Celebrate Your SPS Community
We are excited to welcome you back to Millville on May 2–3 to celebrate forms ending in 0 and 5, and to honor the rich traditions, strong connections and vibrant community that make our school truly special.
Weekend Schedule
Below is the preliminary schedule of events. Be sure to check this page for all the latest details and updates as we get closer to Anniversary. If you have any questions, please reach out to your form director or the Advancement Office at rsvp@sps.edu.
| Friday, May 2 | |
| 1 p.m. | Check-in Chapel Terrace |
| 1 p.m. | Archival Photo Project Ohrstrom Library Calling all alumni from 1960-1999! Take a walk through SPS history and help identify alumni in photos in the SPS Archives. |
| 2 p.m. | Alumni Boat Row Crumpacker Boathouse Join fellow alumni for an afternoon rowing on Turkey Pond. |
| 2 p.m. | Crumpacker Gallery Open House Crumpacker Gallery Explore the current exhibit at the Crumpacker Gallery. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Memorial Service for the Form of 1965 Old Chapel A private service for members of the Form of 1965. |
| 3:30 p.m. | SPS Ballet Company Rehearsal Dance Building Attend an SPSBC rehearsal as dancers prepare for the Spring Performance. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Rediscover SPS: Student-led Tour of the Grounds Meet at Flagpole Join fellow alums for a walk around the grounds to hear about how students use those spaces today. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Fleischner Family Admissions Center Open House and Dedication Fleischner Family Admissions Center, Gathering Room Join alumni, faculty and staff for the official dedication of the magnificent new admissions center. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Memorial Service for the Form of 1975 Old Chapel A private service for members of the Form of 1975. |
| 6 p.m. | 55th through 80th Reunions Reception and Dinner (Forms of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965 and 1970) Coit, Middle Dining Room |
| 6 p.m. | Alumni Association Welcome Back Reception (Forms of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 and all non-reunion forms) Fleischner Family Admissions Center, Gathering Room Drop in and meet up with formmates for a reception with hearty hors d’oeuvres and a beer and wine open bar. |
| 6:30 p.m. | 25th Reunion Reception and Dinner — Form of 2000 Rectory |
| 7 p.m. | 50th Reunion Reception and Dinner — Form of 1975 Coit, Upper Dining Room |
| 9 p.m. | BIPOC Alumni Social Location TBD Gather with alumni members of the BIPOC community from all generations. |
| 9 p.m. | Astronomy Open House Lenore and Walter Hawley Observatory (weather permitting) A short walk to the Observatory offers stargazing and a glimpse of how SPS students learn about the galaxies. |
| Saturday, May 3 | |
| 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Check-in Chapel Terrace |
| 8 a.m. | 5K Fun Run Departs from Athletic and Fitness Center Join alumni and family members of all ages and abilities for a run on School trails. |
| 8 a.m. | Supporting Sobriety Meeting McLane Squash Courts Common Room An open conversation about sobriety and recovery. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Alumni Choir Rehearsal Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul All are welcome to raise their voices in song. |
| 10 a.m. | Alumni Memorial Chapel Service Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul A service honoring alumni who have passed away, with a welcome by the Rector, music and prayers. |
| 11 a.m. | Alumni Parade Rectory Road |
| 11:30 a.m. | All-forms Luncheon and Form Photos Hockey Center, Gordon Rink Join returning alumni and guests for a picnic lunch and form photos. |
| 1 p.m. | Alumni Association Awards Ceremony and Rector’s Update Memorial Hall Join Rector Kathy Giles and Alumni Association President Caroline La Voie ‘88, P’20,’21 as the Alumni Association honors this year’s Alumni Association Award recipients — remarkable individual who exemplifies the School’s mission of teaching students to lead lives in service to the greater good. Rector Giles will also share remarks about the state of SPS today. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Celebrating SPS Squash McLane Squash Courts Join us as we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the McLane Squash Courts and get a preview of plans for a new facility befitting the birthplace of squash in North America. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Activities SPS Grounds Enjoy an afternoon with fellow alumni. Rediscover SPS with a student-led tour, a hike on the trails, or a look through SPS photo archives. Relax with some refreshments. Cheer on Big Red, or join some friendly alum-vs-alum competition. More details and activities to follow. |
| 3:45 p.m. | Memorial Service for the Form of 1980 Old Chapel |
| 4 p.m. | SPS Queer Alumni Meet and Greet Location TBD Connect and network with alumni who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. |
| 5 p.m. | Memorial Service for the Form of 1960 Old Chapel |
| 6 p.m. | 80th, 75th and 70th Reunions Reception and Dinner (Forms of 1945, 1950 and 1955) Rectory |
| 6 p.m. | 35th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1990) Crumpacker Boathouse |
| 6:30 p.m. | 65th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1960) Hockey Center, Captains Room |
| 6:30 p.m. | 60th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1965) Oscar Barn in Hooksett, N.H. |
| 7 p.m. | 55th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1970) Centennial Hotel, Franklin Pierce Room |
| 7 p.m. | 50th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1975) Concord Country Club |
| 7 p.m. | 45th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1980) The Home of Tom Hok ’80 |
| 7 p.m. | 40th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1985) O Steak and Seafood |
| 7 p.m. | 30th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 1995) Bedford Village Inn |
| 7 p.m. | 25th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 2000) Fleischner Family Admissions Center, The Gathering Room |
| 7 p.m. | 20th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 2005) Barley House |
| 7 p.m. | 15th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 2010) Common Man, House Chamber |
| 7 p.m. | 10th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 2015) Barley House |
| 7 p.m. | 5th Reunion Reception and Dinner (Form of 2020) Contoocook Cider Company |
| Sunday, May 4 | |
| 9 a.m. | Form of 1965 Brunch Common Man, House Chamber |