It’s just 6 weeks until our first reunion kicks off on June 6! Each week, we will be showcasing an alum who will be attending Reunion 2014, and the reasons they are excited about coming back to campus. This week, we have Ava Bastian and Julia Shaw, our lovely social hour chairs!
When we think back on the last 5 years, it isn’t easy to keep track of all the change. I, for one, have been blessed with a terrible memory so not only do I not really remember who I was when I left the loving embrace of Wellesley, my post-graduation years are a bit murky as well.
That is why reunion is so great. Sure, we have all done our best to stay in touch, but moves, job changes and the general demands of real life sometimes got in the way. Coming home to Wellesley for reunion is a chance to reconnect with all of the people we haven’t seen or don’t get to see enough. It’s a chance to remember who we were 5 years ago and recapture our enthusiasm to take on the world while surrounded by the encouragement of our always impressive peers. It’s a chance to take stock in how far you have come and all that you have achieved. And most importantly, as we are your happy hour/social hour chairs, it is a chance to celebrate ourselves and each other with free alcohol.
We have been to a few other Wellesley reunions in the past 5 years, obviously for research purposes only, and could easily sell you on how beautiful campus is in early June, all of the great events you can attend, all the amazing alums from other classes that you will meet but the most important thing is that it is fun. Like really fun. Like super mega fun. Like senior week without the terrible weather we had fun.
We can’t wait to see you all there!
Yours in sisterhood,
Ava and Julia
Wellesley College Class of 2009 