Special Projects Fund

In addition to its Scholarship Program, the Alumni Association has been the driving force behind several landmark events related to the school.  It has also supported the school in other ways many ways over the years.

In May of 1998, the Alumni Association organized a “Farewell to Blair at Wayne Ave.” celebration to mark the closing of that location after 63 years. Over 2,000 Blair grads and their families returned to the school for a one-day program that included: a morning to “walk the halls” and visit old classrooms and teachers; a program in the Stickley Auditorium featuring student and faculty speakers from each decade; and a last Sock Hop that evening in the Boys Gym. The event was covered by several local newspapers (the Washington Post ran an article, pictures, and a “There’s No More Blair There” editorial by ’62 grad Ben Stein) and four television stations. At least one member of every class to attend the Wayne Ave. school was present for the program. For a video of the days activities, visit our Alumni Store.

In 2005 the Alumni Association organized a “Blair 60’s Weekend”, hosting over 500 grads and guests for a two-day homage to the early 1960’s (1960-66). The weekend included an alumni basketball game at the Wayne Ave. gym, a “Hot Shoppe Party” (with Mighty Moes and other Hot Shoppe food), a trip down memory lane at the Silver Theatre, and a Saturday night dance reminiscent of the dances at the National Guard Armory.  There is also a video of this event available in the Alumni Store.