50th Reunion
October 16–17, 2026 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reunion begins in
Fox Chapel Racquet Club
October 16, 2026 · 6:00–10:00 PM
Kick things off
Friday Night
Welcome Party
Kick off the weekend with fun and fellowship at the Fox Chapel Racquet Club. Reconnect with old friends over drinks, laughs, and 50 years of stories.
Time
6:00–10:00 PM
Venue
Fox Chapel Racquet Club
Admission
$75 at the door
Bar
Cash bar
Fun. Fellowship. Fifty years of catching up.
Saturday · October 17, 2026
The Main Event
A full day back at Shady Side Academy — from morning memorial to midnight memories.
Memorial Service
J. Keefe Ellis '74 Commons, McIlroy Center for Science and Innovation
✦ Deceased classmates of '76 honored at Saturday evening's dinner
Check-In & Registration
Alumni Tent, Quad
Homecoming Carnival & Tailgate
Outside Michael J. Farrell Stadium
Private Campus Walking Tour
Flagpole, Rowe Hall
✦ Possible — stay tuned
Football vs. Yough Senior HS
Michael J. Farrell Stadium
✦ All team captains recognized at halftime
President's Reception — Class of 1976
The Randall Family Collaboration Space, Rockwell Middle School
✦ 5:30 p.m. — Official class photo (make it comical!)
Reunion Dinner
J. Keefe Ellis '74 Commons, McIlroy Center for Science and Innovation
✦ Deceased classmates honored during dinner
Class Walk to Alumni Tent
Quad
✦ Special recognition for the 50th Reunion class
Friday Night Only
RSVP for the
Welcome Party
Let us know you're coming to the Friday night kickoff at Fox Chapel Racquet Club. RSVPs go directly to the event organizer.
Count me in!
Getting there
Weekend Locations
Detailed maps and directions coming soon.
Friday Night
Fox Chapel Racquet Club
Fox Chapel, PA
Welcome party · 6–10 PM
Map coming soon
Saturday
Shady Side Academy
423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
All Saturday events on campus
Map coming soon
Private Gallery
Upload All Your
Memories
Share your favorite Shady Side memories in our private, password-protected gallery. Vintage 1976 SSA photos only — for class members only.
So secure your boss, priest, and your ex's PI can't even get in. 🔒
PG-13 approved photos will be highlighted at Saturday night's dinner.
Alma Mater
Glory to Shady Side, her praises sing;
Faith, honor, loyalty as gifts we bring.
Inspire us through the years; 'ere remain our pride.
Glory to our Alma Mater. Shady Side.
So stand throughout the years, revered and true;
Guard our memories safely for us, we'll keep faith with you.
Joy, hope and trust in thee ever will abide.
Glory to our Alma Mater, Shady Side.
'76
See you in October.
Half a century of friendships. One unforgettable weekend.