Strawberry Night

6:00 - 9:00 pm
Strawberry Night for All Alumni/ae
Cocktail Reception
Nicholas Athletic Center, 40 Gerry's Landing Road, Cambridge

6:00 - 8:30 pm
50th Reunion Charles River Cruise for the Buckingham and B&N Classes of 1970
Boards at the BB&N Boathouse; parking available in the 80 Gerry's Landing parking lot

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

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
State of the School Address by Head of School Jen Price
Upper School, 80 Gerry's Landing Road, Cambridge

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Middle & Upper School Campus Tours
80 Sparks Street & 80 Gerry's Landing Road, Cambridge

3:00 - 4:00 pm
BB&N Community Memorial Service & Reception
Upper School Community Room, 80 Gerry's Landing Road, Cambridge

4:00 - 5:30 pm
Distinguished Alumni/ae Award Ceremony & Reception
Nicholas Athletic Center, 40 Gerry's Landing Road, Cambridge

Time TBD
BB&N Reunion Class Parties
Details TBA

11:00 - 1:00 pm
All Alumni/ae of Color Brunch

If you have already celebrated your 50th Buckingham or Browne & Nichols reunion, you are part of our Golden Alumni/ae community. We invite you to attend all BB&N events during Strawberry Night & Reunion Weekend.

If you wish to arrange a special gathering for your class during the weekend, please contact Cecily Craighill Davis, Director of Alumni/ae Programs, by email: ccraighill@bbns.org or by phone: 617.800.2721.

• How do I register?
  • Online - click the registration button on this page and complete the form
  • By mail - complete and return the reply form included in the printed invitation
  • By phone - call BB&N Alumni/ae Programs at +1.617.800.2726
• What is the cost for the weekend?
  • $40 per person in advance for the 1st-10th reunion classes
  • $50 per person in advance for all others, except the 50th reunion class, who are guests of BB&N
  • $60 per person at the door for all alumni/ae and guests
  • Check your email and printed invitation for early bird discounts! 
• Do I need to bring legal identification with me?
  • Yes. Our alcohol policy respects the laws of the Commonwealth 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 should I do if I or my guest has accessibility issues, dietary restrictions, or other special needs?
  • Please contact Brianna Smith '10, Assistant Director of Alumni/ae Programs, to share your requirements. Planned menus are designed to 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. We also recommend taxis and ride share services such as Lyft and Uber.
• Are children welcomed?
  • Yes! We encourage you to bring your children to campus, especially during the day on Saturday.
• Is childcare available?
  • Not formally. If you would like a list of BB&N faculty & staff caregivers in order to make independent arrangements, please contact Brianna Smith '10, Assistant Director of Alumni/ae Programs.
• Are pets allowed on campus?
  • Only service animals are permitted.
• 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?
  • 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.
• 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?
  • Register for BB&N Connect if you have not already! Our online alumni/ae community includes a directory, Groups pages, and other resources for staying connected with your friends and classmates.

• Hotel Commonwealth - 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
• Kimpton Marlowe Hotel - 25 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge

• Residence Inn by Marriott - 570 Arsenal Street, Watertown
• Charles Hotel - Harvard Square, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge
• Harvard Square Hotel - Harvard Square, 110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge
• Sheraton Commander Hotel - 16 Garden Street, Cambridge
• Hotel Veritas - 1 Remington Street, Cambridge
• Freepoint Hotel by Hilton - 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge
• Porter Square Hotel - 1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
• Courtyard by Marriott - 777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
• Hyatt Regency Cambridge - 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
• The Verb Hotel - 1271 Boylston Street, Boston
• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston
• Studio Allston Hotel - 1234 Soldiers Field Road, Boston
• Charles River Inn - 1800 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton

Please help us reconnect with your classmates! BB&N has no current contact information for the following individuals:

BUCKINGHAM 1970
Hildy Bunett Potts

B&N 1970
Edward Allen, Jr.
Douglas Fraiman
Marc Frank
Jeffrey Frye
Ian Hobbs
Scott Isard
Richard Johnson
David Kromer
Richard Labitte
David Pinkerton
 

BB&N 1975
Helena Van Cortlandt Snow
Stephanie Woods

BB&N 1980
Andrew Jacobson
Bruce Leader
Simon Walker

BB&N 1985
Simon Greaves
Kenneth Quinn
June Santeusanio