June 10-13, 2021
The decision earlier this year to cancel an in-person Reunion Weekend because of the COVID-19 pandemic was disappointing to everyone involved. But this cancellation presents unique opportunities for us to connect virtually. Please read on for more information about Reunion Weekend—and a makeup event planned for the spring of 2022.
Thursday,
June
10
Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Celebration | 7:30 p.m. ET
Tune in for a special presentation hosted by the Alumni Council—aka “The Big Show”—that will recognize our alumni award winners, as well as faculty and staff retirees and those with 25 or more years of service to Mercersburg, as well as a few surprises. (This program will premiere on the school’s YouTube channel.)
Learn more about the Class of ’32 Award winner and the Alumni Council award winners.
Friday,
June
11
Virtual Exhibit Available!
Artist Reception with Don Freas ’70 | 7:30 p.m. ET
The practice of creativity in any sphere becomes key to knowing yourself in life. It’s not about the products that accrue, but about the ability to apply a creative attitude to whatever arises. Join artist Don Freas ’70 for a Zoom meet and greet as he discusses his show, “Don Freas in Wood and Steel,” and relates some of the places creative expression has taken him.
Register for the meet and greet
Saturday,
June
12
State of the School Address | 10 a.m. ET
Acting Head of School Quentin McDowell P ’25 will share an exclusive update about the school year and announce reunion class giving achievements.
Class Happy Hours | 7:30 p.m. ET
Join your classmates for a Zoom call from across the country and around the world! (The happy hour will begin with brief joint gatherings as shown below prior to individual class breakout sessions.)
Sunday,
June
13
Service of Worship and Remembrance | 10 a.m. ET
Join School Minister Will Whitmore for the traditional closing ceremony of Reunion Weekend as we remember classmates who have passed away. Download the service program.
In-Person: Save the Date!
Saturday, April 30, 2022
To help with preliminary planning, please complete this quick form indicating whether you hope to attend.
A. There continue to be limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings in Pennsylvania due to COVID-19 and uncertainty surrounding the timeline of the vaccine distribution. In addition, the school year has been modified to accommodate our students, which has created pressure on our ability to have campus ready to welcome alumni for a four-day event in June.
A. Beginning in February, reunion alumni will be celebrated through the virtual Distinguished Speaker Series, as well as through virtual programming in June.
A. No, classes ending in 0, 1, 5, and 6 will be celebrated in the virtual Reunion Weekend program in June 2021 and at an in-person campus event in April 2022. However, all alumni are always welcome to attend any Reunion Weekend.
A. Your gift is greatly appreciated, and all gifts made to Mercersburg between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, from you and members of your class will still count toward your class reunion giving totals. Class giving and donor recognition will happen during the State of the School address for reunion alumni on Saturday, June 12.
A. Yes! Class happy hours will be scheduled for Saturday, June 12, but if you’re interested in getting your class or a Mercersburg affinity group together virtually before this date, please email reunions@mercersburg.edu.
A. Please visit the school’s coronavirus information web page to learn more.
Have additional questions? Please contact Jenn Flanagan Bradley ’99 or Holly Trostle P ’22 in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, or email reunions@mercersburg.edu.
Share your memories! #MburgReunion #MburgAlumni