Annual NYC Reunion

Approximately 200 alumni, from the class of 1959 through 2009, assembled at the Yale Club on June 7 to attend the year's most anticipated alumni event. Also in attendance that evening were a number of current and former faculty members ready to reconnect with past students. The atmosphere was lively while both alums and faculty enjoyed the company of their peers and a delicious array of hors d'oeuvres. We paused briefly from avid conversation to hear the president of the Alumni Board, Peter Stein '79, give a welcome address and to have a moment of silence lead by Head of School, Bill Morris. All and all the evening was very successful, so successful that the club's staff had yet again a difficult time asking attendees to leave.

Looking forward, Fall Fair and Homecoming this year will be October 22nd through the 24th, with the Homecoming Reception on October 23rd on campus. We hope to see you all there!

5-Year Reunion for the Class of 2005

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The class of 2005 was welcomed back this year to celebrate their fifth year since graduating Friends Academy. The event, an intimate hors d'oeuvres party at the Jackson house, is one of the year's most pleasant gatherings. Also in attendance were a number of the alum's former teachers. All attendees relaxed while enjoying tasty treats and catching up with old friends.

Alumni NYC Networking/Social

Alums from classes between 1989 and 2001 gathered at Nikki Beach Manhattan on East 50th Street for an enjoyable and helpful Networking/Social event. This was the second year in a row the event was held, each time initiated and organized by alumni board member Salwa Touma '01.

Alumni Holiday Luncheon

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Many in-college alums and several with college degrees kicked off the holiday season together at the Alumni Holiday Luncheon. The annual event offered a cornucopia of delicious entrees, salads and desserts, prepared by the crew of the master himself, Keith Kopeloff. A host of current teachers and members of the class of 2010 were on hand for the 'homecoming'.

Alumni Basketball Game

The ninth annual Alumni Basketball Game, which pits former FA boys hoopsters against each other, offered six quarters (these guys don't run out of gas) of exciting action over Thanksgiving break 2009. Expertly refereed by Coach Steve Hefele, the game featured alums from as far back as 1990. The enduring enthusiasm about the tradition has grown out of Coach Hef's above-and-beyond interest in his current and former players, as well as the annual organizing push from Clay Siegert '92.

Special-Year Class Reunions

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Five “special-year” classes (ending in 4 and 9) decided to keep their reunion weekend on October 23-24, despite the Fall Fair date change to October 3.  Almost 100 alums from the classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1989 and 1999 gathered at the Saturday evening reception at the Jackson House before attending their class’s individual dinners at various local venues.  Each attendee took away a scarf embroidered with the FA logo, prepared and packaged by the Alumni Association Board.

Class of 1959 50th Reunion Luncheon

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Eighteen members of the Class of 1959 celebrated their 50th Reunion by attending an elegant and leisurely luncheon, hosted by Head of School Bill Morris and his wife, Sue, in the Jackson House on Friday, October 23.  Classmate David Seeler brought his copious collection of FA memorabilia.  A campus tour followed the event.  For old times’ sake, reunion attendees had dinner Friday at Stango’s in Glen Cove.  Saturday provided occasions for day trips in the area, and ended with a class dinner at the Seawanhaka in Bayville.  Each attendee took away a scarf embroidered with the FA logo, as well special note cards, a mug, and a campus photo, prepared and packaged by the Alumni Association Board.  

Fall Fair & Homecoming 2009

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The rain held off until 3:30, allowing more than 100 alumni, many with children in tow, enjoy the bountiful fun of the Fair as well as the opportunity to see old friends and teachers. The Alumni Tent, roomy and elegantly decorated by members of the Alumni Board, was abuzz with visitors who stopped in to chat, eat lunch and relax – and to pick up a matted photo of the view overlooking the Meeting House, which was the second in a series of campus photos to be given away each year to alumni at the event. The Homecoming Reception at the Jackson House following the Fair offered a warm, charming setting for those who braved the driving rain and flooded roads. Several classes ending in 4 and 9 celebrated their special-year reunions at dinners at various area restaurants, while others -- 1959, 1964, 1969, 1989 and 1999 -- are holding their reunions as originally scheduled on October 24. E-mail Alex Edwards-Bourdrez for more information.