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Alumni and Reunion Weekend

Alumni and Reunion Weekend is May 2-3, 2025

We are looking forward to celebrating milestone reunions for the classes of 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020.
 
Additionally, all alumni, their families, parents of alumni and current and former faculty and staff are encouraged to join in Alumni and Reunion Weekend activities. Just look for "open to all" in the schedule below!

Questions about your reunion or alumni weekend? Please reach out to us at alumni@polytechnic.org or 626-396-6334.

Alumni and Reunion Weekend Schedule

Tentative schedule, subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

FRIDAY, MAY 2
50-Year Club Reception and Dinner
  • 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Reception
  • 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
Open to alumni in the classes of 1975 and prior, complimentary.
The 50-Year Club recognizes Poly alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Join us as we celebrate our returning members and induct the class of 1975 in recognition of their 50-Year reunion. The classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, and 1970 will also be celebrating their reunions.

Additional Class Activities
Stay tuned, classes are encouraged to plan activities for this evening! Contact the Alumni Office if you wish to help out.

SATURDAY, MAY 3
Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Open to all, complimentary.
Start the day catching up with your fellow alumni from all classes over a casual breakfast.
Alumni Roundtable
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Open to all, complimentary.
Topic TBA. In the meantime, view the 2024 Alumni Roundtable on Sustainability and the 2023 Alumni Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence.
 
State of the School Update
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Open to all, complimentary.
Join Head of School John Bracker to learn about Poly's current initiatives and future vision.

Campus Tours
TBA
Open to all, complimentary.
Join Upper School Student Ambassadors for a walking tour of campus.

Picnic
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Open to all, complimentary.
All alumni, their families, and parents of alumni are invited to join us for this annual alumni picnic. Featuring fun kids activities hosted by the Poly Extended Program (PEP). See photos from last year's event.
 
All Class Reception and Class Photos
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Reunion classes will kick off their celebrations by mingling over drinks and light bites. Class photos will be taken at this time. See photos from last year’s festivities.
 
Class Reunion Dinners
7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Reunion celebrations for the classes of 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020.

2025 REUNION COMMITTEES

Coming soon! Please contact the Alumni Office if you wish to join your class reunion committee. The time commitment is flexible and you do not need to be local to participate.

Are You Ready for Your Reunion?

Update Your Contact Information
If you are in a reunion year and haven't heard from us in a while, please contact us at alumni@polytechnic.org to update your information and/or your email subscription preferences. 
Get Involved
Make your reunion a success! There are many ways to get involved:
  • volunteer for your reunion committee
  • make a meaningful gift in honor of your Poly reunion
  • share our posts on Facebook and Instagram
Join PolyConnect
Get the reunion started early! Find your classmates by joining Poly’s exclusive networking platform, PolyConnect. In addition to finding classmates and fellow alumni in your region or sector, Polyconnect enables you to join a group, participate in forum discussions, or sign up to mentor students or alumni.
All alumni and current Poly juniors and seniors are encouraged to sign up. Take advantage of the opportunity to build connections with the worldwide Poly community!

Alumni and Reunion Weekend FAQ

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

  • How do I know if I’m celebrating a reunion?

    This year we are celebrating milestone reunions for the classes of 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020.

    The classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, and 1970 will also be celebrating their milestone reunions at the 50-Year Club Reception and Dinner on Friday, May 2, 2025.

    Don't see your class year here but would like to organize a reunion for your class or club, interest group, etc? Contact us at alumni@polytechnic.org.

  • I’m not celebrating a reunion, am I invited to attend?

    Yes! The Alumni and Reunion Weekend events on Saturday morning and afternoon (May 3, 2025) are open to all alumni, their families and current or former faculty and staff. This includes the Continental Breakfast, Alumni Roundtable, State of the School, and Picnic. These events are complimentary, but we kindly request that you register in advance.

    Please note, there are reunion events that are only open to specific classes.

  • Do I need to register in advance?

    Yes, please! Registration will open in late winter/early spring. We kindly ask that you register yourself and your guest(s) for every event you plan to attend, including those that are listed as "complimentary". For the seated 50-Year Club and Reunion Class Dinners, it is strongly recommended that you register in advance to ensure that we can comfortably accommodate everyone.

  • How much does it cost to participate?

    While many of the events are free to attend, some reunion events have an additional fee such as the class reunion dinners, etc. You will be able to see the price of each event when you register!

  • What is the suggested dress for the weekend?

    Casual dress is suggested for daytime activities. Business casual or festive attire is recommended for the 50-Year Club and class dinners but please carefully consider your footwear as some events will take place on the grass. And of course, Poly orange is always welcome!

  • I'm traveling from out of town. Where should I stay? 

    These are some accommodations in or near Pasadena. Please note that the Poly does not recommend or endorse any specific property on this list.

  • Who can I contact with questions regarding making a gift?

    If you have questions about making a gift to Poly, or questions about what will count in your class’ reunion gift total, please reach out to giving@polytechnic.org.

  • How do I make a gift?

    The easiest way to make a gift is with a credit card online at polytechnic.org/donate. You can also learn more about other methods, including gifts by check, wire transfer, stock, mutual fund transfers, and corporate matching funds.

  • What counts in my Class Reunion Gift total?

    Gifts made between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 will count towards the class reunion totals.

    Class Participation will include classmates who have made a gift between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Gifts to all funds at Poly count towards your class reunion dollars and participation totals.

    Each year the Alumni Association awards the Willis Stork Award to the class with the highest participation and the Founders Cup to the class with the highest dollar amount raised for the Poly Fund. Gifts received by Friday, May 2, 2025 at noon will count towards the giving awards announced at the Saturday evening Reunion Class Reception.

Alumni Roundtables

2024: Sustainability
View this discussion about the future of sustainability with Joselyn Lai ’09, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy, Lisa Fay Matthiessen ’78, Sustainable Buildings Manager, Worldwide Sustainability at Amazon, Justin Worland ’10, senior correspondent at TIME covering climate change and energy, moderated by John Horn ’78.
 
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