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Gould Academy

Bethel, ME

Alumni Weekend 2023

Welcome Home, Huskies!

Date and time

Friday, September 29th, 2023

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Location
Gould Academy
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
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Organizer
Karen Burns, Director of Development
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Schedule

Friday, September 29th, 2023

11:00 am
7:00 pm

Registration/Information Table

Ordway Patio

Make us your first stop on your trip down memory lane. Register to get your nametag, meal tickets and updates to the schedule.

12:00 pm
1:00 pm

William Bingham II Legacy Society, 1836 Society, and Head of School Circle Luncheon

Ordway Living Room

This is a luncheon designed to honor those in the William Bingham II Legacy Society, the 1836 Society and the Head of School Circle.

Is Gould part of your Estate Plan? Then you are a member of our William Bingham II Legacy Society! Please join us for lunch, a special gift and a chance to celebrate you! Thank you for giving Gould the most meaningful gift.

Have you given to Gould for 18 years? Then you are a Junior Member of the 1836 Society! Have you given for 36 years? Then you are a senior member of the 1836 Society! Please join us to celebrate YOU and the impact of your giving.

Have you given more than $50,000 in your lifetime. If so, you are a member of the Head of School Circle. Thank you for your generosity and your ongoing support for Gould. Please join us!

1:00 pm
2:00 pm

Estate Planning Workshop

Ordway Living Room

Are you interested in learning more about planning your legacy? Join us for a free educational seminar to learn more about estate planning. Joseph M. Pratt SVP and Senior Wealth Manager at Bar Harbor Wealth Management will give a presentation about planned giving and is available to answer your questions! Open to everyone!

2:00 pm
6:00 pm

Community Activities

Bethel, ME

Visit all that Bethel has to offer! Take a tour at the Bethel Historical Society, visit the world-known Maine Gem and Mineral Museum, take a hike on one of the Mahoosuc Land Trust’s beautiful trails, or bike on Inland Woods & Trails areas surrounding the Bethel Village or grab a coffee at the Gemini Cafe & Bakery. There is plenty to do and see in Bethel!

5:00 pm
6:00 pm

Alumni of Color and International Alumni Reception

Ordway Living Room

Gather with other Alumni of Color or International Alumni for a reception at the Head of School’s patio.

6:00 pm
9:45 pm

Community Dinner and Dance!

Under the Tent

Join alumni from all years under the tent for dinner and dancing! After enjoying a delicious dinner, dance the night way to the “Jim McLaughlin Group”. This rocking band is guaranteed to get everyone up and moving and features our very own James “MC” McLaughlin.

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

7:00 am
8:45 am

Welcome Breakfast

Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall

Start your day with a delicious breakfast in Ordway Hall.

8:00 am
5:30 pm

Registration/Information Table

Ordway Patio

9:00 am
9:45 am

Alumni Assembly

Bingham Auditorium

Don’t be late for assembly! Get a glimpse inside Gould today. See performances by student musicians, hear student speakers and be formally welcomed to campus by Head of School, Tao Smith ‘90, P ‘23, ‘28.

10:00 am
10:15 am

Remembrance Ceremony

Bell Tower

10:30 am
11:30 am

Parade of Classes/ Class Photos

Line Up Outside of Hanscom Hall

11:30 am
1:00 pm

Lunch

Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall

12:30 pm
1:00 pm

Meeting of the Alumni Association

Ordway Living Room

All alumni are welcome to the annual meeting of the Alumni Association

1:00 pm

Home Boys Varsity Soccer Game

Lower Fields

Come watch the Huskies battle the Winchendon School in a soccer game!

1:30 pm
2:30 pm

Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony

Bingham Hall

2:30 pm
5:30 pm

Community Activities

Bethel, ME

Visit all that Bethel has to offer! Take a tour at the Bethel Historical Society, visit the world-known Maine Gem and Mineral Museum, take a hike on one of the Mahoosuc Land Trust’s beautiful trails, or bike on Inland Woods & Trails areas surrounding the Bethel Village or grab a coffee at the Gemini Cafe & Bakery. There is plenty to do and see!

2:30 pm
3:30 pm

Honored Guest Reception

Alumni Courtyard

2:30 pm
3:30 pm

Open House at the Lieblein Performance Center

Lieblein Performance Center

Come visit the newly renovated space that houses Gould’s On Snow and Mountain Bike & Cycling programs.

5:30 pm
7:00 pm

Happy Hour

Under the Tent

Join all of the alumni classes for hearty appetizers and drinks before off campus class gatherings.

7:00 pm
7:30 pm

Fireworks

Under the Tent

7:30 pm

Tent closes- Off Campus Class Gatherings

Various locations

Classes will hold gatherings off campus. Contact your class coordinator for details about your class gathering!

7:30 pm
9:00 pm

50th Reunion Class Dinner

Ordway Living Room

Dinner for members of the Class of 1973.

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

9:00 am
11:00 pm

Registration/ Information Table

9:30 am

Frank Vogt Memorial 5K

Gould Trails

Race begins on the Baseball Field.

10:30 am
12:00 pm

Farewell Brunch

Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall

10:30 am
12:00 pm

"Inspired by Owen- The Owen Effect"- Jim Owen Memorial Art Show

Owen Art Gallery, Art Cottage

Join us in the Art Cottage to celebrate the influence of Jim Owen! Mimosas will be served.

1:00 pm
2:00 pm

Alumni and Student Soccer Game

Bowhay Field

Let your inner husky shine… come scrimmage with students in a fun soccer game!

Registration

Full Weekend, All Inclusive Adult

$140

This ticket is for all alumni and guests. It includes all on-campus meals and events for the weekend- Friday- Sunday.

No longer available

Full Weekend All Inclusive Young Alumni (Class of 2018-2022)

$60

This ticket is for all alumni and guests who graduated in the Classes of 2018-2022. It includes all meals and events for the weekend- Friday- Sun.

No longer available

Full Weekend All Inclusive, Child

$60

This ticket is for any children ages 5-18 who are attending Alumni Weekend with their parents. It includes all meals and events for the weekend- Friday-Sunday. Under 5 is free and doesn’t need a ticket!

No longer available

Single Day Ticket- All Ages

$60

This ticket includes all meals and events for a single day of Alumni Weekend.

No longer available

Trustee Emeriti or Gould Faculty (past/current).

Complimentary

This ticket is designated for all Trustee Emeriti and all past and current Gould Faculty. It includes all of the events and meals for the weekend.

No longer available

Award Winner- Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame

Complimentary

This ticket is for all Award winners, including the Alumni Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame. It includes all the events and meals for the weekend- Friday-Sunday.

No longer available

Registration options

“Inspired By Owen- The Owen Effect” Event at the Owen Art Gallery ONLY

Complimentary

Join us at the Owen Art Gallery to see a tribute to Jim Owen by Alumni who have been “Inspired by Owen.” This ticket is only for the Gallery Opening. Mimosas will be available for purchase for those with this ticket.

Registration is mandatory for those attending the art opening.

Guests who would like to attend the whole day on Sunday, including complimentary mimosas at the opening, the Farewell Brunch, Frank Vogt Memorial 5k and the Alumni Soccer game should select a single day ticket option (above).

No longer available

Giving

Reunion Gift to Support Gould

As part of your participation in Alumni weekend, please consider making a gift to support Gould! Every dollar has a tremendous impact on Gould’s current students and the place we love so much.

No longer available
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