WELCOME LETTER
Dear GCs,
Welcome to campus for the 35th Reunion of The Gentlemen Callers. We are excited to collaborate this weekend as we reconnect, meet new friends, perform together, and look back at the distinct GC eras of the last 35 years.
At our Friday dinner, we will begin to reflect on the history of the GCs and learn about what has changed, and what has stayed the same, since 1988. We are looking forward to hearing from our friend of the GCs and Wheaton faculty member Stephanie Burilington Daniels. Wheaton President Michaele Whelan will also be with us and speak to us.
During our Saturday concert, we will see a video produced by the Alumni Union, hear from GCs of all ages, sing songs pulled from different eras of the GCs, and bestow, for the second time, the Eliza’s Son Award for exceptional commitment to the traditions of the GCs.
The Alumni Union Board of Directors, myriad other GC alumni, and the student GCs have contributed many hours to make this weekend a success. The Alumni Relations Office, the Office of Major Gifts, and the Marketing team have also been immensely helpful in making this weekend a reality. Thank you to all.
Thank you for being here. We hope you, your families, and your guests enjoy the weekend.
Sincerely,
The GC Alumni Union Board of Directors
Austin Simko ‘09, President
Alex Grover ‘09, Vice President
Ward Russell ‘95, Treasurer
Ben White ‘12, Nom. Com. Chair
Gavin Mackie ’13, Secretary
Mark McKone-Sweet '92, director
Zach Magoon ‘96, director
Eric Tomasini ‘97, director
JP Burlington ‘99, director
Chris Paquet ’03, director
Michael Brodt ‘04, director
Anthony Callahan ‘04, director
Michael Vallerie ‘21, director
Chris Klein ‘24, GC student rep.
Dear GCs,
Welcome to campus for the 35th Reunion of The Gentlemen Callers. We are excited to collaborate this weekend as we reconnect, meet new friends, perform together, and look back at the distinct GC eras of the last 35 years.
At our Friday dinner, we will begin to reflect on the history of the GCs and learn about what has changed, and what has stayed the same, since 1988. We are looking forward to hearing from our friend of the GCs and Wheaton faculty member Stephanie Burilington Daniels. Wheaton President Michaele Whelan will also be with us and speak to us.
During our Saturday concert, we will see a video produced by the Alumni Union, hear from GCs of all ages, sing songs pulled from different eras of the GCs, and bestow, for the second time, the Eliza’s Son Award for exceptional commitment to the traditions of the GCs.
The Alumni Union Board of Directors, myriad other GC alumni, and the student GCs have contributed many hours to make this weekend a success. The Alumni Relations Office, the Office of Major Gifts, and the Marketing team have also been immensely helpful in making this weekend a reality. Thank you to all.
Thank you for being here. We hope you, your families, and your guests enjoy the weekend.
Sincerely,
The GC Alumni Union Board of Directors
Austin Simko ‘09, President
Alex Grover ‘09, Vice President
Ward Russell ‘95, Treasurer
Ben White ‘12, Nom. Com. Chair
Gavin Mackie ’13, Secretary
Mark McKone-Sweet '92, director
Zach Magoon ‘96, director
Eric Tomasini ‘97, director
JP Burlington ‘99, director
Chris Paquet ’03, director
Michael Brodt ‘04, director
Anthony Callahan ‘04, director
Michael Vallerie ‘21, director
Chris Klein ‘24, GC student rep.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, March 1st
5:00PM – 7:30PM ~ Cocktails, Dinner, & Speaking Program (Emerson Dining)
7:30PM – 9:30PM ~ Rehearsal (Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall)
Order of rehearsal: Cecilia, Lonesome Road, Cost of Freedom, Loch Lomond, Men of '92
Saturday, March 2nd
Please use the practice files to prepare your parts in advance!
