May 24, 2010
Alumni, family and friends came home 
to
alma mater on Friday, May 21, Saturday, May 22 and Sunday,
May 23 for Alumni Reunion Celebration 2010. Events were held on
both the Staten Island and Queens campuses and included a wide
range of activities that reflected the uniqueness of the St. John’s
University experience.
Queens Alumni Reunion Great Lawn Party and Concert Photo
Gallery
Staten Island Alumni Reunion Barbeque and Family Fun Fair Photo
Gallery
St. John's Jubilarian Society Dinner with the President Photo
Gallery
Mass and Champagne Brunch with the President Photo
Gallery
Reunion Rendezvous at The Park Photo Gallery
2010 Annual Alumni
Convocation Photo Gallery
Read participant testimonials
The weekend of celebration began on Friday evening with the
Annual Alumni Convocation in St. Thomas More Church, during
which 25 exceptional alumni who have distinguished themselves in a
variety of ways since graduating from the University were honored
with prestigious awards and honorary degrees.
On Saturday, the
Alumni Reunion Barbeque and Family Fun Fair opened at 2 p.m. on
Staten Island and featured volleyball games, face painting, arts
and crafts displays, a magician and an inflatable bouncer,
supported by the music of an exciting DJ who kept the party going
at full speed. The food, games and attractions that created a
carnival atmosphere as everyone enjoyed hours of gre
at
outdoor fun.
On the Queens campus, excited alumni and their families arrived
well before the 4 p.m. start of the
Alumni Reunion Great Lawn Party and Concert, eager to sample
exceptional barbeque food while enjoying the carnival rides, rock
climbing wall, inflatable bouncers, obstacle course, face painting
and a video game wall. Music was in the air throughout the event,
provided by talented St. John’s alumnus DJ Jimmy (James A. McGuire
'92SVC).
The Alumni Reunion Great Lawn Party and Concert was highlighted
by an exciting performance of Southside Johnny and the Asbury
Jukes. More than a few alumni were singing along to the well-known
tunes of this outstanding
group who have been a fixture in the musical world for
decades. At the conclusion of the concert, the evening came to a
close with a dazzling fireworks display that lit up the sky over
the campus.
“These were real St. John’s parties,” said Bill Schaeffer
'73CBA, Director, Office of Alumni Relations. “There was something
for everyone, and the fact that so many of our alumni came back is
a real indication of how close they feel to the University.”
While everything was happening on-campus, young alumni were
enjoying an exclusive evening of socializing and networking at
The Park Red Room in Manhattan, one of New York City’s
trendiest locations. This fun event for St. John’s recent graduates
featured an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and give-aways
exclusively for our young alumni.
Another highlight of Alumni Reunion Celebration 2010 was the
Jubilarian Dinner with the President, h
osted by St. John’s University President Rev. Donald J.
Harrington, C.M. Alumni who were celebrating or have already
celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation from St. John’s
gathered in the D’Angelo Center for an elegant cocktail reception
and dinner. A feature of this exclusive event was the presentation
of commemorative pins to each alumnus or alumna celebrating the
50th anniversary of his or her graduation.
Alumni Reunion Celebration 2010 concluded on Sunday, May 23 with
the Annual Alumni Mass in St. Thomas More Church, followed by the
Champagne Brunch with the President in Montgoris Dining Hall,
at which the members of the Class of 1970 were presented with a
commemorative pin by Fr. Harrington to acknowledge the special
milestone of their 40th anniversary.
View complete galleries for the following events and purchase
prints:
St. John's Jubilarian Society Dinner with the President Photo
Gallery
Mass and Champagne Brunch with the President Photo Gallery