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Posted on 07 June 2008 by Reggie Solomon

Saturday Morning/Afternoon Update 12:17 p.m - Yoga, Running and Gyming

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Yale 98It’s turning out to be a gorgeous sunny day in New Haven!

Early this morning at 8:45 a.m. Daryl Jones, PC ’98 and Nick Madden, PC ’98 led a group of classmates on a morning run, and Virginia Davis, ES’98 led a morning yoga session on Old Campus.

There were also 98ers to be found in Payne Whitney - some going to work out and others going to drop off toddlers at “Camp Bulldog.” (We have over 60 ‘98ers coming with children this year).

It’s 12:17 p.m and it’s already 70 degrees with expected highs of 87 degrees later today! Be sure to Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 06 June 2008 by Reggie Solomon

Friday Night (1:03 a.m, Saturday Morning) Update & Redux

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reunion1.JPGIt’s 1:03 a.m and the open bar just closed under the tent on Old Campus with about 250 people still mingling.

The night began with cocktails, followed by a cookout and a BBQ-styled dinner complete with pulled pork and vegetarian chili.

Dan Broder, ES’98 was spotted under the tent, as was Raina Merchant, CC’98 and Carlos Reyes-Rivera, BK’98 (flying in fresh from Puerto Rico).

Heather Vanderhoof, ES’98 and Pat Gavin, ES ‘98 turned things up a notch Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 06 June 2008 by Reggie Solomon

Friday 7:00 p.m Update: ‘98ers Reconnect at Wine Tasting in Beinecke Plaza

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Photo1The University Welcome Reception (aka “The Big Wine Tasting”) just finished up on Beinecke Plaza.

This was an all-class event, so there were lots of 5th, 10th and older classes enjoying sips of vino and cheese all together under one tent.

Photo2Lots of 98ers from NYC, DC and even Singapore were around re-connecting. We found lots of people who didn’t attend the 5th Reunion who were present and really enjoying themselves at the 10th.

We think we mentioned it before but we’re projected to break the the 700+ attendance level. Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 06 June 2008 by Reggie Solomon

Thursday Night Reunion Redux

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MorysThursday night kicked off the ‘98 sightings in and all around New Haven.

The group of 30 who gathered for dinner at Mory’s with Dean Peter Salovey and former Calhoun Dean Peter Lassonde, enjoyed a fantastic feast of bakers’ soup, prime rib and Mory’s cheer.

A gold and red cup did appear at some point in the evening, but you won’t find from this blog post who finished the cups (but we will reveal “everyone” participated). ;-)

After Mory’s Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 06 June 2008 by Reggie Solomon

Yale Old Campus and Y98 Headquarters in Dwight Hall - NOW OPEN!

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Old CampusOld Campus is ground zero for the Y98 Reunion.

Rudi Seitz, JE ’98, gets the prize as the first ‘98er to check-in at Y98 Reunion Headquarters on Thursday afternoon.

Fiona (Goodwillie) Blank, MC’98 and Justin Brown, MC’98 have been greeting ‘98ers in Reunion HQ with a cool sip of brown bubbly from a keg they donated to quench registrants’ thirst.

Dwight Hall is the Y98 Reunion HQ. If you get in late and want to do a walk-in check-in and/or grab a room on Old Campus, the headquarters hours are:

Friday 8 am – 1 am
Saturday 8 am – 1 am
Sunday 7:30 am – 2 pm

clerksWe have a great bunch of Yale students who are serving as the Y98 clerks to make sure Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 02 June 2008 by Reggie Solomon

Late-Breaking Reunion Schedule - Y98 Yoga, Run & More!

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Y98 ReunionEnjoy the late-breaking reunion schedule info below.

The main Reunion schedule can be found here!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Early Morning Yoga
Get your yogi on! Join Virginia Davis, ES ’98, who will be leading an early-morning yoga class exclusively for ’98ers who are interested in starting the day in true yogi fashion. Location - Cold Campus. Check Y98 Reunion headquarters in Dwight Hall on Friday for location information.

Y98 Morning Run
Begin the morning with a run! Join Daryl Jones, PC ’98 and Nick Madden, PC ’98, for an early morning run exclusively for ’98ers looking for a little light morning exercise. Meet at Phelps Gate at 8:45 a.m. sharp.

2:00 – 2:50 p.m. Y98 Panels - 1st Session

Y98 Panels
Hear from the ’98ers below and more who will be speaking on their experiences in entrepreneurship, education, publishing, politics, and service in the war zone during two 50 minute sessions. Read the rest of this entry »

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