Schedule of Events - Choate Rosemary Hall · PDF file5:30 p.m. Move to all of your favorite songs from Choate Class of 1961 ... 1986 Sally Hart Lodge, Terrace 1991 Ruutz-Rees Commons

Schedule of Events

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7:15–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Hill House Dining Hall Seating is at designated tables.

8:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Class of 1966 and Honor Guard Go Back to School

Schedule of classes is available in Hill House Dining Hall and at Registration.

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch Hill House Dining Hall Seating is at designated tables.

1:30–3:00 p.m. Choate Class of 1966 Tour of the Kohler Environmental Center

Shuttles available from the Paul Mellon Arts Center Rotary

Visit the first teaching, research, and residential environmental center in U.S. secondary education.

FRIDAY, MAY 13

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5:00–6:00 p.m. Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn This year’s inductees are

Tom Lenahan ’74, Don Tansill III ’75, Barbara Riefler Hammond ’79, Linda Hawley Riefler ’79, Dave Williams ’86, Pam Novia Williams ’86, and Goga Vukmirovic ’96.

5:00 p.m. Chamber Music Recital Paul Mellon Arts Center, Recital Hall Phil Ventre conducting

5:30 p.m. Choate Class of 1961 Moment of Remembrance

Seymour St. John Chapel

6:00–9:00 p.m. Reception and Dinner Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn Have a glass of wine or a craft beer

with your classmates, and then enjoy a meal together.

6:00–9:00 p.m. Choate Class of 1966 Reception and Dinner

Andrew Mellon Library, Reading Room

6:00–9:00 p.m. Choate Honor Guard Reception and Dinner

Sally Hart Lodge & Alumni Center

FRIDAY, MAY 13 (CONTINUED)FRIDAY, MAY 13 (CONTINUED)

6:00–9:00 p.m. Rosemary Hall Alumnae Reception and Dinner

Kohler Environmental Center Shuttles available from the Paul Mellon

Arts Center Rotary at 5:45 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Spring Musical: City of Angels Paul Mellon Arts Center Let our students entertain you with this

homage to film noir of the 40s. Tickets sold at the Box Office.

9:00–11:30 p.m. Music and Dancing Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn Move to all of your favorite songs from

across the decades.

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8:00–9:00 a.m. 5K Fun Run Meet at the Paul Mellon Arts Center. Start your day with 5K of fun on a trek

through the cross country course off Rosemary Lane.

8:00–9:30 a.m. Breakfast Hill House Dining Hall Seating is at designated tables.

9:00–11:00 a.m. Alumni vs. Student Squash Matches

Worthington Johnson Athletic Center

10:00–10:50 a.m. Chapel Remembrance Service Seymour St. John Chapel With a welcome by Headmaster

Alex Curtis and reflection by Reverend Edward Miller ’66, our Chapel Remembrance Service is a time to celebrate the lives of deceased members of the community.

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11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Form Meetings Gather with your friends and classmates

for form-specific activities planned by your reunion committee.

HonorGuard Icahn Science Center, Room 206 Choate1966 Icahn Science Center, Getz Auditorium RosemaryHall1966 Icahn Science Center, Lounge Choate1971 WJAC Athletics Hall of Fame Room RosemaryHall1971 Archbold 1976 Lanphier Center Commons 1981 Paul Mellon Arts Center, Recital Hall 1986 Sally Hart Lodge, Terrace 1991 Ruutz-Rees Commons 1996 Lanphier Center, i.d.Lab 2001 Humanities, Rotunda 2006 Paul Mellon Arts Center, Gallery 2011 Reunion Tent, Hospitality Lounge

12:00–1:30 p.m. All-School and Alumni Lunch Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn Connect with retiring faculty members

who will be in attendence, including: Fred Djang, Ian Morris, and Mary Pashley. Look for special tables under the tent.

12:00–4:00 p.m. Afternoon Fun for All Ages Great Lawn Enjoy lawn games, mini golf, ice cream

truck (2:00–4:00 p.m.), and more!

SATURDAY, MAY 14 (CONTINUED) SATURDAY, MAY 14 (CONTINUED)

SATURDAY, MAY 14

1:30–2:15 p.m. StartUp//Choate: A Forum for Entrepreneurs

Icahn Science Center, Getz Auditorium Listen to Choate’s own budding and

seasoned entrepreneurs, who will share what it takes to be successful in the rapidly expanding start-up milieu. Speakers include Jordan Bookey ’96, Natalie Egan ’96, Helen Guo ’11, Nick MacDonald ’11, Alex Moazed ’06, and Bob Vanech ’86. Moderated by Miles Spencer ’81.

