Henry B. duPont’s 1000 Donor Challenge inspired 1187 gifts from Trinity-Pawling’s alumni, parents and friends. Battling it out for the title of Highest Number of Donors in a Class, ’90 and ’88 found themselves, through mutual enthusiasm, competing until the final minutes for victory and bragging rights. The Class of ’90 ultimately prevailed, but the Class of ’88 – gracious in defeat – recognize that it was a huge win not only for ’90, but also for the alumni association.
In ’90’s favor was a year of planning for their upcoming 25th Reunion scheduled for October 9th and 10th, 2015. “A lot of work goes into a great time,” says Tom Seitz ’90. Tom, and his Reunion co-chairs Pat Cooke ’90 and Sandy Keys ’90, are determined to bring as many of their classmates back to campus as possible. They’ve gone so far as to place bounties on the heads of missing friends with cash prizes for anyone who finds them. Endless time has gone into making a customized website complete with a countdown clock, a Facebook page, multiple videos, and even throw-back cassette tapes filled with throw-back music. According to Tom, “It’s been a real labor of love and it’s been worth it.” Those coming to campus for their 25th are in for an epic time. They are also coming back to campus to remember a classmate who is no longer with us.
Kevin Acrish ’90 had been elected prefect but died in a car accident the summer before his senior year. A scholarship and memorial fund was created in Kevin’s name and his classmates showed up in record numbers to support it and the Trinity-Pawling Fund. On June 30th, the end of the School’s fiscal year, the phones rang until midnight. Most of the calls came in from the Class of ’90, thus sealing their success. As John Wick ’90 said, “Love it! The Class of ’90 taking the challenge to support T-P and to remember a dear friend.” Roll Pride!