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Alumni Reunion Recap
REUNION RECAP
2017 Reunion Reignites Priory Bond
With more than 100 alumni and guests in attendance, Priory’s 2017 Reunion Weekend this past Sept. 15-17 was a smashing success. Over the three-day weekend, generations of alumni were able to reconnect with former classmates, the monastic community, current and former faculty, and explore how the campus has evolved.
A big win from the Panther football team kicked off the weekend at the Alumni Football Game, followed by an evening social at the newly remodeled Aquatic Center. As alumni mingled, they enjoyed the famous wood fired pizzas from Father Martin Mager and Priory chef Ruben Zambrano, along with a wine tasting featuring alumni-owned or managed wineries.
The Priory spirit and camaraderie echoed through campus the next day at a sunset cocktail reception and dinner in the Performing Arts Center. All those in attendance enjoyed hearing from alumni speakers Larry David ’62,
Greg Hampton ’67, Andrew Valentine ’82 and Edward Sun ’87, on the foundational impact Priory made on them when they were students and how important it is for them to remain active members in the community. The festivities were highlighted with special recognition for the milestone classes, including a heartfelt refl ection about the Class of 1967 celebrating their 50th reunion from Father Maurus and a touching tribute and prayer to conclude the evening from Father Pius Horvath. Before closing out the weekend, alumni convened one last time for Mass in the Priory Chapel and a brunch hosted in the monastic dining room.