reunion weekend 2015

2015R E G I S T R AT I O NI N F O R M A T I O N

St. Andrew’s R E U N I O NJ U N E 5 - 7

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Spend the weekend in a special place.

YOUR REUNION WEEKEND

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We have planned a variety of events to make your experience at Reunion 2015 as memorable and fulfilling as the years you spent at St. Andrew’s as a student. We encourage you and your family or guests to participate in as many activities as you choose. Please use the Registration Form included with this mailing to reserve your accommodations, meals and child care. If you will be with us for most of the weekend, take advantage of our weekend rates, which include your room, all meals and children’s Funhouse activities.

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL 2015

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Reunion is a celebration of our SAS relationships, full of great people, great friendships and great times. It is an opportunity to reconnect with peers and deepen your connection to classmates and the School.

Please join us to celebrate this spirit of community, the culture and ethos of St. Andrew’s School that we shared as students and now as alumni.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE IN A NUTSHELLEnjoy a walk in the woods, a cruise on the pond, a backroad bike ride, crew “practice,” a family soccer game and sumptuous meals. Engage in dynamic discussions with our fabulous faculty and amazing alumni panels. Wellness activities, karaoke and the all-alumni banquet are just more of the fun.

24TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENTThis year’s tournament tees off on Friday, June 5, at 9:00 a.m. at Wild Quail Golf Club in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. Talk with classmates, friends and family members to form a foursome (or two!) and compete for great prizes. Look for the registration on page 14 or go online to register.


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50TH REUNION CLASS COCKTAILS AND DINNERTime for the Class of 1965 to come together for food and fellowship to celebrate their milestone reunion!

TOUR DE NOXONTOWNBring your bike for a backroad tour of Delaware and Maryand with alumni cyclists!

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?What does it mean to be a responsible citizen online? Who will you (your children, your grandchildren) be online and how will you contribute? Does the way you represent yourself online differ from the way you represent yourself offline? Explore the virtual reality of community and research, and how St. Andrew’s teaches about this important resource.

SCHOOL CULTURE AND ETHOSCurrent faculty members will lead the discussion of what we mean by school culture and ethos, and how we build this spirit and energy into the core of the School. The group will reflect on the qualities that define a healthy, vibrant school culture and how contemporary society poses challenges to overcome as we fight for this culture.

25TH REUNION LUNCHEONThe Class of 1990 is invited for a special luncheon under the tent at House #1 to reminisce and renew class friendships.

ALUMNI CONCERTLoudon Wainwright III ’65 will perform his songs and parts of his theatrical show “Surviving Twin,” which is a posthumous collaboration in which he combines his music with the writing of his late father Loudon Wainwright Jr., the esteemed Life Magazine columnist and a member of the St. Andrew’s Class of 1942.

FACULTY OFFICE HOURSSeveral departments will be staffed on Friday afternoon and invite you to drop in to discuss admissions, college, technology and other aspects of independent schools and education.

ST. ANDREW’S STORY CORPSModeled after NPR’s “Story Corps Booth,” the SAS Library seminar room is set up to record your favorite SAS stories and memories. Drop by alone or with your former roommate, teammate or classmate to share your own oral history!

Weekend Highlights


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FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015

8:00 a.m. 24th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Registration Opens (9:00 a.m. shotgun start)Wild Quail Golf and Country Club

2:00 p.m. Reunion Check-In begins for all classesMain Common Room

3:00 p.m. Faculty Office Hours ’til 4 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Welcome Back BBQFront Lawn/Dining Hall

50th Reunion CocktailsO’Brien Arts Center

7:00 p.m. 50th Reunion DinnerWarner Gallery, O’Brien Arts Center

8:30 p.m. All-Alumni Hospitality Suite on the Garth

Schedule of Reunion Events

June 5-7, 2015schedule subject to change

LATE ARRIVAL INFORegistration closes for the day at 10:00 p.m. on Friday; however, alums who have PRE-REGISTERED and arrive after 10:00 p.m. should go to the Main Common Room and find their registration packet on the table. It will have the room assignment printed on the front of the envelope. Please also keep in mind that dinner service stops promptly at 8:00 p.m., so if you are running late or stuck in traffic, plan to stop en route for a bite to eat. Please stop back on Saturday when registration is open to notify staff of your arrival.

