Alumni

Reunion

Save the Date for Reunion 2025, June 6-7-8

The classes of 1945,  1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020  will be celebrating milestone reunions.

Reunion Information

We are looking forward to Reunion 2025 this June 6-7-8, when the classes of 1945,  1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020  will be celebrating milestone reunions.  Support from alumni in each of those classes is needed to publicize the weekend to classmates. All that is required is a willingness to reach out to classmates to make sure they have the dates and plan to come. We are missing contact information for many members of these milestone classes. All alumni can keep their information up to date by emailing our office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or calling (248) 645-3253 with current contact information. That way we can send regular event updates and reunion registration links.

We look forward to welcoming all alumni and their guests to campus this June!
Sincerely,
Susan Aikens Post ’78, Director of Alumni Relations
Mackenzie Friedman, Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Bernadette Mueller CAA'15, Events Administrator

Reunion 2024: Details

List of 6 items.

  • View the weekend schedule from 2024 - updates for 2025 coming soon!

    There was never a dull moment during Reunion 2024. View photos from the weekend here.

    Friday, June 7
    5:30 – 8 pm
    The Reunion Classes Dinner on the Quad for Golden Graduates
    Cranbrook Quad
    Valet parking available - Cash Bar
    Classes of 1939*, 1944*, 1949*, 1954*, 1959*, 1964, 1969
    *Class photos Friday night
    Class of ’74 – 50th dinner – Cranbrook Dining Hall
    6:00-8 pm
     
    The Reunion Classes Cocktail Party
    Kingswood Auditorium
    Cash Bar (hors d’oeuvres provided)
    Classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019
    Saturday, June 8
    9:30 am - 1 pm
     
    Registration
    Kingswood Green Lobby
    Continental Breakfast available at the Kingswood Common Room  
    9:30 am
    Alumni Baseball Game
    Jack Sanders Field – Meet the Baseball Coach
    9:30am
     
    Kingswood Campus Tour with Leslie Schimpke Johnston '64
    Meet in the Kingswood Auditorium
    10 am - 1 pm
     
    Alumni Association Merchandise Sales
    Kingswood Rose Lobby
    11 am - Noon
     
    Alumni Assembly and Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation
    Kingswood Auditorium
    12 – 8 pm
    Bookstore/CK Alumni Merchandise Sales –
    Cranbrook Quad
    12 – 4 pm
    Horizons-Upward Bound Information Station
    Cranbrook Quad
    HUB Alumni Registration
    Stop by to get program updates and meet HUB Staff
    3 – 4 pm – Meet Lisa Smoots, Director Horizons-Upward Bound
    Noon – 1:30 pm
     
    Barbecue Picnic Lunch
    Kingswood Dining Hall and Grounds
    1:30 pm
    Remembering Charles Geroux and Jessica Sinclair
    Kingswood Auditorium
    Pay tribute to CK performing arts icons who both passed away last spring.
    Comments by Sarkis Halajian and Charlie Shaw
    Performance directed by Katie Lorts and Kay Rediers
    2:30 – 3:30 pm
    Cranbrook Campus Tour with Jeffrey Welch
    Meet under the tent in the Cranbrook quad
    2 - 4 pm
    Tennis Reunion & Games
    Tour the award-winning new facility. Courts available for alumni play.
    4 – 5 pm
    4A Networking Event
    Page Hall
    All are welcome as African American Awareness Association (4A) Alumni host a networking event with Horizons Upward Bound (HUB) alumni and friends. Learn more about the history of Black student organizations on campus.
    3:30 – 5 pm
    Faculty Milestones
    Cranbrook Library
    Salute longtime faculty celebrating milestones. Congratulate John Twedt, Jo Jo Macey and David Mogill on being inducted as Honorary Alumni this spring! Congratulate Cindy Mecsey on her retirement.
    4pm Cranbrook Library Reading Room – Wish Fred and Maggie Higgins
    well in their retirement. Hosted by Greg Miller.
    5 - 8 pm
    Alumni Association Merchandise Sales on the Quad
    5 - 8 pm
    Reunion Quad Fest Cocktail Party
    Cranbrook Quad
    Cash Bar, 21+ only
    5 – 8 pm
    Reunion Class Pictures
    Marquis Stairs, Cranbrook Campus
    1964-5:00     1969-5:15          1974-5:30        1979-5:45      
    1984-6:00     1989-6:15          1994-6:30        1999-6:45      
    2004-7:00     2009-7:15          2014-7:30         2019-7:45
     
