My Dearest Classmates,
In the fall of 1990, as we arrived at Smith College to pour our hearts into new friendships, new experiences, and new studies, a distinctive dance party single was climbing the charts. We heard its joyful beat on the radio, at parties, and in our headphones throughout that first year on campus—and throughout our entire time at Smith. It even contained a line about a "supper dish wish," which, as most Smithies can attest, was a defining quality of our years at Smith. ("Please don't let it be stir fry tempeh" was mine.)
The Reunion Committee and I have chosen Valentine's Day to announce—with happy hearts—that our theme for Reunion 2009 is…"Groove is in the Heart!"
With events like a "no-talent show," and other fun things in the works, we promise it will be Deee-Lite-ful! (And yes, we're going to dance…and have some fun.)
I'm also pleased to announce that, as of last September, we have a new Vice President and
Reunion Co-Chair. Our party planning is now in the hands of Kirse (Granat) May (VP) and Amy O'Neal (Reunion Co-Chair)—who, I can personally attest, have lots of groove in their hearts. Please join me in thanking Vigie Ramos Rios and Andrea Jones Moore for all of their hard work, and in enthusiastically welcoming Kirse and Amy to the team. "No I couldn't ask for another!"
To see our gorgeous reunion logo (designed by Kirse's talented and generous husband), catch up on the latest class news, or learn how you can volunteer at reunion (yes, please!), visit our new Web site at
http://www.graychase.com/Smith94.htm.
In the spring, we'll be asking you to respond to an online survey about what you'd like to see and do at reunion. In the meantime, if you have ideas to share or questions to ask about reunion, you can reach Kirse and Amy at
smithreunion1994@gmail.com.
If you haven't updated your mailing address with the AASC (
http://alumnae.smith.edu/), please take a minute to do so—that way you won't miss out on our class newsletter or any of the reunion-related material the college will soon begin to send you. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your friends, as well, since not everyone has updated their e-mail addresses with the AASC, and we want everyone to know what's happening!
And, most importantly, mark your calendars for our 15th Reunion: May
21-24, 2009.
Before I sign off, I'd like to offer a quick congratulations to two Executive Committee members who celebrated the births of their first children since last I wrote you: Tamzin has a baby girl; and Amy O'Neal has a baby boy, each of whom are de-lovely and delicious.
Happy Valentine's Day!
With love from Northampton,
Naomi Graychase, on behalf of the Reunion Committee
Alumnae Class President, 1994
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