Strawberry Night

6:30 pm-8:30pm
50th Reunion Charles River Cruise for the Buckingham and B&N Classes of 1969
Boards at the BB&N Boathouse; parking available in the 80 Gerry's Landing parking lot

Other reunion committees may have organized informal class gatherings for the evening. Check your Reunion Class page below for more information!

9:30-10:30 am
Mount Auburn Cemetery Bird & Flower Walk
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn Street Entrance
Led by Mark DeVoto '57, Jim Donovan '61, and Mary Whiston Moura '69

11:00-3:00 pm
BB&N Circus*
Lower School Campus, 10 Buckingham Street
*Separate entrance fee charged by the BB&N Parents Association - not included in registration

1:00-2:00 pm
Middle School Tours
Middle School Campus, 80 Sparks Street

3:00-4:00 pm
State of the School Address by Dr. Jennifer Price, Head of School
Upper School Theater, 80 Gerry's Landing Road

4:00-5:30 pm
Distinguished Alumna Award & Reception Celebrating the Honorable Amy Totenberg '69
US District Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Upper School Theater, 80 Gerry's Landing Road

6:00-9:00 pm
BB&N Strawberry Night - all alumni/ae welcome!
Beat Brew Hall, 13 Brattle Street, Harvard Square*
Classes of 1969 - please see the 50th reunion class page below for special dinner details

*Shuttle buses provided from the Upper School parking lot to Harvard Square beginning at 5:30 pm; Lyft ride share discount code available as well

4:00-6:00 pm
BB&N Spring Orchestra & Chorale Concert
Grace Episcopal Church
76 Eldredge Street, Newton

Reunion class-specific events - check your class year pages below to see what your reunion committee has planned!

In addition to Strawberry Night and the weekend's other scheduled activities, some reunion committees are planning class-specific gatherings. Click on your class page below to see!

• How do I register?
  • You may register online by clicking on the button to your left and completing the form, by completing the paper form included in the Strawberry Night mailed invitation, or by phone by calling BB&N Alumni/ae Programs at +1.617.800.2731.
• What is the cost for registering?
  • Members of the 50th reunion attend as guests of BB&N. The fee is $40 per person for members of the 10th reunion class and younger, and $50 per person for all others. The registration fee covers all food, nonalcoholic beverages, and entertainment for the weekend, plus two drink tickets for alcoholic beverages. Look out for the early bird discount! Registration at the door will be $60 per person for all alumni/ae and guests. (Except for those in the 50th reunion classes).
• Do I need to bring legal identification with me?
  • Yes. The school’s alcohol policy is designed to be consistent with the laws of the State of Massachusetts and reflects the need for mutual respect and personal responsibility. Alcohol not provided by the school is prohibited on campus, and possession and serving of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited. All bartenders at BB&N events are licensed to serve and may ask for ID. Drugs are not permitted on campus.
• What if I have dietary restrictions, accessibility issues, or other special needs?
  • Please contact Kim Whitney kwhitney@bbns.org or phone +1.617.800.2731 to register your requirements. The menus should accommodate a broad range of needs and preferences, with specialty meals made available on request. All facilities are ADA compliant.
• Is parking available?
  • Yes. Guests may park at the Upper School parking lot and along Greenough Boulevard. Overflow parking will be available at Lot #4, with a shuttle running to the Upper School all Saturday. All vehicles must be moved by 11:30 PM to avoid towing. Shuttles will be available to transport 5th-45th reunion guests from the Upper School to Beat Brew Hall in Harvard Square 5:30PM-6:00 pm, and between the Upper School and Harvard Square 9:00-10:30 pm.
• Are children welcomed? Is childcare available?
  • Yes and no. We encourage you to bring your children to campus, especially during the day on Saturday. The BB&N Circus will include family entertainment. We will not offer on-site childcare during Strawberry Night. If you would like a list of BB&N faculty & staff caregivers in order to make independent arrangements, please contact Kim Whitney kwhitney@bbns.org or phone +1.617.800.2731.
• Are pets allowed on campus?
  • Only service animals are permitted to accompany you.
• May I smoke in a designated area on campus?
  • No. BB&N is a non-smoking campus.
• What happens if it rains?
  • The celebration goes on! Most events are scheduled to be indoors. Check back here for weather updates as necessary.
• What should I wear?
  • The scheduled daytime activities are casual. We recommend a jacket or sweater in case it gets chilly. The evening activities are generally business casual, although some prefer to dress more festively. Please check with your class reunion committee for more information about class-specific events.
• When and where will reunion class photos be taken?
  • The 50th+ reunion classes will have pictures taken at Beat Brew Hall. The 5th-45th classes will have pictures taken throughout the evening at Beat Brew Hall. Please check posted signs for the timing of your class photo.
• Where do I find information about any class-specific events?
  • Check your reunion class page in the section below for details and updates.
• How can I get in touch and stay in touch with classmates before and after Strawberry Night & Reunion Weekend?
  • Look them up in the Alumni/ae Directory!

• Sheraton Commander Hotel - 16 Garden Street Cambridge
• The Charles Hotel - 1 Bennett St, Cambridge
• Residence Inn by Marriott - 570 Arsenal St, Watertown
• Courtyard Marriott Boston - 777 Memorial Dr, Cambridge
• Freepoint Hotel Cambridge - 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge
• Studio Allston Hotel - 1234 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston

BB&N is missing accurate mailing and/or contact information for the following alumni/ae in reunion years. If you know how to reach someone, please update Alumni/ae Programs! alumni_programs@bbns.org

Buckingham 1969
Cynthia Allen Lally '69
Cynthia Kittel Oleson '69
Diana Reddel '69

Browne & Nichols 1969
Stephen Carmen '69
James Ferrera '69
John Ford '69
Thomas Lee '69
John Parsons Jr. '69

BB&N 1974
Jennifer Forde '74
James Goethals '74

BB&N 1979
Kristen Benfield '79
Daniel Girsberger '79
Karen Hastings '79
Noriko Kitayama '79

BB&N 1984
Dara Christopher '84

BB&N 1989
Henrietta Lane '89
Rachelle Turner Barlow '89

BB&N 1994
Tiffany Moon '94
Anne Mosher '94

BB&N 1999
Rachel Hays '99
Carter McEvoy '99

BB&N 2004
Zhao Yang '04

BB&N 2009
Alexander Hadden '09
Julia Nelson '09