    6 - 8 pm
    Reunion Quad Fest Dinner
    Buffet Dinner on the Cranbrook Quad
    • Class of 1984* (40th Reunion) Cranbrook Dining Hall - following class photo
    • Class of 1994* (30th Reunion) Page Hall  - following class photo
    *Purchase Quadfest dinner tickets
     
    8 – 10 pm
    Celebrate the Performing Arts at Cranbrook Schools
    Cranbrook Performing Arts Center
    Sing, dance and be merry in memory of Charles Geroux and Jessica Sinclair
    Director of Theatre DJ Jeremy Rahn will be playing all the hits that lit up our stages over the years. Join the ultimate alumni "Processional," led by Debbie Dietrich '72. Come prepared to enjoy a dynamic trip down memory lane!
    Cash Bar
    Sunday, June 9
    10 am
    Alumni Memorial Service
    Alumni Courtyard – Cranbrook Campus, adjacent to the Oval
    11:30 am
    Alumni Lacrosse
    Thompson Oval
    11 am - 1 pm
    Brunch
    Cranbrook Quad
    Read More

  • Virtual Events - Reunion 2024

    Live Events
    FRIDAY, JUNE 7
    10:30 a.m. EST - Commencement - Cranbrook 2024 - Join the livestream
    3 p.m. EST - Commencement - Kingswood 2024 - Join the livestream
    Links will be posted on this page as they become available.

    More virtual tours for alumni and friends:
    Want to tour the Cranbrook Campus now? Click here for Cranbrook Center for Collections Curator Kevin Adkisson's Cranbrook Campus Tour.
    Want to tour Kingswood now? Click here for Cranbrook Center for Collections Curator Kevin Adkisson's Kingswood Campus Tour.
    Want to tour Brookside now? Click here for Cranbrook Center for Collections Curator Kevin Adkisson's Brookside Tour.

  • Links to Sharing Pages

    Congratulate our Distinguished Alumni 2024
    Charlene Li '84 -     Distinguished Alumna: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/CharleneLi84 to share your congratulations
    Ivan Krstic '04 -     Distinguished Alumnus: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/IvanKrstic04 to share your congratulations

    Celebrate the Performing Arts at Cranbrook Schools:
    Add photos and stories of performances and make song suggestions for reunion 2024 here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCelebratePerfArts

    Faculty Milestones 2024
    Retirements
    Congratulate Cindy Mecsey on  her retirement. Share your congratulations and a story or memory here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCMecsey24
    Congratulate Fred and Maggie Higgins on their retirement! Physics and Astronomy teacher Fred Higgins retires after 35 years of supporting students in their quest to shoot for the stars, and his wife Maggie retires after a variety of roles including College Counseling, Performing Arts and Residential life. Share your congratulations and a story or memory here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/Higgins24
    You can wish Fred and Maggie well in person at Reunion 2024 on Saturday June 8 at 4pm in the Cranbrook Library Reading Room.

    Honorary Alumni
    Congratulate Jo Jo Macey on her new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/jjMacey
    Congratulate David Mogill on his new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/DMogill
    Congratulate  John Twedt on his new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/JTwedt

    In Memoriam:
    Share stories, photos and memories of Faculty and Staff we have lost in the past year
    Jessie Sinclair (Dance Director 1961-2002), : https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSinclair
    Charles Geroux (Director of Performing Arts (1970-1999): https://padlet.com/CKshares/geroux
    Jan Wells     (Typing and Keyboarding Instructor (1969 - 1995): https://padlet.com/CKshares/JWells
    Connie Robinson, Math Department, Rowing Coach (1985–2000): https://padlet.com/CKshares/CRobinson
    Harry Miller, Bus Driver, Coach (1987–2018): https://padlet.com/CKshares/HarryMiller
    Jean Smart, Brookside Nurse/Faculty (1954–1992): https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSmart
    Eddie Green, Director Horizons-Upward Bound (2000-2010): https://padlet.com/CKshares/EGreen

    ------------------------------------------
    In case you missed it!
    2023 Faculty Milestones
    Anniversaries
    Congratulate Greg Miller on 40 years at CK: https://bit.ly/ck40YearsGmiller
    Congratulate Marilynn Roche on 40 years at Brookside: https://bit.ly/ck40YearsMroche
    Both carry on in their amazing careers at Cranbrook Schools!
    Retirements
    Wish Lynn Bennett Carpenter (CKUS Artist-in-Residence since 2004) well in her retirement: https://bit.ly/ckBennettCarpenter23
    Wish Sheila Cohen (BMS Math and more since 1987) well in her retirement: https://bit.ly/ckSCohen23
    Wish Debbie Kridler well (GMS Math and more since 1977) in Retirement: https://bit.ly/ckKridler

