REUNION WEEKEND

“Driving down Route 15 and seeing Mary on the hill brings such a wonderful feeling of excitement and peacefulness at the same time. Our 30th did not disappoint! We had a nice turnout from the class of 1989, which included lots of laughs, reminiscing about great Mount memories and catching up on the latest news of everyone’s families, jobs and adventures. The Mount helped mold us into the amazing people we are today and I am so grateful that they welcome us back to our mountain home every five years to celebrate with each other.”

Julie Hyland, C’89

SPECIAL GUESTS William O'Neill, C'49, and John Burkhard, C'49, celebrated their 70th anniversary.

“It’s all about seeing and reconnecting with familiar faces from my class and even other reunion year classes every time you are walking around campus. There really is such a nostalgic feel in the air during the weekend for everyone who returns for a brief trip back to their mountain home.”

Kevin Kalis, C’99

Reunion Recap

REUNION IS AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE that honors personal connections to Mount St. Mary’s including education, friendships and experiences. In June, the Mount welcomed back more than 800 alumni, family and friends to Reunion Weekend 2019. Graduating classes ending in 4 and 9 gathered for reunion festivities during the three-day weekend where more than 34 different events were filled with community, conversation and celebration.

Reunion golf was back in full swing at Waynesboro Country Club. This annual event celebrated its 43rd year and golfers from all generations enjoyed the beautiful course. The event raised money for the Rev. Carl J. Fives Scholarship, which is awarded to rising Mount seniors and two fourth-year seminarians and is based on academic excellence, financial need and service to the Mount community.

This year also marked the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Elizabeth DiNunzio, C’09, who was tragically killed by a vehicle while jogging on Old Emmitsburg Road just a few hundred yards from campus several weeks before graduation. Donned in red shirts, which was Elizabeth’s favorite color, classmates, family, friends and community members participated in the Annual Elizabeth DiNunzio Memorial 5K. Proceeds from this event benefit the maintenance of the Elizabeth DiNunzio Trail, which was constructed in Elizabeth’s memory as a place for students and members of the community to run safely.

The Mount hosted several other beloved and exciting events including the alumni banquet, where three Mounties were awarded the highest honor given to an alum from the Mount, the Bruté Medal. Following the Mount Briefing from President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D., alumni packed the Horning Theater where they were treated to a Reagan re-enactment performed by alumnus Wilbur Wills, C’69, and his wife, Sue Wills.

From class dinners, wine tastings, live entertainment, happy hours, a crab feast and a pizza food truck—the jam-packed schedule of activities ensured that everyone enjoyed their time on campus.

Thanks for coming!

SAVE THE DATE!

Reunion 2020: June 5-7

We look forward to welcoming even more of our Mount alumni back home next year! Watch your mailboxes for special information from the Office of Alumni Engagement. For class years ending in 5 or 0: If you are interested in being on your reunion committee, please email the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@msmary.edu.