Centennial Weekend is Almost Here!

From a panel discussion featuring five living Hawken headmasters to a re-enactment of faculty emeriti Larry Nelson’s historical tours of the Circle W (Gates Mills) grounds; from the Gallery 100 art exhibit featuring George Roby and the Roby Art Award Winners to Hawken’s varsity team competitions - there’s something for every member of our community to enjoy!

The School welcomes alumni on Friday, May 15 for Alumni Give Back Day, when more than 50 graduates will share their knowledge and experience with Upper School students through classes, workshops, and activities. Alumni will then have the opportunity to tour the Lyndhurst campus and visit with their classmates at the Alumni Chapel Program for old-guard graduates, the Four School Party, and Class Reunion Gatherings around town.

Friday also includes the community-wide Gallery 100 Art Opening Reception with George Roby featuring alumni works, Roby award winners and senior artwork on the Gates Mills Campus from 3-5pm.

Saturday's activities at the Gates Mills campus are open to the entire community and start with the Headmaster Panel from 10-11am. Join Head of School Scott Looney and four former headmasters as they share their experiences at Hawken and their thoughts on the future of education. From 11am to 12:30pm, faculty and students will share information on Hawken's innovative programming at the Faculty Fair. Outdoor Leadership hosts a hands-on session from 11am-12:30pm, and the Red & Gray Picnic offers lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Other activities on Saturday include The Gallery 100 Art Exhibit from 10am-1pm, Gates Mills Campus Tours from 11am to 12:30pm, and an array of athletic games. 

Saturday concludes with the gem of the weekend celebrations, the Party of the Century to be held at the Cleveland Convention Center from 6pm to 12am. (The Party of the Century is sold out and tickets will not be available at the door).

On Sunday, the weekend wraps up at the Sally & Bob Gries Center for Experiential and Service Learning Open House from 11am-1pm featuring Cleveland artists' work from 1915-2015. The Gries Center is located at 10823 Magnolia Dr. in University Circle.

Information on all the weekend events, news of groundbreaking for Stirn Hall at the Gates Mills campus and more can be found in the latest issue of The Centennial Review.

If you still need to register for events, be sure to visit hawken.edu/registration.

Happy Birthday, Hawken!