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Alumni Weekend
GDS has big plans to welcome you back.
See how campus has changed. Observe how teaching and education have evolved. Share it all with your family. And come to understand how you’ve grown since your time at GDS.
Whether it was 2 days or 20 years since your last time on campus, you know that a piece of your heart will always be here. You are part of our Bengal family, part of GDS's journey in leading quality education. Celebrate these memories at the biggest alumni event of the year: Alumni Weekend!
You and your fellow alumni are the VIPs on campus during your reunion.
Make plans to join one or more of the Alumni Weekend events by registering online before September 30, 2020.
Questions about Alumni Weekend? Contact your Director of Alumni Programs, Michael Sumner '04 at michaelsumner@greensboroday.org or by phone at 336-288-8590 ext. 210.
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All Alumni Celebration - 'STUDIO 50'
Saturday, October 3, 2020; 6-10 p.m.
Studio 50 will take place of our All Alumni Celebration for this year.
ALL ALUMNI are invited to attend Studio 50, the main event for our 50th Anniversary! -
Bengal Friends Reunion & Retiree Dinner
Date, Time and Location TBD
Alumni, current & former GDS faculty & staff, and families of retirees are invited to join us as we will celebrate our newest retiree.
Our Bengal Friends Group (retired teachers and former staff) will help us welcome our newest retirees into the retiree group! There will be a short social starting at 6:30 p.m. as people arrive.
Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. followed by a short program with speeches from some of our alumni to honor our special retirees. -
Class Reunions ('05, '00, '95, '90, '85, '80, '75)
Register for the following class reunions! (registration coming soon)
Class of 2015
Will host their 5-year reunion on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Speakeasy Tavern.
***All ALUMNI are invited to join us on Saturday night, May 2nd at the 'Studio50' event.
Class of 2010
Will host their 10-year reunion during the Thanksgiving Holiday of 2020!
***All ALUMNI are invited to join us on Saturday night, May 2nd at the 'Studio50' event.
Class of 2005
Friday, October 2, 2020; 8 p.m.SouthEnd BrewingCash Bar
117B W Lewis St, Greensboro, NC 27406
Class of 2005 and guests
Class Contacts: Carrie Hagan Stewart, Molly Brenner, Sar Medoff, Sarah Eason Goins, Jordan Hinkley Calfee, Caroline Brantley, and Melanie Fernandez Jones
***The Class of '05 will also meet as a class on Saturday night, May 2nd at the 'Studio50' event.
Class of 2000 (multiple occasions)
Friday, October 2, 2020; 8 p.m.
Gibbs Brewery
504 State St, Greensboro, NC 27405
Cash Bar
Saturday, October 3, 2020; 8:30 a.m.
Bengal Dash - Carlton M. Harris, Jr. '76 Field
Kid Friendly event - Doughnuts and Coffee
Class of 2000 and guests
CLASS CONTACTS: Landy Douglas Elliott, Kim Hickey Brewer
***The Class of '00 will also meet as a class on Saturday night, May 2nd at the 'Studio50' event.
Class of 1995
October 2, 2020; 8 p.m.
Home of Jay '95 and Katharine Hall Kirkpatrick '96
Class of 1995 and their guests
CLASS CONTACTS: Liddy Davis Hall '95, Jay Kirkpatrick '95, Katharine Hall Kirkpatrick '96
***The Class of '95 will also meet as a class on Saturday night, May 2nd at the 'Studio50' event.Class of 1990
October 3, 2020; 6-10 p.m.
The Class of '90 will meet as a class at the 'Studio50' event for their 30-year class reunion!
Class of 1990 and guests
CLASS CONTACTS:
Class of 1985October 3, 2020; 6-10 p.m.Class of 1980
The Class of '85 will meet as a class at the 'Studio50' event for their 35-year class reunion!
Class of 1985 and guests
CLASS CONTACTS: Chris Meadows, Wendy Lavine
October 3, 2020, 6-10 p.m.
The Class of '80 will meet as a class at the 'Studio50' event for their 40-year class reunion!
Class of 1980 and guests
Class Contacts: Tim Warmath, Elaine Alspaugh Rice, Helen Brooks, Leslie Ihrig Knott
Class of 1975
October 3, 2020, 6-10 p.m.
The Class of '75 will meet as a class at the 'Studio50' event for their 45-year class reunion!
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Campus Events
Other Events during Alumni Weekend:
Friday, October 2, 2020Check Bengal Sports below for current teams playing on this day!Auction Preview Art Show: Friday, October 2, 2020; McMillion Center for the Arts; 5-7p.m.
Alumni Theatre Performance: Friday, October 2, 2020; Davison Center for the Arts; 7p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Bengal Dash: 9:00 am; Carlton M. Harris Jr. ’76 Athletic Field - Click here for more information or to register!
Campus Tours: Meet at Dillard Gymnasium Main Entrance: 10:30 a.m.
If you haven't been back to campus in a while, we highly encourage you to come take a tour. Much of the campus has changed and there is a lot to be proud of. Come see it for yourself with guided tours by Tommy Webb.
Alumni (Baseball) Softball Game: Saturday, October 3, 2020; Elingburg Field; 11 a.m.Retiree Dinner: TBD -
Bengal Sports
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General Information
General Information
Online Registration for alumni events is open until Wednesday, September 30. Although many events are free, we encourage registration so we are able to plan. For questions contact the Director of Alumni Engagement and Giving, Michael Sumner '04 or by phone at 336-288-8590, ext. 210.
Check-In
Tickets will not be mailed for alumni events. Registration will be at each event for alumni and guests to check-in.
GDS Campus & Parking
Take a look at the online Campus Map to find buildings and parking. All parking lots on campus (Lawndale and Lake Brandt Roads) will be open for visitors during Alumni Weekend events.
GDS Bookstore
The Bookstore will be open from 8 am - 5 pm on Friday of Alumni Weekend. All Alumni will receive 10% discount during this day!
Childcare
Do you need someone to watch the kids while you come reconnect with old friends? Let us know and we will do our best to help find someone for you. We have many current students who are happy to watch your children.Questions about Alumni Reunion Weekend? Contact Michael Sumner '04 at michaelsumner@greensboroday.org or by phone at 336-288-8590 ext. 210. -
Support GDS
Your gift can impact any number of programs on the GDS campus. Think back to your fondest memory of GDS: Was it the Backpacking Trip? Was it participating in a play or musical? Maybe it was winning a conference or state championship? Senior Dress Up Day? Middle School trip to DC? Whatever it was, without the support of alumni, these opportunities would not have been available!Alumni are extremely important to the success of Greensboro Day School. Without the support of generous alumni, GDS would not be able to offer the excellent programs that set itself apart from other educational institutions in the Triad area. As an alumnus/a of GDS, you received the best education in the area that prepared you for what lay ahead. Help us by giving back so that our current students can follow in your footsteps!
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