EHS Reunion Weekend 2024: Full Schedule

Please join us for EHS Reunion Weekend on June 7-9, 2024! Questions? Please e-mail alumni@episcopalhighschool.org, or visit EpiscopalHighSchool.org/Reunion for more information and helpful links. Click here to see who’s registered so far. Schedule is subject to change.

6:00am EDT

Fitness Center Open

Alumni and their guests are welcome to use the fitness room in the Hershey Athletics Center throughout the weekend.

Friday June 7, 2024 6:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Hershey Athletics Center

Campus Amenities

9:20am EDT

50th Reunion: Hillwood Estates Tour & Lunch

50th Reunion attendees and their guests are invited to visit Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens on the morning of Friday, June 7. For those of you who are local or arriving early, we have arranged for a tour of the historic Hillwood Estate and Gardens. Hillwood is the former home of Majorie Merriweather Post. Now a museum, Hillwood offers the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia, an array of French decorative art and 25 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands.

Please register here by May 23; cost is separate from Reunion registration.

Friday, June 7 Hillwood visit schedule
9:20 am Bus departs campus from Hoxton Circle
9:45 am Bus departs Alexandrian Hotel
10:30 am Tour of the mansion
11:30 am Box lunches served in the Garden
12:30 pm Bus departs Hillwood for return to Alexandrian and then campus

Friday June 7, 2024 9:20am - 12:30pm EDT
Hillwood Estate Museum & Garden 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington DC 20008

50th Reunion

11:00am EDT

Swimming Pool Open

Alumni and their guests are invited to enjoy Episcopal's outdoor swimming pool, located outdoors beside the Hershey Athletics Center.

No bottles, cans, or food inside pool area, please.

Friday June 7, 2024 11:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Hershey Athletics Center

Campus Amenities

12:00pm EDT

School Store Open

Visit the School Store on the lower level of Stewart to stock up on EHS gear or grab a quick snack. Say hello to Vince and Vickie!

Friday June 7, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Student Center in Stewart Gym, Lower Level

Campus Amenities

3:00pm EDT

Oral History Project

Drop by to share your EHS memories on camera as you’re interviewed by EHS Archivist Laura Vetter.

Friday June 7, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
March Library

Special Programs

3:00pm EDT

Registration Open

Drop by registration to pick up your nametags, EHS issue shirt, schedule, dorm information, and more. Registration will remain open until dinner begins at 7:15 p.m.

Friday June 7, 2024 3:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hoxton Circle

Reunion Essentials

3:15pm EDT

Student-Led Campus Tour

Join a current student guide for a tour of Episcopal's campus. What has changed, and what remains the same? Meet on the steps of Hoxton House.

Friday June 7, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meet on Front Steps of Hoxton House

Special Programs

4:15pm EDT

50th Reunion: Campus Tour

Join longtime EHS faculty member Rick Wilcox for a tour of Episcopal's campus, highlighting spaces of particular importance to the Classes of 1973 and 1974. What has changed, and what remains the same? Where will you find spaces named after legends like Callaway and Seidule? Meet on the steps of Hoxton House.

Friday June 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Meet on Front Steps of Hoxton House

50th Reunion

4:15pm EDT

Student-Led Campus Tour

Join a current student guide for a tour of Episcopal's campus. What has changed, and what remains the same? Meet on the steps of Hoxton House.

Friday June 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Meet on Front Steps of Hoxton House

Special Programs

4:30pm EDT

Black Alumni Network Welcome Gathering

Black alumni are invited by the Black Alumni Network for a very casual gathering at the home of Louis Smith, Episcopal's director of community and equity. Louis's house is just off the Front Drive, so attendees can park on the Front Drive and then walk up to registration and the Head of School's reception as a group at 5:30 p.m.

