Homecoming

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025

Friday, October 17

• A Day in the Life of a Sanford Student: Sanford Class Sessions
  Step back into the classroom! During the school day, alumni will have the chance to join current Upper School students and experience classes in action. From literature and music to ceramics, science, and athletic training, these sessions offer a glimpse of today’s Sanford learning environment. Join us for lunch after class. Registration is required. 
  
  
• Class of 2020 Parent & Alumni Reception
  Details will be shared directly with Class of 2020 alumni and parents as plans are confirmed.
  
  
• Varsity Volleyball Game
  6:45 PM – Struthers Family Sports Center
  
  
• Alumni & Friends Cabaret Performance
  7:00–8:00 PM – Cheese & Wine Reception 
  Reconnect with friends before the performance.
  8:00 PM – Geipel Center for Performing Arts
  Enjoy an evening of alumni and current Sanford senior performances.
  Are you interested in performing? Please contact Lauren Bond '08 at bond.lauren1@gmail.com 

Saturday, October 18

• Coffee & Conversation at Arunchala
  9:30–10:30 AM
  Meet Head of School Jaime Morgan ’02
  
  
• Morning Activities
  Explore campus on a guided tour, visit the photo booth, purchase customizable Homecoming Apparel, check out the Sanford Archives, and take a moment to honor past alumni in the chapel remembrance space.

• The Jackie Pitts '55 Mathematics Floor Dedication
  11:00 AM – Join us as we celebrate the renovated Nancy C. Sawin Math & Science Building and honor Jackie Pitts ’55 who will be recognized with a named floor in gratitude for her transformative support.
  
  
• Varsity Field Hockey Game
  11:00 AM
  
  
• Alumni Awards Ceremony
  12:00 PM – Geipel Center for Performing Arts 
  Celebrate this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and Alumni Award honorees: Caroline Polisi ‘00, Neeraj Batta ‘95, Marcus Thompson ‘85,  Caitlin Towe '10, and Kendall Towe ‘10
  
  
• Alumni Tailgate Lunch
  1:00 PM  – Sanford Hall Greenspace 
  Enjoy lunch with fellow alumni. Registration is required. 
  

  Ticket Options can include lunch, drinks, and a sweet treat from Woodside Farm Creamery. 
  Flavors include:
  Sunny Hills: Gingersnap ice cream topped with golden sprinkles, shining as brightly as our Sunny Hills

  Warrior Pride: Cotton candy ice cream with golden sprinkles, as bold and bright as Sanford Warrior pride

  Punkin’ Chunkin’: Pumpkin ice cream that celebrates Sanford’s spirited tradition of Punkin’ Chunkin’

  Homecoming Dough-Light: Classic chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, a sweet celebration of Sanford’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

  Game Day Sorbet: We’ll bring the gold (mango!), you bring the blue (or brown if you’re representing Sanford’s original colors!)

  
  
• Varsity Boys' Soccer Game
  1:30 PM