Alumni Weekend

Alumni Weekend 2026
April 30-May 2, 2026
All classes welcome, with special celebrations for classes ending in 6's and 1's
Thursday, April 30
Class of 1976 Icebreaker Event
Nostrant Pavilion at The Haverford School
Friday, May 1
Campus Tours
TBD
Athletic contests
TBD
Alumni Cocktail Party and Dinner
Quad and Lower School Dining Hall
- $40 per guest, Classes of 1976, 2011, 2016, and 2021 have complimentary tickets
- Cocktails at 5:00 p.m.
- Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
This year, we are introducing a refreshed format with the return of the Alumni Dinner on Friday, May 1. The evening will feature remarks on the state of the School from Head of School Tyler Casertano and the presentation of alumni awards, making for a memorable celebration. As a way to welcome recent graduates into the Alumni Association and to honor our milestone reunion class, members of the Classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, and 1976 will be invited as complimentary guests of the School for this special event.
Saturday, May 2
Golden Fords Breakfast
Members of the Class of 1976 and older are invited to join fellow alumni for breakfast as we welcome the 50th reunion class into the Golden Fords.
The Big Room: 8:30 am
Coffee and Cars
Calling all alumni car enthusiasts. Bring your supercars, exotics, classics, muscle cars, or sportscars to Eagle Field and showcase them with fellow Fords.
Eagle Field: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Service of Remembrance
Join fellow alumni as we honor all Haverford alumni who passed away in the last year, with a special tribute to the fallen brothers from the Class of 1976. This Quaker-style service offers a meaningful opportunity to share memories and reflect on those no longer with us.
The Big Room: 10:00 am
Lacrosse Game
TBD
Family Carnival
Bring the whole family to Eagle Field for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy food trucks, games, and a variety of inflatable attractions for kids of all ages.
Eagle Field and Palmer House Parking Lot: TBD
Reunion Class Parties
Reunion Accommodations
We are pleased to provide a room block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia, Broomall/Newtown Square. The block is from April 30-May 2, 2026 for a rate of $199/night. Reservations can be made at this link or by calling the hotel directly at 610-543-1080. Please be sure to mention "The Haverford School" to receive our special rate. Reserve your room by March 31, 2026 to secure the rate
Other hotel suggestions:
139 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
Courtyard Philadelphia Devon/Villanova
762 W Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
Hotel West & Main Conshohocken
46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Social Media Hashtags
Interact with, mention, tag, and tweet us throughout the weekend!
#fordsalumni
#fordsforlife
#alumniweekend2026
Contact
Andrew Bailey '02
Director of Alumni Relations & Major Gifts Officer
484-417-2791
abailey@haverford.org
Kristin Thorkelson
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
610-642-3020 ext. 1312
kthorkelson@haverford.org