Class Reunions 2024

Whatever stage of life, it's good to reconnect with people who are part of your story. We support five-year reunion gatherings by hosting a picnic Friday evening and breakfast Saturday morning where groups can reserve tables to gather informally. We also help class coordinators communicate with classmates, provide space free of charge in the school, and share ideas for gatherings.

Details about reunions for classes ending in 4 and 9 during Homecoming 2024 will be added below as we receive them. Unless other wise noted "Friday" and "Saturday" dates are October 18 or 19.

If you have questions or would like to help with your class reunion, contact alumni@easternmennonite.org or phone 540-236-6000. Erin Kennedy Hess is ready to help!

Your advance registration is especially helpful as we prepare food for the Homecoming Picnic, Friday at 5 p.m., and Homecoming Breakfast, Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Homecoming Schedule

Why class reunions?

Class of 2024: Saturday, Visit with classmates at the volleyball or soccer games. EMS Advancement Office will provide snacks at the soccer game. Coordinate with Erin Kennedy Hess, alumni@easternmennonite.org

Class of 2019: Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm at the EMS Commons. Coordinators: Eric Haskell and McKenna Grantier

Class of 2014: Saturday 6 pm, Taste of Thai. RSVP to Rebecca Morra, 540-383-5468 or rebeccalynnmorra@gmail.com. Coordinators: Kendall Dean and Rebecca Morra

Class of 2009: Saturday 5 - 8:30 pm at Faith Community Church. Potluck dinner and time of fellowship with families. Check the Class of 2009 facebook page for more details on the meal. If you have any questions, reach out to Anna or Deanna. Coordinators: Anna Haarer, abhaarer016@gmail.com and Deanna Reid, dreid@ferrum.edu

Class of 2004: Friday 6 - 8 pm at Sage Bird Ciderworks. Join us for a casual drop-in/drop-out in their North Wing room. Partners & kids are welcome! No official RSVP is needed, but feel free to respond here or reach out to Leah or Laura via email. Coordinators: Leah Conrad, conrad.leah@gmail.com and Laura Leischner, lleischner@gmail.com.

Class of 1999: Saturday, 5 pm at Ashley Sauder Miller's house. Enjoy a bonfire. Bring drinks and a snack to share. S'mores will be provided. Families are welcome. RSVP to Jon Bontrager, jon.bontrager@gmail.com or 704-591-1115. Don't forget the Homecoming Picnic or Breakfast happening at EMS. Register for either of these events here.

Class of 1994: Saturday afternoon/evening gathering. Outdoor pavillion at Seth Berkey's farm. Food will be provided by classmates. If you are interested in helping with the food contact Ramona Steiner Rios, peternramona@gmail.com. Don't forget to register for the Homecoming Picnic or Breakfast happening at EMS. Register here. Coordinator: Mike Stoltzfus, mike.stoltzfus@gmail.com.

Class of 1989: Saturday, Harrisonburg Mennonite Church pavillion. Gather to catch up with classmates and their families over a catered picnic dinner, donations accepted to cover the cost. Games and/or fire to follow. Coordinator: Aimee Miller, amillermu@verizon.net.

Class of 1984: Friday, 6 pm Vito's Italian Kitchen. Saturday, 8:30 am Homecoming Breakfast at EMS Dining Hall, a class picture to follow at 10 am, same place. Noon - ...? Afternoon at the cabin. Enjoy fellowship, hiking, games, cornhole, and a firepit. Don't forget your sweatshirt. Bring a salad, chips, or dessert to share for Saturday's picnic dinner at the cabin. RSVP to all three events by contacting Cheryl. Coordinator: Cheryl Slabaugh Long, jcatlong@aol.com.

Class of 1979: Join the EMS family for our Friday night picnic, 5 pm or Homecoming Breakfast, 8:30 am. Register for either event here. Both located in the EMS Dining Hall. Looking for a coordinator. If you can help email the alumni office at alumni@easternmennonite.org.

Class of 1974: Saturday, 4 - 10 pm. Bluestone Vineyard. Catered dinner served at 6 pm. Contact Denise Sauder, saudcdb@aol.com or Virgil Miller, virgilsylvia@gmail.com Coordinators: Pat Augsburger, Roy Bergey, Judy Leaman, Virgil Miller, Denise Sauder.

Class of 1969: Friday, 4 - 8 pm, Al and Diana Berkshire's house for light refreshments. Saturday, all day. At the Steiner cabin. Breakfast at 9 am and dinner at 4:30 pm. Coordinator: Elam Steiner.

Class of 1964: Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm, VMRC Village Hall. Lunch and dinner in the same location. Questions? contact Wayne Longenecker, whlongenecker@gmail.com. Coordinators: Ann Eberly, Lowell Hertzler, Wayne Longenecker, Lowell Hertzler, Wendell Maust, Warren Showalter, and Harriet Steiner.

Class of 1959: Friday, 7 pm at Mervyl and Linda Miller's home. Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm. Lunch at VMRC's Hartman Dining Room. $20 - $25 per person, pay the day of. RSVPs sent to Delbert by Oct 4. Saturday evening, 7 pm, gathering at Mary Ann and John Heatwole's house. Coordinators: Mary Ann Heatwole and Delbert Seitz, delseitz351@gmail.com.

Class of 1954: Saturday 8:30 am Homecoming Breakfast* at EMS Dining Hall. After breakfast gather in the EMS Library for a small gathering of classmates, hosted by Christine Christophel Hill. A tour of the elementary building and new Gathering Space will be organized at 11 am, transportation provided. R.S.V.P. to Erin Kennedy Hess, 540-236-6000 or alumni@easternmennonite.org.

Class of 1949: Sat., 8:30 a.m. Homecoming Breakfast* at EMS Dining Hall. R.S.V.P. to Erin Kennedy Hess, 540-236-6000 or alumni@easternmennonite.org.
Saturday 12 - 3 pm, Lunch and social time at Seed & Harvest at Park Place, VMRC. $15 for lunch, pay that day. Guests are invited. RSVP to Dorothy Shank, dorvals@aol.com.