Schedule for Reunion Weekend 2013

2013 Program and Schedule

Tentative Weekend Schedule

Thursday, June 13
11:00 am Golf at Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, MA (Contact Margaret Temesvari at 413-774-1461 or mtemesvari@deerfield.edu for more information)

1:00 – 5:30 pm Registration for the Class of 1963 and Grand Classes Alumni (post 50th)

6:00 pm Reception for the Class of 1963 and the Grand Classes

7:15 pm Dinner for the Class of 1963 and the Grand Classes followed by Student Entertainment

Friday, June 14
7:30 am Breakfast for the Class of 1963 and the Grand Classes

9:00 am – 10:00 pm Alumni Registration

9:00 am Student Panel

10:00 am Golf at Hickory Ridge Club in Amherst, MA for all Reunion Classes (Contact Margaret Temesvari at 413-774-1461 or mtemesvari@deerfield.edu for more information)

Noon  Lunch for the Class of 1963 and the Grand Classes

1:15 pm Sing-along with 50th and Grand Classes

2:00 pm Vietnam – The Defining Event of our Lifetime
     A Panel of ’63 Alumni Moderated by Tim Balch ’63

3:30 pm “Deerfield Today” -Panel Moderated by Margarita Curtis H’57 with her Senior Staff

5:00 pm ’63 Memorial Service – Officiated by Jim Dykes ’63

6:30 pm Class Receptions and Dinners

Saturday, June 15
7:15 am Breakfast for All Reunion Classes

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Alumni Registration Continues

9:00 am Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association

9:15 am State of the School Address – Head of School, Margarita Curtis H’57

10:30 am “The Changing Face of Education: Remaining Relevant in the 21st Century”
     with members from the Class of 1963 and Deerfield Faculty

Noon Picnic Luncheon and Class Photos

4:45 pm Optional Activities
     Tennis
     Tour of Flynt Center: Historic Deerfield

5:00 pm “Remembering Tim Engelland: Teacher, Artist, Mentor, Friend”
     Join Jeff Hoerle ’86, Peter Fallon (former faculty), and John O’Brien P’87, ’91, ’92 (former faculty) as they recall Tim’s life and show highlights from Tim’s career.

6:30 pm Class Receptions

7:30 pm Clambake in the Great Tent

Sunday, June 16
8:00 am – Noon Brunch

8:30 am Memorial Service for Deerfield Alumni

Important Details

Childcare Program is exceptional. Available for alumni children ages 3-14 on Friday from 4:00 pm to midnight, on Saturday from 9:00 am to noon, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and from 6:00 pm to midnight. Activities are age appropriate. Supper is served to children Friday and Saturday evenings in the childcare tent. When childcare is not open, parents are responsible for their children.

Deerfield Stores: You may purchase your favorite Deerfield items at Hitchcock House and the Athletic Store throughout the weekend.

Housing: Every effort will be made to house you with your classmates. If you register late or are a last minute walk in, this may not be possible. Children older than 11 will have their own dorm rooms, if space permits. It is important to bring sleeping bags/pillows for children 10 years old or under.

Questions: If you have any questions about registration or off-campus housing, please contact us at reunions@deerfield.edu or 413-774-1474.

Registration: Opens on Thursday for the 50^th and Grand Classes and is open Friday and Saturday for all other Reunion Classes.

Weekend Dress is casual except coat and tie is preferred for the Grand Classes and the 50^th dinner on Thursday night and the 50^th Dinner on Friday night.