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Reunion Weekend 2022 took place May 27 - 29, with special May 26 programming for the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 who celebrated their 50th Reunion.

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Reunion Weekend 2022 will be remembered as the largest alumni gathering in Kenyon's history. Alumni enjoyed celebrating their achievements, laughing, reminiscing, learning, dancing, singing — and mostly, being together in real life.

Reunion in Pictures

The fun-filled weekend included new housing options, the class parade and class-specific gatherings, seminars, an all-reunion soiree, food trucks, live music and more.

Alumni gather and march in the Parade of Classes to kick off Reunion Weekend 2022
Bill Paraska '70 and Chuck Matheson '70 and their last class of ROTC Air Force cadets, also known as the “last lieutenants,” pose for a couple of photos during the Welcome Reception.
Classmates reunite around the hospitality tent throughout the weekend.
Gregg Cup recipient Tom Moore '72 is congratulated by President Sean Decatur.
Alumni celebrating their 50th Class Reunion pose for a class photo on the steps of Rosse Hall.
Paula and Sam Barone accept the Peirce Cup on behalf of the Class of 1972.
Professor Emeritus of American Studies Peter Rutkoff receives a warm sendoff from past students at his retirement reception.
Humanitarian Service Award Recipients Timothy Hsu ’02, Heather Dreifuss ’99, Bradley Dreifuss ’01 and Catie Crum ’00 pose outside the all-class Soiree after receiving their award. More alumni award recipients
Alumni enjoying various food trucks (new this year!) throughout Reunion Weekend.
Keynote speakers Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher ’97 and Republican Political Strategist and Publisher of The Bulwark Sarah Longwell ’02 receiving an awesome turnout at their event and the alumnae reception that followed, which was co-sponsored by Kenyon Women Giving Back and the Center for American Democracy. 
With a performance by the Chasers, dazzling hosts Chris Toft '89 and Murray Horowitz '70, alumni award presentations, and more, the first-ever all-class soiree was an evening to remember!
No Reunion would be complete without the traditional All-Reunion Sing on the steps of Rosse Hall, led by Professor of Music Ben Locke.

Visit the Reunion Weekend flickr album to view more photos.