years, counseling and religion faculty
Masroor Ahmed ’99
Bonnie Miller - 12 years, administrative staff
Alumni Council Prize for Service
Laurence “Mitch” Mitchell - 8 years, security
Bebe Lloyd ’94 Alumni Council Young Alumni Leadership Award
Magdalena Kala ’09
Debbie Rutherford P ’03, ’06, ’06 42 years, associate head of school Frank Rutherford ’70, P ’03, ’06, ’06 43 years, science faculty Boyd Straley - 57 years, buildings and grounds staff
Friday, June 7 • 2 p.m. “A Life of Perseverance: Picking Ourselves Up Off the Mat” Col. (ret.) Robert Naething ’74, P ’01 Robert Naething, as a member of the Secretary of the Army’s Senior Executive Service, serves as the Deputy to the Commanding General of United States Army North (Fifth Army), which is responsible for the land defense of North America and conducts homeland-defense operations and disaster-relief efforts in support of civil authorities. Naething leads U.S. Army North’s strategic planning and has personnel, budgetary, and logistical responsibilities. He provides daily command oversight of Fort Sam Houston (the Army’s second-largest installation) in San Antonio, Texas. Naething sits on a number of Department of the Army boards and has led Department of Defense efforts in support of wounded warriors and transitioning service members. Bob graduated from the U.S. Army War College and retired from the Army as a colonel in 2011 after 32 years of service. He has led troops in combat zones, deployed to five different continents, and taught history at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Bob and his late wife, Chris, raised three children (including Rick ’01). Bob and his wife, Cindy, enjoy spending time with “a whole herd” of grandchildren.
KEYNOTE SESSIONS
Saturday, June 8 • 1 p.m. “The Lowe Down” Rebecca Lowe ’99 Rebecca Lowe has served as the lead studio host of NBC’s coverage of Premier League football (a.k.a. soccer) since 2013, and has covered three different Olympiads for the network: the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and PyeongChang, South Korea, respectively, as well as the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She previously worked for ESPN UK, where she co-hosted that network’s Premier League and FA Cup coverage and was a member of the main ESPN broadcast team for the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany. Lowe has also worked for the BBC and Setanta Sports in her native England. In 2013, Sports Illustrated named her “Newcomer of the Year” in its annual Media Awards.
Hear from two accomplished alumni who are making a difference in our world!
Rebecca’s session at Reunion Weekend will be based on her new YouTube show “The Lowe Down,” and features Director of Athletics Rick Hendrickson P ’03, ’06, ’19 as moderator. She and her husband, former English soccer player and coach Paul Buckle, are the parents of a son, Edward.
Saturday, June 8 • 9 a.m. Morning in Motion Start your Saturday off right with biking, squash. tennis, swimming, basketball, or other exercise offerings led by an all-star roster of alumni and faculty, including: Jenn Brallier ’09 Natalie Burkardt ’14 Jeff Cohen Don Devine Jr. ’79 Lena Finucane ’09 Alicia Furnary Amato ’09 Eric Hicks P ’16, ’19 Magdalena Kala ’09
Anika Kempe ’09 Deirdre Marshall ’79 Erin McCartney Rozniakowski ’99 Jen Miller Smith ’97 Amy Dickerson Mohr Mike Sweeney P ’07, ’13, ’19, ’21 Barb Thorne P ’06, ’07 Christina Turchi ’04
Class Tents: Your Headquarters on Campus Every reunion class will have a tent on the quad: a place to hang out with classmates, strum a guitar, and page through old copies of the KARUX. Your reunion committee will lead the charge on decorating, and a panel of judges will award the coveted class cup for best tent on Saturday night. Bragging rights are at stake!
FAMILY FUN
Help your kids or grandkids fall in love with Mercersburg just like you did!
Legacy Campout While you’re attending your class dinner and dance on Saturday evening, your kids or grandkids (ages 7-14) can enjoy dinner, games, music, s’mores, and an overnight campout on back campus. Sponsored by Mercersburg Summer Programs, it’s the perfect introduction to Mercersburg—free of charge! mercersburg.edu/legacycampout
Quad Games Enjoy a game of KanJam, some bean bag toss, or an old-fashioned sack race. Don’t forget your Frisbee or football!
Childcare Childcare up to 12 years of age is provided by nearby First United Daycare on Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. The fee of $25 per child (per evening) includes dinner and snacks.
Family-Friendly Dorm You may select a dorm accommodation designated for families with young children, providing the option of a kid-friendly environment.
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