CHESHIRE ACADEMY
REUNION 2025
Welcome back to class. to the team. old friends. home. with loved ones. to celebrate old teachers. old memories to where it all began. to Cheshire Academy. to Reunion.
Come celebrate an amazing Reunion weekend with your fellow Cheshire Academy Cats. We would like to invite all CA alums to come back to campus for Reunion 2025 in special celebration of classes ending in 0 and 5 starting with 2020 (yes, it’s already your five-year reunion!)
Milestone year? Just miss campus life and your days at Cheshire Academy? Any reason is a good reason to connect with old friends and new, as well as some of your favorite faculty members, and relive treasured memories.
Get ready for class and come back home to CA!
RETIRING TEACHERS
In June, three of the school’s longest-serving educators will teach their last classes at CA. Upon retirement, they will have served a combined 93 years at Cheshire Academy. Come back for Reunion and spend some time catching up with and honoring these wonderful teachers.

Chip Boyd
Philosophy and Literature Teacher

Butch Rogers
History Teacher

Fran Poisson
Art Teacher
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
MAY 30, 2025
Golf at The Farms Country Club
Alumni Reception Counter Weight Brewery in Cheshire
SATURDAY
MAY 31, 2025
Golden Cats Lunch
25 Years of Roxbury Reception
Celebration of Julie Anderson
Join us in celebrating the remarkable 23-year journey of Julie Anderson P’19 P’23, a dedicated educator who has made a lasting impact in our community along the way. Let’s gather in the library to share stories, express our gratitude, raise a glass and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Honoring Retirees – “Beers with Butch” | Butch Rogers
“Beers with Butch” Come one, come call as we gather “a round” to celebrate Butch Rogers’ 32 years of service at Cheshire Academy. Whether you pour a tall, a small, or nothing at all, join your fellow Reunion attendees to enjoy a Beer with Butch.
Honoring Retirees – “Cheshire Academy & the visual arts through the years – a collection of alumni works curated by Fran Poisson” | Fran Poisson
Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, mixed media… so many medium yet one common thread. Join us for a special Alumni Art Show that honors the legacy of Mr. Fran Poisson, who has inspired and taught students for 24 years. This special exhibition features a diverse collection of artwork from alumni, celebrating both their creativity and the profound impact of a teacher who helped shape their artistic journeys. If you are a former student of Mr. Poisson’s and wish to contribute to the exhibit, please contact us at alumni@cheshireacademy.org
Hall of Fame and Alumni Award Ceremony
Reunion Dinner
LODGING
There are several hotel accommodations within a short driving distance of the Cheshire Academy campus. Some recommendations include:
Courtyard by Marriott Southington
Special Cheshire Academy Reunion Rate!
Start Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
End Date: Monday, June 02, 2025
Courtyard Marriott Wallingford/New Haven
(7.4 mi) Use code “S4132” for a discount
Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington
(9.7 mi.)
CA has blocked a limited amount of rooms to ensure that you can be with or near other reunion and commencement attendees, all at a special rate!
Omni Hotel
(16 mi.) Downtown New Haven
The Blake Hotel
(17 mi.) Downtown New Haven
Check back for more information, soon!
Questions? Looking to connect with classmates or participate in class outreach?
Please contact Director of Alumni Engagement Richard Ferraro ’73
richard.ferraro@cheshireacademy.org