Alumni

 

 

Founder's Day

Founder’s Day is a celebration of the vision and philanthropy of Stephen Girard and the impact of the school he founded. Each year on the third Saturday in May (Girard’s birthday is May 20), generations of alumni return to the campus they called home to reminisce with classmates, interact with current students, and take part in time-honored traditions.

This year we are offering a variety of family-friendly activities in addition to some fun basketball and softball games between alumni and students. Music, laughter, food, and a sense of community are what we want you to experience when you join us for this year’s Founder’s Day Celebration!

Organized by the Girard College Alumni Association, in collaboration with Girard College, Founder’s Day is a time for community. The public is welcome to explore our historic campus and learn more about our 177-year legacy.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

2025 Schedule of Events

Register for all the Founder’s Day Events on the Cavalier Connections Founder’s Day 2025 page. After you click the Registration button, links for each event will appear separately so that you can register for the specific events that you wish to attend. While registration for Saturday’s Alumni & Family Fun Day is free, other events will require a fee. As it gets closer to the event, additional details will be posted on the Cavalier Connections website regarding the activities, parking, and travel information.

Thursday, May 15
Founder’s Hall (Girard College Campus)
4pm | Student Art Show

Chapel (Girard College Campus)
7:30pm | Spring Concert and Art Show

Friday, May 16
The Links Golf Club (Marlton, NJ)
GCAA Golf Classic

7am | Registration
8am | Shotgun start
Followed by luncheon on site

Founder’s Hall (Girard College Campus)
5pm | Founder’s Hall Museum Tours
6pm | Celebration Awards Dinner

●      Honoring the Stephen Girard Award Winner and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1975; the 30th Anniversary of the Class of 1995 and the 25th anniversary of the Class of 2000.

Saturday, May 17
Founder’s Day (Girard College Campus)

8am | Gates Open for Registration
9am | Wreath Ceremony (Founder’s Hall Portico)
10am | Chapel Service
11am – 4pm | Girard College Alumni & Family Fun Day

Activities Include:

  • Founder’s Hall Museum Tours
  • Alumni-Student Basketball Game
  • Alumni-Student Softball Game
  • Hum Fair
  • Philly Girls Jump
  • Shari Williams Drone Demo
  • Food Trucks
  • Boy Scouts – Providing Food (Pavilion Area)

4pm | Event Concludes

Reunion Classes

50th Anniversary, Class of 1975

30th Anniversary, Class of 1995

25th Anniversary, Class of 2000

Stephen Girard Award Recipient

Charles Hicks, ‘74