Cougar Pride Abounds at MKA's Homecoming 2016!
The weather could not have been more beautiful and fun was had by all on MKA's Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2016 held the weekend of Oct. 29th.
The MKA Development and Alumni Relations office hosted various events during the 2016 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. The schedule kicked off with a Memorial Tribute to the beloved former faculty member Ken Gibson and followed with the Dedication of the Upper School's Academic Center and the official opening of the Green Roof. Then, over 150 guests that comprised of friends, trustees, faculty, staff and alumni of classes from the '01s and '06s, gathered to enjoy their Reunion Luncheon and to honor Dr. Chis H. Smith '85, the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is bestowed in recognition and appreciation of an outstanding achievement by an alumna or alumnus who has achieved distinction in some field of endeavor, or through outstanding character or dedication has been of special service to humanity. As a Clinical Associate Professor at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism where he also serves as co-director of the Media, Economics and Entrepreneurship initiative, Chris provides essential resources to students, researches and the public about new frontiers in journalism and communications and promotes study of emerging business models that will allow these fields to thrive in the future.
With the fall season in full swing, families from all three campuses showed their cougar pride, cheering on the MKA volleyball, soccer and football teams throughout the day. Attendees enjoyed the many festivities lining Lloyd Road including student-run tables selling food and MKA swag.
Saturday evening cocktail parties brought alumni from across the world returning to Montclair. Classmates reconnected with each other and reminisced about their times at MKA. The reunion celebrations were at venues all around the town, which perfectly capped off the days' festivities with great food, friends and fare!
On Sunday, the second annual alumni soccer game took place on Muenster Field with over 20 players in attendance and many of their family and friends cheering them on. This event has become a signature program as alumni traveled from afar just to partake in the merriment and bonding of the alumni soccer game.
Click here to browse the Homecoming 2016 gallery. Check back soon to see photos from the alumni and reunion events!