REVIEW: Annual Gathering 1962, 1963, 1964

On Tuesday, 16 July 2024, around 130 alumni who matriculated at Trinity in 1962, 1963 and 1964 came back to College for their latest reunion.

It was lovely to see so many friends and groups of alumni reuniting, walking through College, and reliving happy memories of their time at Trinity. Despite the years apart, recognition was (almost) instantaneous for most!

After check-in, everyone gathered under the Wren for tea and cake, as well as an update on the College. The atmosphere was lovely and conversations were filled with long overdue catch-ups, exciting life stories and heartfelt reminiscing.

Evensong followed shortly after for those who wished to attend with the Trinity College Choir providing the musical accompaniment to the service.

Pre-dinner drinks under the Wren, served out of the Punt Bar, saw alumni gathering once again before dinner, this time in their evening dress. A group photo (see above) was taken in Nevile’s Court, after which the sound of gong summoned everyone to dinner in Hall.

The dinner was opened by our Trinity choir, who performed a lovely grace. Thank you to all involved.

We are grateful to Professor Keith Moffat, Fellow of Mathematics, for giving the Toast to the King, and also to Raymond Schonfeld (1962, Classics), for giving the Toast to the College. Raymond gave a heartfelt speech about his experience at Trinity, reflected on world developments since his time at Trinity, and shared life lessons he learned from his time at College.

The evening was rounded off with post-dinner drinks under the Wren, which was beautifully illuminated in technicolour.

We would like to thank everyone for coming to this gathering. We are delighted to have welcomed so many of you back at College to celebrate a memorable evening together.