1:30–2:15 p.m. Finding the Story: From Fact to Film

Lanphier Center, Commons Documentary filmmaker, Fritz Mitchell

’76 and screenwriter, Michael Lerner ’76, discuss recent projects and the keys to successfully translating true events into captivating films. Moderated by retired faculty member, Ed Maddox.

1:30–2:30 p.m. Rosemary Hall in Wallingford Andrew Mellon Library, Reference Room School Archivist Judy Donald ’66

showcases the work of the Archives, highlighting Rosemary Hall memorabilia.

1:30–3:30 p.m. Choate 1966 Panel Discussion: Solutions for a Transforming World

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2:45–3:30 p.m. Africa: The Opportunities and Challenges

Lanphier Center, Elman Auditorium With a focus on Ghana and the Lake

Tanganyika region, Kwesi Dodi ’81 and Amy Lehman ’91 share thoughts about the importance of connecting U.S.-based students to these areas. Moderated by Sara Boisvert, Director of Global Programs.

3:45 p.m. Class of 1996 Moment of Remembrance

Bench named for Phil Hur, by the SAC

4:15-5:00 p.m. From Nathan to Natalie and Ryan to Alison

Icahn Science Center, Lounge Show your support of Choate’s commitment

to diversity and inclusion by joining Natalie Egan ’96 and Alison Fitzsimmons ’91 as they share their adventures through time and across genders. Moderated by Jim Yanelli.

4:00–5:15 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Steele Hall, Room 102

5:00–6:00 p.m. Headmaster’s Reception for Members of the 1890, Brownell, Choate, and Wild Boar Societies and the School’s Most Dedicated Volunteers; Presentation of the 2016 Distinguished Service Award

Andrew Mellon Library, Reading Room This year’s honoree is Erin Brennan Allen ’93.

Remarks begin at 5:30 p.m.

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5:00–6:30 p.m. Toast to Gold and Blue Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn Celebrate your class and your school as

you enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer with friends and classmates.

5:30–6:30 p.m. Spectrum Reception Icahn Science Center, Lounge Please join a reception for LGBTQ

Alumni and their allies. Hosted by Spectrum, Choate’s gender and sexuality advocacy group.

5:45 p.m. Choate Class of 1966 Moment of Remembrance

Seymour St. John Chapel

6:00–7:30 p.m. Class of 1986 Gathering Sally Hart Lodge

6:30–8:30 p.m. Dinner Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn

6:30–10:00 p.m. 50th Reunion Classes and Honor Guard Reception and Dinner

Hill House Dining Hall

8:00 p.m. Livin’ the Dream a ’76 Class Gathering

Lanphier Center, Commons

9:00–11:45 p.m. Live Entertainment Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn

9:30 p.m. S’mores for Boars Great Lawn

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10:00 a.m–1:30 p.m. Farewell Brunch Reunion Tent on the Great Lawn

10:00–11:30 a.m. Alumni vs. Boys Lacrosse Game Shanahan Field

10:00–11:30 a.m. The Peard Classic: Ultimate Frisbee Game

Maher Field A student/alumni ultimate frisbee game

in celebration of retiring faculty member, Trevor Peard.

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Rosemary Hall Class of 1966 Luncheon and Tour of Rosemary Hall and St. Bede’s Chapel

270 Lake Avenue, Greenwich

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Environmental Career Discovery for Students and Alumni

Kohler Environmental Center A panel of alumni featuring Eliza Eubank

’91, Faith Wallace-Gadsden ’01, and Aaron Zubaty ’96 will discuss their work and current issues in environmental policy, sustainability, etc. Shuttle will leave from the PMAC rotary at 11:00 a.m.

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LIVING & LEARNING AT CHOATE

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GoldKeyToursofCampusTake a walking tour of campus, led by student tour guides. See what has changed since you were a student, and share memories along the way.

Friday: 9:50–10:45 a.m.Saturday: 2:00–2:45 p.m. & 3:00–3:45 p.m.Meet at Archbold

OpenHousesSaturday: 1:00–4:00 p.m.CAMERONANDEDWARDLANPHIERCENTERFORMATHEMATICSANDCOMPUTERSCIENCEVisit our newest building, home to campus’ first i.d.Lab and the Johannes J. Shattuck ’93 Robotics Lab. Robotics students will be on hand for demos.

