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60th REUNION PREQUEL
Who would have imagined so much fun could be packed into a two-day reunion? Much of the credit goes to Martha Dolkart Bernstein, as well as to thirteen of our classmates who made the trip to South Hadley. But shemade it happen!
Most of us arrived Tuesday, April 16th, to register at Willets-Hallowell and enjoy a sumptuous lunch with Danielle Lund, Director of Engagement. We then had a top-notch tour of “Maker Space,” a new concept to many of us. This was followed by a tour of equally interesting space, the Art Museum, which in Fall 2026 will mark its 150th anniversary. It is simply stunning.
Then we walked across campus to the Archives where we could view our personal biographical files (and those of our mothers), as well as other mementos (Junior Show, photo albums, reunion costumes, etc.) The staff had laid these out for us on a large table and invited us to keep on sending photos and letters about our time at Mt. Holyoke, to add to this treasure trove.
During Social Hour that evening, we had an informal conversation with Robin Randall, VP for Enrollment. She spoke about strategy, platform alignment, and the LINK program. We were assured that enrollment issues are being addressed at every level, and we can expect MHC’s admissions rate will improve with President Danielle Holley’s leadership.
Wednesday we went to Amherst for a tour of the Dickinson Homestead. Upon returning to campus we had the opportunity to attend other classes as well as a choral rehearsal at Abbey Chapel. Such a treat!
Back at Willits, Eleanor Townsley, class honorary and Director of Nexus, joined us to discuss internships and job search. It is no surprise that the Career Development Manager’s role has become increasingly important today, and we were once again assured that Mount Holyoke is on top of it.
Whereas we enjoyed two days of sunshine splashed on bushes and trees in full bloom, and walked around Upper Lake at least once, on Thursday it rained! Weather notwithstanding, at our last lunch together, we went on swapping ’65 stories and laughing together as always.
We agreed that our “Prequel Reunion” was a wonderful idea, well-managed – thanks especially to Martha – and we look forward to everyone’s help planning our best reunion ever: #60!!!
Remember to put May 23-25, 2025, on your calendar! And please say “yes” when our Reunion Co-Chairs (Sallie Wright Abbas and Sunny Eaton Steadman) ask you to sign onto a Reunion Committee.
