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Dear Breck Alumni,
Fall has arrived at 123 Ottawa Avenue N, bringing with it a week of cooler weather. Students are settling into their new classes, our first-graders have met their senior buddies at All-School Chapel, and the campus is buzzing with excitement. As we get into the familiar rhythm of the school year, we're already looking forward to a time of tradition and community: Homecoming!
Homecoming is one of my favorite times of the year because of the incredible sense of Breck Mustang Pride that fills campus. Everything from fun traditions to homemade decorations makes the week so special. I love how Homecoming is something every Breck community member shares, from our students and their families, faculty and staff, and our amazing alumni.
This year, we're especially excited to welcome all alumni back. We'll have a great slate of Alumni Award winners connecting with our students, and your representatives on the Alumni Council will be at the alumni booth on Friday and Saturday, ready to say hello.
If you're able to join us for Homecoming 2025, I can't wait to see you. If you can't be here in person, I encourage you to keep the Mustang spirit alive by reaching out to some classmates to wish them a Happy Homecoming!
With Mustang Pride,
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Brian Sobas
Director of Alumni Engagement
*My family at Homecoming 2024, minus the middle schooler who didn't want to be photographed.
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Speaker Series & Distinguished Alumni Chapel
Wednesday, September 24 | 8:15 & 9:50 a.m.
Join us for an interview and conversation with this year's Distinguished Alumna, Lynne Moore Nelson '86 and then listen to her speak to Breck's Upper School students in the Chapel.
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Voices Beyond the Wall Screening with Spencer Reece '81
Wednesday, September 24 | 7:00 p.m. | Cargill Theater
Join Spencer Reece '01, one of our Excellence in the Arts Award Winners for a film inspired by his work in Honduras called Voices Beyond the Wall: 12 Love Poems from the Murder Capital of the World. Not suitable for children - 16+ rating
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Outstanding Alumni Awards | Athletic Hall of Fame
Thursday, September 25 | 5:15 & 7:00 p.m.
Each year, members of the Breck Alumni Community select winners of the Excellence in the Arts Award, our Distinguished Alumna & the Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony. (Invitation Only)
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Tailgate and Homecoming Football Game
Friday, September 26 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us in the Mustang Lot and McKnight Stadium for food trucks, fun Alumni activities, and your Breck Mustangs as they take on Concordia. Join the Alumni Tunnel at 5:45 p.m. to cheer on Breck.
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Blessing of the Animals, Homecoming Festival, and Cookout
Saturday, September 27
11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Blessing of the Animals starting a 10:30 a.m. and the Festival and Cookout start at 11:00 a.m. Play some games, eat some food, connect with old classmates, and take in a soccer game or two.
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Alumni Photos on Friday and Saturday
Saturday at noon.
On Friday night, meet by the Breck Alumni Tent for a group photo at 6:00 p.m. We will take the photo at 6:10 p.m. (time change).
On Saturday at noon, head to the metal Breck sign on the Chapel Green.
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Check out Breck's Alumni Award Slate
We have some impressive people to celebrate this year! Distinguished Alumni Award, Athletic Hall of Fame, and Excellence in the Arts Awards. Click on the links to see this year's winners.
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Register & Stop by the Alumni Table for Your New T-shirt
Want to get your 2025-26 Breck Alumni Shirt? Register ahead of time and swing by the Alumni Office Tent/Table on Friday or Saturday's festivities. Sport your Breck Mustang Alumni Pride during Homecoming and throughout the year!
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Book Release with Claire Cousineau '16: The Highest Exam
Claire Cousineau '16 has a new book out. Check out her interview with the Alumni Office here.
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Breck CC Coaches Britt Helgaas '21 & Gavin Luebke '21
We love having two alums back coaching Cross Country this year. Watch the video with Britt & Gavin!
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John Swallen '83 Honored at MNUFC's Celebration of Soccer Heritage and History
Congratulations to Alum, John Swallen '83 on being honored by Minnesota United Football Club as a MN Professional Soccer Legend. Read the story here.
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Breck Alumni Class Representatives Program
We are relaunching the Breck Alumni Class Representatives Program. Thank you to all of the Class Representatives (Class Reps) who have confirmed their commitment to being their class connector. If you aren't a Class Rep and want to be a part of what is happening, please email brian.sobas@breckschool.org to connect.
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Legacy Family School Year Kickoff
We enjoyed hosting Breck Legacy Families (alumni with students at Breck) for the Legacy Family School Year Kickoff in late August! Thank you to the 70+ alumni/family members who made it out for the event. We are so grateful for all of our Legacy Families.
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Upcoming Reunions
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1965: Monday, October 6 at noon - John Packard & Orrie Kessel | Ike's in Minnetonka - email John here to RSVP.
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1975: Saturday, September 20 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Bill Lydon & Gran Harlow | Medina Entertainment Center Images Room | RSVP Here
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1985: Saturday, September 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sarah Flotten, Danna Mirviss, Eric Christ | Pryes Brewing Company | RSVP Here
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1990: Saturday, September 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Dave Walter, Jena Bjorgen, Rusty Gaillard, Liza (Swanson) Bordenave | Nolos Kitchen and Bar | RSVP Here
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2000: Saturday, December 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Airina Rodrigues | Brühaven | RSVP Here
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2005: Saturday, September 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Marlene Goldenberg, Rosemary Lelich, Tyler McLinn | Picnic | RSVP Here
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2010: Wednesday, November 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Eric Chien, Nathan Yueh, Cole Harstad | Red Wagon Pizza | RSVP Here
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2015: Friday, November 28 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Madi Lommen, Peter Keisel, Jenn Fabian, Jaila Tolbert | Par365 | RSVP Here
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2020: Saturday, November 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Eve Javinsky, Elizabeth Berman | Billy After Dark | RSVP Here
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First Week of School
We absolutely loved seeing student, faculty, and staff excitement for the 2025-2026 school year! Check out this quick video from the first week of school!
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Let us reintroduce our Newest Breck Mustang Mascot
After many years of service, the fuzzy brown Mustang is finally getting some much-needed rest. Check out the article about our newest mascot that ran in the Summer Today at Breck issue here.
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Advanced Science Research Projects
Hey ASR alumni! Do you want a sneak peek at the Advanced Science Research projects for this year? The main Breck Instagram account featured the students' teams doing research this summer ahead of their presentation night in the fall and Science Fair competitions. Check out the post here.
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Updates on Breck's Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-29)
Do you ever wonder what is happening at Breck? Take a look at our strategic plan and examples of what is happening at Breck that support our overall goals moving forward. You can read the Strategic Plan here. If you have any questions, please reach out to alumni@breckschool.org.
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