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The Purple & Gold Circle honors all members of Wheeler classes from 50 years ago and beyond (1976 and earlier). The annual luncheon, hosted by Wheeler’s Head of School and the Alumni Association, is a special time to celebrate the lasting bonds between you, your classmates, and the impact your Wheeler education has had on your life’s journey.
This year, we will gather on the deck of Columbine Hill House with a beautiful view of our historic Wheeler Farm campus.
Before lunch, join us for a guided tour through the nostalgic trails leading to the Pageant Grounds and the Pond, then see how the landscape is evolving with a sneak peek of our brand-new Aquatics Center. Along the way, you’ll also see our "nature-based" legacy in action as you observe students in the Nest (our early childhood program) and the 6th-grade Farm Program at the Eliza Mauran Blackwell '78 Pavilion.
Limited golf cart transportation is available for those who need a lift.
We look forward to welcoming you home to the Farm!
Free event. RSVP by May 20 required.
See photos from the 2025 Purple & Gold Lunch. (Wheel login required)
Event Schedule
10:15 am Check in opens
10:30 am Farm Campus Tour
Walking tour, with golf cart transportation available
12 pm Luncheon
hosted by Head of School Mark Anderson P'27 & Nicol Anderson, Columbine Hill House
1:30 pm Group Photos, lunch concludes
Who's Coming?
To be updated closer to the event
(Pro-tip: log in to The Wheel to view event attendee profiles and event photos)
This event is held mostly outdoors, with accessible parking, entry and facility use. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
The Farm tour is optional: sturdy shoes are recommended. If you would like mobility assistance, please email us to arrange a golf cart as a shuttle from parking to the Columbine Hill House and to select stops on the Farm tour. (Not all stops on the tour are golf cart accessible).
Parking is free and plentiful at the Farm! Please use the lot closest to Columbine Hill House, using the address 350 B Walker Street (or Wheeler School Summer Camp) when you map it.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Danielle Kachapis at (401) 528-2109 or daniellekachapis@wheelerschool.org.
If you are interested in serving as a Class Ambassador and reaching out to your class for attendance, please also contact Danielle for a class list.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
