Tea, Toasts, and Timeless Ties
Highlights from Reunion 2025.
We were thrilled to welcome over 200 alumnae back through the blue doors in celebration of Reunion 2025. From joyful hugs to heartfelt toasts, it was incredibly special to see alumnae connect and reconnect on 92nd Street.
Class of 1975 & Class IV Par-Tea
During the morning of Reunion, ten members of the Class of 1975 gathered in the Joan Stitt McMenamin Library for a brunch in celebration of their 50th Reunion. Over croissants and coffee, the Class of 1975 reconnected whilst sharing stories from their time at Nightingale and life since then. They flipped through their senior year book, recounting memories of classes, classmates, and teachers.
In advance of Reunion, current Class IV students had written notes to the Class of 1975, sharing about their life at Nightingale in 2025, such as their favorite activities, the books they are reading, and what they want to be when they grow up. Following their brunch, the Class of 1975 journeyed up to the fourth floor for the Class IV Par-Tea, to meet the authors that had penned their previous letters. Each member of the Class of 1975 sat at a table with four to five students, and students then got to ask them questions about their time at Nightingale 50 years ago while enjoying tea and cookies.
Nighthawk Networking & Milestone Moments
In the spirit of truth, friendship, or loyalty, alumnae connected with one another across class years and industries. Stationed in the library during Nighthawk Networking, alumnae had a chance to browse Nightingale’s archives. They perused prints, yearbooks, and items from Nightingale’s history—including Nightingale’s first yearbook from 1925! A few Reunion classes even had a chance to open their ceremonial class letters, including the Class of 2015, who were celebrating their tenth reunion.
Reunion Luncheon and Alumnae Induction Ceremony
Alumnae from the Class of 1960 to the Class of 2020 gathered in the Susan Hecht Tofel ’48 Gymnasium for the Reunion Luncheon and Alumnae Induction. After opening remarks from Alumnae Board President Terri Davis-Merchant ’95, two alumnae were recognized for outstanding accomplishments in service to the school and in their professional life. Their exemplary contributions serve as an inspiration to the entire Nightingale community. Following their recognitions, the Class of 2025 led the room singing Nightingale’s alma mater, “For Nightingale,” as they were inducted into the Alumnae Association.
Congratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Alumnae award recipients:
Louisa Conrad ’00, Achievement Award
Amanda Potters Schumacher ’95, Service Award
Toasting the 2025 Reunion Cup Champions at the All-Alumnae Cocktail Reception
We are delighted to celebrate the Class of 2000 as this year’s Reunion Cup champions! With an impressive 33 donors, their spirit soared as the competition heated up—and in a thrilling finish, they secured the lead by achieving the highest number of donors among milestone reunion classes. Congratulations, Class of 2000! A heartfelt salute also goes to runners-up, the Class of 1985, whose remarkable show of support included 29 donors—tripling their class participation rate this year.
Special thanks to the over 150 Reunion year alumnae who joined the Race for the Reunion Cup, a spirited competition in which milestone year classes compete for the highest participation in the Nightingale Fund. If you didn’t get a chance to participate and wish to make a contribution in honor of your milestone year, visit nightingale.org/donate Thank you for your support!
“The energy at Reunion 2025 was amazing! I most enjoyed alum connecting across class years and generations. From acknowledging our alum standouts during the lunch (and welcoming our newest alums, the Class of 2025) to affinity group spaces and a (always) spirited cocktail party, it was wonderful to see our alum community come together. Reunion offers the opportunity to come back to the Schoolhouse not only to reconnect with classmates and meet new people but also to learn how Nightingale is evolving as a school serving young women in the 21st century.”
— Terri Davis-Merchant ’95, Alumnae Board President
This article recently appeared in the summer issue of The Blue Doors.