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Hamilton College Reunions 2025 Highlights

Reunions 2025: Music, Memories & Meaningful Moments

by Meg Bernier Keniston

8 Minute Read

College News

From sunny skies to drenching downpours, Reunions Weekend brought all kinds of weather — and even more joy — as more than 1,000 alumni, family, and friends returned to the Hill, June 5–8. With music echoing across campus, laughter in the air, and memories in the making, the weekend was rich with celebration, connection, and plenty of Hamilton and Kirkland spirit.

Reunions Highlights

With photography by Nancy L. Ford, Adam J. Brockway, and Mike DiOrio

Class of 2020 take photos during the 2025 Reunion Weekend
Click the image to watch highlights from the weekend.

James Bentley ‘01, Jazmin Gatto de Torres ’02, Vidal Torres ’00 post for a selfie
James Bentley ’01, Jazmin Gatto de Torres ’02, and Vidal Torres ’00 pose for a selfie.
President Tepper at Reunions '25 in Alexander Hamilton costume
This marked the first Reunions for President Steven Tepper, who wore his custom-made Alexander Hamilton costume for Saturday's festivities. At the Alumni Association Meeting that morning he told alumni, “As you can see, I’m all in.”
Luke Hilpert ’00 and Jordan Alaimo ‘00 hang out in the Little Pub
Luke Hilpert ’00 and Jordan Alaimo ’00 catch up at The Little Pub.
Ellie Riehle ‘20, Liz Mathis ‘20, and Carly O’Hearn ‘20, take advantage of the golden hour
Ellie Riehle ’20, Liz Mathis ’20, and Carly O’Hearn ’20 take advantage of the late-day sun.
Bradley Gifford ‘15 runs to the finish in the pouring rain during the Class of 2015 Fun Run
Bradley Gifford ’15 runs to the finish in the pouring rain during the Class of 2015 Fun Run.
Brian Milstone ’10, Jonathan Chaponis ’10, Lachlan Mackay ’10 & Dave Lichtstein ’10 take photos with the statue of Alexander Hamilton
Members of the Class of 2010 take photos with the College's namesake and one of its first trustees, Alexander Hamilton.
Chef Stephen Durfee '85 gives alumni a chocolate tasting and an insider's view of how chocolate is made and molded
Chef Stephen Durfee ’85 gives alumni a chocolate tasting and an insider's view of how chocolate is made and molded. Now a director of curriculum at Dandelion Chocolate, Durfee spent 21 years in a professorship at the Culinary Institute of America.
Trivia at Reunions ’25
Kelsey Brush ’20 celebrates a correct answer during Pub Trivia at The Little Pub on Saturday.
Peggy Daniel ’80 applauds during the talk LIVE! FROM NEW YORK! IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT! W/ MORT KORN '80
Peggy Daniel ’80 applauds during the talk “LIVE! FROM NEW YORK! IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!” with Mort Korn ’80, who was the key grip in the SNL Film unit for over 20 years.

All-Alumni Parade

Alumni line up for the All-Alumni Parade
Classes line up for the All-Alumni Parade.
Alex and Bob Bloomer ‘50 shakes hands before the All-Alumni Parade
Alex greets Bob Bloomer ’50, the oldest Reunions attendee, before the parade begins.
Class of 1980 All-Alumni Parade
The Class of 1980 is all smiles during the All-Alumni Parade.
Bruce Gaylord ’70, P’06, ’09 points to observers at the All-Alumni Parade
Bruce Gaylord ’70, P’06, ’09 gives a shout-out to parade-goers.
Kirkland All-Alumni Parade
The Kirkland Class of 1975 marches during the All-Alumni Parade.

Class of 1975 50th Reunion

Alumni receive their medallion from President Steven Tepper during the 50th Medallion Ceremony
Alumni receive their medallion from President Steven Tepper during the 50th Reunion Medallion Ceremony.
Alumni receive their medallion from President Steven Tepper during the 50th Medallion Ceremony
Howard Robin ’75, left, during the 50th Medallion Ceremony
Howard Robin ’75, left, during the 50th Reunion Medallion Ceremony.
Jay Emmons ’75, Martha Freymann Miser K ’75 and Dr. Joseph Konen ’75 present the class give along with Jay Emmons ’75
President Tepper (left) is presented with the 50th reunion class gift by Bob Lyford '75, P'14, Jay Emmons '75, P'07, Martha Freymann Miser K'75, and Joe Konen '75.
Alumni from the class of 1975 applaud
Alumni from the Class of 1975 applaud as classmates receive their medallions.