KOHLERENVIRONMENTALCENTERShuttles depart from Paul Mellon Arts Center RotaryExplore what it is like to live and learn in this one-of-a-kind space with Joe Scanio, KEC program director, Lena Nicolai, KEC greenhouse manager, and KEC students in-residence.

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1:00–2:00 p.m. Alumni and Students of Color Reception

Paul Mellon Arts Center, Gallery Celebrate longtime English teacher and

Icahn adviser, Connie Matthews, as she retires from Choate.

Hosted by Choate’s cultural clubs, including Choate Afro-Latino Student Alliance, Carib Club, South Asian Student Association, Diversity Student Association, Hispanic Latino Forum and more.

3:00 p.m. Student Instrumental Music Recital Paul Mellon Arts Center, Recital Hall

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HospitalityLoungeReunion Tent on the Great LawnGrab a snack and meet up with classmates.

Friday: 3:00–5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

AthleticEventsFind a full schedule of athletic contests at registration.

ClassPhotosThe full schedule of class photos is available in the tent.

Saturday: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

ChildCare(Ages2Months–12Years)Bronfman Learning Community, Upper Campus(203) 697-2723

Friday: 6:00–11:00 p.m. Saturday: 6:00–11:00 p.m. By advance registration only

EmergencyPhoneNumbersFire and police: 911 Community Safety: (203) 697-2466

Handicapped-AccessibleRestroomsCarl C. Icahn Science Center (first floor), Hill House (lower level, quad entrance), Paul Mellon Arts Center (theater side), Ruutz-Rees Commons, Seymour St. John Chapel (lower level), Worthington Johnson Athletic Center

GenderInclusiveRestroomsAndrew Mellon Library, Archbold, Chapel, Hill House, Kohler Environmental Center, Lanphier Center, Paul Mellon Arts Center, Icahn Science Center

ShuttleServiceShuttle service will be provided between area hotels and the Paul Mellon Arts Center Rotary on Friday and Saturday 9:30–11:45 p.m.

AlcoholandSmokingPolicyTo respect the atmosphere of the campus community, the consumption of alcoholic beverages by alumni and their guests is prohibited except in reunion event spaces. Please keep alcohol within the confines of the event where it is served. The legal age for consumption of alcoholic beverages in Connecticut is 21. Smoking is not permitted in or near areas adjacent to all buildings, tents, or athletic fields.

EnvironmentalInitiativesChoate Rosemary Hall does not support the purchase of bottled water and has installed water refilling stations in many buildings around campus. Please take advantage of them.

Choate composts all campus food waste in an effort to be more environmentally sustainable. This includes the disposable plates, cups, napkins, and dinnerware used at events through-out the weekend, as these items are made from plant materials. Gold & Blue, Living Green!

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CampusMap 1 Andrew Mellon Library 2 Archbold 3 Bronfman 4 Carl C. Icahn Science Center 5 Great Lawn 6 Hill House 7 Kohler Environmental Center

(not shown) 8 Lanphier Center for Mathematics

and Computer Science 9 Paul Mellon Arts Center 10 Paul Mellon Humanities Center 11 Pratt Health Center 12 Sally Hart Lodge & Alumni Center

13 Seymour St. John Chapel 14 Student Activities Center

ATHLETIC FIELDS AND FACILITIES

15 Worthington Johnson Athletic Center

16 Ayres-Yankus Field 17 Cross Country Course 18 Hunt Tennis Center 19 Maher Field 20 Mid Level Field West 21 Shanahan Field East/West

WallFitnessCenterEdward A. Fox ’54 Fitness Pavilion, Worthington Johnson Athletic CenterBring your reunion nametag for entry.

Friday: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

AndrewMellonLibraryFriday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

SchoolStoreLocated in the lower level of the SAC

Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

StudentActivitiesCenterandtheTuckShopThe Student Activities Center (SAC) offers a recreation area on the main level, which includes video games, pool tables, ping pong, and a TV lounge. The Tuck Shop, located on the 3rd floor of the SAC, offers fast food, snacks, and beverages.

Friday: 2:30–6:45 p.m. Saturday: 1:00–6:45 p.m., bring your nametag for a complimentary Dusty Miller from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

ArchivesLocated on the second floor of the library

Friday: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

VolunteerOpportunitiesThe Alumni Association needs your talents to help make a difference in the lives of today’s Choate Rosemary Hall students. To find out more, contact Monica St. James at (203) 697-2343 or [email protected].

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