Reunion 2022
Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5, 2022
The College is thrilled to welcome you back to campus for a fun-filled, in-person Reunion Weekend this June! This year we are celebrating class years that end in a 2 or 7. For our class years that end in 0, 1, 5, and 6 – we haven’t forgotten you! Our alumni who missed their in-person Reunion in 2020 and 2021 have a special invitation to attend Reunion 2022.
Schedule of Events A preliminary schedule for the weekend can be found below. We are working on adding events to the schedule and a final version will be available in mid-May.
Reunion Registration Each 2 and 7 class will have a special link to their unique online registration form available by visiting their class page (see left hand navigation bar). For alumni with no email a registration form has been mailed.
**All other class years can register for reunion here.**
All-Inclusive Pricing In order to ensure the best possible experience for our valued alumni we are offering a low all-inclusive price for reunion which includes food for most events and a limited amount of drink tokens. The all-inclusive price is mandatory regardless of how many events you attend unless your only event is the P-Knight Party. Alumni who register for the all-inclusive package will receive a Reunion 2022 commemorative cup.
Golfing Enthusiasts Sugarbush Resort Golf Club is offering a special discount for Saint Michael’s alumni who wish to play a round during Reunion Weekend. For 18 holes and a cart it’s only $65 between June 3-5, a nearly 50% discount off the regular rate! If you would like a voucher please email events@smcvt.edu.
Registration Refunds We cannot offer refunds after May 30. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Reunion Schedule
| Time | Event | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 3 | |||
| 8:30 am – 4pm | Registration: check-in for everything you need for the weekend! | Let us know you’re here! You’ll pick up your reunion packet that includes tickets, name tags and a final schedule | Dion Family Student Center Lobby |
| 9 – 11 am | Tour the Saint Michael’s Playhouse | Join Artistic Director Chuck Tobin ’80 for a behind the scenes tour of the Playhouse as the company prepares to open for the first time in three years! | McCarthy lobby |
| 10 am | Guided Nature Walk with Prof. Declan McCabe | Join Prof. Declan McCabe of the Biology Department as you take a walking tour the SMC Natural Area. Wear good walking shoes, long pants and sleeves, and sunscreen! | Saint Michael’s Natural Area |
| 10 am | Campus Tour: see what’s new since you were last here! | An Admissions tour guide will lead you around campus to show you what’s changed from your days as student | Dion Family Student Center Lobby |
| Noon | Spirit of Ethan Allen lunch cruise Use promo code SMC22 for $5 off | This requires a separate registration. An annual event, you’ll enjoy a great meal while seeing the sights around Lake Champlain with fellow alumni | College Street Ferry Dock |
| 1-4 pm | Oral History Project | Share your favorite SMC memory with librarian and College archivist Liz Scott who will record it as part of a SMC podcast that will be shareable with current and future generations of Purple Knights. All alumni are welcome! | McGrath Room |
| 2 pm | Center for Global Engagement Presentation with Prof. Jeffrey Ayres | Join Prof. Jeffrey Ayres from the Political Science Department as he offers an in depth look at this newly created, federally funded center | Cheray 101 |
| 3 pm | Learn More on the College’s Strategic Plan | Join Chief of Staff Leandre Waldo as she shares the four main pillars of the College’s exciting new strategic plan Forward with Purpose | Cheray 101 |
| 4 pm | Tour of the Farm | Farm manager, Christine Gall, and student leaders will take you on a tour of the popular SMC Farm to see what’s growing and how it’s teaching students how to grow food in a sustainable and ecologically sound manner. | Meet in lobby of Pomerleau Alumni Center |
| 4:30 pm | Class of 1972 Golden Knight Mass | A reunion tradition, this Mass will be said especially for the Golden Knights Class of 1972 | The Chapel |
| 5:45 pm | Class of 1972 Cocktail Reception | Third Floor, Dion Family Student Center | |
| 6:30 pm | Class of 1972 Golden Knight Dinner | Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center | |
| 6-9 pm | Class Events for 2s and 7s | All class events will be held from 6-9 pm. Unless stated as a dinner most class events are a cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres. Most events have a casual dress code. The Class of 1967 and 1972 are business casual. | Various Locations (see your class page for details) |
| Saturday, June 4 | |||
| 8:30 am – 3 pm | Registration: check-in for everything you need for the weekend! | Dion Family Student Center Lobby | |
| 8:30 am | Yoga for Every Body with Beth Kruger ’99 | Join yogi, women’s health specialist, and fellow Purple Knight Beth as she guides yoga enthusiasts of all abilities through a variety of poses designed to increase relaxation as you destress and prepare for a wonderful weekend. | Dance Studio, Tarrant Center |
| 8:30 am | Purple Knight Fun Run | A 5K run/walk around campus | Outside Ross Sports Center |
| 8:30 am | Military Heritage Reception: honoring our alumni veterans | A Saint Michael’s tradition, we honor our alumni veterans who have bravely served our country in the armed forces at this reception. A light breakfast will be offered. | Pomerleau Conference Room |
| 9 am | Glee Club/Chorale rehearsal | Did you sing with the Glee Club or Chorale as a student? You are invited to join fellow Purple Knight singers as they sing together at the direction of Emeritus Professor of Fine Arts Dr. William Tortolano and current Fine Arts Professor Nat Lew | McCarthy 134 |
| 10 am | Memorial Service for Deceased Classmates | A special prayer service will be offered for deceased class members | Chapel |
| 11 am | Campus Tour | See what’s new since you were last here! | Dion Family Student Center Lobby |
| 11 am | Purple and Gold Celebration Brunch: Alumni of the Year, Class Gift Presentations and more! | A highlight of the weekend, we’ll honor our Alumni of the Year, the Fr. Mike Award recipient and hear updates from our reunion co-chairs over a delicious brunch. | 300s Tent |
| 12:30 pm | Friends of Bill | TBD | |
| 1 pm | Chris Loche ’92 Plaque Dedication | Class of ’92 members will gather to remember Chris who died from COVID-19 in March 2020 at the location of this newly installed plaque. | Doc Jacobs Field |
| 2 – 4 pm | Celebrating 50 Years of Women | We’ll celebrate and honor all of the women who have made an impact on the College, including the first four female graduates from the Class of 1972 who will be honored as Alumnae of the Year. Hosted by President Lorraine Sterritt. | Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center |
| 2 pm | Farm Tour or Guided Nature Walk | TBD | |
| 4 pm | Sue Duprat Athletic Conference Room Dedication | We’ll honor the legendary Sue Duprat and unveil the conference room that bears her name | Tarrant Recreational Center, second floor |
| 5 – 8:30 pm | P-Knight Party with live music, food trucks, games and more! | This is the MAIN event! Food trucks, Vermont craft brews, hatchet throwing, lawn games, the Dave Grippo Funk Band will perform, and much more! Each attendee will receive two drinks tokens as part of their registration fee. Food trucks are cash/credit. | 300’s field |
| Sunday, June 5 | |||
| 9 – 11 am | Vermont Breakfast To Go | A delicious continental breakfast, including breakfast sandwiches, that you can take with you – or stay and enjoy before you head to Mass! | Alliot |
| 11 am | Mass | A special ending to a memorable weekend | The Chapel |