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Former faculty member anddean of students, Ron NentwigSisters Diedra Magnifico-Cardamone ’89and Krista Magnifico ’87 with facultymembers Maureen and Bob Simoneau.Mike Cooper and guestsenjoying the 1962 50thReunion dinner reception inthe Smith Center on Fridayevening of Reunion.Return to Campus:REUNION 2012Kelly O’Donnell, Alicia Wielgoszinski,Elizabeth Siracusa, Janna AnctilFaculty member Barb Thomasenjoying Saturday night’slobster bake.Although the pouring rain seemed to be a popular conversationtopic throughout Reunion, the weather did not dampen spiritsor attendance. More than 225 alumni gathered for a fabulousweekend.Thank you to our talented alumni who contributed to the alumni artexhibit. We had submissions across five decades of alumni – a lot of talentrepresented. We are already planning for the 2013 Reunion Art Show.The class of 1987 gathered to celebrate their 25 th Reunion on Fridayevening at the Pinckney Boathouse. They were joined by former Brewsterfaculty: Doug and Mary Fallon, Beth Fox, Matt Hoopes, Ron and SueNentwig, Bob and Shirley Richardson, and David and Sheila Smith; andcurrent faculty Bob and Maureen Simoneau. After a warm welcome fromHead of School Mike Cooper, they watched their yearbook set to music ina slideshow.The class of 1962 also gathered on Friday evening, celebrating their50 th Reunion. Thirty members returned to reminisce and celebrate inthe Turner Hall of Fame at the Smith Center. The evening included areception; dinner; a DVD presentation that brought both laughs and tears;and the awarding of pins and certificates. It was a wonderful evening thatended with strong handshakes, hugs, and promises to stay in touch.Some new events introduced to Reunion 2012 included the Friday nightoff-campus parties. Alumni, friends, and current and former facultymembers kicked off Reunion with multiple gatherings at local alumnihomes, Bearce Hall, and downtown restaurants and taverns.Alumni gathered on Saturday morning for a presentation on Brewster’sevolving program. Mike Cooper, Lynne Palmer, director of admissionand external affairs; Peter Hess, dean of studies; and Matt Butcher,English department chair; led an engaging presentation on how BrewsterLiz Scully, Tamah French-Proops, John Hamblett, Doug Irwin, CB Currier,Bryce Jackson, Heather Monroe Rohner, Steve Finn, Mandy Clark Scheel,George Ide, Krista Magnifco, Ethan McMorrow, Kevin French, Daphne Sands CorsoMembers of the Class of 1992: Front row (l to r): George Trojan, Erica (Cohen) Lewy,Shonda (Thomas) Stewart, Stephanie (O’Connor) Leahey, Mike Heinbach, GerryHolmberg; Back row (l to r): Ronn Bronzetti, Philip Walker , former HeadmasterDavid Smith, Terrence Spitler, Matt Cullen, Curtis Coleman26 BrewsterConnections – Fall 2012