    2022 Retirements
    Brookside:
    Pe    ter Charney, after 39 years an administrator and teacher https://padlet.com/CKshares/charney
    Debra Calfin (Himelhoch) after 37 years https://padlet.com/CKshares/himelhoch
    Kathleen Samul after 27 years at the Early Childhood Center https://padlet.com/CKshares/samul

    Upper School:
    Steve Graf retired after 13 years as Athletic Director https://padlet.com/CKshares/graf
    Anniversaries
    Ann Mell marks 41 years  https://padlet.com/CKshares/mell
    Jo Jo Macey celebrates 41 years of inspiring creativity  https://padlet.com/CKshares/macey
    John Twedt hits “40 Years On”  https://padlet.com/CKshares/twedt

    Remembrance
    Remembering Betsy Lamb https://padlet.com/CKshares/BLamb
    Betsy, who served as a teacher, administrator and Robotics coach, came to the schools with husband Rich Lamb in 1977.

    2021 retirees:
    Russ Conner (1970) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Conner70  
    Randy Tufts (1970) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Tufts70 
    Charlie Shaw (1977) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Shaw77
    Katie Lorts (1980) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80
    Bob Greene (1982) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Greene82
    Jim Ladd (1983) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Ladd83
    Ric Bowdy (1984) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Bowdy84
    Tom DeCraene (1986) https://padlet.com/CKshares/DeCraene86
    Read More

  • Make a reunion gift to the Cranbrook Schools Fund

    Celebrate your reunion with a gift to The Cranbrook School Fund
     
    Show your spirit with a gift to The Cranbrook Schools Fund in honor of your milestone reunion. Gifts to The Cranbrook Schools Fund support the Schools’ mission to nurture and challenge, inspire and empower our students to be caring, passionate, and purposeful. They go right where they are needed most, providing support that connects the entire campus and helps maintain the value of a Cranbrook education and safeguard the high ranking of the Schools.

    Click here to make a reunion gift

  • Alumni Merchandise

    Alumni Merchandise
    Those who wish to refresh their alumni spirit wear collection before reunion can visit http://bit.ly/CKshop for a selection of items from the Cranbrook Kingswood Alumni Association.  Click here for additional merchandise ideas available through the alumni office.

    There will be merchandise available for purchase in-person during reunion weekend from the CKAA as well as the bookstore on the Cranbrook campus. You can also shop at the campus bookstore online here: https://bit.ly/ckBookstoreOnline

  • Reunion Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I register for Reunion events?
    Register online  using the link at the top of this page. We urge all alumni, whether they are in a milestone reunion and attending multiple events, or a local alum who is just planning to go to Quadfest - to please register online, as it helps us streamline the registration and payment process, as well as our reunion record keeping. Name tags are required for all events and everything will go more smoothly for everyone if we have yours prepared ahead!

    Can I bring a guest to Reunion?
    Alumni can bring one pre-registered guest. If you have a special request to bring more than one guest, please email alumni@cranbrook.edu.

    What else is there for me to do on campus that weekend?
    Both the Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Cranbrook Art Museum graciously open their doors to alumni and guests during their business hours both Saturday and Sunday. Show your reunion name tag for entry. Email alumni@cranbrook.edu if you have a reunion group that wishes to arrange a visit.

    In addition, alumni can purchase tickets for the artist designed miniature golf course "Cranbrook on the Green." Each hole represents a unique aspect of our campus. Click here for tickets: https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf/

    Are children invited to reunion events?
    Children are welcome to join events on Saturday and Sunday of Reunion Weekend, with the exception of Quadfest on Saturday night, which is open to alumni and guests who are 21 and older. Families with children are also welcomed to visit our museums and explore campus during Reunion weekend. Campus events on Friday night are open to members of milestone classes and their guests only.

Reunion News

List of 3 news stories.

  • Distinguished Alumni Charlene Li '84 and Ivan Krstic '04 with CKAA Officers Alex Paul '07 and Ekta Lobo Wilcox '89 and Jeff Suzik and Aimeclaire Roche

    Distinguished Alumni Charlene Li '84 and Ivan Krstic '04 highlighted at Reunion 2024

    Each spring, the Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alumna and alumnus who has brought honor and distinction to herself/himself and to Cranbrook Kingswood through career achievement, public service or contributions in other areas. This year's Distinguished Alumni, Charlene Li '84 and Ivan Krstić '04 inspired students and alumni on their return to campus, addressing the class of 2024 at commencement ceremonies and speaking to alumni at reunion.

