MFS Moorestown Friends School

Upcoming Special Events/Reunions

Convocation
Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for the first in a series of events to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of MFS. Guest speakers will include Patrick Bassett, President of the National Association of Independent Schools and MFS alumnus and Senior Vice President of School Information Services, Mark Mitchell ’86.

Boston Area Alumni Gathering
TBD

Alumni in the Boston area are invited to spend an evening in Beantown with member of the school community. The event will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow alumni in the area.

Philadelphia Museum Tour with Richard Marcucci
Sunday, November 14 - Time TBD

Spend an afternoon touring exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with former Arts Department Chair Richard Marcucci. Round trip transportation* from MFS will be provided and the tour will be followed by a reception at the Greenleaf.

*Those who wish to participate, but live in the Philadelphia area can sign up for the event without transportation.

Alumni Soccer Game
Saturday, November 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Come to play or cheer on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. All alumni are welcome.

Young Alumni Dinner
Wednesday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m.

MFS invites college-age alumni back to campus every year for a dinner to reconnect with classmates as well as faculty and staff.

Alumni Basketball Game
Wednesday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Start the holiday season off at Friends. Each year alumni, faculty and staff come out to play and cheer.

South Jersey Alumni/Community Event – Pinsetters
Friday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Each year, MFS hosts a series of alumni gatherings in cities around the country. This year we are hosting a community-wide event here in South Jersey! Come spend an evening of food, fun and bowling at Pinsetters in Pennsauken, NJ.

Washington D.C. Area Alumni Gathering
Thursday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Alumni in the D.C. area are encouraged to attend this regional gathering at the Cosmos Club (2121 Massachusetts Ave. NW). This event will be special evening among friends and a great way to connect with other alumni in the area.

Parent Council Auction
Saturday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m.

It’s an auction year! From vacation packages to gift certificates to class gifts, there is something for everyone at the auction. The biennial auction will be held at the Collingswood Ballroom and Scottish Rite Theater in Collingswood, NJ. Dozens of volunteers put in countless hours to make this evening special, and we hope you’ll be a part of the auction this year.

Tours of local Meeting Houses with MFS Quaker educator Lynne Brick and Mt. Laurel Meeting historian, Jarry Jones
Saturday, April 9 – Time TBD

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mount Laurel and Medford Meeting Houses. Spend a morning learning the history and traditions of the Monthly Meetings and join us for a brunch at Braddocks Tavern.

Alumni Weekend / Color Day
Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Calling all Reds and Blues! For this year only, MFS is bringing back Color Day. A once long-standing tradition at the school, students were assigned the colors of red or blue, and the teams would compete in a series of field games in the spring. This year, students in all divisions will be assigned colors and will have the opportunity to earn points for their teams by participating in events throughout the year. Color Day will be the culminating event, and all members of the MFS community (current families and alumni) are encouraged to participate.

Tour and Tea at Paulsdale
128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel
Saturday, May 21 – Time TBD

Join us for an afternoon at the home of one of the school’s most notable alumna. MFS invites all members of the community to the home of Alice Paul, on Hooton Road in Mount Laurel. Now run by the Alice Paul Institute, Paulsdale was formerly owned by former faculty member and alumni parent, Miriam Feyerherm. This is a great opportunity to spend time exploring a local historical landmark with a direct connection to MFS.

Class Reunions
Check back soon for Class Reunion information for class years ending in '1' and '6'.

 

Recent Alumni Events

View and purchase photos from recent events!

May 7-8, 2010 - Alumni Weekend
May 7, 2010 - May Day
December 21, 2009 - Alumni Basketball Game
May 1-2, 2009 - Alumni Weekend 2009
December 22, 2008
- Young Alumni Dinner
December 22, 2008 - Alumni Basketball Game
May 31, 2008 - Alumni vs. Varsity Boys Lacrosse
May 2-3, 2008 - Alumni Weekend 2008

Events included the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Girls Lacrosse.
February 28, 2008 - New York City Alumni Reception

December 20, 2007 - Young Alumni Dinner

December 20, 2007 - Alumni Basketball Game

May 4-5, 2007 - Alumni Weekend 2007

 

 

 

 

 

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