Class Reunions 2026
Whatever stage of life, it's good to reconnect with people who are part of your story. We support five-year reunion gatherings by hosting a picnic Friday evening and breakfast Saturday morning where groups can reserve tables to gather informally. We also help class coordinators communicate with classmates, provide space free of charge in the school, and share ideas for gatherings.
Details about reunions for classes ending in 6 and 1 during Homecoming 2026 will be added below as we receive them. Unless other wise noted "Friday" and "Saturday" dates are October 16 or 17.
If you have questions or would like to help with your class reunion, contact alumni@easternmennonite.org or phone 540-236-6025. Erin Kennedy Hess is ready to help!
Class of 2026: Saturday, Visit with classmates at the volleyball or soccer games. EMS Advancement Office will provide snacks at the soccer game. Contact Erin Kennedy Hess, alumni@easternmennonite.org
Class of 2021: Looking for coordinators. Call your classmates and form a committee to plan a gathering. Contact Erin Kennedy Hess, alumni@easternmennonite.org if you are interested.
Class of 2016: Saturday, 7 PM @ Two Jays Kitchen & Bar(opens in new tab). Come to reconnect, and review our 10 year predictions! If you have any questions, reach out to Leah Wenger leahjwenger@gmail.com. Class coordinators Erin Hostetler LeClair and Leah Wenger.
Class of 2011: Saturday, 2 - 4 PM @ LuAnn and Eric Bender's house. Bring the family and enjoy snacks, corn hole, a fire pit, and reconnecting with classmates. Class coordinators, Malinda Bender, Kelsey Blosser Brubaker, kelseylblosser@gmail.com, and Zander Pellegrino.
Class of 2006: Looking for coordinators. Call your classmates and form a committee to plan a gathering. Contact Erin Kennedy Hess, alumni@easternmennonite.org if you are interested.
Class of 2001: Saturday, 5 PM. Meeting at Eliot & Katrina Swartz's house*. Please bring light snacks/finger foods to share. We will not be having a main meal, so feel free to eat beforehand. Family friendly. Coordinators, Jared Stoltzfus, jared.stoltzfus@gmail.com and Eliot Swartz, ekswartz@gmail.com or 540-830-1464. *in case of inclement weather the reunion will be moved to an indoor space at EMS.
Class of 1996: Saturday, 10 to 11:30 AM @ EMS Library Enjoy hot drinks, snacks, and conversation with class members and tour the school. Class coordinators, Virginia Showalter, showalva@hotmail.com or 540-560-0084.
Class of 1991: Looking for coordinators. Call your classmates and form a committee to plan a gathering. Contact Erin Kennedy Hess, alumni@easternmennonite.org if you are interested.
Class of 1986: Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM @ Bluestone Vineyard(opens in new tab). Enjoy a catered lunch, come to reconnect with classmates, share stories, reminisce about old times, and make new memories together. Suggested donation, $40 per person. Class coordinators Brian Burkholder, Bryan Schrock, Mike Weaver. RSVP to Mike at 540-421-4426 or mike@weavers.us.
Class of 1981: Saturday, 11AM - 2 PM @ The EMES Gathering Space. Enjoy coffee and tea to start the reunion. Maria Archer will provide a tour of the elementary building. Lunch will be served at noon, catered by Dale and Susie Smith. RSVP to Deb at laymans4@gmail.come or 540-208-8975. $15 per person, cash or Venmo to Merle. Coordinators Deb Layman, Doug Lehman, LuAnn Bender, and Merle Shank.
Class of 1976: Saturday, The Granary at Valley Pike Farm Market(opens in new tab). 11:30 AM - 3 PM. Catered lunch served at 12:30 PM. $50 per person, beverages available for purchase. If you have any questions contact Coordinators Lois Blauch Miller, cmmlbm@gmail.com, 540-578-0800 or Christian Yoder, christian.yoder@gmail.com, 202-288-3579.
Class of 1971: Friday, 5 PM @ The EMES Gathering Space. Friday Night Picnic. RSVP with the school. Suggested donation $10 per person. Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM, EMS Commons (formerly the chapel space). A catered lunch will be served at 12:30 PM, followed by a sharing time. $12 per person, reach out to the class coordinators to RSVP by Oct 2. Class Coordinators Ken Weaver, kenweaver101010@gmail.com or 540-820-1071 and Gloria Worme, gsworme413@gmail.com or 717-940-4745.
Class of 1966: Looking for coordinators. Call your classmates and form a committee to plan a gathering. Contact Erin Kennedy Hess, alumni@easternmennonite.org, if you are interested.
Class of 1961: Saturday, Noon to 9 PM, Park View Mennonite Church(opens in new tab) Fireplace Room. Come for conversation, see friends, and to relive our pizza parties. Pizza will be delivered late afternoon. There is no charge, but donations are welcome to cover the cost of the food. You are also encouraged to attend the Friday night Homecoming Picnic, starting at 5 PM in the EMES The Gathering Space and/or the Homecoming Breakfast, Saturday, starting at 8:30 AM in the EMS Dining Hall. Both events request a RSVP and donations are accepted at both events. Coordinators Jan and Sam Showalter, Myrna Eshleman, and Rosemary King.
Class of 1956: Saturday, 8:30 AM Homecoming Breakfast* at EMS Dining Hall. R.S.V.P. to Erin Kennedy Hess, 540-236-6025 or alumni@easternmennonite.org.
Class of 1951: Saturday, 8:30 AM Homecoming Breakfast* at EMS Dining Hall. R.S.V.P. to Erin Kennedy Hess, 540-236-6025 or alumni@easternmennonite.org.
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