    Charlene Li, a member of the class of 1984, embodies the spirit of embracing change. With a keen expertise in disruption, Charlene has guided executives and organizations through the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology. She is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including "The Disruption Mindset," "Open Leadership," and "Groundswell." Charlene has shared her insights on global stages such as the World Economic Forum, TED, and South by Southwest.

    Through her work in digital transformation and disruptive leadership, she has helped reshape the strategies of some of the world's most influential companies, including Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, and IBM. Her insights have helped these organizations navigate and thrive amidst constant change, demonstrating the powerful potential she sees in embracing disruption. Charlene delivered an inspiring commencement speech to the Kingswood class of 2024, encouraging graduates to embrace their unique paths, stay open to possibilities, and find adventure in everyday life. She emphasized the importance of leadership as a mindset to create positive change. 

    Ivan Krstić, class of 2004, is one of the world’s top experts in digital security, responsible for safeguarding over 2.2 billion iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more across the globe. Ivan's journey to Cranbrook began in Croatia, where he convinced his parents to allow him to attend with the goal of pursuing a top university education and a career in computer science. His love for computers began early, and he started programming before the age of 10.

    At Cranbrook, Ivan thrived under the mentorship of dedicated teachers like Ed Van Dam and Bob Cowie, and he appreciated the rigorous editing from his Crane-Clarion newspaper advisor, David Watson, who taught him to write clearly about complex topics.After Cranbrook, Ivan attended Harvard and joined the nonprofit One Laptop per Child, where he developed the Bitfrost security system. His innovative work earned him recognition from MIT Technology Review as one of the top innovators under 35. Ivan’s career path led him to Apple, where he has spent fifteen years working on challenges that he finds both demanding and invigorating.

    Ivan’s commencement speech to the Cranbrook class of 2024 was unforgettable., and included a personal note to each of the graduates that listed special things about each student that their teachers passed along to him. He assured the graduates that part of the Cranbrook magic is connecting with teachers who believe in you and friends who support you. His message resonated deeply, highlighting the importance of community and the lifelong connections formed at Cranbrook.

    Click here to see the presentation of Charlene and Ivan's awards and their comments to fellow alumni.

  • Colleagues and Alumni and Student Performers Pay Tribute to Jessica SInclair and Charles Geroux at Reunion 2024

    Reunion weekend featured events honoring the remarkable contributions of Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux, two iconic figures in the school's performing arts history who both passed away last spring. Two distinct events provided a powerful tribute to their legacies, bringing together former students, colleagues, and friends for a celebration filled with artistry and emotion, and creating a living memorial through which alumni can pay tribute to these two impactful teachers via:
    The Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux Legacy Fund for the Arts.

    Tribute events began at the Kingswood Auditorium with a special tribute performance. The auditorium, filled with alumni and faculty, resonated with heartfelt remarks from Chuck and Jesse's esteemed colleagues, Sarkis Halajian and Charlie Shaw. With the support of music instructor Katie Lorts and Director of Dance Kay Rediers, the audience enjoyed offerings by Gilbert and Sullivan, a Geroux favorite, as well as a powerful performance by dancer Lynzi Evans ’25.  Jessica’s former student Megan Slayter ’95, Professor of Dance at Western Michigan University presented a dance reconstructed from original choreography from 1896.The performance evoked Sinclair’s creativity and her innovative work with fabric and costumes. The final song, “Tonight” from West Side Story was sung by Maria Schultz ’25, who was accompanied by her mother, Brookside music instructor Rosalia Schultz on piano. The performances beautifully encapsulated the impactful careers and personal influence both educators had during their decades at Cranbrook Kingswood.
    Click here to view the recording of the tribute performance.

    As the sun set that evening, the festivities continued at the Performing Arts Center. The current Director of Performing Arts Mark Hourigan toasted to the legacy of these faculty icons, followed by words from Chuck’s wife Brigid Geroux and Jessica’s daughter Lisa Sinclair. With Debbie Dietrich '72 and Diana Lawrence ’75 leading the way, alumni dancers from across five decades recreated Jessica’s most iconic dance, "Processional," in a poignant homage before firing up the dance floor with their rendition of “Everybody Everybody.”

    Click here to watch the Alumni Processional

    The atmosphere was one of joyful remembrance and collective appreciation for the multitude of ways Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux impacted their students over the years.

    In honor of Jessica and Charles, the reunion also spotlighted The Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux Legacy Fund for the Arts. This fund, aimed at enhancing the performing arts program at Cranbrook, allows alumni to make contributions that support future generations of CK graduates. The purpose of this fund is to connect our current students with professional artists from a variety of backgrounds, creating opportunities for learning and collaboration. Thanks to alumni donors who have led the way, the fund has reached the threshold to become permanently endowed. Gifts to the fund are welcomed in memory of  Sinclair, Geroux or both. The fund ensures that the legacy of these two valued faculty members continues to inspire and influence.