Friday June 7, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Home of Louis Smith, Director of Community and Equity 1200 North Quaker Lane

Special Programs

5:00pm EDT

Friends of Bill Meeting Space Available

A "Friends of Bill" meeting space is available for any alumni or guests who would like to gather prior to the evening's festivities. The space is private and will not be staffed or moderated.

Friday June 7, 2024 5:00pm - Saturday June 7, 2025 5:30pm EDT
deButts Health & Wellness Center - 2nd Floor Quiet Room

Friends of Bill

5:30pm EDT

Head of School's Welcome Reception

Join Head of School Charley Stillwell, fellow alumni, and current faculty for a casual reception on Hoxton Circle as we welcome everyone back to campus.

Attire: Casual
The dress code for Reunion Weekend is always casual as we greet the summer heat. Slacks or khaki shorts with a button down or golf shirt are appropriate for men, though we do often see alumni who choose to observe the occassion with coat and tie. Women most often wear sundresses or casual pants and tops.

Friday June 7, 2024 5:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hoxton Circle

Reunion Essentials, Food / Beverage

7:00pm EDT

50th Reunion: Class Photo

50th Reunion attendees should meet near the steps of Hoxton House at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

We will take a joint photo of all classes first, followed by photos of each individual class. 50th Reunion attendees will then process together to cocktail hour.

Friday June 7, 2024 7:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
Meet on Front Steps of Hoxton House

50th Reunion

7:15pm EDT

50th Reunion: Joint Cocktail Hour

Episcopal is honored to celebrate two 50th Reunion classes: 1973 and 1974! Before heading to your individual class dinners, we invite 50th Reunion attendees to gather in the Seidule History Center on the 2nd floor of Townsend Hall for a joint cocktail hour.

During the cocktail hour, we will bless and dedicate the Peebles Classroom, a classroom named in honor of Billy Peebles '73 by friends and EHS parents Todd and Missy Savage P'23 '26.

Friday June 7, 2024 7:15pm - 8:00pm EDT
Seidule History Center, 2nd Floor of Townsend Hall

50th Reunion, Food / Beverage; 50th Reunion

7:15pm EDT

Welcome Back Cookout - Seating Areas by Class - Children Welcome

Join fellow EHS alumni for a welcome back cookout, with seating areas designated by class spread from the Chapel Quad, into Laird Dining Hall, and onto March Library Terrace ("Strip"). Enjoy the summer evening with lawn games and barbecue. Children are welcome to join their parents at no cost.

Friday June 7, 2024 7:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Chapel Quad, Laird Dining Hall, March Library Terrace

Reunion Essentials, Food / Beverage

8:00pm EDT

50th Reunion: Class of 1973 Dinner

The Class of 1973 is invited to gather in Stewart for a special sit-down dinner to celebrate their 50th Reunion. Please note: The attire for Friday evening is officially "casual," but we do often see 50th Reunion attendees choose to wear a blazer and/or tie to honor the occasion. The choice is yours!

Friday June 7, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Student Center in Stewart Gym

50th Reunion, Food / Beverage; 50th Reunion

8:00pm EDT

50th Reunion: Class of 1974 Dinner

The Class of 1974 is invited to gather in Bryan Library for a special sit-down dinner to celebrate their 50th Reunion. Please note: The attire for Friday evening is officially "casual," but we do often see 50th Reunion attendees choose to wear a blazer and/or tie to honor the occasion. The choice is yours!

Friday June 7, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bryan Library

50th Reunion, Food / Beverage; 50th Reunion

9:30pm EDT

Shuttles to Old Town

Beginning at 9:30 p.m., EHS will offer bus transportation into Old Town so that alumni can continue their merriment in Alexandria! The 55-passenger buses will each follow the same route, with four drop-off locations:

1. The Hilton Old Town Alexandria (1767 King Street)

Near King Street Metro Station
One block from Hilton Garden Inn, Alexandria Old Town

2. The Alexandrian Hotel (480 King Street)

Near the water at the end of King Street
Walking distance to several bars and restaurants

3. Hotel Indigo (220 S Union Street)

Also on the waterfront
Walking distance to several bars and restaurants

4. Residence Inn (1456 Duke Street)

Last stop before shuttle bus returns to EHS

If you miss the shuttles or they are not going where you want to go, Uber, Lyft, and taxis are great options. You can have your driver enter campus at 1200 North Quaker Lane, and wait for them in front of Penick Hall (the Admissions and Advancement building at the top of the Front Drive).

