Reunion & Homecoming Weekend was a huge success with over 200 alumni from the classes of 1948 to 2015 returning to campus to honor Trinity-Pawling School’s past, present, and exciting future. The highlight of the weekend was the installation of our seventh Headmaster, William W. Taylor, and welcoming his entire family back “home” to campus.
The weekend officially kicked off on Friday, October 8, with a Headmaster’s reception at Gamage House. A clambake followed the reception where the Class of 1990, celebrating their 25th reunion, was recognized for their record turnout and fundraising for the Trinity-Pawling Fund. Holding true to the legacy of the Trinity-Pawling brotherhood, all reunion classes – from the 50th to the 5th – celebrated late into the night reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
On Saturday, the alumni gathered in the chapel for the memorial service, which also celebrated the life of Ben Taylor ’98. After, more than 500 alumni, parents, and friends gathered for the installation of the seventh headmaster, Bill Taylor. The event, which can be viewed online, focused on the school’s commitment to transformative education and featured remarks welcoming the Taylor family back to campus. Speakers included: Tanner I. Baldin ‘16; Toussaint C. Romain ’96; President of the Board of Trustees, Elizabeth P. Allen; and Dean of Faculty, Todd E. Hoffman. Headmaster Taylor’s remarks complemented the sentiments of the guest speakers, reminding everyone in attendance of the power of a Trinity-Pawling education and detailing his ambitious goals for the School. The event was followed by campus-wide celebrations and a phenomenal OT win by the varsity football team over Taft School.
Thank you to everyone who attended the weekend’s festivities, making the 2015 Reunion & Homecoming Weekend one for the books. The sense of community and the Trinity-Pawling brotherhood continues to thrive.