    In honor of her 50th reunion, Cindy Padnos ’74 has offered to match all new gifts to this fund dollar for dollar up to $25,000.

    For more information about the fund click here.

  • 4A Networking Event Creates Connections

    Cranbrook Schools alumni from across the decades connected with HUB alumni and current CK students when 4A alumni hosted a networking event during Reunion weekend. The group, which included CK student leadership from 4A and their faculty advisors, HUB alumni, former members of Kusanya Watu, the Black student organization from the 1970s.

    4A Alumni leaders Daniel Jefferson '92 and Kamau Williams '90 welcomed all participants, and introduced Akosua Barthwell Evans '64, who came to Kingswood as a seventh grader in 1the 1958-59 school year, leading the way for other Black students. Phil Brown '73 talked about the evolution of student organizations during his time at Cranbrook, and introduced fellow members of Kusanya Watu from the class of 1975. 4A alumna Amina Watson-Miller '89 introduced her children Damani '22 and Aya '19 as multi-gen 4A alumni.

    Director of Schools Jeff Suzik gave an update on the federal grant that was awarded to Cranbrook Archives to digitize forty years of HUB history. He introduced Head Archivist Deborah Rice, who has been busy digitizing over twenty linear feet of administrative records, student publications, photographs, motion picture film, and more, with the goal of making these materials freely accessible online. Deborah had a film on display that was recently digitized featuring Cranbrook Schools and HUB alum Sam Porter ’69, talking about his Cranbrook journey.

    The event ended with an update from faculty member Chad O'Kulich on the 18th annual HUB Wilderness program, which will take place in just a few weeks, with current HUB students getting prepared for their time off campus.

    There were many connections made at this event, which provided a fascinating slice of history of Black student organizations and leadership on the Cranbrook campus. There are more connections to be made and more to be learned at future events!
Archive

Downloads

Stay Connected through our Social Media

Like us on Facebook
@cranbrookkingswoodalumni @ckannualfund

Follow us on Instagram

Join us on LinkedIn

Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Follow us on Twitter

Visit our Alumni photo gallery on SmugMug

Reunion 2025, June 6-7-8
Alumni in classes ending in 0 & 1, please click on your class year below for updates on your milestone reunion

List of 17 items.

  • Class of 1945

    80th Reunion
    An 80th reunion is a very special event. If you are considering making plans to be with us, call Mackenzie Friedman at (248) 645-3253 to answer questions and assist with your planning.

    We will host a dinner for your reunion on the Cranbrook Quad on Friday night, June 6. Let us know if you have special guests you wish to include.
    We will have VALET PARKING for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    We will be taking class photos on Friday night.
    Questions or trouble registering? Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3253 for more information. Contact the alumni office     if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help us best accommodate your needs. 



    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1950

    75th Reunion
    Be our guest for dinner on the Cranbrook Quad on Friday night, June 6. Let us know if you can join us, and if you will be bringing any special guests.
    We will have VALET PARKING for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    We will be taking your class photo Friday night.
    Call Mackenzie Friedman at (248) 645-3253 for more information. Let us know if you need     mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help us best accommodate your needs. 
    We are excited to welcome you and your guests back to campus.

    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.


    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1955

    70th Reunion
    Be our guest for dinner on the Cranbrook Quad on Friday night, June 6. Let us know if you can join us, and if you will be bringing any special guests.
    We will have VALET PARKING for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    We will be taking your class photo Friday night.
    Call Mackenzie Friedman at (248) 645-3253 for more information. Let us know if you need     mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help us best accommodate your needs.
    A full weekend of events follow the Friday night dinner. Details coming soon.
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     
    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1960

    65th Reunion
    Be our guest for dinner on the Cranbrook Quad on Friday night, June 6.
    We will have VALET PARKING for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    We will be taking your class photo Friday night.
    Questions or trouble registering? Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office     if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help us best accommodate your needs. 
    Use this space to See Who is Coming so far
    We will populate this space with the names of alumni as they commit to join us.
    We are excited to welcome you and your guests back to campus.

    On Sunday, we will remember faculty and classmates we have lost since the last reunion.
    Members of the class of '60 whose loss we have been notified of since the past reunion will be filled in here.

