A Joyous Reunion | Haverblog

Following two years during which COVID made in-person reunions impossible, the excitement was palpable on campus at this year’s Alumni Weekend. Roughly 1,000 people came to Haverford from across the country and around the world (from as far away as Japan and the United Arab Emirates) for Alumni Weekend 2022!

Though festivities got off to a rainy start, nothing could dampen the mood of classmates from across the years—including and especially those from classes ending in 2s and 7s. And by Saturday the weather was as warm as everyone’s spirits, when people came out to enjoy the sunshine and local food trucks on Founders Green.

The packed schedule of events included dinners, parties, memorials, tours, toasts, the Alumni Association Awards Ceremony, music from an alumni band and barbershop quartet, the traditional Family Fun Fair, and even a Class of 2007 “Customs Color Clash.”

A close-up on about 10 Class of 2017 members including two who have their arms around each other.

Class of 2017 members have their photo taken on Founders Porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

An alum hugs a member of Dining Services staff as the gray clouds behind them threaten rain.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Beverly Ortega Babers '84 wears bright yellow-green and speaks at a microphone in the light-filled concert hall.

Beverly Ortega Babers '84, Vice President of the AAEC, speaking during the 2022 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony held in the Jaharis Recital Hall. Photo by Patrick Montero

Dorrit Lowsen '97 smiles at the microphone

Dorrit Lowsen '97 speaking after receiving the MacIntosh Award during the 2022 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony held in the Jaharis Recital Hall. Photo by Patrick Montero

With the pouring rain in the background, four alumni chat and eat snacks on the porch.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Four alumni sit in rocking chairs on Founders porch and laugh.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

A close-up on about 7 members of the Class of 1992 during their class portrait.

Members of the Class of 1992 get their portrait taken at 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Two alumni wearing hats sit and eat ice cream on VCAM patio

Alumni gather on the VCAM patio for the Jacob Jones Society Ice Cream Social during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Wendy and Dave smile under the tent on a sunny morning.

Portrait of Dave Backus '82 and President Wendy Raymond on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Holden and Melissa embrace while John, wearing a Haverford cap, looks on smiling.

Holden Blanco '17 hugs Melissa Graf-Evens P'18 next to Jonathan Evans '77 on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Ankur Arya '12 wears a vibrant purple suit and gestures with his hands during his speech.

Ankur Arya '12 speaking after receiving the Young Alumni Award during the 2022 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony held in the Jaharis Recital Hall. Photo by Patrick Montero

Evan LeFlore '06 looks serious in a jacket and tie as he speaks at the microphone

Evan LeFlore '06, President of the AAEC, speaking during the 2022 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony held in the Jaharis Recital Hall. Photo by Patrick Montero

Friends and relatives in the audience at the Alumni Association Awards clap.

Alumni gather in the Jaharis Recital Hall for the 2022 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony. Photo by Patrick Montero

Harold Weaver '56 P'03 stands at the microphone with three people sitting behind him and light streaming in through the windows at the back.

Dr. Harold Weaver '56 P'03 speaking after receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award during the 2022 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony held in the Jaharis Recital Hall. Photo by Patrick Montero

Two young alumni, both dressed in black, smile with their arms around each other.

At the 2017 gathering in the DC. Photo by Holden Blanco '17.

Two members of the Class of 2017 sit on a bench and smile

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Two alumni put their arms around each other, smiling, each holding a champagne flute

Members of the classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, as well as those who have celebrated their 50th reunion, gather in the Swan Room of the GIAC as President Wendy Raymond toasts to the newest members of the Scarlet Sages. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Garry smiles widely grabbing his classmate's arm.

Garry Jenkins '92 greets a friend at dinner featuring live music by Minus during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

A cute dog and his owners wait in line for one of the food trucks at lunch on Saturday.

Alumni (and dogs!) gather on Founders Green for a food truck festival during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Three alumni sit outside chatting and smiling at night.

Elizabeth Harrop '07 and Chris Haagen '07 at the Class of '07 Party held in the DC Oval during the 2022 Alumni Weenkend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Seven members of the Class of 2017 pose with their arms around each other, smiling, in front of the GIAC.

