Alumni Weekend at SCH Academy
Alumni weekend Schedule
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FRIDAY, MAY 2
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, History, Photography, Chinese, Boy Choir, Robotics
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 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 | Tour the Center for entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL)
Location: The Sands Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Thornley Middle School
All are welcome to attend! Now in its 12th year, the Sands Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) is a cornerstone of the SCH experience. Hear Executive Director Ed Glassman '03 talk about how the Class of 1975's 40th reunion gift, supporting the Digital Design & Fabrication Lab, has been instrumental in the CEL's success.
11:30 AM | Springside Milestone Luncheon | Classes 1945-1975
Location: Philadelphia Cricket Club
Join us we celebrate our Springside 50th reunion classes and classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, and 1975.
11:30 AM | Chestnut hill academy Guard Luncheon | Classes 1945-1975
Location: Philadelphia Cricket Club
Join us we celebrate our CHA 50th reunion classes and classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, and 1975.
1:55 PM | Join a Class: Robotics, English, CEL, Science, History, Boy Choir
Location: Upper School Classroom, Wissahickon Inn (locations will be emailed to registrants prior to Alumni Weekend)
School is back in session! Join an Upper School class for thought-provoking experiences 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 9:15 AM (see above).
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.
4:00 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.
4:30 PM | Docent Tour of the Permanent art Collection
Location: Exchange Lobby, Wissahickon Inn
Please join us for a docent tour of SCH's art permanent collection. This tour will focus on the many significant pieces housed in the Wissahickon Inn (our 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 | SCH Alumni Association Meeting
Location: Epiphany Chapel, Wissahickon Inn
This meeting will celebrate retiring senior faculty: Pete Capano, Charlie Grogan, Scott Stein, Anne Stout, and Roland Woehr.
6:00 PM | All-Alumni Cocktail Party
Location: Courtyard, Wissahickon Inn
All guests must be 21+ years and older to attend.
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.
Thank you for your generosity!
This year we celebrated our SCHool Spirit by rooting for Blue & Gold and Blue & Blue Day spirit colors. Each gift made on SCH Day is in honor of SCH's incredible students, faculty, coaches, and staff. Your generosity and school spirit help empower SCH students with extraordinary opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and beyond. Every gift strengthens our community and fuels the future of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.
We exceeded our SCH Day goal of 799 gifts—one for each SCH family! With over 900 donations, we raised over $300,000 in support of our students and school community.
Go Gold💛, Blue💙, Light Blue🩵, Dark Blue💙!
Saturday, May 3
9:00-11:00 AM | Registration
Location: Alumni/Development Office, Wissahickon Inn
Welcome back to campus! Join us on the Inn porch to register and pick up your Alumni Weekend schedule/nametag(s).
9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Open Playground
Location: McCausland Lower School Playground
Alumni families are welcome to enjoy our playground spaces around the McCausland Lower School.
9:00-11:00 AM | Open Gym
Location: Woodward Gym, Athletic Complex
Grab your workout gear and come to the new fitness center located in the Upper School Commons.
9:30 AM | Wake up Yoga
Location: Barbara Crawford Gallery, Wissahickon Inn
Join us for yoga led by Upper School world language teacher Alexis Frankel. We invite you to join the “good vibes only” group. Please bring your own mat!
1o: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.
10:30 AM | Campus History Tour | Places & Spaces
Location: Entrance, McCausland Lower School
Grab your walking shoes and join us for a historical tour of our SCH campus led by SCH CFO Frank Aloise.
12:00 PM | Alumni of Color Brunch
Location: Jennings House, 416 Springfield Avenue (across from Maguire Stadium)
Join Director of DEIB, Maxime Sinal, and our Diversity Leadership team for brunch at Jennings House and learn about SCH's DEIB initiatives.
12:00 PM | Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Devon Prep
Location: Pearson Field
1:00 PM | Robotics Lab Open House
Location: Rorer Science Center
Visit the home of the World Robotics Champions to see first-hand where our students build and learn through teamwork and collaboration.
1:00 PM | Pickleball Tournament
Location: Vare Field House
Join us for an exciting pickleball tournament. This event is a fantastic blend of camaraderie and competition (spectators welcome)!
2:30 PM | Hard Hat Tour of The Rec
Location: The Rec Performing Arts Center
The Rec opened in January 1974 with a Players production of The Fantasticks. Fast forward to 2025, The Rec renovations are underway! Learn more about the renovations plans and how to support this project here.
3:00 - 4:30 PM | Memorial and Dedication for Michael A. Pasciullo III '90
Location: Courtyard, Wissahickon Inn
5:00 PM | Alumni Awards and 2025 Players Hall of Fame Ceremony (scroll down to see this year's awardees)
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. This year we will recognize our Players Hall of Fame that occurs every three years.
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!
Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Fest | Sunday, May 4
Around on Sunday after reunion weekend? Join us on Germantown Avenue where SCH's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership program is hosting a tent with students and their ventures. All are welcome! This event is free.
Trying to find your way around campus? See our Campus Map to help you familiarize yourself with SCH Academy.
Register for Alumni Weekend 2025 today!
Upcoming Alumni Events
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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
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all day
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Philadelphia Cricket Club, 415 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
all day
CHA, Springside, SCH Academy, and Players alumni Awards
Saturday, May 4 | 5:00 PM
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. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 3 at 5:00 PM in the Sands Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. All are welcome to attend!
Chestnut Hill Academy Alumni Association Awards:
- Young Alumnus Award: Cole T.D. Brown ’14
- Alumnus of the Year Award: Mike C. Brown ’00
- Roll of Fame: Bryan D. Quigley ’04
- The Francis P. Steel, Jr. ’77 Award: Roland Woehr H’07
Springside Alumnae Association Awards:
- Outstanding Young Alumna Award: Natalie M. Klotz ’10
- Distinguished Service Award: Rosalie L. Hunter ’82
- Distinguished Alumna Award: Stephanie Suber-Franklin ’75
SCH Players Hall of Fame Awards:
- Young Alumni Players Award: Emery A. Schaffer ’14
- Special Service to Players Award: Court van Rooten HA’08
- Players Hall of Fame Award: Melissa A. Fitzgerald ’83
Read more about our 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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Hard hat tour of The Rec construction that is currently underway!
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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
Jenny McHugh, Director of Major Gifts
jmchugh@sch.org | 215-247-7161
Melissa Brown, Director of Alumni Relations
mbrown@sch.org | 215-261-6855
Natalie Coney, Director of The SCH Annual Fund
nconey@sch.org | 215-754-1029
Maggie Boozer, Assistant Director of The SCH Annual Fund, mboozer@sch.org | 215-754-1622
Diana Cosgrove, Director of Parent Engagement, dcosgrove@sch.org | 215-754-7311
Bethany Meyer, Advancement Services Manager, bmeyer@sch.org | 215-754-7310