Reunion Wrap-up by Carla Kenahan

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.

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 Pat Gallagher ’81, Phil Yazbak ’81 and John Canning ’81 kick off Reunion Weekend with a round of golf

Above: Special moments of sharing Abbey stories happen throughout Reunion Weekend

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 classes of 1985 and 1986 celebrate dinner together at the beautiful Aquidneck Club on Friday evening

A well-deserved standing ovation for our most senior Reunion attendee, Henry Robinson ’50

Beloved teacher and coach Bill Crimmins ’48 was honored during a reception to announce the establishment of the William A. Crimmins ’48 Scholarship Fund in Arts, Athletics and Civilization

Members of the class of 1976 gather outside of the Church of St. Gregory the Great following the Requiem Mass The New England Lobster and Clambake is always a favorite event

Members of the Class of 2010 enjoy Saturday’s dinner under the tent

Members of the 1969 football team were recognized on the occasion of the 50th anniversary win over St. George’s

CLASS PHOTOS

DIMAN CLUB 1950-1971 CLASS OF 1950

Back Row, from left: Peter von Meister ’65, Joseph Wagner ’65, Matthew Flynn ’65, Walter Cotter ’66, Eric Sandeen ’66, Dean Tully ’67, William Chase ’65; Front Row: Michael Collart ’60, Henry Robinson ’50, Hayes Hanley ’66, Jon Gilloon ’66, Barnet Phillips ’66, James Danaher ’66 Henry Robinson ’50

CLASS OF 1965

From left, Joseph Wagner, William Chase, Matthew Flynn, Peter von Meister, James Sturdevant

CLASS OF 1966

Back Row: Hayes Hanley, Barnet Phillips, Juan Kellogg, Walter Cotter Front Row: Jon Gilloon, Eric Sandeen, James Danaher

CLASS OF 1970

Back Row: Sky Schrode, James Fitzgerald, Denis Hector, James MacGuire, John McGillian, David Kernan, John Hooley Front Row: Amory Cummings, John Melia, Thomas Danaher, Byron Grant, Mark Lvoff

CLASS OF 1975

Back Row: Mark Anderson, John Connolly, Peter Ferry Front Row: Stephen Krauss, Jack Romano, Rick Childs

CLASS OF 1980

From left, Rainero Reyes, John Rappaport, Richard Seeley, John Power

CLASS OF 1971

Back Row: Mark McKenna, Brian Burke, Todd Stanton, Thomas Fitzgerald; Front Row: Greg Tobin, Steve Griffith, David Black, Thomas Lonergan

CLASS OF 1976

Back Row: Mark Dietrich, Bob Rodgers, Thomas Keogh, Shea Farrell, Tim Garvey; Front Row: Henry Schmitt, Chris Ferrone, Jeffery Calnan, Christopher Harty, Christopher Tovar

CLASS OF 1981

Back Row: Michael McCauley, Patrick Gallagher, John Canning, Jim Holland, Bryan McGuirk, Ed Groff, Chris Keller, Michael Egan; Front Row: Peter Loos, Nicholas Moran, Douglas Peale, Philip Yazbak, Christopher Behnke

CLASS OF 1985

Back Row: Joe Moore, Ted English, Patzi Elizade, John McCormick, Peter Krenicky, Ted McHugh, George Carter, Matt Cunningham’s cousin, Brendan Canning, Manny Rionda, Thomas Hopkins, Matt Cunningham; Front Row: Mike Nannini, Ed Lyons, David Groff, Sean Driscoll, Eric Tassell, Olivier Sartor

CLASS OF 1986

Chris Furtado (left) and Robert Rionda

CLASS OF 1990

Back Row: Peter Healey, Kevin McDermott, Kevin MacMillan, Nick Thornton, Kevin MacMillan, Charlie Baisley, Chris Galloway; Front Row: Jose Juan Cebrian, Robert Poirier, Ross Murray, Justin Hauser, Luke Hoyne

CLASS OF 1991

From left, Jeremy Healey, Robert Capone, Daryl Barnes, Gordon Carrolton

CLASS OF 1995

Thomas Paull

CLASS OF 2006

Abigail Rich Smith, Alexander Harvey, Lisa Betz