Western Reserve Academy
Hudson, OH
WRA Reunion Weekend 2025
Register before May 21st
Date and time
Friday, May 30th, 2025 –
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Organizer
Schedule
Friday, May 30th, 2025
8:00 am
Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Classic in memory of Charlie Hammel ’65
The Country Club of Hudson
Registration at 8:00 and breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.
Please visit our golf page to register or sponsor.
12:00 pm
Complimentary Lunch
Ellsworth Hall
4:00 pm
Group Tour of Campus
President's House
A group tour of campus will depart President’s House (located next to North Hall). An Admissions Associate will guide you across campus an answer any questions you may have about WRA today!
5:00 pm
– 7:00 pm
Shuttle Service
WRA provides shuttle service to and from our partner hotel (Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg).
6:00 pm
Bluegrass on the Green Reception and Dinner
Ellsworth Lawn Tent
RSVP required; adults only.
Complete with live blues music, full bar, dinner, dessert; adults only, business casual attire.
8:00 pm
– 9:30 pm
Shuttle Service
WRA provides shuttle service to and from our partner hotel (Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg).
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
8:00 am
– 9:00 am
Complimentary Breakfast
Ellsworth Hall
8:30 am
Señor Fun Run
WRA Stadium
8:30 am
Yoga “Wellness Wake-Up"
The old tennis courts next to Bicknell
Rain Location: Murdough Athletic Center Classroom (off the main foyer)
9:00 am
– 9:30 am
State of School Address
John D. Ong Library
with Head of School, Suzanne Walker Buck
9:30 am
– 10:15 am
Prosecco, Pastries & Panel Discussions
John D. Ong Library
Hear from alumni community builders and leaders.
10:00 am
Group Tour of Campus
President's House
A group tour of campus will depart President’s House (located next to North Hall). An Admissions Assocatiate will guide you across campus and answer any questions you may have about WRA today.
10:30 am
– 12:00 pm
WRA Bicentennial Chapel Program
Chapel
A Reunion tradition ignited by a concept created by Rob Meldrum ‘75 in 1995 for his 20th Reunion.
2025 Alumni Awards will be bestowed.
Featuring a premiere of the Frederick Douglass film.
12:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
Celebrate Reserve Family Picnic
Ellsworth Lawn Tent
RSVP required.
Suggested dress: casual picnic attire. Wear your Reserve swag!
1:00 pm
– 4:00 pm
Family Friendly Fun & Games
Front Fields
1:30 pm
– 2:30 pm
Jim "Señor" Fraser Memorial Celebration
The Chapel
The Celebration is open to all and alumni are welcome to come to share stories and memories as well as friends of the family. Followed by a reception with the family in the John D. Ong Library.
2:00 pm
Group Tour of Campus
President's House
A group tour of campus will depart President’s House (located next to North Hall). An Admissions Assocatiate will guide you across campus and answer any questions you may have about WRA today.
3:00 pm
– 4:30 pm
UEFA Champions League Final Watch Party (Soccer)
Green Key (lower level of Ellsworth)
Questions? Contact Herb Haller ‘85 at [email protected].
3:30 pm
Art Gallery Talk with Mikael Owunna '08
Moos Gallery
An exhibition celebrating light and truth. Visit mikaelowunna.com to learn more.
5:00 pm
– 7:00 pm
Shuttle Service
WRA provides shuttle service to and from our partner hotel (Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg).
5:59 pm
– 6:15 pm
Class of 2020 Brick Ceremony
The Chapel
Class of 2020 will have a special unveiling of their names etched on the brick pathway leading to the Chapel doors. A class photo will also be taken at this time.
6:00 pm
– 11:59 pm
Reunion Gala
Ellsworth Lawn Tent (and other locations)
RSVP required. Dinner, dancing, full bar and fireworks; adults only; cocktail attire.
All classes are under the Ellsworth Lawn Tent except for:
Class of 2020 - 6:15 at the Brick Ceremony in front of the Chapel.
55th Reunion and older (1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970) | Wilson Hall’s Keener Reading Room (Class photos times: 6:10 for ‘50; 6:15 for ‘55; 6:20 for ‘60; 6:25 for ‘65 and 6:30 for ‘70)
50th Reunion (1975) | Pierce House (Class photo at 6:45)
Class photos on the steps of Ellsworth Hall:
Class of 1980 – 6:30 p.m.
Class of 1985 – 6:40 p.m.
Class of 1990 – 6:50 p.m.
Class of 1995 – 7:00 p.m.
Class of 2000 – 7:10 p.m.
Class of 2005 – 7:20 p.m.
Class of 2010 – 7:30 p.m.
Class of 2015 – 7:40 p.m.
9:30 pm
– 11:59 pm
Shuttle Service
WRA provides shuttle service to and from our partner hotel (Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg).
9:45 pm
Fireworks
*Fireworks at sunset!*
Registration options
Classes of 1945 through 2019
Special rates for our 5th Reunion class & younger!