8:30am – 9:00am* ~ Rehearsal for “In The Still of The Night” (Cole Chapel)
9:00am – 9:45am* ~ Rehearsal for “A Cappella” (Cole Chapel)
9:45am – 10:00am ~ BREAK
10:00am – 10:45am* ~ Rehearsal for “Happy Together” (Cole Chapel)
10:45am – 11:00am ~ BREAK
11:00am – 11:45am* ~ Rehearsal for “Teenage Dream” (Cole Chapel)
11:45am – 12:00pm ~ BREAK
12:00pm – 1:00pm ~ Rehearsal for full chorus songs + Loch Lomond (Cole Chapel)
1:00pm – 2:00pm ~ Lunch Reception (Mary Lyon Upstairs)
2:00pm – 4:00pm* ~ Rehearsal for “House of Stone and Light” (Music Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building)
(Break at 3pm for 15 minutes)
4:00pm – 5:15pm ~ Sound check all songs that include alumni (Weber Theater, Watson Fine Arts Building)
5:15pm – 5:30pm ~ Current group sound check (Weber Theater)
5:30pm – 6:45pm ~ Dinner break & get ready for concert
6:45pm – 7:00pm ~ Arrive for concert & group picture (Weber Theater)
7:00pm – 7:15pm ~ Last minute touch-up rehearsal (Music Room 222, Watson)
7:15pm – 7:30pm ~ Toast (Music Room 222, Watson)
7:30pm – 9:00pm ~ 35th Reunion Concert (Weber Theater)
9:00pm – 11:00pm ~ After-Concert Reception (Balfour-Hood Atrium)
- Bolded activities are for all GCs and GC alumni.
- Times with an asterisk(*) are only for current GCs and alumni who have chosen to sing those specific songs.
Friday, March 1st
5:00PM – 7:30PM ~ Cocktails, Dinner, & Speaking Program (Emerson Dining)
7:30PM – 9:30PM ~ Rehearsal (Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall)
Order of rehearsal: Cecilia, Lonesome Road, Cost of Freedom, Loch Lomond, Men of '92
Saturday, March 2nd
Please use the practice files to prepare your parts in advance!
8:30am – 9:00am* ~ Rehearsal for “In The Still of The Night” (Cole Chapel)
9:00am – 9:45am* ~ Rehearsal for “A Cappella” (Cole Chapel)
9:45am – 10:00am ~ BREAK
10:00am – 10:45am* ~ Rehearsal for “Happy Together” (Cole Chapel)
10:45am – 11:00am ~ BREAK
11:00am – 11:45am* ~ Rehearsal for “Teenage Dream” (Cole Chapel)
11:45am – 12:00pm ~ BREAK
12:00pm – 1:00pm ~ Rehearsal for full chorus songs + Loch Lomond (Cole Chapel)
1:00pm – 2:00pm ~ Lunch Reception (Mary Lyon Upstairs)
2:00pm – 4:00pm* ~ Rehearsal for “House of Stone and Light” (Music Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building)
(Break at 3pm for 15 minutes)
4:00pm – 5:15pm ~ Sound check all songs that include alumni (Weber Theater, Watson Fine Arts Building)
5:15pm – 5:30pm ~ Current group sound check (Weber Theater)
5:30pm – 6:45pm ~ Dinner break & get ready for concert
6:45pm – 7:00pm ~ Arrive for concert & group picture (Weber Theater)
7:00pm – 7:15pm ~ Last minute touch-up rehearsal (Music Room 222, Watson)
7:15pm – 7:30pm ~ Toast (Music Room 222, Watson)
7:30pm – 9:00pm ~ 35th Reunion Concert (Weber Theater)
9:00pm – 11:00pm ~ After-Concert Reception (Balfour-Hood Atrium)
MUSIC
We are handling music for the reunion concert a little differently this year. While all alums and students will sing certain songs at the concert, other songs will be sung by the students and only those alums who sign up to sing those specific songs.
We all will sing "Men of 92", "Lonesome Road", "Cost of Freedom," and "Cecilia."
*Please note "Home" has been removed from the program.
The students and alumni volunteers will sing other songs, which come from different GC eras. Any GC can sing any of these songs, even if the song is not from your time in the GCs. The songs themselves are the homage to our history, but the singers can be a cross-section of alums. These era-specific songs are as follows:
Be brave! Below is a link to music files - use these to learn your part. We will of course rehearse these at the reunion. The students will be the core of these song-specific sub-choirs and will help us immensely.
