Homecoming 2016: A Make-Our-Own Sparkle Weekend!
The Brunswick spirit was unmistakable as Homecoming 2016 warmed up a weekend full of friendship, family, and fun — even with some less-than-ideal conditions.
Scores of folks, young and old, turned up at Cosby Field to kick off the events on Friday evening and cheer for Brunswick soccer as the Bruins faced second-ranked South Kent.
Earlier in the day, much-needed rain had cancelled the 16th Annual Alumni Golf Outing. But by evening, skies had cleared and a big, boisterous crowd brought high spirits to the festivities at Edwards Campus.
Ironically, drought conditions in Greenwich forced a scratch of the traditional Homecoming bonfire and fireworks, but the celebration was lively nonetheless.
Across town, dozens turned up at the 7th Annual Alumni Association Party at the Upper School to reconnect and reminisce about their school-boy days in the very same building.
Saturday morning brought a return of the rain with added cold, but generating some heat inside Burke Field House was a large assembly of ’Wick’s youngest Bruins — Pre and Lower Schoolers, along with faculty and alumni children, gathering for the can’t-miss carnival known as Bear Fair.
Homecoming 2016 featured athletic contests for a host of varsity teams, with fans coming out in droves to cheer as Bruins faced challenges on the field and in the pool.
Soccer fell to South Kent, while football topped Salisbury and water polo beat Staples High School.
The weather also didn’t dampen spirits at the Alumni Tent Party on Saturday. The shindig alongside Cosby Field was jam-packed, as dozens of people huddled under the canopy to stay warm, watch football beat back Salisbury, and enjoy long friendships.
Evening also found Brunswick alums keeping warm and dry as one-time ’Wick students gathered in groups all around town to share old stories and memories.
All in all, Homecoming 2016 was a rousing success! Triumphing over windy and rainy weather, it was a make-your-own sparkle kind of weekend, bringing some sunshine all its own.
Brunswick School Greenwich, CT
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Upper School
100 Maher Avenue
Office: 203.625.5856
Lower School
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Middle School
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Office: 203.242.1202
Pre School
1252 King Street
Office: 203.485.3652
Main Phone: 203.625.5800
Business: 203.242.1220
Alumni: 203.242.1223
Alumni: 203.242.1223