Reunion 2021 | 2001-2021
Miss Porter's School Reunion 2021 Class Page for the classes of 2001-2021
At this point all reunion registrants should have received an email from Miss Porter’s School containing their class meeting details, a virtual care package and a comprehensive schedule with links to join all of our reunion programming. If you can’t seem to find your email, try checking your spam folder!
Please reach out to Cicely Upham, Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement, at cupham@missporters.org or 860-409-3635 with any questions.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
| 9:00 p.m. EDT | Ancient Book Club Discussion (Session 1): “An Indian Among Los Indigenas: A Native Travel Memoir” by Ursula Pike |
Friday, October 1, 2021
| 3:00 p.m. EDT | Campus Update: Join us as we share with you all of the exciting enhancements to the Miss Porter’s School Campus: featuring the recently completed Main renovation! |
| 4:00 p.m. EDT |
What Makes Miss Porter’s Special: A feature from our students’ point of view |
| 9:00 p.m. EDT | Virtual Cocktails and Mocktails Party (new this year!): Do you have an interest in mixology? Want to learn tricks of the trade? Join fellow Ancients for a virtual cocktail and mocktail-making class featuring Hey Bartender on Friday, October 1, at 9 p.m. EDT. You provide the tools and Hey Bartender will provide the expertise. All Reunion class years are encouraged to join! Please note that space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. |
Saturday, October 2, 2021
| 8:30 a.m. EDT | Begin your morning with mindfulness: Join Jenn Harvey ’91 for “Meditation: It’s about focusing the mind…” |
| 9:00 a.m. EDT | Virtual Campus Tour guided by Second Head of School, Natalie Yarnall ’22 |
| 10:45 a.m. EDT | Service of Remembrance: Join Homilist Cynthia Lundquist ’71 to memorialize those classmates who have passed, featuring a performance by The Perilhettes. |
| 11:30 a.m. EDT | Campus Update: Join us as we share with you all of the exciting enhancements to the Miss Porter’s School campus, featuring the recently completed Main renovation! |
| 12:00 p.m. EDT | Annual Alumnae Association Meeting featuring a special performance by The Perilhettes |
| 1:00 p.m. EDT | State of Miss Porter’s School Conversation with Head of School Dr. Katherine Windsor, Ed.D., Chief Financial & Operating Officer Michael Bergin P’19, Chief Advancement Officer Christine Pina and Chief Enrollment & Student Affairs Officer Liz Schmitt |
| 2:00 p.m. EDT | Climate Change Panel Discussion featuring Karen Blakelock ’12, Linda Cabot ’76, Indi Khera ’18 and Dwight Poler P’25 Moderated by Cate Rigoulot, AIS Environmental Sciences Teacher at Miss Porter’s School |
| 3:00 p.m. EDT | Varsity Soccer Match vs. Worcester Academy |
| 3:15 p.m. EDT | Ancient-led Conversation on Community: Join members of the Alumnae Board’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee for a facilitated dialogue around designing a vision for the Ancient community. Engage in reflection and discussion, hear about current and upcoming projects, connect with other Ancients, and think with us about next steps. |
Sunday, October 3, 2021
| 8:30 a.m. EDT | Begin your morning with mindfulness: Join Jenn Harvey ’91 for “Meditation: It’s about focusing the mind…” |
| 11:00 a.m. EDT | Ancient Book Club Discussion (Session 2): “An Indian Among Los Indigenas: A Native Travel Memoir” by Ursula Pike |
Find your class page below to see class meeting details and view which classmates have registered for Reunion 2021!
We are excited to announce the Ancient Virtual Art Show.
Are you an artist? Would you like to “display” your artwork over Reunion Weekend? Please complete this form and submit your artwork to Grier Torrence, Chair – Arts Department; Visual Arts Director; Director of Galleries no later than September 25, 2021.
Reunion 2020 Artist,
Mariana Cotten ’60
Miss Porter's School Reunion 2021 Class Page for the classes of 2001-2021
Miss Porter's School Reunion 2021 class page for the classes of 1971-1996
Miss Porter's School Reunion 2021 class page for the classes of 1941-1966
We are pleased to announce Dr. Lauren Melman '97 as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2021.
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Office of Alumnae Relations
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Farmington, CT 06032
T: 860-409-3520
F: 860-409-3521
Consider becoming an Ancient volunteer. Miss Porter’s School depends on committed volunteers from each class to serve on various committees during their Reunion year. These committees are vital to engaging classmates, creating class specific celebrations, and increasing reunion giving during their milestone year.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities complete this FORM, call Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations Tonja Russo at 860-409-3670, or email Tonja at trusso@missporters.org.
Yes. We ask that you register to assist in our on-campus event planning. You will receive an invitation after July 1, 2020 with registration details and instructions.
Registration will be open on Friday, October 16.
All the buildings used are accessible. There will be plenty of accessible parking throughout the weekend as well as golf cart transportation around the campus. Please watch for parking signage to direct you.
Please get in touch with classmates and fellow Ancients and encourage them to join us.
Your Reunion is an occasion to renew ties with classmates and reflect on what Miss Porter’s School means to you. It is also a time for alumnae to come together in giving back. Your Reunion giving contributions help maintain and enhance the Miss Porter’s School experience through scholarships, academic innovations, and new initiatives.
Please make a gift in honor of your Reunion today. Donations can be made online or mailed to:
Miss Porter’s School
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Reunion gifts can be made in honor of a faculty member or classmate who impacted your life. Gifts by alumnae to any established fund will count toward your class alumnae participation.
Yes, the bookstore, The Ivy will open during Reunion Weekend.
Class dinners are organized by Class Reunion Committees. You will receive additional information from the committee in the coming months. As arrangements are made, they will be listed on the Reunion website here.
The 50th Reunion Class is hosted on campus in the Grist Mill Friday evening. Classes celebrating their 55th and above reunion will also be hosted for dinner on Friday evening in Riverview Lounge in the Pool and Squash building . All other classes are planning their own dinners. Please check here for you class dinner location. Updates will be posted as class committees continue to organize dinners. Check the website frequently for updates.
Severe food allergies should be noted on your registration. Should you have additional concerns, please contact Tonja Russo, Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations at trusso@missporters.org or 860-409-3670.
Yes, items listed on the Online Daisy Pop Up Shoppe will be available during Reunion Weekend. Make your purchases during your registration check in. The Shoppe will be open during lunch on Saturday.
Please contact Tonja Russo, Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations. Email her here or call her at 860-409-3670.
We’re sorry you are unable to attend. Please contact Tonja Russo, Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations. Email her here or call her at 860-409-3670.
Please dress comfortably as you will be walking about the campus. Friday evening dinner attire should be suitable for your class dinner location and format.
Absolutely! Please make note on your registration form.
