Event Details
Old Home Days
Vermont Academy, 10 Long Walk, Saxtons River, VT
Save the Date
On Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, Vermont Academy will welcome alumni to campus to celebrate Old Home Days.
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 across campus as alumni gather to share stories, catch up, and create new memories.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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 Center lobby until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The school store will be open on the lower level of the Shepardson Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Vermont Academy Parents Association silent auction items will be on display in the Horowitz Performing Arts Center lobby until 12:30 p.m.
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On Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, Vermont Academy will welcome alumni to campus to celebrate Old Home Days.
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 across campus as alumni gather to share stories, catch up, and create new memories.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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 Center lobby until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
| 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Alumni Check-In and Registration Opens Horowitz Performing Arts Center This should be your first stop when arriving on campus so you can pick up your name badge and special gift. |
| 3 - 3:50 p.m. | Voices of Experience: TED Talk-Style Presentations by Alumni, Parents, and Students Great Room 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 TBD Watch VA athletic practices, a girls varsity soccer scrimmage, and learn about various afternoon activities available to students. |
| 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Alumni & Parents Social Tent on Horowitz Performing Arts Center Lawn Alumni and current parents will gather at the tent on Horowitz Performing Arts Center Lawn for 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 Center Lawn Alumni, families, students, and friends will gather for a festive food truck dinner featuring Mach’s Woodfired Pizza, Anon Thai, and Frisky Cow gelato. |
| 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Bonfire Nick Grout ’03 Memorial Fire Pit Warm yourself around the crackling fire and indulge in a timeless tradition as you toast the perfect marshmallow for your s’mores. |
| 9:15 p.m. | Vermont Academy Observatory Trip Meet in the Horowitz Performing Arts Center Lobby Join current students and their families for a trip to Vermont Academy's observatory led by science department faculty members. |
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The school store will be open on the lower level of the Shepardson Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Vermont Academy Parents Association silent auction items will be on display in the Horowitz Performing Arts Center lobby until 12:30 p.m.
| 8 - 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Check-In and Registration Opens Horowitz Performing Arts Center This should be your first stop when arriving on campus so you can pick up your name badge and special gift. |
| 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Shepardson Center Enjoy an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and whole fruit. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Coffee Reception with Head of School Dr. Jennifer L. Zaccara Location TBA Stop in for a casual visit over warm beverages and pastries with Head of School Dr. Zaccara. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Location TBA Vermont Academy will induct athletes Chad Wittman '98 and Brooke Mooney '14 into the Athletic Hall of Fame. All members of the Vermont Academy community are invited to celebrate this special moment with them. |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Farm-to-Table Lunch Tent on Horowitz Performing Arts Center Lawn Feast on a lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients! |
| 1:15 - 1:50 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. |
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.
