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2026 Alumni Weekend

Come Home. Reconnect. Remember.

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Schedule

Friday, June 5th, 2026

3:00 pm
9:00 pm

Registration

Main Building

Head to the Main Building to pick up your Alumni Weekend materials, including nametag, event gift, and room key.

5:30 pm
6:30 pm

Honor Roll Reception (by Invitation Only)

Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons Class of 2019 Patio

An intimate cocktail gathering for honored guests and supporters.

6:30 pm

Family-Friendly XBL game

Quimby Field

Bring the family and join Coach Wayne Hancock ’15 (Hon.) for an XBL game under the lights!

6:30 pm
8:00 pm

Gold Key Society Dinner (by Invitation Only)

Treadwell Student Center (lower level)

Exclusively for the Gold Key Society and the Class of 1976, featuring the induction of the Class of 1976 into the Society in recognition of their 50th reunion.

7:00 pm
9:00 pm

Opening Reception

Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons

Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and great company for an unforgettable time.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

7:00 am
10:00 am

Breakfast

Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons

8:00 am
5:00 pm

Registration

Main Building

8:30 am
12:30 pm

Cushing Moves

Take advantage of Cushing’s state-of-the-art Fitness Center or hit the courts for a pickup game of pickleball, tennis or basketball. Please bring your own equipment.

8:30 am - 12:30 pm — Mini-Mountain Day

Take a leisurely scenic hike up Mt. Watatic (approximately 3 hours total). The bus will depart from Shevenell Terrace.

8:30 am
9:30 am

Gentle Pilates

Heslin Gym upstairs

Gentle Pilates with Debi Warner ‘70. Stretching, simple core strengthening, breathing, and calmness are part of the Gentle Pilates class. Debi has taught Pilates for 20 years for all ability and age levels. Wear flexible clothing and join us for a gentle start to your day.

9:00 am
10:00 am

Art Show Opening Reception

Emily Fisher Landau Center for Visual Arts

Featuring original works by Cushing’s Visual Arts teacher, Jack Fay ’16, alongside a curated selection of pieces by current students.

9:30 am

Campus Tours

Main Building

Explore the changes on campus with a guided tour led by our Young Alumni Ambassadors. Tours leave from the Main Building at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.

10:00 am

The Cushing Conversation

Main Building Admissions Lounge

Join Head of School Randy Bertin for the State of the Academy, where we’ll reflect on Cushing’s current achievements and look ahead to its future.

11:00 am

Alumni Memorial Service

Cowell Chapel

The Alumni Memorial Service will pay tribute to the classmates we’ve lost since the last Alumni Weekend.

12:00 pm
3:00 pm

Class Photos

In Front of Ashburnham House

12:00 pm
2:00 pm

Backyard Barbeque Lunch

Drew Common

2:00 pm

Open Skate

Iorio Arena

Lace up and hit the ice! Join us for Open Skate during Alumni Weekend—fun for all ages and skill levels. Skates are available, so just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy some time on the rink.

2:00 pm
4:00 pm

Class of 1976 Jam Session!

Joseph R. Curry Academic Center, Room 015

Join the Class of 1976 musicians as they “get the band back together” for an impromptu jam session.

2:00 pm
3:00 pm

Alumni of Color Reception

Lowe Hall Common Room

Meet Eddie Buggie, Director of Inclusion and Community Life, to share bonding experiences from the past and participate in an open discussion on how Cushing has embraced inclusivity in its initiatives and programs.

3:00 pm
4:00 pm

Art Show Open House

Emily Fisher Landau Center for Visual Arts

3:30 pm
5:00 pm

Home Run Derby - Celebrating 150 Years of Baseball

Hancock Baseball Diamond

Coach Hancock takes the mound once again as we celebrate 150 years of Cushing baseball excellence!

6:00 pm
10:30 pm

Grand Reunion Celebration

6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour (Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons Class of 2019 Patio)

7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner (Drew Common) Under the Tent

8:00 - 10:30 pm Dancing + Dessert (Drew Common) Under the Tent

10:30 pm

Penguin Pub

Drew Common

Wind down from the festivities by relaxing around the firepit with both old and new friends.

Sunday, June 7th, 2026

8:00 am
11:00 am

Farewell Brunch

Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons

10:30 am

Transportation to South Station, Boston

The bus will depart from Shevenell Terrace.

Details

Date and time

Friday, June 5th, 2026

Sunday, June 7th, 2026

Registration options

Class of 1976
Classes of 1977-2020
Young Alumni 2021-2025
Gold Key Society + Former Faculty & Staff

Alumni who have celebrated their 50th reunion (classes 1975 and older) and former faculty & staff.

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