Class of 2017 members celebrate reunion. Photo by Holden Blanco '17.

Two alumni hug two of their friends in front of Founders.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Two alumni get drinks from the bar outside under a tent.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

President Wendy Raymond poses with four alumni

Four singers in red shirts and boater hats sing under a Haverford College banner on Founders steps.

Members from the 1971/1972 Barbershop Quartet reunite for a performance on Founers Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. From left to right: Scott Barton '71 P'04, Duncan MacLean '71, John Sweet '72 P'01, and Sandy Sandhaus '71. Photo by Patrick Montero

Two alumni talk animatedly to one another in front of a crowd of alumni on Founders porch under a Haverford College banner.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Six members of the Class of 2017 sit under a "Welcome Back, 5th Reunion" banner inside a tent on Founders Green.

Class of 2017 members gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Dancing at the Class of 2017 event in the DC. Photo by Holden Blanco '17.

A very excited hug while two friends cheer them on.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

A man throws his head back laughing while talking to another friend.

Alumni gather in the Dining Center for dinner featuring live music by Minus during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Friends catch up while waiting in line for food trucks.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Two blond friends embrace and smile at each other.

Covering her mouth while laughing at a friend, a woman sits at a table in the DC.

Alumni gather in the Dining Center for dinner featuring live music by Minus during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Six alumni sit around a table outside the DC for dinner.

Alumni gather in the Dining Center for dinner featuring live music by Minus during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Two friends smile with their masks pulled down and empty champagne classes in their hands.

A friend surprises another with a hug inside the DC.

Alumni gather in the Dining Center for dinner featuring live music by Minus during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Two friends embrace on Founders Green with blue skies behind them.

Alumni gather on Founders Green during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

Garry Jenkins hugs a friend who is holding a beer bottle.

Alumni gather in the Dining Center for dinner featuring live music by Minus during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Dan Z. Johnson

12 members of the Class of 2002 pose together smiling in front of a large map.

Members of the Class of 2002 at their reunion. Photo by Holden Blanco '17.

Eight classmates smile, seated around a round table that is full of drinks and phones

Members of the Class of 2007 sit together under a tent. Photo by Holden Blanco '17.

If you think this looked like fun—and it was—be sure to save the date for Alumni Weekend 2023! We’ll see you May 26–28, 2023.

Four members of the Class of 1957 pose on the stairs together under a Haverford College banner.

The Class of 1957 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero.

11 men from the Class of 1962 stand on the steps of Founders for a portrait.

The Class of 1962 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

About 25 members of the Class of 1967 pose on the steps of Founders Hall under a red Haverford College banner.

The Class of 1967 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

About 25 members of the Class of 1970 pose on the belated occasion of their 50th reunion.

The Class of 1970 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

About 30 members of the Class of 1971 belatedly celebrate their 50th reunion in this class photo under a Haverford banner.

The Class of 1971 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

About 45 members of the Class of 1982 fills Founders Porch for their class portrait.

The Class of 1982 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero.

About 30 members of the Class of 1987 pose under a red Haverford College banner.

The Class of 1987 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

About 30 members of the Class of 1972 pose on the steps of Founders under a red Haverford College banner.

The Class of 1972 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

11 men from the Class of 1977 pose with their arms around each other under a red Haverford College banner.

The Class of 1977 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

Roughly 40 people in shorts and t-shirts pose on the Founders steps under a Haverford College banner.

The Class of 1992 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero.

Roughly 40 people pose on Founders steps, many wearing sunglasses and several holding babies and young children.

The Class of 2002 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero.

About 50 members of the 25th reunion class fill the stairs of Founders Hall for their portrait.

The Class of 1997 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero.

About 30 people from the Class fo 2007 pose for a portrait, severla with their young children and a few holding babies.

The Class of 2007 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero.

About 50 members of 5-year reunion class pose in their casual summer clothes under a Haverford College banner.

The Class of 2017 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

About 30 people pose on the steps of Founders under a Haverford College banner. The woman in the center on the front step holds up a small fluffy dog.

The Class of 2012 reunites on Founders Hall porch during the 2022 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Patrick Montero

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