Alumni Weekend

List of 3 items.

• Schedule of Events

  Updated as of May 9, 2024

  Friday, October 18

  8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Registration 
  Liu/Cheung Theater 

  
  8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
  Alumni Authors Display
  Fawcett Library 

  
  9:50 a.m.
  VWS Chapel Talk
  Vivian Webb Chapel 

  
  8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Back in Class
  Experience Webb’s cutting-edge academic schedule, award winning faculty and the outstanding teaching that is Webb’s hallmark. We invite you to attend class alongside students to experience Webb today.  

  
  11:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
  Lunch in Price Dining Hall
  Dining Hall 

  
  2:30 p.m.
  Tour of Stockdale Community Center 
  See the recently renovated Stockdale Community Center and learn about how its history is woven into the current space.
  Stockdale Community Center 

  
  5:30 p.m.
  Reception Celebrating the Alf Museum
  Before heading out for individual reunion festivities join us at the Alf Museum.  There is always something new and exciting to explore!
  Museum Steps 

  
  7:00 p.m.
  32nd Annual Peccary Society Dinner
  Benefiting the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
  Separate registration required to attend this dinner.
  Centennial Field 

  
  7:00 p.m.
  Reunion Class Celebrations
  Many of our reunion classes have off-campus celebrations planned.  For details regarding these events, please contact your reunion chairs. (All Class Celebration at Old Stump Brewery)

  Informal Reunion Gatherings Off Campus
  Your class may wish to organize its own gathering off campus.

   

  Saturday, October 19

  8:30 a.m.
  Registration Opens
  Alamo Crossroads 

  
  9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  Tour of Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology 
  Join us for a tour of the Alf Museum with Museum Director Dr. Andy Farke.
  Alf Museum

  
  10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  DEI Information Session
  Learn about what the school is doing to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion from Director of Equity John Choi and Assistant Director of Equity Gretel Barsotti.
  Stockdale Community Center 

  
  11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  Robert A. Hefner III ’53 Observatory
  Steve Sittig, Webb’s Observatory Director will show off a variety of scopes in Webb’s collection.
  Hefner Observatory 

  
  12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Lunch in the Dining Hall
  Dining Hall 

  
  3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  Alumni Chapel Service
  Vivian Webb Chapel 

  
  4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  50th Reunion Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 1974
  The 50th Reunion class will be recognized at the chapel with a memorable pinning ceremony in celebration of this milestone.
  Vivian Webb Chapel 

  
  5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  2024 Alumni Awards
  Celebrate the 2024 Alumni Awards recipients at this special ceremony.
  Liu/Cheung Theater

  
  6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  Alumni Weekend Dinner
  Dinner for alumni and friends as we celebrate Alumni Weekend 2024. This event is for adults only, please.
  Centennial Field

• Travel and Accomodations

  To help with your travel plans, here are some recommendations. Make your reservations early. Space fills up quickly. 

  
  AIRPORTS 

  Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the closest airport to Webb. It is less crowded than Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Ontario is served by most major airlines and all major car rental agencies. A cab ride to Claremont takes about 20 minutes; Uber and Lyft are available too. If flying into LAX, you may rent a car, Uber or Lyft or take a shuttle van to Claremont. 

  
  HOTELS 

  The Doubletree Claremont 

  
  A block of rooms is reserved for the nights of October 17-20, 2023. The special room rate of $159 will be available until September 27, 2024 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Follow this link to book!  

  
  555 West Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711
  (909) 626-2411 or (800) 222-8733

  
  The Embassy Suites Ontario

  
  You can now start booking with the special Group rate of $179-$191/night (Thursday October 17th, Friday the 18th & Saturday the 19th) by using the link below. The special group rate will be available until September 19, 2024 or until our block is filled, whichever comes first. Follow this link to book!

  
  3663 East Guasti Road, Ontario, California 91761
  (909) 605-0281

  
  Sheraton Suites Fairplex 

  
  A block of rooms has been reserved at The Sheraton Fairplex in Pomona at a special group rate of $199/night for October 17-20. The special group rate will be available until September 19, 2024 or until our block is filled, whichever comes first.  Follow this link to book!

  
  601 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
  (909) 622-2220.

  OTHER OPTIONS 

  Hotel Casa 425 www.casa425.com
  425 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711 (866) 450-0425
  Hotel Casa 425 is a luxury boutique hotel in Claremont Village. Room rates during Alumni Weekend will range from $355 to $525 per night.  

  
  Airbnb www.airbnb.com 

  
  Airbnb has accommodations in Claremont, many within walking distance.

• Alumni Awards

  The Alumni Awards represent the highest distinction bestowed on alumni of The Webb Schools. The program aims to instill an appreciation of Webb’s past and how a Webb education can be utilized. Recipients exemplify one or more core principles of Webb’s mission:

  • Think boldly, mindfully, and creatively,
  • Act with honor and moral courage,
  • Lead with distinction,
  • Serve with a generous spirit.

  Submit a nomination by June 30, 2024 to be considered for the 2024 Awards program.