We are handling music for the reunion concert a little differently this year. While all alums and students will sing certain songs at the concert, other songs will be sung by the students and only those alums who sign up to sing those specific songs.
We all will sing "Men of 92", "Lonesome Road", "Cost of Freedom," and "Cecilia."
*Please note "Home" has been removed from the program.
The students and alumni volunteers will sing other songs, which come from different GC eras. Any GC can sing any of these songs, even if the song is not from your time in the GCs. The songs themselves are the homage to our history, but the singers can be a cross-section of alums. These era-specific songs are as follows:
- “Happy Together”
- “A Cappella”
- “House of Stone and Light”
- “Loch Lomond”
- “Teenage Dream”
- “In The Still of The Night”
Be brave! Below is a link to music files - use these to learn your part. We will of course rehearse these at the reunion. The students will be the core of these song-specific sub-choirs and will help us immensely.
CONCERT PROGRAM
Concert dress is khakis, a navy sports coat, GC lapel pins, and either a white or blue button down shirt. No ties.
Here's the link to reserve concert tickets for any of your family or friends who would like to attend.
Men of ’92 - Full GC Choir
Welcome from the Alumni Union - Austin Simko ‘09
Lonesome Road - Full GC Choir
Video Presentation
Remarks About the Founding - Mark McKone-Sweet ‘92
Happy Together - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Justin Bonoyer '25)
Remarks About the 90’s - Zach Magoon ‘96
A Cappella - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Rob Bevacqua '25)
Remarks About the Turn of the Millenium - Chris Paquet '03
House of Stone and Light - GCs & select alumni (Solo Michael Brodt '04)
Remarks About the Aughts - Alex Grover '09
Loch Lomond - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Paul Röell '11)
Remarks About 2010-2015 - Raffi Sweet ‘12
Teenage Dream - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Raffi Sweet)
Remarks About 2016-2022 - Masa Mita ‘22
In The Still Of The Night - GCs & select alumni (Solo Michael Vallerie '21)
Remarks from the Students - GC Leadership
Performance by the Students - GCs
Eliza’s Son Award - JP Burlington & Chris Allan
Cost of Freedom - Full GC Choir
Cecilia - Full GC Choir
Concert dress is khakis, a navy sports coat, GC lapel pins, and either a white or blue button down shirt. No ties.
Here's the link to reserve concert tickets for any of your family or friends who would like to attend.
Men of ’92 - Full GC Choir
Welcome from the Alumni Union - Austin Simko ‘09
Lonesome Road - Full GC Choir
Video Presentation
Remarks About the Founding - Mark McKone-Sweet ‘92
Happy Together - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Justin Bonoyer '25)
Remarks About the 90’s - Zach Magoon ‘96
A Cappella - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Rob Bevacqua '25)
Remarks About the Turn of the Millenium - Chris Paquet '03
House of Stone and Light - GCs & select alumni (Solo Michael Brodt '04)
Remarks About the Aughts - Alex Grover '09
Loch Lomond - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Paul Röell '11)
Remarks About 2010-2015 - Raffi Sweet ‘12
Teenage Dream - GCs & select alumni (Solo by Raffi Sweet)
Remarks About 2016-2022 - Masa Mita ‘22
In The Still Of The Night - GCs & select alumni (Solo Michael Vallerie '21)
Remarks from the Students - GC Leadership
Performance by the Students - GCs
Eliza’s Son Award - JP Burlington & Chris Allan
Cost of Freedom - Full GC Choir
Cecilia - Full GC Choir
HOTEL INFORMATION
Fairfield Inn & Suites Mansfield
50 Reservoir Street Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Interested in Serving the Alumni Union?
If you are interested in serving on the GC Alumni Union Board of Directors now or in the future, please contact Austin Simko at [email protected] or Ben White at [email protected].
Fairfield Inn & Suites Mansfield
50 Reservoir Street Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Interested in Serving the Alumni Union?
If you are interested in serving on the GC Alumni Union Board of Directors now or in the future, please contact Austin Simko at [email protected] or Ben White at [email protected].
