The Classes of 1970 and 1975 will make history at the 2015 Fall Reunion, Sept. 12. They will be the first classes to enjoy the new Maugans Alumni Center for a reunion.
The reunion originally had been announced for Oct. 16 but was changed to coincide with the Maugans Alumni Center grand opening Saturday, Sept. 12. Be on the lookout for a save-the-date communication. Please visit longwoodlink.com for more information.
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