Reunion Weekend 2019

Reunion Weekend: October 3-5, 2019

Classes: 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014
We can't wait to see you back on the Ridge! Make your hotel reservations EARLY!!

Hotels

(Please make reservations as soon as possible. Room blocks are limited and this is a very busy weekend in Chattanooga!)

The Holiday Inn and Suites, Downtown Chattanooga: Click here for online reservations. Or, call hotel at 877-666-3243 and ask for McCallie School Reunion rate. ($129) This is the host hotel for the classes of 2004, 2009 and 2014.

The Read House: Click here for online reservations. OR, call hotel at 423-266-4121 and ask for McCallie School Reunion rate. ($159/$179) This is the host hotel for the classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, and 1999.

The Westin Hotel: Click here for online reservations. OR, call hotel at 866-912-1083 and ask for McCallie School Reunion rate. ($179) This is the host hotel for the classes of 1974, 1979, 1984 and 1994.

Thursday, October 3

10:00 a.m.

GOLDEN M GOLF OUTING at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (designed by Jack Nicklaus). Entry fee includes practice balls, greens fee, and cart. Players will be paired with classmates. (For 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, and 1969)

3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
CHECK IN AT HOSPITALITY TABLE Hospitality Table at The Westin Hotel will be open to pick up pre-purchased football tickets. Ask any questions about the weekend!

6:30 p.m.
ALL CLASS GATHERING
Enjoy renewed friendships, live music, cocktails and food at The Westin Hotel.

Friday, October 4

9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
CHECK IN AT HOSPITALITY TABLES. Hospitality Tables at The Westin Hotel and The Read House will be open to pick up pre-purchased football tickets. Ask any questions about the weekend!

10:00 a.m.
REUNION GOLF OUTING at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (designed by Jack Nicklaus). Entry fee includes practice balls, greens fee, and cart. Players will be paired with classmates. (For 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014)

11:30 a.m.

GOLDEN M LUNCHEON The class of 1969 will be inducted into the Golden M Society. Kirk Walker '69 will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Alumni Achievement Awards and True Blue Awards will be given as well. (This event is for all Golden M alumni that graduated 50 + years ago)

Optional activities for the day (NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)

6:00 p.m.

BUS to BAYLOR for Football game Bus will leave from Westin Hotel and will be parked on Pine Street. Bus will leave promptly at 6:00 p.m. Reservations required.

6:00 p.m.

BIG BLUE INDOOR TAILGATE and GAME WATCHING in the Sports and Activities Center, McCallie Campus. Reunion classes will tailgate together in a private area. Advance reservations are required for the tailgate. Great food and soft drinks will be provided with tailgate reservation. You may bring your own cooler of beverages.

7:30 p.m.
MCCALLIE vs BAYLOR FOOTBALL GAME KICK-OFF AT BAYLOR Advance ticket purchase required. No tickets will be available at the gate.

Saturday, October 5

9:00 a.m.
REUNION TENNIS ROUND ROBIN at the Strang-Voges Tennis Center. Led by Jeff Clark ’91, Varsity Tennis Coach

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
INDOOR GOLF CENTER OPEN Swing by to practice your chips and putts and to try out our simulator.

10:00 a.m.
CAMPUS TOUR LED BY ADMISSION STAFF Begins at Alumni Hall

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

MEMORIAL SERVICE in McCallie Chapel. We will honor the deceased classmates in each class celebrating reunions.

11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

MCNIFF-JAMES AMPHITHEATER DEDICATION at the Spencer J. McCallie III Quad, McCallie Campus

11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
REUNION LUNCH RECEPTION WITH FACULTY in Alumni (Dining) Hall. An opportunity for alumni to visit with past and present faculty members, and to enjoy a buffet reception with classmates. Headmaster Lee Burns ’87 will present Alumni Achievement Awards and True Blue Awards to those winners in the classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004.

1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
CAMPUS TOURS LED BY STUDENTS Tours will begin at Alumni Hall; tours will be given on a continual basis during these two hours. Be sure to check out Walker Hall, our new science and technology building!

1:00 p.m.
INDOOR GOLF CENTER OPEN
Swing by to practice your chips and putts and to try out our simulators.

1:00 p.m.
FACULTY PRESENTATIONS

CLASS PARTIES:

Class of 1949 -- St. John's Restaurant

Class of 1954 -- Home of Bob Berz

Class of 1959 -- Home of Bob Crates

Class of 1964 -- Mountain City Club, Mountain City Room

Class of 1969 -- Tennessee Aquarium, River Journey Building

Class of 1974 -- Terminal Brewhouse

Class of 1979 -- Easy Bistro

Class of 1984-- Home of Peter Hunt

Class of 1989 -- Home of Ben Brock

Class of 1994 -- Alimentari

Class of 1999-- State of Confusion

Class of 2004 -- Chattanooga Brewing Company

Class of 2009 -- Naked River Brewing Company

Class of 2014 -- Slick's Burgers

ONLINE REGISTRATION will be available July 8. Feel free to call the Alumni Office at 423-493-5722 for more details.

The McCallie Bookstore, in its location on the first floor of Maclellan Hall, will be open on Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Here you can purchase gifts, clothing and other McCallie memorabilia.

Please remember we are a community built on honor. If you plan to participate in any Reunion Weekend activities, registration and payment are required.

Cancellations: We understand that circumstances change and it may be necessary to cancel your Reunion registration. If you cancel by September 26, your registration fee will be fully refunded. After that date, we cannot issue a refund.

Enjoy everything Chattanooga has to offer! From the North Shore’s Coolidge and Renaissance Parks to the downtown Riverfront to the bohemian Southside, Chattanooga provides many venues for family fun or reconnecting with friends. For more information on local attractions and dining, you can call the Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-322-3344 or visit chattanoogafun.com.