June 25th 2025
Reunion Weekend 2025 was a tremendous success! It was a joy to welcome so many alums back to campus to celebrate the enduring bonds that connect generations of our school community. This year, we honored several milestone reunions—most notably the Class of 1975, celebrating their 50th Reunion, and the strong showing from the Class of 1965, proudly marking their 60th. We were equally thrilled to see such strong participation from our young alums, with the Class of 2020 leading the way, closely followed by the Class of 2015.
As often happens with Reunion, the slate of activities shifts with each group as their requests for toasts, dedications, and other class-driven celebrations are crafted. New this year, the Class of 2020 hosted an Alumni-brewed Beer tasting, courtesy of Mike Gleason '96 of Cold Harbor Brewing Co. and Steve Larkin '04 of Schwendi Bev Co. And, for the second time, the Athletic Hall of Fame induction found its home during this special weekend and brought bountiful memories and connections throughout the weekend. From the Alumni Association Meeting and Awards to each memorable meal and moment around the fire pit, we were grateful to the nearly 400 people who returned to our campus village.
The three days of Reunion 2025 saw people returning to campus for many reasons. We were honored to recognize several individuals throughout the weekend's program for their service to the school, professional achievements, and continued leadership. The Class of 1975 solidified plans to expand their scholarship fund, in addition to celebrating their 50th Reunion.
The entire weekend once again brought together decades of New Hampton School community members, from Friday night's cookout humming to the soundtrack of Frankie White, Class of 2019, to Saturday evening's reception, featuring a live band, dancing, a delectable dinner, and warm, welcoming conversation.
We’re especially grateful for your energy and good humor—rain or shine. Despite the weather during our awards ceremony and dinner under the tent, the spirit of the weekend never wavered.
Thank you to all of our volunteers, attendees, and the greater New Hampton School community; without you, this weekend wouldn't be possible. Please save the date to attend Reunion Weekend next year—May 29-31, 2026!
John Kelley Simpson Award for Outstanding Achievement & Impact
Intellectual and Creative Achievement Award
Citizenship & Service to a Community
REUNION AWARDS
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Coach Category
Thomas Diehl P’87
Male Athlete Category
John P. Hoagland ’53 (Pre-1970) (posthumously)
Brendan C. Smith ’05 (Post-1970)
Female Athlete Category
Dempsey Arsenault ’15
Team Category
The 1990-2000 Women’s Varsity Basketball Team
The 2004-2005 Varsity Football Team
Career in Sports
Ray A. Shero ’80 (posthumously)
As often happens with Reunion, the slate of activities shifts with each group as their requests for toasts, dedications, and other class-driven celebrations are crafted. New this year, the Class of 2020 hosted an Alumni-brewed Beer tasting, courtesy of Mike Gleason '96 of Cold Harbor Brewing Co. and Steve Larkin '04 of Schwendi Bev Co. And, for the second time, the Athletic Hall of Fame induction found its home during this special weekend and brought bountiful memories and connections throughout the weekend. From the Alumni Association Meeting and Awards to each memorable meal and moment around the fire pit, we were grateful to the nearly 400 people who returned to our campus village.
Recognitions and Meaningful Moments
The three days of Reunion 2025 saw people returning to campus for many reasons. We were honored to recognize several individuals throughout the weekend's program for their service to the school, professional achievements, and continued leadership. The Class of 1975 solidified plans to expand their scholarship fund, in addition to celebrating their 50th Reunion.
The entire weekend once again brought together decades of New Hampton School community members, from Friday night's cookout humming to the soundtrack of Frankie White, Class of 2019, to Saturday evening's reception, featuring a live band, dancing, a delectable dinner, and warm, welcoming conversation.
We’re especially grateful for your energy and good humor—rain or shine. Despite the weather during our awards ceremony and dinner under the tent, the spirit of the weekend never wavered.
Thank you to all of our volunteers, attendees, and the greater New Hampton School community; without you, this weekend wouldn't be possible. Please save the date to attend Reunion Weekend next year—May 29-31, 2026!
Reunion Weekend Awards 2025
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
John Kelley Simpson Award for Outstanding Achievement & Impact
Peter W. Seibert ’43 (posthumously)
Frederick M. “Rick” Peyser III ’68
Intellectual and Creative Achievement Award
Marshall J. Breger ’63
Kent L. Bicknell ’65
Stephen W. Schultz ’65,
D. Van McLeod ’65 (posthumously)
Citizenship & Service to a Community
Lois Dehls Cornell ’75
Willie M. Jones Jr. ’70 (posthumously)
Young Alumni Leadership Award
Jethro S. Kollie ’10
Anasha Chavez Asforis ’00
REUNION AWARDS
Head of School Service Award
Members of the Class of 1975's 50th Reunion Committee:
Mark L. Baron '75
Bruce E. Canty '75
Elibet Moore Chase '75
Lois Dehls Cornell '75
James M. Ellis '75
Leo Pierre Roy '75
Smith-Moore Service Awards
Grethen A. Gilpatric P'02, '07
Ann M. Hall
Hazeltine-Merrill Lifetime Achievement Award
Jerrica M. Blakey P'19
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Coach Category
Thomas Diehl P’87
Male Athlete Category
John P. Hoagland ’53 (Pre-1970) (posthumously)
Brendan C. Smith ’05 (Post-1970)
Female Athlete Category
Dempsey Arsenault ’15
Team Category
The 1990-2000 Women’s Varsity Basketball Team
The 2004-2005 Varsity Football Team
Career in Sports
Ray A. Shero ’80 (posthumously)
