105th(‽) Reunion
New Haven, Connecticut
General Information
The Spizzwinks(?) are celebrating their 105th Anniversary, and we’re pulling out all the stops.
How Can I Prepare?
Lend your voice to the Spizzwinks(?) Virtual Choir Project. Join your fellow Spizzwinks(?) and their fans from around the world and submit a video of yourself singing “Somewhere.” We’ll stitch them all together into a video collage, crossing time and space, that unites the world of Winkdom. Here’s a sneak peak with the first few singers:
Why Should You Come?
- This will be our best-attended (non-Centennial) reunion ever! Over 125 Spizzwinks have already registered. See who’s coming.
- It’s just the fun stuff: people you like, events you like, activities you like.
- Pick up our exclusive new Spizzwinks(?) Dress socks
- You get to SING with the SPIZZWINKS(?).
- This only happens twice a decade!
- See the full schedule of events below.
What Hotel Deals Did You Get Me?
We’ve secured a limited number of discounted hotel rooms at:
- Omni New Haven ($199/night) [Sold Out]
- Courtyard New Haven at Yale ($169/night)
- New Haven Hotel ($169/night)
- The Blake Hotel ($249/night) [NEW hotel on High St]
- The Study at Yale ($319 Fri, $229 Sat) [Sold Out]
Booking details available once you register.
The Countdown Begins!
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Reunion Schedule of Activities
Thursday - "Full Cup" (optional add-on)
Arrive Thursday night to attend a traditional Mory’s Night. We’ve rented out the whole first floor of the club and will serve a three-course dinner including Baker Soup (of course)! Cups and song will abound.
Mory’s Night is an add-on available for $43 per-person in addition to the reunion registration fee.
Friday - "Wake Freshmen Wake"
Arrivals, registration, welcome packet and Spizzwink(?) swag available at Rose Alumni Hall throughout most of the day.
Friday - "This Could Be The Start Of Something"
Greet your classmates for the first time, reconnect, and enjoy some light singing and rehearsing.
Friday - "Blue Skies"
Choose-your-own-adventure casual social events. Pick one of the events curated by our Social Activities Committee like a tour of the new residential colleges, Owl Shoppe cigar hour, guided Art Gallery Tour, or Counter Weight Brewery Tour [extra fee]; or, organize your own fun with your classmates.
Friday - "Somewhere"
Learn about ‘wink history in short bursts during our “105 years in 105 seconds” event, and witness the debut of our Virtual Choir video.
Friday - "Gimme That Wine"
Welcome dinner and drinks at Bar Pizza. It’s like Pepe’s but without the long walk and the two-hour wait on a Friday night!
Friday - "Grace Kelly"
Saturday - "Waly Waly"
Rehearsals for each Spizzwink era and inter-generational songs led by esteemed Pitchpipes from across the ages.
Saturday - "Lullaby of Broadway"
Saturday - "Puttin' On the Ritz"
Saturday - "How High The Moon"
Sunday - "No Regrets"
Sunday - "Loch Lomand"
Okay, okay. How much does it cost?
Have I got a price for you! Several actually…
Early Bird Pricing (available through December 31st, 2018)
| Class of 2008 and earlier: | $225 |
| Class of 2009 and later: | $125 |
| Additional Guests : | $165 |
| Children 12 and younger: | $25 |
Regular Pricing (Starting January 1, 2019)
| Class of 2008 and earlier: | $250 |
| Class of 2009 and later: | $150 |
| Additional Guests: | $175 |
| Children 12 and younger: | $25 |