Buxton Unites: A Summer Celebration of Arts, Alumni, and Action
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
We are excited to host alumni for a memorable weekend as we celebrate the spirit of Buxton! Join us for Buxton Unites: A Summer Celebration of Arts, Alumni, and Action from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th. Re-engage with all that Buxton is while connecting with fellow alumni and friends.
We’re thrilled to highlight and introduce John Barrengos, our new Head of School, to the community. This will be an exciting opportunity to meet and interact with John. Get ready for both on- and off-campus festivities, community updates, and more! Highlights of the weekend include art-making, work program activities, campus tours, and our signature Buxton family-style dinner. Whether you want the true boarding experience by staying in our dorms or prefer nearby lodging, there will be options for everyone!
Members of the Buxton Board of Trustees and the Buxton School Alum Association (BSAA) Board will be present. We’ll have some swag, and the BSAA will also have some limited swag available with their new logo! For a full list of attendees, see below.
Tentative Weekend Schedule:
Friday, August 9th:
Registration
Student-Led Campus Tour
Welcome Back Lunch
Work Program, including Rebuild the Main House Patio and Archival Yearbook Project
Welcome Cookout
Game night
Saturday, August 10th:
Registration Continues
Breakfast in the Main House
Meet the BSAA (Buxton School Alum Association)
Arts Opportunities: Painting, Ceramics, Theater, and more
Explore the local area or hang out and reconnect with friends
Work Program, including Rebuild the Main House Patio, Kitchen Krew, and Archival Yearbook Project
Lunch at the Main House
Community Open House
BSAA-Sponsored Happy Hour
Buxton-style dinner with Kitchen Krew
Open mic
Bonfire
Late night pizza and music in the theater or soccer field
Sunday, August 11th:
Brunch
Buxton today and looking forward – conversations with Head of School and Buxton faculty and staff
Tours of Campus (General, Infrastructure, and more!)
Enjoy all weekend:
Complimentary passes to the Clark Art
Coffee, Tea, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Partner/Spouse/Family Lounge hosted by Gretchen Fincke and the BSAA
Enjoy Williamstown! Local businesses, etc…
Silent Auction – proceeds benefit Buxton and BSAA – more details to come
Reunion Attendees:
Grae Fincke ‘61
Frank Weddell ‘62
Waring ‘64, BSAA Senior Advisor & Gretchen Fincke
Greg Prestopino ‘65, BSAA Board Member
Ed Martin ‘72
Michael Stern ‘72
Nancy Glowa ‘73, Board of Trustees
Dirck Roosevelt ‘73
Elisha Isler ‘73
Catherine Gallagher ‘74, Teresa Arellano & Ramona Flores
Jon Sylbert ‘76, Board of Trustees
Byron Elliott ‘81
Josephine McKee ‘82
Jessie Mezzacappa ‘85, Board of Trustees, & John Zieman
Arjun Achuthan ‘86, Board of Trustees
John Benjamin ‘86, BSAA Board Member, & Jenny Tieman
Laurel ‘86 & Marc Richman
Phoebe Walker ‘86
Moya Hallstein ’87, BSAA Board Member, & Tom Berthoff
James Lawless ‘87
Anemone Benedetti ‘89
Zhana Morris ‘90
Heather Spear ‘90
Tim Lant ‘91, Board of Trustees, & Katrina Eory
Ben ‘91, Board of Trustees, & Pia Mezzacappa
Kevin Ziegler ‘91
Maria Riley ‘92
Josh Fincke ‘93, Board of Trustees, & Annie Fabik
Chiara Carrino ‘06
Jonathan Herrera ‘06
Junior Gomez ‘07
David Bluestein ‘08, BSAA Board Member
Zoe Rosenbloom ‘10, Board of Trustees
James Elliott ‘11, Board of Trustees, & Addison Jones
Angelica Hilliman ‘14 & Jemuel Stephenson
Margarita Fuentes ‘17, Board of Trustees
Cheyanne Walker-Williams ‘17
Lilian Tulloss ‘19 & Alison Tulloss
John Barrengos, Head of School
Bill Bennett, Former Director
Linda Burlak, Faculty
Margo Cardner, Former Buxton Staff/Archivist
Tim Custer, Director of Admission
Frank Jackson, Faculty
Mike St.Pierre, Director of Campus Facilities
Rebecca Wehry, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
Adult General Reunion Ticket: $100
Young Alum Reunion Ticket (2014-2024): $60
Child Reunion Ticket: $40
Registration includes 6 meals (Fri lunch – Sun brunch) and weekend activities. Kids are welcome!
Lodging Options:
On campus dorms (shared bedrooms & bathrooms). The cost is $100 per BED for the entire weekend (whether you stay two nights, or one). All beds are twin beds. There is a discounted price for young alums and children ($60). If you are bringing children, feel free to bring sleeping bags or pack ’n play, and the kids may sleep in your room without incurring a fee as they will not be using a campus bed. We will not split up families, but rooms are shared.
Self-supplied tent: Bring your own tent and camp out on the soccer field. No charge!
Local hotels: Hotel List: https://buxtonschool.org/local-hotel-listing/ (And don’t forget options such as Airbnb and VRBO).
If you require assistance covering the expenses associated with the reunion, please don’t hesitate to contact us at alumni@buxtonschool.org. We’re here to help.
