You’re A Forester Forever!
Reunion Committee
Class of 1959 Reunion Details
James L. Kenney ’59 will be recognized with the Distinguished Service
Award at the Saturday night dinner/dance, and Dean Hayes '59 will be inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday morning.
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Friday night reception in Glen Rowan House, $25 includes pasta buffet, salad, garlic bread, and beer and wine
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Saturday morning tailgating
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Saturday night dinner dance
Weekend Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009
Lincoln Bicentennial Lecture
8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL (across from North Campus).
James McPherson, distinguished scholar of the American Civil War will discuss "Lincoln and the West"
This is a free event, but a ticket is required. Tickets are now available on a first-come, first-serve basis by
registering here
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009
Bob Amaden Golf Classic
12:30 p.m.
A day of golf in honor of long-time admissions and alumni director Bob Amaden, who has meant so much to our community.
Forester Symposium
12:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Faculty and student sessions for alumni, parents, and friends. The Center for Chicago Programs will host an open house, and the Sonnenschein Gallery will have an opening.
All-College Happy Hour Toast
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and alumni all start here before heading their separate directions for the evening.
1959 Reunion
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Glen Rowan House, $25 for pasta buffet, salad, garlic bread, and beer and wine.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
Honoring our Forester Greats
Campus and Lake Forest architectural tours
1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Family Carnival
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A bounce house, games, cotton candy, petting zoo, and other fun activities to keep your little ones occupied while you grab a cold one or catch part of the game. Well, we wouldn't actually suggest you leave them there unattended, but they should be able to have plenty of fun.
Forester Fare Family Picnic lunch
11:30 a.m.
Homecoming parade
11:30 a.m.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Lawrence
1:30 p.m.
Reunion Reception, Dinner, Awards, and Dance
6:00 p.m.
Alumni from all classes are invited to this reception, where we'll honor several alumni for their work, including James L. Kenney ’59 for Distinguished Service. Then, we'll dance the night away.
Events subject to change.
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