    Reunions are a wonderful time to celebrate the opportunities you had as students, to honor those who helped you on your journey and to invest in the current and future students of Cranbrook Schools. Click here to see how your class stacks up in milestone class giving, and to make your gift or challenge your classmates.You can take this opportunity to make a gift in honor/memory of a faculty member or classmate who was instrumental in your time at the schools. We will send a notification to them or their family that you made a gift in their honor. Your gift will make a difference for the current students and faculty of Cranbrook Schools.

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1965

    60th Reunion
    Be our guest for dinner on the Cranbrook Quad on Friday night, June 6.
    We will have VALET PARKING for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    There is a full schedule of reunion events on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the "downloads" section on this page to view the schedule. There is also a list of suggested hotels.
    Class photo is scheduled for Quadfest on Saturday night at 5pm sharp so be sure to be there at that time!
    Questions or trouble registering? Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office     if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help us best accommodate your needs. 
    For the full schedule of events, open the schedule in the "Downloads" section on this page. You will find hotel suggestions there as well.
    Use this space to See Who is Coming so far
    We will populate this space with the names of alumni as they commit to join us.
    We are excited to welcome you and your guests back to campus.

    On Sunday, we will remember faculty and classmates we have lost since the last reunion.
    Members of the class of '65 whose loss we have been notified of since reunion 2024 will be filled in here.

    Reunions are a wonderful time to celebrate the opportunities you had as students, to honor those who helped you on your journey and to invest in the current and future students of Cranbrook Schools. Click here to see how your class stacks up in milestone class giving, and to make your gift or challenge your classmates.You can take this opportunity to make a gift in honor/memory of a faculty member or classmate who was instrumental in your time at the schools. We will send a notification to them or their family that you made a gift in their honor. Your gift will make a difference for the current students and faculty of Cranbrook Schools.

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1970

    55th Reunion
    We look forrward to welcoming the class of 70 back to campus. We are already starting to hear from members of the class who plan to come.
    Everyone agrees, it has been too long since you have all been together!

    Be our guest for dinner on the Cranbrook Quad on Friday night, June 6.
    We will have VALET PARKING for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    There is a full schedule of reunion events on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the "downloads" section on this page to view the schedule. There is also a list of suggested hotels.
    Class photo is scheduled for Quadfest on Saturday night at 5:15 so be sure to be there at that time!
    Questions or trouble registering? Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office     if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help us best accommodate your needs. 

    Stay tuned to this space to See Who is Coming so far
    We will populate this space with the names of alumni as they commit to join us.
    We are excited to welcome you and your guests back to campus.

    On Sunday, we will remember faculty and classmates we have lost since the last reunion.
    Members of the class of '70 whose loss we have been notified of since the 2024 reunion will be filled in here.

    Reunions are a wonderful time to celebrate the opportunities you had as students, to honor those who helped you on your journey and to invest in the current and future students of Cranbrook Schools. Click here to see how your class stacks up in milestone class giving, and to make your gift or challenge your classmates.You can take this opportunity to make a gift in honor/memory of a faculty member or classmate who was instrumental in your time at the schools. We will send a notification to them or their family that you made a gift in their honor. Your gift will make a difference for the current students and faculty of Cranbrook Schools.

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1975


    Click here for information and a registration link for a CK'75 50th Reunion Zoom to be held at 7:30pm EDT on OCTOBER 8
    Alumni Relations staff will give us a quick overview of reunion plans for June 6-7-8 and then we will have a chance to catch up.

    50th Reunion
    There will be a special 50th reunion dinner hosted by the alumni office in the Cranbrook dining hall Friday night, June 6, starting at 5:30. There will be a cash bar.
    We will have VALET PARKING at the Friendship Circle for your convenience that night. Enter campus via the Woodward entrance (39221 Woodward) or from Lone Pine proceed north on Academy Way - toward Jonah Fountain -  and follow valet signs.
    RSVP for the Friday night dinner via the online Reunion Registration, which opens on the reunion page of the website in April.

    A full schedule of reunion events are set for Saturday and Sunday. Visit the download section on this page for the weekend schedule and hotel suggestions. Tickets for additional meals during the weekend, like the picnic on Saturday, Saturday night dinner on the quad, and Sunday brunch can be purchased through the registration as well. There is discounted pricing on meal tickets purchased before May 31.

    The 50th class photo is scheduled for 5:30 on Saturday night at the Quadfest Cocktail Party - Be there on time!
    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.
    Use this space to See Who is Coming so far
    We will populate this space with the names of alumni as they commit to join us.
    We are excited to welcome you and your guests back to campus.

    On Sunday, we will remember faculty and classmates we have lost since the last reunion.
    Members of the class of '75 whose loss we have been notified of since the 2024 reunion will be remembered there.