Friday June 7, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Board shuttles in front of Hershey Athletics Center on Stadium Drive

Campus Amenities

6:00am EDT

Fitness Center Open

Alumni and their guests are welcome to use the fitness room in the Hershey Athletics Center throughout the weekend.

Saturday June 8, 2024 6:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Hershey Athletics Center

Campus Amenities

8:00am EDT

Registration, Hospitality, & Swag

Continental breakfast will be served from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.; light refreshments and coffee available until 4:00 p.m.

Come by to pick up your free EHS issue shirt, and then visit the School Store on the lower level of Stewart!

Saturday June 8, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Student Center in Stewart Gym

Reunion Essentials, Food / Beverage

8:30am EDT

Two-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Revisit your days as an athlete and start the day off with a sweat - or a stroll! All are welcome to participate in this 2-mile Fun Run/Walk.

Saturday June 8, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
New Track & Field

Special Programs

9:00am EDT

Leadership and Loyalty Appreciation Breakfast (By Invitation)

Charley and Sallie Stillwell cordially invite current and past trustees, Courage Campaign leadership donors, class volunteers, Bell Society members, Young Alumni Leadership Society members, and alumni celebrating their 50th, 55th, 60th, and 65th Reunions for a special Reunion Weekend Loyalty Appreciation Breakfast at the Head of School's Residence. Very casual; athletic attire welcome for those dropping in after the 2-mile fun run/walk.

Saturday June 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Head of School's Residence

Special Programs, Food / Beverage

9:00am EDT

School Store Open

Visit the School Store on the lower level of Stewart to stock up on EHS gear or grab a quick snack. Say hello to Vince and Vickie!

Saturday June 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Student Center in Stewart Gym, Lower Level

Campus Amenities

9:30am EDT

Oral History Project

Drop by to share your EHS memories on camera as you’re interviewed by EHS Archivist Laura Vetter.

Saturday June 8, 2024 9:30am - 1:00pm EDT
March Library

Special Programs

10:00am EDT

1st Period, Option 1: Shakespeare Class with Whit Morgan

Saturday June 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Townsend Hall

Special Programs

10:00am EDT

1st Period, Option 2: Bible Study & Rare Books Exploration

Saturday June 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Bryan Library

Special Programs

10:00am EDT

1st Period, Option 3: Tour of deButts Health & Wellness Center and New Dorms

Saturday June 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Meet on Back Porch of Stewart

Special Programs

11:00am EDT

2nd Period, Option 1: Sandy Ainslie's Impact: Through the Lens of School Leaders

Please join Head of School Charley Stillwell as he moderates a conversation among former school heads and assistant heads who benefitted from Sandy Ainslie's example and mentorship.

Lee Sandy Ainslie '56 (1937-2023) served as Episcopal's Headmaster from 1981 to 1998.

Lee Sanford Ainslie, Jr. ’56 ushered the School through transition, while remaining true to the School’s traditions. Under the leadership of Mr. Ainslie, the School embraced coeducation, presenting its female students with equal opportunities for excellence and leadership in all facets of school life, in the classroom, and on the athletic fields.

Determined that Episcopal be more than a boys’ school that admits girls, Headmaster Ainslie led the School through a process of preparation with workshops and recruited distinguished and experienced female faculty to lead Episcopal in a new era.

Mr. Ainslie guided EHS through other changes as well, including a complete revision of the curriculum, strengthening traditional subjects and expanding it in recognition of developing technology to include the Computer Science Department. His imprint on the physical plant included Callaway Chapel, Penick Hall, and dormitory construction and renovation. Upon his retirement, Mr. Ainslie handed over to his successor a school prepared to enter the new century.

