SAVE THE DATE: For classes that end in 2 or 7. Please check back, more information to follow.

The month of November is about to begin, and it is during this month that we remember those of our loved ones who have died, especially those who have died within the past year. Tradition here involves keeping a “Book of the Dead” in which are inscribed all the names of people who are to be remembered throughout the month in the Masses and prayers of the monastic community. This book remains on display in the church throughout November. Although we remember our graduates each day in our celebration of Mass there will be a special remembrance for deceased alumni of the Priory on Sunday, November 20 at 9:30 AM in the chapel here on campus.

If you would like us to include any names of deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead, please click here. If you have submitted any names in the past there is no need to repeat them, as they are permanently inscribed in the book. It is not necessary that they be Catholic; religious affiliation does not matter.

Dear Priory Alumni,

The 15th Annual Priory Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Sharon Heights

Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park. The Classic has always been well attended and an event full of Benedictine hospitality that you do not want to miss.

In previous years the tournament has raised more than $50,000 annually for items such as: tennis courts, new scoreboards, field renovations, financial aid and the robotics program.

We want to make a very special appeal to our Priory alumni by offering a $50 discount for your participation in this year’s Golf Classic. Contact Casey Wynn in the Alumni Office (cwynn@PrioryCA.org) or (650-851-6137) to sign up.

Remember to invite classmates, clients, friends or associates to join your foursome for the tournament.

For more info and/or to print out entry form click here.

The Priory is seeking any alumni that are involved in the Entertainment/Broadcasting Industry for a feature article in the Dec/Jan issue of Priorities magazine. If you’re remotely involved in the Entertainment or Broadcasting industry, please email Casey Wynn, Associate Director of Development – Alumni Relations, at alumni@prioryca.org or Sean Mclain Brown, the Director of Communications, at sbrown@prioryca.org. Thanks!

The 15th Annual Priory Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park.

The Classic has always been well attended and an event full of Benedictine and Priory hospitality that you do not want to miss.

Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 for:

• Our Athletic Program which offers over 20 sports in the Middle and High School.
• Our Robotics Program which competes on the local and regional levels.

Cost is $300 per player and includes:

• 18 holes of golf, driving range balls, two carts per foursome, special tee prizes, buffet lunch and dinner, special blessing by Father Martin, and a $100 gift certificate to the golf merchandise tent.

• 10:30 – Registration/Driving Range; 12:00 Noon Shotgun start/Scramble Format/Two Flights based on handicaps; 5:00 Reception/Dinner and auction at the 19th Hole.

We also have opportunities for underwriting and sponsorships that various levels – more info coming in packet.

Make it a point to invite clients, friends or associates to join your foursome for the tournament.

Brochure and entry forms will be coming soon.

Please arrange your foursome now – last year we were sold out.

This year’s graduation speaker was Tina Seelig from Stanford. She is the Executive Director of the Technology Ventures Program and Author of “What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20″. Click here to see a copy of her speech.

Classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 are invited back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2011 on Sept 9-11. The weekend will include, class receptions, campus tours, coffee social, dinner, mass and more. Class Agents are still needed for 1991 and 1996. If you are interested in helping organize your reunion, please email alumni@prioryca.org.

The 2nd Annual Alumni Art Show is happening here at The Priory the week of September 10-18th in the Rothrock Performing Arts Center, which includes reunion weekend. We are looking for sculpture, ceramic, photography, metal, glass, painting, drawing, fashion, and more. If you would like to submit something to display, please contact Teri Scott at tscott@prioryca.org or (415) 370-6760. You will need to deliver or drop it off by September 3rd at 2pm in the Art Studio. Work can be mailed or delivered to the art room or to Teri Scott c/o Woodside Priory School 302 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028. Please include art information: your name, year of graduation, title, media, available for purchase and when you will pick up the work with your delivery. Pickup will be during the week of September 19-24th.

Reunion Weekend 2010 is set for September 10-12, for the classes that end in zero or five. We are still in need of class agents for 1965, 1975, 1980, and 1995. Please email alumni@prioryca.org if you are interested in organizing your reunion.

Reunion shouldn’t be the only time Alumni come back to the Priory. We have numerous other opportunities for Alumni to re-engage with the school and stay involved. You can give a chapel talk to current students, attend after work socials, attend sporting events, or volunteer for the Alumni Phonathon. If you would like more information, please contact Casey Wynn in the Alumni Office at alumni@prioryca.org. You can also stay informed through Woodside Priory Alumni Association group on Facebook.