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SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8:00 am - 1:00 pm - Alumni Golf Outings, The Aquidneck Club *
Enjoy a round at the incomparable Aquidneck Club, the perfect way to start off the weekend, where the camaraderie of the game comes alive as old friends reunite on one of the nation’s premier golf courses.
Noon - 4:00 pm - Registration, Alumni House, 252 Cory’s Lane
Stop by registration to check in, say hello to the Alumni House team, and receive the latest updates on the weekend’s events.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Voices of the Abbey, Michael Rappaport ’84 Radio Station, Kennedy Classroom Building *
Take advantage of this special opportunity to record your personal reflections and memories to share with generations to come.
3:00 - 6:00 pm - Centennial Carnival, Field area between softball and baseball field
Experience the Centennial Carnival featuring a range of classic rides including favorites like the Scrambler, Round Up, and Merry-Go-Round, and don’t miss the chance to take in a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of Narragansett Bay from atop the ferris wheel.
Friday Evening:
5:00 - 8:00 pm - Registration, Reunion Tent
Stop by registration to check in, say hello to the Alumni House team, and receive the latest updates on the weekend’s events.
5:30 pm - Vespers, Church of St. Gregory the Great
6:00 - 9:00 pm - Centennial Welcome Cookout, Reunion Tent *
Reconnect with classmates under the reunion tent and enjoy a delicious buffet barbecue accompanied by live music by Jack Devine ’88 and his band, Knock ’Em Dead. Soft drinks and one alcoholic complimentary drink ticket included. Cash bar available for additional beverages. Complimentary kids’ menu.
6:00 pm - 50th Reunion, The Aquidneck Club *
Your special 50th Reunion gathering will be celebrated at The Aquidneck Club. For more information, please call Carla Kenahan at 401-643-1186 or email ckenahan@portsmouthabbey.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
7:00 - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast, Stillman Dining Hall
7:20 am - Daily Mass, Church of St. Gregory the Great
8:00 am - 2:30 pm - Registration, Reunion Tent
Stop by registration to check in, say hello to the Alumni House team, and receive the latest updates on the weekend’s events.
9:10 - 10:00 am - Centennial Reunion Classroom Series – Session One *
The Centennial Classroom Series invites you back into the spirit of learning. Choose from one of the following classes:
- Father Benedict Maria, O.S.B.: "What does it mean to be a child of God? A Johannine and Pauline literature perspective from the Bible."
- Mrs. Allie Micheletti ’05: "Power and Beauty: An examination of David sculptures from the Renaissance and Baroque eras."
- Mr. Kale Zelden: "Reclaiming Humanity: Finding Truth in the Secular Age."
10:05 - 10:55 am - Centennial Reunion Classroom Series – Session Two *
The Centennial Classroom Series invites you back into the spirit of learning. Choose from one of the following classes:
- Mr. Derek Gittus: "Victory in the Civil War: The Rise of Abraham Lincoln."
- Dr. Katie Zins ’04: "Yearnings of a Restless Heart: Lessons on Love from St. Augustine."
- Dr. Stephen Zins: "Learning how to see: Developing a sense of awe and wonder in the created order."
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Voices of the Abbey, Michael Rappaport ’84 Radio Station, Kennedy Classroom Building *
Take advantage of this special opportunity to record your personal reflections and memories to share with generations to come.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Centennial Carnival, Field area between softball and baseball field
Experience the Centennial Carnival featuring a range of classic rides including favorites like the Scrambler, Round Up, and Merry-Go-Round, and don’t miss the chance to take in a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of Narragansett Bay from atop the ferris wheel.
10:45 am - Requiem Mass for deceased members of the major reunion classes, Church of St. Gregory the Great
Mass will be offered for all deceased alumni, with the names of classmates from reunion classes ending in 1 and 6 read aloud in a special remembrance.
11:30 am - 11:55 am - Student Panel Q & A, Student Center
The Student Panel offers a unique opportunity to hear today’s students share their experiences and discover that, while the world has changed, much of what makes Portsmouth Abbey so special remains remarkably the same.
Noon - 12:30 pm - Conversation with Head of School Matthew Walter P'18 '20, Abbot Michael Brunner, O.S.B., and Board Chair Christopher Abbate '88 P'20 '23, Student Center
12:30 - 2:30 pm - New England Lobster and Clambake, Reunion Tent *
Savor this classic New England fare amidst its natural coastal setting while enjoying live music from Jim Coyle ’79, Joe Tucker ’79, and Nick Moran ’81.
Varsity Football Game: Portsmouth Abbey vs. Groton School, Football Field
Halftime Presentation Honoring Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. The inaugural members of the Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored in a special presentation celebrating those whose excellence and dedication have shaped a century of Raven athletics.
Girls Varsity Soccer Game: Portsmouth Abbey vs. The Winchendon School, Girls Varsity Soccer Field
Saturday Evening:
5:00 pm - Vespers, Church of St. Gregory the Great
6:00 pm - Class Photos, Reunion Tent
Alumni from reunion classes ending in 1 and 6 and Diman Club members are invited to gather during the Reunion Gala cocktail hour for the traditional class group photo, a special opportunity to capture the weekend with classmates.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Reunion Gala, Reunion Tent *
Celebrate under the stars at the beautifully tented Reunion Gala, where an elegant dinner and dance music by internationally acclaimed DJ Valentina will accompany a special tribute to the inaugural faculty members of the Dom Hugh Diman Society, followed by a spectacular drone show above campus.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
9:30 am - Mass with the Portsmouth Abbey Community, Church of St. Gregory the Great
10:30 am - Noon - Jazz Alumni Brunch, Stillman Dining Hall *
Where live jazz from student and faculty musicians, mimosas, and a relaxed Sunday morning atmosphere offer the perfect close to the weekend.
* Registration Required