Homecoming 2017
RECONNECT. REMEMBER. RENEW.
Join us on Saturday, October 21 for a fun filled day celebrating the past and creating new Wooster memories. Special acknowledgement for the classes ending in “2” and “7”. To Sign up, click "Register Today" below.
Schedule of Events
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Fall Arts Festival
- 11:30 am: Visit the Honor Room to Check In
- 12 Noon: A special memorial for Joe Grover at the Chapel Service of Remembrance
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Alumni lunch in the Dining Room - Salad, wrap and sandwich fare. ($10 per person)
- 2:00 pm: Campus Tours and Athletic Events
- 4:30 - 6:30 pm: Alumni Awards Presentation in the Reception Center. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres featuring a full bar and non-alcoholic beverage options, as well as, passed and stationary appetizers. ($25 per person includes Wooster gift bag)
Athletic Events
Visit the sidelines to cheer and support our teams to victory. Go Generals!
- 1:00 pm: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Christian Heritage School at Forever Young Gymnasium
- 1:00 pm: Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs. Christian Heritage School at Alumni Gymnasium
- 1:30 pm: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Marvelwood School at Tiedemann Field (north field)
- 2:00 pm: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Oakwood Friends School at Tiedemann Field (south field)
- 2:00 pm: Boys Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Greens Farms Academy at Warner Field
Harvey School & Wooster School vs. Horace Mann School
- 11:00 am: Football game is at Harvey School https://goo.gl/maps/dekPyqbfFk52. Please note that Wooster School transportation is not available to the venue.
Let’s Recognize, Honor, and Applaud the 2017 Alumni Award Winners
Wooster School Lifetime Impact Award
Tracy Chapman '82
Given to a community member who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving and enriching society and the lives of others.
Wooster Annual Alumni Award
Caroline Blackwell '73
Presented to an Alumni whose selfless contribution to humankind most reflects the spirit of Wooster.
John B. Cheeseman '57 Young Alumni Award
Alexandra Nemeth '07
This award is presented annually to a graduate of the last 20 years who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen field, commits to the 4 Cardinal principles of religion, intellectual excellence, Simplicity, hard Work and success to bring good to the world.
To see previous awards winners, visit the Alumni Awards webpage.
Fall Arts Festival
11:00 am - 2:00 pm at various locations around campus
Celebrate the Arts at Wooster with an afternoon of musical and theatrical performances, Makerspace activities, spoken word, interactive art, crafts and games. This fun-filled day is appropriate for all ages. Sponsored by the Arts and Letters Society.
Need a Hotel Room?
Our preferred hotel Hotel Zero Degrees with discounted room rates has a wait list. It appears they will release additional rooms to Wooster shortly and feel confident that they will have the supply. Your stay includes a free breakfast buffet, complimentary parking, and free shuttle service within a 3 mile radius. On site is also a wonderful restaurant, Terra, featuring Northern Italian cuisine and bar that closes at 10:00 pm.
Hotel Zero Degrees
15 Milestone Road
Danbury, CT 06810
Room rates are based on a 2 night stay (Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21) and subject to a 15% tax:
- Superior King $119
- Deluxe Doubles $139
Please call 203-730-9200 and reference: Wooster School Alumni Weekend Block to be put on the wait list. Other local hotels include:
Hilton Garden Inn: 1-885-618-4697119 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06810
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 1-877-859-509589 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06810
SpringHill Suites: 1-844-631-059530 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810
Need Wooster Wear in Advance?
Visit our Lands’ End school store in advance and show up to campus wearing your school pride. You can find polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts and even a vest! Take advantage of the sales promotions too, they can be applied to our products.
To shop, visit the Land's End school store.
- Click on [Gender]
- Under [Grade/Status], click on Alumni
- At the bottom on the page in small print, next to "I prefer not to save this information beyond today's visit." Click on [Shop Now]
For some items, you can choose which logo you prefer under [Logo Preference].