Back on Campus

In May 2022, Packer welcomed alumni back to campus for the first in-person reunion in three years. For alumni longing for a nostalgic stroll through Packer’s halls or a catchup with old friends in the Garden, Reunion 2022 was a delightful—if hot and humid—weekend.

Kicking off with a cocktail reception, the weekend included campus tours from veteran Director of Facilities Jimmy Dolan P’14, P’19, speeches from Alumni Award winners Marc Youngblood ’85 and Laura DeMarco ’63 IVAc, and former art teacher Eric Baylin P’09 who read a magnificent poem called “Slicing a Loaf of Bread.” The day culminated with a catered luncheon for alumni from the classes of 1942 through 1997.

Though the main event was in person, it was supplemented by several Zoom sessions highlighting alumni and retiring faculty, including conversations with former History Teacher Erland Zygmuntowicz P’12, P’19, and a book club discussion hosted by then Alumni Board member Ronnette Hope ’07 to discuss Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.

A virtual Alumni Panel called “Creating a More Equitable World” was hosted by Tene Howard ’97, P’27, P’32, Executive Director at Sadie Nash Leadership Project, along with trustee Francisco Tezén ’93, President and CEO of A Better Chance, and Eliza Licht ’93, a producer and documentarian focusing on social impact. The event was moderated by Adeyemi S. Mchunguzi ’09, Founder and CEO of ASMT Solutions.