    Reunions are a wonderful time to celebrate the opportunities you had as students, to honor those who helped you on your journey and to invest in the current and future students of Cranbrook Schools. Click here to see how your class stacks up in milestone class giving, and to make your gift or challenge your classmates.You can take this opportunity to make a gift in honor/memory of a faculty member or classmate who was instrumental in your time at the schools. We will send a notification to them or their family that you made a gift in their honor. Your gift will make a difference for the current students and faculty of Cranbrook Schools.

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1980

    45th Reunion -June 6-7-8
    Support from members of CK'80 is needed to publicize the weekend to classmates. All that is required is a willingness to reach out to classmates to make sure they have the dates and plan to come. We are missing contact information for many members of your class.
    Ensure you get regular reunion updates by emailing our office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or calling (248) 645-3253 with current contact information. 

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm. 
    The class photo will be taken on Saturday, June 7 at 5:45 p.m.
    There will be a full schedule of events June 7 and 8.

    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1985

    40th Reunion - June 6-7-8

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm.

    The Class of '85 has The Cranbrook Dining Hall reserved for dinner on Saturday night.
    Purchase your tickets for dinner through the regular Quad Fest dinner registration.
    There will be a separate dinner buffet in the dining hall just for the 40th reunion.
    Dinner kicks off  immediately following the class picture at 6pm, so head to the dining hall after the photo.
    There's a full schedule of events on Saturday June 7. Visit the download section of the reunion page a draft of the schedule so far.
    Tickets for meals during the weekend, like the picnic at noon on Saturday at Kingswood, Saturday night dinner on the quad, and Sunday brunch can be purchased through the registration. There is discounted pricing on meal tickets purchased before May 31. There will be a limited number of tickets for sale on site. There will be a cash bar at Saturday night Quad Fest.
     
    See who is coming!
    As Registrations come in we will populate this page
    We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus and hope you will help us spread the word about weekend events to your classmates.


    The weekend concludes Sunday, June 9 with the Alumni Memorial Service, Alumni Lacrosse on the Oval and Brunch on the Quad.

    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Tickets will be available for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course There will be tee times offered all weekend. Very Instagram-worthy course!
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to celebrate the opportunities you had as students, to honor those who helped you on your journey and to invest in the current and future students of Cranbrook Schools. You can take this opportunity to make a gift in honor/memory of a faculty member or classmate who was instrumental in your time at the schools. We will send a notification to them or their family that you made a gift in their honor. Your gift will make a difference for the current students and faculty of Cranbrook Schools.   Click here to make your gift: https://schools.cranbrook.edu/alumni/alumni-giving


    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1990

    35th Reunion - June 6-7-8
    Support from members of CK'90 is needed to publicize the weekend to classmates. All that is required is a willingness to reach out to classmates to make sure they have the dates and plan to come. We are missing contact information for many members of your class.
    Ensure you get regular reunion updates by emailing our office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or calling (248) 645-3253 with current contact information. 

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm. 
    The class photo will be taken on Saturday, June 7 a    t at 6:15
    There will be a full schedule of events on Saturday June 7.
    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Tee times will be available for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course.
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 1995

    30th Reunion

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm.

    Class picture is Saturday night at Quad Fest at 6:30 pm. Immediately following the photo there is a special class dinner for CK'95 in Page Hall. Purchase dinner tickets for that event through the regular reunion registration. You will have time to mingle there following the photo. There will be a separate buffet set up at Page Hall just for your class.
    There's a full schedule of events on Saturday June 7. Visit the download section of the reunion page for a draft of the weekend schedule.

    Tickets for meals during the weekend, like the picnic at noon on Saturday at Kingswood, Saturday night dinner on the quad, and Sunday brunch can be purchased through the registration, which will open here in April. There will be discounted pricing on meal tickets purchased before May 31. There will be a limited number of tickets for sale on site. There will be a cash bar at Saturday night Quad Fest.
     
    See who is coming!
    We will be posting a list of your class members who are registered as we get commitments here.

    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Purchase tickets for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course by clicking here: https://bit.ly/ckCAMminigolf23. There are tee times offered all weekend.
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     


    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 2000

    25th Reunion June 6-7-8
    Support from members of CK'00 is needed to publicize the weekend to classmates. All that is required is a willingness to reach out to classmates to make sure they have the dates and plan to come. We are missing contact information for many members of your class.
    Ensure you get regular reunion updates by emailing our office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or calling (248) 645-3253 with current contact information. 

