Deerfield Academy
 
Schedule for Reunion Weekend
Thursday, June 10th
   
Registration for the Class of 1960 and Grand Class Alumni (post 50th) 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Main School Building
Golf Tournament for the Class of 1960 11:00  a.m.
To pre-register, please contact Donna Burbank at 413-774-1461 by June 1.
Crumpin-Fox Club, Bernardston
Reception for the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes 6:30  p.m.
Lobby in the Academy Dining Hall
Dinner for the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes 6:45 p.m.
Academy Dining Hall
   
Friday, June 11th
   
Breakfast for the Class of 1960 and Grand Classes 7:30-8:30 a.m.
With Margarita O'Byrne Curtis H'57, Head of School
Academy Dining Hall
"Who We've Become: The 1960 Class Survey" 9:00 a.m.
Moderators: Nat Emmons, John Glennie, and John Broughan
Program #1 for the Grand Classes 
Alumni Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Welcome Back! Alumni and guests staying in dormitories will be assigned rooms by classes. Children under the age of 14 should bring sleeping bags. Please make every effort to arrive by 10:00 P.M. or dormitory housing cannot be guaranteed.
Main School Building
"Back to School for the Class of 1960" 10:30, 11:05, and 11:40 a.m.
Three sessions with current Deerfield faculty.
Program #2 for the Grand Classes
Alumni Golf 10:00  a.m.
A special 18-hole golf outing for all interested Reunion-year alumni. Foursomes will be organized by class year when possible. The charge for greens fees is $75 (which includes a golf cart). If you would like to play, please contact Donna Burbank at 413-774-1461 by June 1. All participants must arrive at the club by 9:30 a.m. There is space for 8 foursomes. Please note: there will be no golf refunds.
Crumpin-Fox Club, Bernardston
Lunch for the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes 12:15 p.m.
Academy Dining Hall
"Second Acts" For the Class of 1960 1:30 p.m.
Program #3 for the Grand Classes
"Deerfield Today", For All Reunion Classes, 3:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion with Patricia Gimbel P'87, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Martha Lyman, Associate Head of School and Director of College Advising, Peter Warsaw, Academic Dean, John Taylor, Dean of the Faculty, and Toby Emerson, Dean of Students. Moderator: Margarita O'Byrne Curtis H'57, Head of School
Black Box Theatre, West Side of Memorial Building
Children's Program Begins 4:00 p.m.
Program details available at registration. Additional information available here.
Tent between Field and McAllister Dorms
"Deerfield in 2010", For All Reunion Classes 4:45 p.m.
Get an update on today's Deerfield from current students. Open to all Reunion classes.
Caswell Library, Main School Building
Class Receptions and Dinners 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..
Class of 1960 Koch Center, coat and tie required
Class of 1985 Ephraim Williams Lawn
All Other Classes Academy Dining Hall
So You Think You Know Deerfield? 8:00 p.m.
Come one, come all and have some fun with Deerfield trivia and subjects from the classroom. A great way to work those brain cells as the 0s and 5s compete against each other. Moderator: Peter Hindle '52, Faculty Emeritus
The Great Tent
Evening Entertainment 9:00 p.m.
Dancing with the ever popular DJ Dan Goitein
The Great Tent
Last Call 11:30 p.m.
The tents must close at Midnight as required by town officials.
    
Saturday, June 12th
    
Breakfast for all Reunion classes 7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Academy Dining Hall
Continental Breakfast for Boyden Society Members 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
The Manse
Alumni Registration Continues 8:00 A.M. -  8:00 p.m.
Main School Building
"A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer's" 8:15 a.m.
For all Reunion Classes, John Thorndike '60 discusses dementia, his recent book about his father - and your stories
"Vietnam" For All Reunion Classes 9:30 a.m.
State of the School Address 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Margarita O'Byrne Curtis H'57, Head of School
Large Auditorium, Memorial Building
Picnic Luncheon 11:45 a.m. - 1:00  p.m.
Music by Wolverine Jazz Band. Children join parents for lunch.
The Great Tent
Reunion Class Photographs for the Grand Classes Noon (Following the State of the School Address)
Memorial Building Steps (Rain location -- Dance Studio)
Reunion Class Photographs for the Class of 1960 12:05 p.m.
Memorial Building Steps (Rain location -- Dance Studio)
Reunion Class Photographs for All Other Classes 12:30 p.m. (Classes will be called one at a time)
Memorial Building Steps (Rain location -- Dance Studio)
Reunion Class Programs
Unless otherwise stated, these programs are open to all reunion guests.
1:30 and 2:45 p.m.
"Hike to the Rock" 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
For the Class of 1960, only please. Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful view! Led by Margarita O'Byrne Curtis H'57, Head of School. Transportation for those who need it is available to the head of the trail.
Meet in front of Ephraim Williams at 1:30 p.m.
Optional Activities
(Children join parents. All outdoor activities weather permitting) 4:00 p.m.
Tour of Flynt Center: Historic Deerfield
A short walk along The Street to the Flynt Center
Tour of the Koch Center
Self-Guided Tours. Maps inside the main entrance.
Tennis
(bring your own equipment please)
New Tennis Courts on the north side of campus
Magic Show for Children
At the Children's Tent between Field and McAlister dorms
Reception for GLBT Alumni and Friends 5:00 p.m.
Ephraim Williams Living Room
Visit with Emeriti Faculty 5:30 p.m.
Caswell Library, Main School Building
Reception for the Class of 1960 6:00  p.m.
East Gym
Reception for the Class of 1985 6:00 p.m.
Ephraim Williams Lawn
Reception for all other Reunion Classes 6:30  p.m.
The Great Tent
New England Clambake7:30 p.m.
The Great Tent
Reunion Welcome and Class Recognition 8:30  p.m.
(Including the Warren Agry '41 Award for Reunion Class Attendance).
The Great Tent
Dancing 9:00 p.m.
The Great Tent
Last Call 11:30  p.m.
The tents must close at Midnight as required by town officials.
    
Sunday, June 13th
    
Brunch Featuring Omelet Stations 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Academy Dining Hall
Memorial Service in Remembrance of Deerfield Alumni 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
The Reverend Robert F. Herrick  '60, Officiant
The First Church of Deerfield (Brick Church)
"New Stars for Deerfield Skies" 8:45 and 10:45  a.m.
David Howell '65, P'98, Science Teacher and Planetarium Director, will present a show in the new Koch Center Tanoto Planetarium. Open to all Reunion classes. Seating on a first come, first served basis with a limit of 50 people per session.
Koch Center Tanoto Planetarium
    
Please Note: No alcohol is to be brought onto campus or consumed in the dormitories. Consumption of alcohol is only to take place in the tent or designated reception site while the bar is open.

A detailed program for the weekend will be available at Registration.
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