Road to #Reunion40
MAY 15—19, 2024
Welcome Spelman College Class of '84!
This is the Official Site for #Reunion40. Now is your opportunity to bond with classmates and keep up with events leading up to our reunion. Thank you for visiting, and we’re looking forward to seeing you at our various events throughout the year! This is a test.
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Class Fundraising
This giving campaign is designed to encourage everyone to contribute at some level of giving.
Our stretch goal is to raise $198,400 through this campaign. Your monetary contributions should be made directly to Spelman College,
Current Fundraisers
Commissioned Art Auction
The Class of 1984 is excited to host an art auction to showcase the work of many talented artists. Please consider bidding on one or more of these extraordinary pieces, or making a donation. Proceeds will go to support scholarships for Spelman students. The winning bids will be announced in May 2024.
Pottery Bowl
The Spelman College ’84 reunion committee will also offer a keepsake bowl that embodies the spirit of Spelman College and can be cherished on any occasion. This customized bowl will have the Spelman College tagline “A Choice to Change the World” and colors. The bowl will be 10″ in diameter, 3.5″ tall and priced at $150 each. You will be able to purchase these bowls from December 2023 to May 2024.
The potter of this bowl is Whitney Simpkins. Whitney began selling ceramics in 2016 as a way to part with all the extra cups and bowls that hadn’t been given away to friends. Years later, Personal Best Ceramics evolved into a bit more than cups and bowls, and her ceramics have found their way to many, many new friends.
Relive the memories…
Spelman College Reunion Newsletter
We are excited to invite alumnae in classes ending in 4 and 9 home to Spelman for Reunion 2024. This newsletter will provide you with the necessary information to make your plans to attend. This will be a perfect time to remember, reconnect, and rejoice with your Spelman sisters.
Calendar
Reunion Events & Activities
01
Dec
Pottery Bowl
A designer keepsake bowl that embodies the spirit of Spelman College and can be cherished on any occasion.
Event Info
The Pottery Bowl is customized and will have the Spelman College tagline “A Choice to Change the World” and colors. The bowl will be approximately 10″ in diameter and priced at $150 each. You will be able to purchase these bowls from December 2023 to February 2024. Purchase here.
01
Mar
Commissioned Art Auction
Place your bid on exclusive art pieces that have been commissioned by acclaimed Black artists.
Event Info
Get ready to place your bid on exclusive art pieces that have been commissioned by acclaimed black artists for our Reunion 40 campaign. These specially curated pieces of art will evoke the spirit of SpelHouse. This collection will feature all original artwork, inspired by Spelman College, and the symbiotic relationship between Spelman and Morehouse College, and the embodiment of Black excellence. Our goal is to raise $25,000 from this effort. The bidding will start on February 25, 2023, and will close on April 28, 2023.
24
Apr
Swag Store Grand Opening
Buy class-themed apparel, homegoods, tech gear, and more! All proceeds will go towards our class gift to Spelman College. (Featuring Doodle art by Danielle Butler Simmons ’84).
15
May
Spelman C’84 Reunion
It’s #Reunion40 time —May 2024— Spelman sisters. And we pray you answer the call.
Event Info
16
May
Restaurant Takeover
Let’s all meet up at this cute mid-town restaurant—and TAKE IT OVER!
Event Info
Thursday, May 16
Restaurant Takeover
Rock Steady
907 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Make reservations on your own, pay on your own. Let’s all meet up at this cute mid-town restaurant—and TAKE IT OVER! Inspired by years of living and traveling in the Caribbean and Africa, restaurant owner, Joe Russo, created Rock Steady to give guests an immersive sensory sampling of the vibrant cuisines of the west indies in an upmarket setting. Sway to sounds from DJ Flemingo as you dine, then head to the upstairs lounge for late night dancing.
17
May
The Black & Bling Affair
Live Music by Earnest Quarles Quartet with special guest performance by Ms. Denise Thimes.
Event Info
Friday, May 17
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel
Tango Ballroom
2081 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, Ga. 30337
Live Music by Earnest Quarles Quartet with special guest performance by Ms. Denise Thimes.
Join the class of ’84 as we celebrate #reunion40 Black and Bling style. No matter if you dress it up or cool it down –you choose what works for your own experience—just make it black and bling. Jam out to the sounds of Earnest Quarles Quartet, with special guest vocals from class of ‘84’s own Denise Thimes.
Ticket price includes dinner, drink ticket, band performance and dj entertainment for dancing the night away.
Cost: $50* per person early bird, $70 starting May 1st
*plus Eventbrite processing fee.
Secure your tickets now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spelhouse-class-of-1984-reunion40-weekend-tickets-869519485187?aff=oddtdtcreator
18
May
SpelHouse Swag Day Party
Pull out your favorite Spelhouse, or HBCU, gear for our class of ’84 day party.
Event Info
Saturday, May 18
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins
1720 Rugby Ave
College Park, GA 30337
Pull out your favorite Spelhouse, or HBCU, gear for our class of ’84 day party.
Bring your appetite as we plan to dine on southern lunch favorites including a champagne and mimosa bar. Arrive on time to join us for our annual Spelhouse photo at 2pm. Need to update your Spelhouse gear?
Cost– Complimentary but reservation requested.
19
May
Sunday Worship- Friendship Baptist Church
Join with alum classmates as we worship and fellowship once again at Friendship Baptist Church.
Event Info
Sunday, May 19
80 Walnut St SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
10:00 am service
Join with alum classmates as we worship and fellowship once again at Friendship Baptist Church. Friendship’s role in black education has been unique. Spelman College was founded in the basement of the church in 1881 and Morehouse College, upon moving to Atlanta from Augusta, Georgia in 1879, held its first classes at Friendship Baptist Church. Close ties between our institutions continue to this day.
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Class of ‘84 News & Announcements
Restaurant Takeover
Let’s all meet up at this cute mid-town restaurant—and TAKE IT OVER!
The Black & Bling Affair
Join the class of ’84 as we celebrate #reunion40 Black and Bling style. No matter if you dress it up or cool it down –you choose what works for your own experience—just make it black and bling. Jam out to the sounds of Earnest Quarles Quartet, with special guest vocals from class of ‘84’s own Denise Thimes. Ticket price includes dinner, drink ticket, band performance and dj entertainment for dancing the night away.
Cost: $50* per person early bird, $70 starting May 1st *plus Eventbrite processing fee.
Spelhouse Swag Day Party
Pull out your favorite Spelhouse, or HBCU, gear for our class of ’84 day party.
Bring your appetite as we plan to dine on southern lunch favorites including a champagne and mimosa bar. Arrive on time to join us for our annual Spelhouse photo at 2pm. Need to update your Spelhouse gear?
Cost- Complimentary but reservation requested.
Sunday Worship- Friendship Baptist Church
Join with alum classmates as we worship and fellowship once again at Friendship Baptist Church. Friendship’s role in black education has been unique. Spelman College was founded in the basement of the church in 1881 and Morehouse College, upon moving to Atlanta from Augusta, Georgia in 1879, held its first classes at Friendship Baptist Church. Close ties between our institutions continue to this day.