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm. 
    The class photo will be taken on Saturday, June 7 at 6:45 pm.
    There will be a full schedule of events offered Saturday June 7 and Sunday, June 8.
    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Tee times will be available for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course.
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 2005

    20th Reunion June 6-7-8

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm.

    Class picture is Saturday night at Quad Fest at 7 pm.
    There's a full schedule of events on Saturday June 7. Visit the download section of the reunion page for the full, printable schedule.
     Tickets for meals during the weekend, like the picnic at noon on Saturday at Kingswood, Saturday night dinner on the quad, and Sunday brunch can be purchased through the registration. There is discounted pricing on meal tickets purchased before May 31. There will be a limited number of tickets for sale on site.
     
    See who is coming!
    We will be posting a list of your class members who are registered as we get commitments here.
    We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus and hope you will help us spread the word about weekend events to your classmates.

    SThe weekend concludes Sunday, June 8 with the Alumni Memorial Service, Alumni Lacrosse on the Oval and Brunch on the Quad.

    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Purchase tickets for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course by clicking here: https://bit.ly/ckCAMminigolf23. There are tee times offered all weekend.
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.



    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 2010

    15th Reunion June 6-7-8
    Support from members of CK'10 is needed to publicize the weekend to classmates. All that is required is a willingness to reach out to classmates to make sure they have the dates and plan to come. We are missing contact information for many members of your class.
    Ensure you get regular reunion updates by emailing our office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or calling (248) 645-3253 with current contact information. 

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm. 
    The class photo will be taken on Saturday, June 7 at 7:15 pm.
    There will be a full schedule of events offered on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. Stay tuned to the reunion page for for all the latest!

    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Purchase tickets for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course by clicking here: https://bit.ly/ckCAMminigolf23. There are tee times offered all weekend.
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     
    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 2015

    10th Reunion

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm.
    For the full schedule of events, open the schedule in the "Downloads" section on this page. You will find hotel suggestions there as well.

    Class picture for CK'15 is Saturday night at Quadfest at 7:30 pm.
    There's a full schedule of events on Saturday June 7. Visit the download section of the reunion page for the full, printable schedule.

    Tickets for meals during the weekend, like the picnic at noon on Saturday at Kingswood, Saturday night dinner on the quad, and Sunday brunch can be purchased through the registration. There is discounted pricing on meal tickets purchased before May 31. There will be a limited number of tickets for sale on site. There will be a cash bar at Saturday night Quad Fest and also at the Celebration of the Performing Arts at the PAC. Those events are 21+ with ID.
     
    See who is coming!
    We will be updating the list of your class members who are registered as we get commitments here.
    We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus and hope you will help us spread the word about weekend events to your classmates.
    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.

    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Purchase tickets for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course by clicking here: https://bit.ly/ckCAMminigolf23. There are tee times offered all weekend.
     
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Class of 2020

    5th Reunion June 6-7-8
    Support from members of CK'20 is needed to publicize the weekend to classmates. All that is required is a willingness to reach out to classmates to make sure they have the dates and plan to come. We are missing contact information for many members of your class.
    Ensure you get regular reunion updates by emailing our office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or calling (248) 645-3253 with current contact information. 

    Get there Friday night June 6th for a cocktail reception at Kingswood, starting at 6pm. 
    The class photo will be taken on Saturday, June 7 at 7:45 p.m.
    There will be a full schedule of events on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. Stay tuned to the reunion page for all the latest.
     
    We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus and hope you will help us spread the word about weekend events to your classmates. We are missing contact information for a number of people from your class and want to make sure they have the weekend on their radar.
    Other attractions
    -Campus museums are open to alumni and their guests throughout the weekend during their regular hours. Just show your reunion name tag for admission.
    -Tee times will be available for the Cranbrook Art Museum's custom-designed, art-inspired mini golf course
     
     
    Email alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3132 for more information. Contact the alumni office if you will require mobility assistance on campus or if you have special dietary needs. Advance notice will help them accommodate your needs.
    Reunions are a wonderful time to support the school you love. Click here to make your gift now.
     

    Click HERE to return to the main reunion page
    Read More

  • Faculty/Former Faculty

    Save the Date for Reunion 2025 June 6-7-8

    Having a chance to connect with faculty is cited again and again by our alumni when they reflect on their reasons for participating in reunion. We welcome you to join any of the festivities on the reunion schedule. Stay tuned to the Reunion Page for all the latest updates on the weekend.

    We are missing contact information for many of our former faculty. Please contact the alumni office at alumni@cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3253 with your current contact information. That way we can send regular event updates and registration links for your your complimentary tickets for reunion. 

Contact Us

PO Box 801
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3000

Important Links

Connect