Events for All Reunions


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SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015

7:30 a.m. Birder’s Barge Trip Tour de Noxontown

Alum Run

8:00–9:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet, Dining Hall

9:00–10:30 a.m. Digital Citizenship Join us to discuss how St. Andrew’s teaches and manages responsible use of technology. Computer Lab, Irene duPont Library

10:45 a.m.–Noon Faculty Panel on Culture and Ethos Explore school culture and ethos, and learn how we build spirit and energy into the core of the institution. Gahagan Room, O’Brien Arts Center

Noon Eastern Shore Picnic, Front Lawn

25th Reunion Luncheon Headmaster’s House

2:00 p.m. Alumni Crew and Waterfront Time

2:00–5:00 p.m. Ice Cream Truck with special Reunion flavor! Front Lawn

2:30 p.m. Family Soccer Game

5:30 p.m. Class Photos and Cocktails, Front Lawn

6:30 p.m. Reunion Banquet

7:30 p.m. State of the School Reunion Awards Ceremony

9:00 p.m. Reunion Concert Engelhard Hall, O’Brien Arts Center

10:00 p.m. Karaoke, Fieldhouse Terrace

Midnight Pizza Delivery

1:00 a.m. Coffee & Cookies

SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 20159:00 a.m. Alumni Memorial Chapel Service

Rev. Edward B. Gammons, Jr., Homily

9:30–11:00 a.m. Farewell Brunch

Schedule of Reunion Events

June 5-7,

2015schedule subject to change

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OTHER WEEKEND ACTIVITIESEnjoy the campus! St. Andrew’s School is located on over 2,000 acres bordered by tidal streams, farmland, ponds and creeks. It is a sanctuary for wildlife; deer, foxes, raccoons, hawks, owls, eagles and innumerable songbirds make their home on the grounds.Thrill to sunrise on Noxontown Pond. Board the bug barge to scout for blue herons, egrets, ducks and eagles. Listen to the echo of insects buzzing in the marsh and frogs leaping onto lily pads. Hike, jog or mountain bike over wooded trails and farmland. Splash in the pond or pool, or just relax on the front lawn.

Rediscover St. Andrew’s—the perfect place for a weekend of adventure with good friends, delicious food and memories to cherish for a lifetime.

BE PREPARED FOR THESE ACTIVITIESBasketball b Bicycling (bring your own) b Birdwatching (bring your binoculars)

b Canoeing b Fishing (bring your rod) b Hiking b Rowing b

Soccer b Tennis or Squash (bring your racquet) b Swimming

Deadline for reservations is Thursday, May 28.We cannot guarantee lodging for walk-in attendees.


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General Reunion InformationDue to the increasingly high number of St. Andreans attending Reunion and our limited rooming capacity, we will adhere to the following registration and cancellation deadlines.

REGISTRATIONRegistration deadline for Reunion 2015 is Thursday, May 28. You may register online, by mail or by fax, but it must be received by May 28. All pre-registrations will be assigned a room and all others will be taken as walk-in registrations on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect a large attendance at St. Andrew’s Reunion Weekend so it is essential that all alumni and guests formally register to participate in any and all events for Reunion Weekend.

CANCELLATION POLICYIf a pre-registration has been received and the room is canceled before Reunion Weekend begins, a full refund will be issued as soon as possible after Reunion Weekend. However, if the registrant does not cancel prior to Reunion Weekend, no refund will be issued.

ATTIREDress for the entire weekend is casual, with coat and tie (and the equivalent for ladies) optional for Saturday night. Please take into consideration any events you may want to participate in for appropriate clothing needs (e.g., crew, tennis, soccer, swimming, etc.). Plan to be comfortable!


