Class reunions are key to reuniting graduates, renewing relationships and linking the school to alumni. The Alumni Office is ready to assist with the planning of reunions and can act in an adviser and facilitator role for class reunion coordinators. The office can provide class lists and design, print, and mail invitations for reunion events. Use the Reunion planning suggestions here to assist you. We are happy to help make your reunion event a success. 

We encourage all classes to return to campus and plan their reunions over our annual Alumni Spirit Weekend, which is always the second weekend in May. For the 2024-25 school year, we will be celebrating Friday, May 9 - Saturday, May 10, 2025.

We kick off the weekend with Alumni Chapel during the day on Friday, and then we encourage classes to host a party that evening at a class member's home, private venue, or banquet hall. On Saturday, we will have family - friendly activities in the morning for our Alumni Family Playdate, followed by a wonderful gathering on the Van Slate Lawn that evening. Classes celebrating a milestone year are invited to a special cocktail reception before the Spirits Party. If you have any questions, contact our Alumni Office. 

Want to help?

If you would like to assist in planning your class reunion please contact the Alumni Office at (504) 736-9912 or [email protected]. If you already have plans in place, please inform the Alumni Office so that we may assist you in any way possible.
ClassReunionClass Agent or Reunion Chair
195570John Girault
196065Mary Sue Nelson Roniger
196560Robert "Sonny" Weigand
197055Kitty Graf, Clifford Sutter, Bonnie Bernius Waters, Barbara LeGardeur, David Melius
197550Bruce Parkerson, James Bryant, Martha Jones Menge, Meg Adams
198045Eric Holtzman, Eric Groh, Peggy Bruce, Sally Adams Trufant, Colleen Kuebel Lewis
198540Jim Rogers
199035Kelly Bridgforth and Stephanie Bass
199530Cindy Perret
200025Ondina Canales
200520Frances Derby Bruhnke, Anna Coons, Mitchell White
201015Spencer Schlesinger and Conway Solomon
201510Mason Wooton
20205Andrew Gary, Malorie Saucier, Sophia Warren, Jacob Thomas

 

Planning Guide

One Year Away
  • Class Agents form a reunion committee that will serve as the leadership group for planning the event. The committee should select a chair that will be the main liaison with the Alumni Office.
  • Start brainstorming the format of your event. What type of event do you want? Formal or casual? Day or Night?
About 8 Months Away
  • Select a Date & Location. Many classes schedule their reunions to coordinate with Homecoming or Reunion Weekend. Additionally there are many locations on campus that could serve as a venue for your reunion. The Alumni Office will be happy to make recommendations and offer suggestions for both on and off campus locations.
  • Reunion committee works on updating the class contact information and finding any “lost alums.”
6 Months Away
  • Reunion committee is in the final stages of deciding on the major items of the reunion events. Be sure location and date are reserved.
  • A budget for events is created.
  • If desired, Save the Dates are sent out.
4 Months Away
  • All plans will be nearing completion. Times, venues, costs, etc. are confirmed by committee. Any contracts should be finalized. The Reunion Chair touches base with the venues to verify all details.
  • Rough draft of invitation is created.
  • Committee makes “special requests,” such as photos, nametags, etc. to the Alumni Office.
6 Weeks Away
  • Sent out invitations, which include all details such as venues, times, costs, attire, etc.
2 Weeks Away
  • Review final to-do list.
  • Gather decoration and supplies. Create signs and/ or banners. Prepare any items such as, nametags or other necessary welcoming items/favors for the reunion.
  • Reunion Chair makes calls to unconfirmed classmates to verify attendance.