Saturday June 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Callaway Chapel

Special Programs

11:00am EDT

2nd Period, Option 2: Tour of deButts Health & Wellness Center and New Dorms

Saturday June 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Meet on Back Porch of Stewart

Special Programs

11:00am EDT

Swimming Pool Open

Alumni and their guests are invited to enjoy Episcopal's outdoor swimming pool, located outdoors beside the Hershey Athletics Center.

No bottles, cans, or food inside pool area, please.

Saturday June 8, 2024 11:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Hershey Athletics Center

Campus Amenities

11:30am EDT

Brunch

Saturday June 8, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Laird Dining Hall

Reunion Essentials, Food / Beverage

12:30pm EDT

Afternoon Lawn Games, Cold Drinks, & Live Music

Skipping class? Take some time to relax and enjoy the summer afternoon with your classmates, their families, and a cold beer or soda. Lawn games including Frisbee, Ladder Golf, sidewalk chalk, and more!

Saturday June 8, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Chapel Quad

Special Programs, Food / Beverage

1:00pm EDT

Head of School's Address

Come to Pendleton to hear from Head of School Charley Stillwell, who will share some of the highlights of what is going on at EHS today. He will spend time answering your questions about life at Episcopal, and you will also have the opportunity to hear from current faculty members and students!

Saturday June 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Pendleton Hall

Reunion Essentials

2:00pm EDT

3rd Period, Option 1 - Then and Now: The Legacy of Coeducation

This June, we are thrilled to celebrate 30th Reunions for the Classes of 1993 and 1994, the first two classes to include female graduates. We also are privileged to honor the retirement of Kathleen Caslow, who has served on Episcopal's faculty for over 30 years and was one of the pioneering female faculty members who ushered EHS through the early years of coeducation.

Join us in Bryan Library for a conversation with some of Episcopal's earliest female graduates and faculty members as they reflect on the seeds they planted for future generations of EHS women.

Saturday June 8, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Bryan Library

Special Programs

2:00pm EDT

3rd Period, Option 2: Art Walk

Explore some of the amazing artistic offerings and collections housed in Ainslie Arts Center and across Episcopal's campus.

Saturday June 8, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Ainslie Arts Center

Special Programs

2:00pm EDT

3rd Period, Option 3: Tour of deButts Health & Wellness Center and New Dorms

Saturday June 8, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Meet on Back Porch of Stewart

Special Programs

2:00pm EDT

Oral History Project

Drop by to share your EHS memories on camera as you’re interviewed by EHS Archivist Laura Vetter.

Saturday June 8, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
March Library

Special Programs

3:00pm EDT

Class of 1964 Meeting

Class of 1964 meeting in Sperry Lecture Room for discussion and reflection, led by Alex Jones ’64.

Saturday June 8, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Special Programs

4:40pm EDT

Optional: Class Memorial Gatherings Before Chapel

By request, EHS is happy to help organize any classes who may want to meet prior to chapel to toast any classmates whom they have lost over the years.

Saturday June 8, 2024 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Locations Will Vary

Special Programs

5:00pm EDT

"On Our Way Rejoicing" Memorial Chapel

Join Head Chaplain the Rev. Betsy Carmody for a memorial chapel service to celebrate the lives of alumni who have gone before us and to participate in a time-honored EHS tradition. As part of this short but special service, alumni will sing favorite hymns, enjoy a brief homily, and stand together to read aloud the names of their classmates and fellow Reunion-year alumni who have passed away.

Saturday June 8, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Callaway Chapel

Reunion Essentials

5:30pm EDT

Art Show and Reception featuring David Douglas

Enjoy beer, wine, and refreshments while exploring the latest exhibit in the Angie Newman Johnson Gallery, which will feature work by artist and teacher David Douglas.

