Alumni Day | Hackley School Contact Visit Apply Parent Portal Alumni Alumni Day Each October, alumni and their families return to the Hilltop to celebrate Alumni Day — a cherished tradition at Hackley. For many, it’s like coming home. The day is filled with opportunities to reconnect with friends, teachers and coaches. Alumni gather for masterclasses taught by Hackley faculty, honor those no longer with us during the Memorial Service, cheer on their Hornets at varsity games, and relive the moments that made their Hackley experience unforgettable. It’s a weekend of shared stories, laughter and the timeless bonds that connect all of us to Hackley. Alumni Day 2026 — Saturday, October 17! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Hilltop next fall. Alumni Day activities take place from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stay tuned for details. In the meantime, explore photos from Alumni Day 2025 and feel the spirit of our alumni community. Click here to see our recent gallery Watch Alumni Day Highlights View Alumni Day Videos Alumni Day 2025 HAA Annual Meeting and State of the School - 2025 Memorial Service - 2025 Alumni Day 2024 HAA Meeting and State of the School - 2024 Honorary Alumni List Hackley alumni take pride in recognizing the teachers and coaches who have made a lasting impact on their lives. Each year, alumni and the Alumni Association Board nominate those who have served Hackley for at least 10 years for the Honorary Alumnus/a Award. View the list of Honorary Alumni Phil Variano (2025) Frances Hackley (2024) Anne Siviglia (2023) Thomas Braine (2022) Helen Erickson (2020) Julie Lillis (2019) Mary Anne McNaughton (2017) Walter C. Johnson (2016) Mort Dukehart (2015) Brooks Rice (2014) Barbara Sanders (2012) Pavel Litvinov (2010) Dave Allison (2009) Peggi Buessow (2009) Ann Craston (2007) Frank Miller (2007) David Bridges (2005) Pop Lindsay (2005) John McAuliffe (2005) Randy McNaughton (2005) Bill Neilson (2004) Jack Ferraro (2003) Virginia Hawkins (2003) Raymond Mitton (2003) Kathy Szabo (2003) Paul Szabo (2003) Arthur King (2001) Walter Schneller (2001) Carl Buessow (2000) Bill Dexter (2000) Arthur Naething (2000) K. C. MacArthur (1999) Nominate an Honorary Alumnus/a Nominations are reviewed by the Alumni Association’s Outreach Committee and voted on by the Alumni Association Board of Directors each spring. To nominate a faculty, coach, staff member or administrator who has had a meaningful impact, email your nomination with a brief explanation to [email protected] by March 1 . Please use “Honorary Alumnus/a Nomination” in the subject line. What motivates you to return to the Hilltop each fall? “If I hum the right tune going down the old halls on the Quad, I can become again the startled and nervous 14-year-old I was when I first encountered Hackley and Dr. Gratwick. I couldn't love Hackley more today than I think I did from 1945 through this Alumni Day.” -Berk Johnson ’49 Have a question? Reach out to our Alumni Engagement Team. Where Next? Make a Gift Alumni Office Philosophy Live Athletics Events Network & Volunteer Alumni Alumni Office Philosophy Alumni News & Events Volunteer Opportunities Alumni Day Alumni Resources Level 1 Alumni Office Philosophy Alumni News & Events Volunteer Opportunities Alumni Day Alumni Resources Related Stories More Stories HackleySchool Calendar Alumni Parent Portal Team Schedules Giving Financial Aid 293 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Get directions 914-366-2600 Privacy Policy & Terms of Use & Nondiscrimination Interactive Schools , powered by SprX™ Lower School (Grades K-4) Middle School (Grades 5-8) Upper School (Grades 9-12)