CAMPUS

CA’s Class of 1974BY GAIL FRIEDMANPHOTOS BY TIM MORSEC O N C O R D A C A D E M Y M A G A Z I N E F A L L 2 0 0 9ore than 275 alumnae/i, mostly from graduationyears ending in 4 and 9, shared the spirit of intellectualinquiry that they remembered from theirCA days during Reunion Weekend, June 12–14.The weekend alternated between deep thought andsimple pleasures. At one panel discussion, debate raged aboutthe future of print journalism; at another, alumnae/i peppered apanel of economic experts with tough, topical questions. Meanwhile,toddlers waddled past the quad with reunion camp counselors,while their parents played tennis, swam in the campuspool, walked into Concord with classmates, or took advantageof the full weekend of programming.Many checked in Friday afternoon, took a campus tour,then attended a reception and dinner, with entertainment by36vocalist Julia Hanlon ’10, accompanied by music teachers RossAdams (on guitar) and Keith Daniel (on saxophone). Saturdayevents included a morning memorial service, to honor alumnae/iwho died during the past year and deceased reunion year alumnae/i;a nostalgic “hymn sing,” sponsored by the Class of 1964; atour of CA’s new Arena Farms property, about a mile from themain campus; and a free-spirited dance hour, led by Janet CorryFarnsworth ’84. English teacher Parkman Howe provided aglimpse of his legendary Bible course with “All Inside the Gatesof Eden,” a seminar on Genesis’ second creation story, whileKeith Daniel took fans of the Fab Four on “A Magical MysteryTour: The Beatles as Musical and Social Trendsetters.” For thosewho wanted to stretch their bodies as well as their minds, BethCleary ’79 led yoga on Saturday and Sunday mornings.