Pat Gallagher ’81, Phil Yazbak ’81 and John Canning ’81 kick off Reunion Weekend with a round of golf
by Director of Special Events Carla Kenahan
If we have learned anything in the last year it is that we need each other. We are social in nature and our need to connect is strong. The reality of this truth was evident throughout Reunion Weekend 2021. Alumni received a warm welcome back to campus to celebrate the first ever double reunion. Special congratulations to the classes of 1970 and 1971 and classes of 1995 and 1996. It was wonderful to finally host their 50th and 25th class reunions.
Lobster and Clam Bake, athletics contests, Requiem Mass and Vespers, and Class Photos during the Reunion Cocktail Party and Dinner held under the Reunion Tent. The weekend concluded with a community Mass on Sunday and Alumni Brunch. Thank you again for your patience as we remained committed to hosting Reunion Weekend in-person and on campus. We are grateful and humbled by your steady support. We have begun planning for Reunion 2022, with a tentative date of September 23-25. Classes ending in 2s and 7s and members of the Diman Club please stay tuned for confirmation on Reunion 2022 dates!
The weekend schedule was filled with events designed to not only bring everyone together to reminisce but to also meet Ravens across different generations; all of whom contributed an important part of the history of Portsmouth Abbey. Alumni enjoyed attending traditional favorites starting on Friday with golf at The Aquidneck Club and class gatherings in the evening held off campus around Aquidneck Island. Saturday followed with a full day of events including a delicious New England Above: Friends and football make a perfect Saturday afternoon get-together
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Above: Special moments of sharing Abbey stories happen throughout Reunion Weekend
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