By Jeffrey E. Pilgrim ‘81, Director of Alumni Relations

Around 45 alumni returned to campus on October 19 for an afternoon of athletic contests and the first ever Taste of Easthampton! On the soccer fields, cross country course, pool and football field, the Wildcats took on Taft School, Pomfret, and Wilbraham & Monson. Particularly exciting was the varsity football game against Wilbraham & Monson, which ended with a 55 to 14 win.

The day started slowly, but picked up steam as it went on. SugarBakers sold out of their cupcakes and had to go back for a second supply, which they also sold out of.  Their salted caramel cupcakes were YUMMY!

The Bistro Bus was great to work with. After homecoming, they drove up to the Head of School’s home and provided dinner to people at the alumni cocktail reception that followed. Their BBQ pulled pork grilled cheese sandwiches with caramelized onions were outstanding! They made a point of asking me if they could do this again next year (as did SugarBakers).

The Laughing Tomato did a brisk pizza business and I was psyched to see opposing teams purchasing things before hopping back on the bus to go home.  I also saw a large number of townspeople there which was great.

The vendors did such a great job, that I’m planning to ask Laughing Tomato, SugarBakers and the Bistro Bus to cater the Friday night Reunion dinner on June 6, 2014.

The always popular Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream was also there to sell ice cream (when the sun was out), and candy (when the clouds rolled in and the temperatures dropped).

Many thanks also to the Physical Plant staff, especially Paul Bricker, who did yeoman work and supplied plenty of extension cords (700 ft) and tables.