Reunion 2024

Reunite. Remember. Reconnect

REUNION 2024 was October 18-19

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Alumni 2024 Program

Livestreaming of Vespers, Sabbath School, and Church: YouTube

 

Honored classes:

1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019

The class of 1974 celebrated their golden reunion (50 years)!

The class of 1999 celebrated their silver reunion (25 years)!

 Teacher Legacy Award: John Reichert ('87-'14)

Alumni of the Year: Marjorie (McClure) & John Eggers ('09)

Criteria for Alumnus of the Year and Teacher Legacy Award

Friday, October 18:

Convocation: 8:00 AM - Convocation for current Andrews Academy students. Speaker: Sarah (Gane) Burton '09

Career Seminars & Career Fair: 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Some alumni presented Career Seminars to the current Andrews Academy students. There was also 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 or having a table at the Career Fair in the future.

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 2004. Afterwards, there was S'mores by the campfire outside of Sunshine Hall.

Sabbath, October 19:

Registration: 9:00 AM

Sabbath School/Roll Call: 10:00 AM - There were testimonials from alumnus' time at Andrews Academy, reports from current students, and a musical selection by a current student. 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 1999. Members of the 25 year class presented the scripture, prayers, and a sermon. AA's strings group played for the offertory. The select choir, Silhouettes, invited AA choir alumni to join them for a combined special music during this service. Speaker: Joel Bennett

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

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

Shydepoke: 8:00 PM - Basketball games at the AU Andreasen Center for Wellness.

Honor Class Events: Some honored classes plan 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 20:

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

 

We enjoyed seeing each of you for alumni weekend!

Sincerely,

Rubén A. Pérez-Schulz
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