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TRAVELSt. Andrew’s is located close to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Baltimore-Wash-ington International Airport (BWI). Both airports have car rental agencies on the premises. Other ground transportation options are available at the Wilmington Train Station through Amtrak and Greyhound. We do not recommend using a taxi service—the costs can reach $90-100 each way.

ARRIVALUpon arrival, all vehicles will be directed where to park in an effort to preserve the green spaces and trees at St. Andrew’s and for your safety in case of fire. Those with lots of luggage can drop off at the dorm and return to park. Security will be on call if anyone needs to go to their vehicle after hours.

After you park, please check in at the Main Common Room in Founders Hall to receive your information packet, including room assignment and nametag, and other important updated information.

Old Guard alums can park near their dorms and use their vehicle as needed during the course of the weekend.

ALUMNI OFFICEPlease do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at 302-285-4258, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


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ACCOMMODATIONSOn-campus housing will be available to Reunion year attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alumni are welcome to bring their family and friends to Reunion. Over the years, alums have brought parents, grandparents, grandchildren, adult children as well as spouses, significant others and children. (No dogs or pets, however!)

We can accommodate approximately 300 people in the dormitory rooms on campus—and in past years we have filled all rooms—before the start of the weekend! We plan rooming assignments to keep classes together; however, if you have special needs or preferences, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

While the rooms and bathrooms are not deluxe, it’s fun to be with your classmates like old times, and it is convenient not to have to drive off campus. Basic sheets and towels are provided.

Please also remember that St. Andrew’s is a commu-nity with an honor code and individual dorm rooms are not meant to be locked—there are no individual keys. Remember the locked drawer? We encourage you to leave valuables at home.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Middletown. Please use the code “SAS” to receive the special SAS rate. First call, first served.

Please contact us for a complete list of hotels, motels and B&Bs, or check the “Accommodations” listing on our website, alumni.standrews-de.org.

Rooms may be available at the following locations for the evenings of June 5 & 6:

Hampton Inn117 Sandhill DriveMiddletown, DE 19709302-378-5656www.hamptoninn.com

Courtyard Marriott400 David Hollowell DriveNewark, DE 19716 302-737-0900www.marriott.com

Christiana Hilton100 Continental DriveNewark, DE 19713302-454-1500www.hilton.com

Dover Downs Hotel1131 N. DuPont HighwayDover, DE 19901800-711-5882302-674-4600www.doverdowns.com

Holiday Inn Express1780 N. DuPont HighwayDover, DE 19901302-678-0600www.holiday-inn.com

Hilton Garden Inn1706 N. DuPont HighwayDover, DE 19901302-674-3784www.hilton.com

Best Western Smyrna190 Stadium StreetSmyrna, DE 19977302-659-3635www.bestwestern.com


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A FEW REMINDERS• There is no campus-wide air-conditioning.

Bring a fan if the forecast calls for hot weather; if the weather turns cold, please bring a blanket.

• There are no private bathrooms in the dorms, although we do designate men’s and women’s.

• There are stairs to most of the dorms. If you require accessible accommodations, please let us know and we will accommodate you.

• Single registrants will be housed with same-gender classmates. Let us know if you and a classmate want to be “roomies;” otherwise, leave it to us.

• It is a celebratory weekend and some of the revelry may extend beyond some guests’ bedtimes. As St. Andreans, however, we hope everyone will be considerate and reasonable.

• Families are housed together. Children stay with their parents. Please bring portable cribs or sleeping bags for children.

• Dogs or other pets are NOT permitted on campus during Reunion.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR REGISTRATION BY THURSDAY, MAY 28!


