Rediscovering Saint Joseph’s

More than 300 alumni and guests join in Fall Homecoming weekend festivities.

A little something for everyone!
• Annual golf classic
• 25th Reunion, Class of ’80
• Back to the Lake party
• Alumni sports- Baseball game, Soccer game, Cross country race
• Homecoming BBQ
• GPS reception
• Old Port gathering
• Walton Street Society induction and brunch

HOMECOMING BBQ
Alumni from near and far gathered at the Homecoming BBQ to listen and dance to the sounds of the Elmore Twist band, while catching up with old friends.

SAINT JOSEPH’S GOLF CLASSIC
The weather was perfect for our 70 alumni and guests as they hit the links at Point Sebago Golf Resort in Casco. The day started with a lunch before the shotgun start where 18 teams played for a variety of prizes – including the coveted Saint Joseph’s Golf Classic trophy – and ended with a post-game reception and awards ceremony.

CLASS OF ‘80 REUNION
Members of the Class of 1980 were back to celebrate 25 years since they roamed the Saint Joe’s campus. Much had changed, but the faces and stories remained the same! After dinner in the new Alfond Hall, the class moved the party to The Chalet!

THE CHALET – AN OLD STANDBY
The Class of 1980 members weren’t the only alumni that were feeling a little nostalgic about their days in The Chalet! Alumni from all generations joined in the fun at the “Back to the Lake” party to relive the memories of the good, ole days!

ALUMNI ATHLETIC GAMES

SOCCER
Men’s soccer alumni from 1975 to 2005 gathered in full force to lace up the cleats and hit the field for the first annual alumni soccer game.

CROSS COUNTRY
Men’s and women’s cross country alumni gathered back on the course to run with the current team and coach Tom Dann.

BASEBALL
Over 50 baseball alumni joined Coach Will Sanborn ’86 for the home run derby and alumni baseball game. They also cheered on the current team as they took on Saint Anselm’s in a fall ball contest.

GPS RECEPTION
Distance education alumni and students gathered to listen to smooth jazz, sip wine, and mingle with staff and faculty.

ST. JOE’S STORMS THE OLD PORT
Alumni from all generations joined in the fun on Saturday night, when more than 50 alumni met up at Bull Feeney’s in Portland’s Old Port to let loose and mingle.

WALTON STREET SOCIETY
The Walton Street Society recognizes and honors alumni celebrating 50 years or more of dedication to Saint Joseph’s College. Members of the Class of 1955 were honored on Sunday morning during the annual induction ceremony and brunch.

ALUMNI COLLEGE
Alumni had the chance to participate in a financial planning seminar and a discussion of Pope Benedict XVI during the Alumni College workshops.