Concord Academy Turns 100
A Centennial Celebration for AllMarking this momentous occasion, Concord Academy has planned a series of Centennial events that began in April 2022. Festivities will continue throughout the 2022–23 academic year.
CA’s Centennial celebrations illuminate our history, honor our mission, and celebrate the values and traditions that have animated our school for 100 years. We hope these experiences will bring together members of our community from every era, and that alongside CA’s students, alumnae/i, parents, faculty, staff, and friends, you will engage in ways that bring you meaning and joy.
Upcoming Centennial Events
Come Celebrate With Us
Chapel Challenge
October 15, 2022
Mark your calendar for the next major Centennial event: the Chapel Challenge! Join us for this special day to celebrate the story of the Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel, a place that represents the heart of Concord Academy.
Retracing the journey that brought the Chapel from a small town in New Hampshire to Concord in 1956, there are so many ways to get involved, whether running the duathlon along the 80 mile trip from the original Chapel site, to kicking back at the Community BBQ on campus. The Chapel Challenge is for everyone and we can’t wait to see you there!
Registration will be available on August 12.
CA Authors Night at the Concord Festival of Authors
October 20, 2022
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. in the CA Chapel
Featuring Julia Glass ’74, Susan Knopf ’74, Susan Minot ’74, and Ruth Ozeki ’74
Livestream available with in-person opportunity with panelists
Join us on campus in the Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel for a conversation with publisher Susan Knopf ’74 and CA alumnae/i authors Julia Glass ’74, Susan Minot ’74, and Ruth Ozeki ’74. This event will also be livestreamed. Their latest books:
Julia Glass, Vigil Harbor (2022)
Susan Minot, Why I Don’t Write and Other Stories (2020)
Ruth Ozeki, The Book of Form and Emptiness (2021)
Susan Knopf will moderate and speak about her own writing journey and the publishing world.
Alumnae/i of Color Reunion
March 31 – April 2, 2023
Save the date for the first-ever Alumnae/i of Color Reunion!
All alumnae/i of color are invited to campus to reconnect, reminisce and enjoy a fun-filled weekend back in Concord. There will be several opportunities throughout the weekend to connect with current students of color, network with fellow alumnae/i, and talk with school leadership about the school today. This event is family-friendly so feel free to bring your partners and children and make a trip out of it!
If you identify as a person of color, please fill out this alumnae/i information form to ensure you receive accurate and timely information about the reunion which will be available in the fall of 2022. For now, save the date! and visit the Accommodations tab to book your stay!
A special thank you to the Centennial Alumnae/i of Color Reunion planning committee:
Trelane Clark ’92, P’22
Adam Geer ’99
Karen McAlmon ’75
Anthony Neal ’77
Meisha Thompson Newman ’94
Shanika Paul ’15
Jocelyn Ronda ’02
Paolo Sanchez ’14
Sharon Shakur ’80
Jenna Spencer ’10
Elly Veloria ’16
CA’s Centennial Celebration
June 9–11, 2023
We invite all members of the CA community to join us on campus for the closing celebration and main event of the year-long festivities—CA’s Centennial Celebration! Coinciding with Reunion 2023, plans are underway for a one of a kind weekend on campus featuring special Centennial activities and speaking programs, interactive experiences highlighting CA’s history and traditions, and opportunities to connect with friends and faculty across decades. Together, we will reflect on CA’s first century and toast all that lies ahead!
This event is open to the entire CA community, past and present! No matter your affiliation or how long it’s been since you’ve engaged with CA, you are part of the CA story. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate CA’s 100th birthday and be a part of this special experience!
If you are an alum from the classes ending in 3 and 8, rest assured that there will be a variety of special reunion gatherings for you and your classmates.
Save the date and we hope to see you next spring!
A big thanks to our June 2023 Centennial Festival co-chairs:
Amy Cholnoky ’73
Ingrid Detweiler ’61, P’95
Mike Firestone ’01
Jamie Klickstein ’86, P’15 ’18
Miriam Perez-Putnam ’12
Kelsey Stratton ’99
Past Centennial Events
Two Days, One CA Community
Centennial Days of Service and Sustainability
April 22 and 23, 2022
On April 22 and 23, 2022, we celebrated CA’s 100th birthday by engaging as a community in acts of service and sustainability, on campus, individually, and in regional, volunteer-led groups. All CA community members were invited to participate, and together we made a difference.