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Activities for ChildrenFranni’s Funhouse provides activities for children (5–12 years) and is supervised. It operates during most of the hours when Reunion activities are scheduled. The cost for this service is included in the children’s weekend package rate or as a separate per diem fee for those not attending the entire weekend. Private sitters can be arranged for children under 5 (for a fee) and must be reserved in advance by calling Sheryl Rojas at 302-285-4258. Private babysitters are to be paid directly by the parents at the end of service. Teenage children usually prefer to participate with their parents in the reunion activities and are the responsibility of their parents; however, they may attend the pizza party in lieu of the Saturday night banquet.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015

8:00 p.m. Movies

10:00 p.m. End of supervised activities

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015

9:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts

11:00 a.m.-Noon Games

Noon Lunch in Student Center

1:00-3:00 p.m. Amusements

3:00-4:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie

4:00-5:00 p.m. Lawn Games

5:30 p.m. Pizza Party

6:30 p.m. Family Movies

8:30-9:00 p.m. Popcorn Social

11:00 p.m. End of supervised activities

PLEASE NOTEAll swimming, in the pond or pool, is permitted

only under parental supervision while a lifeguard is on duty.

Schedule of Children’s Events

June 5-6,

2015schedule subject to change


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We look forward to the 24th Annual Golf Tournament, which supports the Scholarship Fund and helps to keep St. Andrew’s open to all, regardless of means.

We started this golf tournament with two goals—to kick off St. Andrew’s Reunion Weekend with a fun-filled event offering alumni, faculty, parents and friends of St. Andrew’s an opportunity to share the past, present and future of the School in a relaxed atmosphere, and secondly, to raise money for the St. Andrew’s Scholarship Fund. Over the past 23 years, I’m happy to say that with the support of alumni, parent and friends and local businesses, we have raised over $300,000 for the Scholarship Fund with the help of over 80 participants each year that have enjoyed a day of golf and fellowship.

This year’s tournament promises to be better than ever. We will have prizes at many of the holes. As with last year’s tournament, everyone will play a scramble format that should be fun for the duffers and offer some challenges for more competitive golfers. And of course, our tournament will feature a first-class 19th Hole reception with a generous buffet and open bar.

Please join us at the tournament on June 5. It is a great day of spirit and fellowship and good and not-so-good golf. The entry fee is $160.

We expect a record turnout this year, so please register early. Look for your registration in this mailing or go online. You must mail or fax your registration by May 28 to secure a berth in the tournament. Reunion classes get organized—there will be prizes for the classes with the most golfers! If you have any questions, please call Amy Kendig at St. Andrew’s at 302-285-4278.

I hope you will join us this year in supporting a great cause! I hope to see you at Wild Quail on June 5.

Yours truly, Bob Kidd ’93Golf Tournament Chairman

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BENEFACTOR PLATINUM $10,000nEverything in Benefactor Gold, plusnYour logo imprinted on tournament souvenirs given to

all participants in the Golf TournamentnFour additional golf entries

BENEFACTOR GOLD $5,000nYour message on a large sign at the 19th Hole

ReceptionnRecognition in tournament program and at the 19th

Hole ReceptionnRecognition in half-page ad in St. Andrew’s Magazine

mailing to over 4,000 alumni and friends of the School thanking Benefactor Gold sponsors

nFour golf entries

BENEFACTOR SILVER $2,000nYour message on a large sign at the 19th Hole

ReceptionnRecognition in tournament program and at the 19th

Hole ReceptionnTwo golf entries

BENEFACTOR BRONZE $1,500nYour message on a large sign at tournament startnRecognition in tournament program and at the 19th

Hole Reception

PATRON GOLD LEVEL $1,000nYour message on a sign at the 10th hole gazebo

refreshment standnRecognition in tournament program

PATRON SILVER LEVEL $500nYour message on a sign at the 10th hole gazebo

refreshment standnRecognition in tournament program

PATRON BRONZE LEVEL $350nYour message on a sign along the coursenRecognition in tournament program

FACULTY SPONSOR $160nSponsor a St. Andrew’s faculty member to playnYour name and message on a tee/green sign and

recognition in tournament program

TEE/GREEN SPONSOR $125nYour name and message on a tee/green sign and

recognition in tournament program

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