Alumni Weekend at SCH Academy
Alumni weekend Schedule
Join us in may at Springside Chestnut Hill academy!
FRIDAY, MAY 10
8:30-11:00 AM | Registration
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Welcome back to campus for Alumni Weekend! Join us in the Exchange to register and pick up your Alumni Weekend schedule/nametag(s). Coffee will be available in the Henry Library.
9:15 AM | Join a Class: English, CEL, History, Science, or Photography!
Location: Upper School Classroom (locations will be emailed to registrants prior to Alumni Weekend)
School is back in session! Join an Upper School class for thought-provoking experiences from unraveling the complexities of "The Individual and Society" to exploring the cosmos in "Honors Physics 2: Astrophysics" showcasing the diverse and rigorous academic programming that defines SCH. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot upon registering online. Additional class time offered at 1:55 PM (see below).
10:15 AM | Coffee & Conversation with Head of School delvin Dinkins & Faculty
Location: The Sands Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Thornley Middle School
All are welcome to attend!
11:30 AM | Springside Milestone Luncheon | Classes 1944-1974
Location: Sunnybrook Golf Club, 398 Stenton Avenue, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Join us we celebrate our 50th reunion classes and classes of 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974.
11:30 AM | Chestnut hill academy Guard Luncheon | Classes 1944-1974
Location: Sunnybrook Golf Club, 398 Stenton Avenue, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Join us we celebrate our 50th reunion classes and classes of 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974.
1:30-2:30 PM | Registration
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Welcome back to campus for Alumni Weekend! Join us in the Exchange to register and pick up your Alumni Weekend schedule/nametag(s).
1:55 PM | Join a Class: Robotics, English, CEL, or Science!
Location: Upper School Classroom, Wissahickon Inn
School is back in session! Join an Upper School class for thought-provoking experiences from unraveling the complexities of "The Individual and Society" to exploring the cosmos in "Honors Physics 2: Astrophysics" showcasing the diverse and rigorous academic programming that defines SCH. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot upon registering online.
2:00 PM | Campus Tours
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Walk with us as we take a tour of our Lower, Middle and Upper School Buildings.
4:30 PM | Docent Tour of the Permanent art Collection
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Please join us for a tour of SCH's art permanent collection. This tour will focus on the many significant pieces housed in the Wissahickon Inn (Upper School building). SCH is home to a rich art collection including works by Sol LeWitt, Alexander Stirling Calder, Sam Feinstein, Tim Rollins, and Violet Oakley.
5:00 PM | alumni & Faculty Memorial Service
Location: Epiphany Chapel, Wissahickon Inn
In solemn remembrance, we come together for a memorial service to honor the loved ones we’ve lost in the past five years.
5:30 PM | Reunion Committees Meet & Greet
Location: Development Porch, Wissahickon Inn
Calling all reunion committee members. Join us for celebratory cocktails to thank you for all your hard work.
6:00 PM | All-Alumni Cocktail Party
Location: Courtyard (outdoors*), Wissahickon Inn
All guests must be 21+ years and older to attend.
*Outdoor event, rain location: Upper School Commons
Saturday, May 11
9:00-11:00 AM | Registration
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Welcome back to campus! Join us in the Exchange to register and pick up your Alumni Weekend schedule/nametag(s).
9:00-11:00 AM | Open Gym
Location: Woodward Gym, Athletic Complex
Need a place to work out while in town? Grab your workout gear and come to the new fitness center located in the Upper School Commons (Woodward Gym).
10:00 AM | Alumni Families Playdate
Location: Steel Pavilion (by Tennis Courts)
Join us for a fun-filled family playdate open to all alumni! Snack, coffee, and light breakfast will be provided.
10:30 AM | Campus History Tour | Places & Spaces
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Grab your walking shoes and join us for a historical tour of our SCH campus led by SCH CFO Frank Aloise.
11:00 AM | Campus Tour
Location: Entrance, McCausland Lower School
Walk with us as we take a tour of our Lower, Middle and Upper School Buildings.
12:00 PM | Brunch with HEAD OF SCHOOL DELVIN DINKINS
Location: Jennings House, 416 West Springfield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
1:00 PM | Pickleball Tournament
Location: Vare Field House
Join us for an exciting pickleball tournament as part of our Alumni Weekend. This event promises to be a fantastic blend of camaraderie, competition, and fun (spectators welcome)! The first 15 people to register will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
2:30 PM | Commons & Rec Open HouseS
Location: Commons Lobby, Willow Grove Avenue &
The Rec Lobby, Springfield Avenue
Come to the Upper School Commons open house or The Rec open house to witness the progress for these capital campaigns. Please go directly to your chosen location's lobby.
5:00 PM | CHA & Springside Alumni Awards Ceremony (see listed awardees below)
Location: Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Thornley Middle School
All welcome to attend! Every year, our community nominates and selects notable alumni to receive distinguished alumni awards from Springside School, Chestnut Hill Academy, and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.
6:00 PM | Reunion Alumni Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Location: Auditorium, Thornley Middle School
Meet us in the lobby and mingle inside and out (weather permitting) for cocktails, a 3-course dinner, and dancing to cap off the weekend!
Click to see a list of attendees.
Every year, Alumni come “home” to SCH to celebrate a milestone reunion at Alumni Weekend. This wouldn’t be possible without the work and support of our reunion committee members.
Upcoming Alumni Events
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30 Salt Cedar Lane, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Chapel, Wissahickon Inn
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Courtyard, Wissahickon Inn
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CEL Space, Thornley Middle School
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Auditorium, Thornley Middle School
2024 Alumni Awardees
We are pleased to announce our 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners
Chestnut Hill Academy Awards:
Young Alumnus: Jake A. Kind ’03
Francis P. Steel, Jr. ’77 Award: James M. Talbot, II H’81
Role of Fame: Dr. Matthew J. Weiss ’94
Springside School Awards:
Young Alumna: Adrienne Simpson Gittens ’04
Distinguished Service: Springside Class of 1957
Distinguished Alumna: Jennifer Lee ’86
Read more about the 2023 Alumni Award Winners
Weekend Highlights
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Milestone and Academy Guard Lunches
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Campus Tours including the Sands Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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Athletic Games
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All Alumni Cocktail Party
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Reunion Class Dinner with Scott Romig Band
travel Accommodations
- Chestnut Hill Hotel:
215-242-5905 - DoubleTree Suites in Plymouth Meeting: 610-834-8300
- Marriott Philadelphia West in Conshohocken: 610-941-5600
- If staying downtown, you're welcome to use the SEPTA Chestnut Hill West Line to and from SCH Academy (one block from school)
Staff Liaisons
Kristin Norton, Director of Development, knorton@sch.org
215-261-6881
Brooke Mattingly, Assistant Director of Development, Director of the SCH Annual Fund, bmattingly@sch.org
215-261-6754
Jenny McHugh, Director of Major Gifts, jmchugh@sch.org
215-247-7161
Melissa Brown, Director of Alumni Relations, mbrown@sch.org
215-261-6855
Andrea Eckert, Director of Parent and Community Engagement, aeckert@sch.org
215-261-6942
Maggie Boozer, Assistant Director of the SCH Annual Fund, mboozer@sch.org,
215-754-1622
Bethany Meyer, Advancement Services Manager, bmeyer@sch.org
215-754-7310