Alumni

Family Weekend & Old Home Days

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On Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, Vermont Academy will welcome all members of our Wildcat community back to campus for our newly combined Family Weekend and Old Home Days festivities!

Imagine a crisp autumn day filled with the vibrant colors of changing leaves, the taste of apple cider donuts, and the sound of laughter echoing down Long Walk as you explore campus, share stories, catch up with old friends, and create new memories.

We invite all alumni, past and current faculty members and trustees, families of current students, and friends of VA back to our hilltop for this exciting event!

SCHEDULE

All activities, times, locations, etc. are subject to change.

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Friday, October 18: Presentations, Tours, Food Truck Dinner, and more!

The school store will be open on the lower level of the Shepardson Center until 5 p.m. The Vermont Academy Parents Association silent auction items will be on display in the Horowitz Performing Arts Hall lobby until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

2:30 - 6:30 p.m.	Alumni & Friends Check-In and Registration Opens Horowitz Performing Arts Hall This should be your first stop when you arrive on campus. Pick up your name badge and a special gift.
3 - 3:50 p.m.	Voices of Experience: TED Talk-Style Presentations Class of 2011 Great Room, Fuller Hall 2nd Floor Hear from fellow members of the Vermont Academy community as they impart wisdom and share expertise.
4 - 4:50 p.m.	Transforming Student Experiences: Campus Updates & Donor Impact Tour with Director of Advancement Tonia Fleming P ’18 Depart from the VA Seal on Long Walk Join Director of Advancement Tonia Fleming P '18 for a special tour as she highlights recent campus updates and how donors transform the student experience.
4 - 5:30 p.m.	VA Athletics Showcase Various Locations TBA Check out our fall athletic team practices and learn about various afternoon activities available to students. Offerings include: Girls' varsity soccer scrimmage on E.K. Hall Playing Field at 4 p.m.
5 - 5:45 p.m.	Alumni, Families, & Friends Social Tent on Horowitz Performing Arts Hall Lawn Alumni, current parents, and friends are invited to gather at the tent on Horowitz Performing Arts Hall Lawn for light hors d’oeuvres and a beer and wine bar. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know fellow members of the Vermont Academy community before the food truck dinner begins. Note: The bar will close at 5:45 p.m. as students begin to arrive for dinner.
5:45 - 6:50 p.m.	Food Truck Dinner Tent on Horowitz Performing Arts Hall Lawn Alumni, families, students, and friends will gather for a festive food truck dinner featuring Mach’s Woodfired Pizza, Anon Thai, Jamaican Jewelz, and Frisky Cow gelato.
7:30 - 9 p.m.	Bonfire Nick Grout ’03 Memorial Fire Pit Warm yourself by a crackling fire and indulge in a timeless tradition as you toast the perfect marshmallow for your s’mores.
Immediately Following Cabaret	Vermont Academy Observatory Trip Meet in the Horowitz Performing Arts Hall On a clear night, guests are encouraged to explore Vermont Academy's observatory on a special outing led by science department faculty members.

Saturday, October 19: Reception with the Head, Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, and more!