Reunion 2023

Reunite. Remember. Reconnect

REUNION 2023 was October 20-21!

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Reunion 2023 Bulletin/Program

Sabbath School & Church Programs (YouTube)

Vespers Photos on Facebook

SS & Church Photos on Facebook

Shydepoke Photos on Facebook

Sharon Russell Memorial Walk Photos on Facebook

 

This year’s honored classes:

1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018

The class of 1973 celebrated their golden reunion (50 years)!

The class of 1998 celebrated their silver reunion (25 years)!

 Teacher Legacy Award: Clemen & Bradley Sheppard

(Spanish teacher/librarian from 1992-2005, and history/ government teacher from 1987-1999, respectively)

Alumnus of the Year: Leroy Patterson '58

Criteria for Alumnus of the Year and Teacher Legacy Award

Friday, October 20:

Convocation: 8:00 AM - Convocation for current Andrews Academy students. Speaker: Don Anderson, '83

Career Seminars & Career Fair: 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Some alumni presented Career Seminars to the current Andrews Academy students. There was also be a Career Fair in the gym with tables set up for people to talk about their careers. Please contact aaalumni@andrews.edu if you are interested in presenting at the Career Seminar in the future or having a table at the Career Fair.

Registration: 6:00 PM

Vespers: 7:00 PM - Alumni weekend began Friday evening with a vespers program in the Academy Chapel led by members from the class of 2003. S'mores by the campfire outside of Sunshine Hall after vespers were enjoyed by alumni.

Sabbath, October 21:

Registration: 9:00 AM

Sabbath School/Roll Call: 10:00 AM - There were be testimonials from alumnus' time at Andrews Academy, reports from current students, and a musical selection by a current music group. Various individuals were recognized, awards were given, and a roll call of classes took place during this program. 

Church: 11:30 AM - This service was presented by the class of 1998. Members of the 25 year class presented special music, scripture, and a sermon. The select choir, Silhouettes, sang, inviting AA choir alumni to join them for a combined special music during this service. Speaker: Doug Taylor, '98, and Friends

Honor Class Photos: 12:45 PM - Following church each honored class were seated together for a haystack meal (provided). Also during this time each class had their photo taken.

Lunch: 12:45 PM - A haystack meal was provided.

Shydepoke: 8:00 PM - Due to circumstances beyond our control, this year Shydepoke was basketball games hosted at the AU Andreasen Center for Wellness gym.

Honor Class Events: Some honored classes planned other special events during the weekend. See the alumni program, check your class Facebook page, or connect with your classmates for more information.

Sunday, October 22:

Sharon Russell Memorial Walk: 9:00 AM (Meet at the AA Parking Lot)

 

We are glad that many of you could join us for this alumni weekend!

Sincerely,

Pastor Mario Ferguson
Principal
Andrews Academy

 

If you have any questions or would like to help plan your honor class reunion, you may contact the alumni office at 269.471.3138 or aaalumni@andrews.edu