Alumni Association Meeting

Bell Ringer
Neal Pilson ’60, GP’16, ’17 received the Bell Ringer Award, which is presented each year at Reunions to a member of the Hamilton family in recognition of contributions made to the College, its alumni, and the community.

Bell Ringer Citation

Reunions
Shelley Gertzog Cowan K’75, Martha Freymann Miser K’75, Neal Pilson ’60, President Steven Tepper, Alumni Association President Laura Englehart ’95, and Mitchel Ostrer ’75.
Mitchel Ostrer ’75 delivers the class of ’75 Half Century Annalist Letter
Watch Mitchel Ostrer ’75 deliver the 91Ƭ Class of 1975 Half-Century Annalist Letter.
Martha Freymann Miser K’75 and Shelley Gertzog Cowan K’75 deliver the Kirkland class of ’75 Half Century Annalist Letter
Watch Martha Freymann Miser K’75 and Shelley Gertzog Cowan K’75 deliver the Kirkland College Class of 1975 Half-Century Annalist Letter.

Celebrating Shared Connections

Buffers Performance
Generations of Buffers gathered to perform some of their time-honored favorites as they celebrated their 75th anniversary reunion.
Buffers Performance
Academic Year in Spain
Courtney Stifelman ’15, Sari Stifelman, and Hannah Fine ’15 help themselves to the Spanish buffet during the Year in Spain 50th Anniversary dinner in the Taylor Science Center.
Teacher Laurel Sonne dances the Flamenco dance with Makayla Spicer ‘22
Teacher Laurel Sonne P'08 teaches Makayla Spicer ’22 how to Flamenco in the Year in Spain: Flamenco Class.
OP meetup
Alumni pose for a photo during the Opportunity Programs reception.
OP sculpture
Alumni look for their names on the name tag sculpture outside the Opportunity Programs office.
DU Clam Bake
Alumni connect and reminisce at the annual DU Clambake.
DU Clam Bake
MARC Mixer
Tawanda Mashavave ’10, Pablo Abreu ’10, Samantha Koss ’95, and David Freedman attend the Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee (MARC)Mixer.
kids at Reunions '25

Reunions 2025 Soundtrack

Jess Klein ’95
Renowned folk Americana singer/songwriter Jess Klein ’95 performs at Fojo Lounge.
Jazz in the Fojo Lounge
Professor of Economics Stephen Wu, Jim Johns, Paul Kogut ’88, and Cleon Cumberbatch ’90 play during a Coffee House Jazz Jam in the McEwen Cafe.
’20
Indie-folk solo artist ‘dayes’ Pat Morelli ’20 performs on the Reunions stage.
Amy Biancolli Ringwald ’85 & David Toedano play music on the steps of Root Hall
Amy Biancolli Ringwald ’85 and David Toedano play music on the steps of Root Hall.
Alumni and attendees of Hamilton College Reunions ’25 celebrate an evening of fireworks, bonfires, s’mores, and live music performed by the band Steak Nite, June 7, 2025.
The band Steak Nite performs for Reunions ’25 attendees. Members include Bob Halligan ’75, Donald Fram ’75, Jeb Guthrie ’75, and Bob Sollinger ’75.

Bonfire & Fireworks

Bonfires, fireworks, food trucks, and performances from Steak Nite (with Bob Halligan ’75, Donald Fram ’75, Jeb Guthrie ’75, and Bob Sollinger ’75) and Our Common Roots (featuring Graham Espe ’02) ended the weekend.

Saturday night fireworks
Fireworks lit up the sky above the Hill on Saturday night.
Alumni and attendees of Hamilton College Reunions ’25 celebrate an evening of fireworks, bonfires, s’mores, and live music performed by the band Steak Nite
Penelope Hoopes ‘20 dances to live music performed by the band Steak Nite
Penelope Hoopes ’20 dances to Steak Nite.
Saturday Night Bonfire
Saturday night bonfire.

Posted June 13, 2025

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