Celebrating your place in our history
Message from The Head of School Matthew Walter
For one hundred years, Portsmouth Abbey School has been shaped by the faith, friendships and enduring sense of community that continue to connect generations of alumni, families and friends around the world. As we mark our Centennial year this September, I am delighted to invite you to join us for a year of celebrating this extraordinary milestone in the life of our School.
Throughout the 2026–27 school year, there will be many meaningful opportunities for our community to commemorate our Centennial year together. The year will begin with our All-Alumni Reunion Weekend setting the tone for a year of celebration. Throughout the months that follow, Centennial receptions will bring our community together in cities across the country and abroad. As the Christmas season approaches, we will gather for the Abbot’s Reception in New York City, a cherished tradition dating back to the 1930s. In the late spring, we will celebrate the 26th year of our Scholarship Golf Tournament, whose enduring popularity and consistent sell-out success have solidified its place as one of our community’s most beloved outings. The Centennial year will conclude with an elegant black-tie gala at one of Newport’s most iconic historic Gilded Age mansions. Designed as the signature closing celebration of the Centennial, the evening promises to be a truly unforgettable night honoring our rich history, tradition, and community in spectacular Newport fashion. Additional details for each of these events are included under Related Pages and below.
Whether you are able to return to campus, join us at an event in your hometown, or travel to a gathering near you, we look forward to celebrating this historic year with you and honoring the shared legacy that unites us all.
In Christ and in St. Benedict,
Matthew P. Walter P'18 '20
Centennial Celebrations
2026
August |
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| August 26, 2026 |
Rhode Island Reception, Newport, RI Hosted by Mr. Christopher A. Abbate ’88 P’20 ’23 Registration Opening Mid-July 2026 |
September |
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| September 25-27, 2026 |
All-Alumni Reunion Weekend, Portsmouth Abbey School |
October |
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October 2026 |
London Reception, England Details Coming Soon |
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Cologne Reception, Germany Details Coming Soon |
| October 2026 |
Chicago Reception Hosted by Mr. W. Christopher Behnke ’81 P’12 ’15 ’19 Registration Opening Mid-September 2026 |
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October 2026 |
New York City Young Alumni Networking Reception Details Coming Soon |
November |
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| November 4, 2026 |
Boston Reception Hosted by: Registration Opening Mid-September 2026 |
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November 14-24, 2026 |
Asia Receptions Seoul Reception Beijing Reception Shanghai Reception Shenzhen Reception Hong Kong Reception Philippines Reception Details Coming Soon |
December |
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| December 9, 2026 |
Abbot's Reception, New York Yacht Club Patron Opportunities and Registration Opening Mid-October |
2027
January |
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| January, 16-22, 2027 |
Central America Receptions Colombia Reception El Salvador Reception Guatemala Reception Merida Reception Monterrey Reception Details Coming Soon |
February |
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February 2027 |
Dominican Republic Reception Details Coming Soon |
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Bahamas Reception Details Coming Soon |
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February 2027 |
Tampa Reception Details Coming Soon |
| February 2027 |
Naples Reception Hosted by: Details Coming Soon |
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Ocean Reef Reception, Key Largo Details Coming Soon |
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March |
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| March 2027 |
Miami Reception Details Coming Soon |
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Palm Beach Reception Details Coming Soon |
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March 2027 |
Charlotte Reception Details Coming Soon |
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March 2027 |
Charleston Reception Details Coming Soon |
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March 2027 |
San Francisco Reception Details Coming Soon |
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March 2027 |
Los Angeles Reception Details Coming Soon |
April |
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April 2027 |
Philadelphia Reception Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Ferry ’75 P’16 ’17 Registration Opening in Mid-March 2027 |
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April 2027 |
Washington, D.C. Reception Details Coming Soon |
May |
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| May 13, 2027 |
Denver Reception Hosted by Mr. Joseph W. Michaud ’90 Registration Opening Early April 2027 |
June |
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| June 4, 2027 |
26th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament The Aquidneck Club, Portsmouth, RI Registration Opening in Late February 2027 |
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Centennial Gala The Centennial Gala will serve as the closing celebration of our Centennial year—an unforgettable finale set within one of Newport’s most iconic historic Gilded Age mansions. Renowned for the grandeur, elegance, and timeless beauty that define Newport’s storied architectural legacy, the venue will provide a spectacular setting worthy of this landmark occasion. This black-tie formal evening will feature a refined seated dinner, spirited dancing to a live band, and a celebratory atmosphere befitting the culmination of a remarkable year of Centennial milestones and memories. Designed as the signature event of the Centennial year, the gala will be a memorable tribute to the history, traditions, and enduring community that have shaped Portsmouth Abbey School for the past one hundred years. Additional details will be shared in the months ahead. |