Click here to explore David's artwork.

Saturday June 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ainslie Arts Center

Reunion Essentials, Food / Beverage

5:30pm EDT

Belmont Stakes Viewing

Want to watch Belmont Stakes? Head to the Student Center in Stewart Gym, where TVs will be on, and beer and wine will be provided. Post time is 6:45 p.m.

Saturday June 8, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Student Center in Stewart Gym

Special Programs, Food / Beverage

6:00pm EDT

Friends of Bill Meeting Space Available

A "Friends of Bill" meeting space is available for any alumni or guests who would like to gather prior to the evening's festivities. The space is private and will not be staffed or moderated.

Saturday June 8, 2024 6:00pm - Sunday June 8, 2025 6:30pm EDT
deButts Health & Wellness Center - 2nd Floor Quiet Room

Friends of Bill

6:30pm EDT

Reunion Celebration: Dinner & Dancing

Enjoy the summer evening with on-campus dinner and dancing for all Reunion classes. Seating areas will be marked by class, just like the previous evening.

Saturday June 8, 2024 6:30pm - Sunday June 9, 2024 12:00am EDT
Chapel Quad, Laird Dining Hall, March Library Terrace

Reunion Essentials, Food / Beverage

7:00pm EDT

Class Photos: 30th Reunion through 65th Reunion

Meet at your class's assigned time on the front steps of Hoxton House for a group photo. All joint reunions will take a joint photo first, followed by individual class photos.

7:00 p.m. - 1958, 1959
7:10 p.m. - 1963, 1964
7:20 p.m. - 1968, 1969
7:30 p.m. - 1978, 1979
7:40 p.m. - 1983, 1984
7:50 p.m. - 1988, 1989
8:00 p.m. - 1993, 1994

Saturday June 8, 2024 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Meet on Front Steps of Hoxton House

Photo

7:00pm EDT

Class Photos: 5th Reunion through 25th Reunion

Meet at your class's assigned time on the front steps of Ainslie Arts Center for a group photo. All joint reunions will take a joint photo first, followed by individual class photos.

7:00 p.m. - 1998, 1999
7:15 p.m. - 2003, 2004
7:30 p.m. - 2008, 2009
7:45 p.m. - 2013, 2014
8:00 p.m. - 2018, 2019

Saturday June 8, 2024 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Steps of Ainslie Arts Center

Photo

9:00pm EDT

Hourly Shuttles to Old Town Hotels

On Saturday evening, EHS will offer bus transportation into Old Town, with shuttles leaving at 9:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., and midnight.

The 55-passenger buses will each follow the same route, with four drop-off locations:

1. The Hilton Old Town Alexandria (1767 King Street)

Near King Street Metro Station
One block from Hilton Garden Inn, Alexandria Old Town

2. The Alexandrian Hotel (480 King Street)

Near the water at the end of King Street
Walking distance to several bars and restaurants

3. Hotel Indigo (220 S Union Street)

Also on the waterfront
Walking distance to several bars and restaurants

4. Residence Inn (1456 Duke Street)

Last stop

Saturday June 8, 2024 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
TBA

Campus Amenities

6:00am EDT

Fitness Center Open

Alumni and their guests are welcome to use the fitness room in the Hershey Athletics Center throughout the weekend.

Sunday June 9, 2024 6:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Hershey Athletics Center

Campus Amenities

8:30am EDT

Grab-and-go Donuts, Bagels, and Coffee

Come by Hoxton Circle for grab-and-go donuts, bagels, and coffee before you hit the road on Sunday.

Sunday June 9, 2024 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
Hoxton Circle

Campus Amenities, Food / Beverage

12:00pm EDT

Dorms Close

All alumni staying on dorms are asked to be out of their rooms by 12:00 p.m. to allow for campus clean-up to begin. Don’t forget to check for all your belongings!

Sunday June 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:00pm EDT
All Campus Dorms

Campus Amenities