Alumni Weekend 2023, April 20 – 22

Reunite with fellow Marksmen and Faculty for a weekend filled with events and experiences to remember.

Please select from the events below.

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Event Selection

(Waitlist) Alumni Golf Tournament at Cowboys Golf Club

We are at capacity for the Alumni Golf Tournament. To place your name on the waiting list, register here and if a space becomes available, we will contact you.

Registration, warm-up and lunch begin at 11 a.m. Play commences with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., and an awards reception will follow at 6 p.m. Pricing includes all course fees, lunch and dinner. Space is limited.

Cost: $100 per person through April 1, $125 per person after April 1.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Headmaster’s Welcome

Begin Friday on campus with a School update from Eugene McDermott Headmaster
David W. Dini.

Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Alumni Chapel

Join St. Mark’s senior, junior and sophomore classes for Alumni Chapel. Lee S. Smith ’65 will deliver the homily. JC Snead ’68, Jamie Rogers ’85 and Zach Gilstrap ’18 will be chapel readers.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:45 AM

Alumni Class with Dr. Bruce Westrate - An Army of One: The Historian and Civilization

Join Dr. Bruce Westrate, Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Master Teaching Chair, as he speaks about his authored works and discusses our contentious popular perspectives on history today.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:15 AM

Alumni Class with Michele Santosuosso - The Ambiguous Solution to the Future of Warfare

Join Michele Santosuosso, history teacher and 2022 Ralph B. Rogers Alumni Award recipient, as she discusses the ever-changing nature of warfare.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Lunch & Campus Walkabout

Join students, alumni and faculty members on The Quad for lunch and a musical performance by Conner Youngblood ’08.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Golden Lions Reunion Luncheon

Our Golden Lions - alumni who have already celebrated their 50th Reunion - will enjoy a special lunch with the Headmaster and leadership from the Class of 2023.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Alumni Quiz Bowl Match

Observe former and current Quiz Bowl team members as they participate in a friendly match moderated by Paul Mlakar.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Upper School Assembly with Dr. David Vanderpool ’78

A conversation with Dr. David Vanderpool ’78, CEO and Founder of LiveBeyond and inaugural recipient of the Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage and Honor Award.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Open Classes for Alumni (5th Period)

Attend one of the following three open classes, and observe current faculty and students in a regularly scheduled class. Selection will be made during "Step 3."

Computer science 7 - Make it, Break it, Fix it
Makerspace Director Stewart Mayer

English 10
Director of Civic Responsibility Dr. John Perryman

Health & wellness
Director of Counseling Dr. Gabby Reed

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Open Classes for Alumni (6th Period)

Attend one of the following three open classes, and observe current faculty and students in a regularly scheduled class. Selection will be made during "Step 3."

AP biology
Cecil H. and Ida Green Master Teaching Chair in Science Mark Adame

AP English & literature
Trustee Master Teaching Chair Lynne Schwartz

AP U.S. government & politics
Head Varsity Football Coach and History Teacher Harry Flaherty

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Spring Alumni Dinner - Online Registration (Closed)

Guests are still welcome to attend. Please check in at the registration table located in Nearburg Hall.

Alumni and their adult guests are invited to attend the 25th annual Spring Alumni Dinner. The Alumni Board will award the recipients of the Young Alumni Service Citation - Drew Nicholas ’09, Alumni Service Medal - Robert Feldman ’65, Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage & Honor Award - Dr. David Vanderpool ’78 and will recognize the faculty finalists for the Ralph B. Rogers Alumni Award. Retiring faculty and staff members Sherri Darver, Paul Hoehn, Ellen Jurgens and Emma Noble will be honored guests.

Cocktails at 6 p.m. The dinner and program commence at 7 p.m. Business attire is recommended. Alumni and their guests will be seated with other members of their class or upon request.

Cost: $50 per person through April 1, $75 per person after April 1.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Alumni Board Meeting

Join the Alumni Board for their final meeting of the year and hear from the Class of 2023's Super Fan Men.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Family Cookout, Campus Tours & Activities

Marksmen and their families are invited to enjoy lunch and a variety of family-friendly activities on The Quad with bounce houses and music provided by Korey Mack ’00.

Games in Spencer Gym & The Quad
With indoor and outdoor options, bring your kids for fun and games with PE coach and athletic trainer Doc Browning. Grades K-4.

Campus Tours
Provided by students in Lion & Sword

Planetarium Shows in the Winn Science Center
Experience the capabilities and programs available in the planetarium with Leonard N. "Doc" Nelson Alumni Master Teaching Chair Paul Hoehn. Shows begin every 30 minutes starting at noon. Children first grade and older, please.

Interactive Makerspace Demonstrations in the Winn Science Center
Explore the possibilities available to Marksmen in the Addy Family Makerspace and Mosle Family Engineering Shop. Makerspace Director Stewart Mayer will lead interactive demonstrations of the makerspace industry-grade tools, from laser cutters to 3D printers. Learn more about how Marksmen are combining computer science, physics, math and even art to turn their dreams into reality.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Class of 1963 - 60th Reunion Dinner

The Mercury
11909 Preston Road, #1418
Dallas, Texas 75230

Cost: $100/Person ~ Adults only

Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Class of 1965 - Reunion Dinner

At the home of Mary & Laurie Sanger
5255 Vickery Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75206

Cost: Complimentary ~ Adults only