Berkeley Preparatory School Alumni Association

09/02/2026

A tradition that stands the test of time! Seeing the Class of 2027 meet their kindergarten buddies gives us a chance to look back at some throwbacks from classes celebrating reunion years.

Swipe through the memories ➡️ and join us on October 23 for Alumni Reunion Weekend! Registration: https://bit.ly/4pWwFHr

Tag who you were senior buddies with in the comments!

09/01/2026

The Class of 2027 met their Kindergarten buddies and had their first all-school convo as seniors!

Please help future Buccaneers experience these same traditions by making your Alumni Annual Giving gift! Go Bucs! Make a difference here: https://www.berkeleyprep.org/alumni/make-your-alumni-annual-gift/

08/28/2026

Berkeley alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗲 '𝟵𝟵 at Wild Rover Brewing Company on Sunday, September 13 from 2-6 p.m. for classic rock, cold drinks, and great food. The Cheap Strings, a classic rock cover band featuring Berkeley faculty Carlo DiNota, Jeremiah Gregg, Mike Rink, and Tim Torkilsen, will be performing live!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4zIIPYJ

08/10/2026

From our classrooms to the world's biggest discoveries, the scientists of today started right here at Berkeley. Inside our newly released issue of the Berkeley Alumni Magazine, explore how our science programming is inspiring and equipping the next generation of researchers, doctors, and innovators to transform the future. You can also catch up on all the alumni highlights, meet our new Head of School Augustine Whyte ’99, and see everything that happened "Around the Mound" this past year!

Click the link to dive into the Berkeley Alumni Magazine: https://bit.ly/2026BerkeleyAlumniMagazine

08/04/2026

Congratulations to the Berkeley Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

We’re excited to honor these eight great Buccaneers at the induction ceremony during Alumni Reunion Weekend on October 23.

08/03/2026

Make way for the Buccaneers! Registration is officially open for the 2026 Alumni Reunion!

This year, the spotlight is on classes ending in 1 and 6 for their milestone years. But, as always, all alumni are welcome to attend! We can’t wait to welcome you back home to campus the weekend of October 23.

RSVP and help your class win the Reunion Giving Cup using the link: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/BerkeleyPreparatorySchool/berkeley-reunion-giving-cup

07/19/2026

Declan Farmer ‘16 adds to his trophy case with a second ESPY, Best Athlete with a Disability! Congratulations Declan!

Paralympic gold. Tournament MVP. Best Athlete with a Disability. 🔥

What a year for Declan Farmer!

07/19/2026

Lily Hayes ‘25 helped the U.S. Women’s U21 National Team win gold at the 2026 U21 Pan American Cup! Congratulations Lily!

Gold for Lily! 🥇

Lily helped Team USA capture gold at the U21 Pan American Cup over the weekend, leading the team in digs (6) and receptions (7) in the gold medal match. Congratulations, Lily! 🐊

06/04/2026

Tony Award-winning producer Kirsten Berkman ‘96 returned to Berkeley and served as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2026!

Kirsten shared an empowering message about embracing life’s unexpected twists, reminding the class that changing your mind isn’t a failure, but instead, part of life, because each new possibility has the potential to teach something extraordinary.

She said, “I give you permission to change your mind, permission to try something unexpected, permission to fail, permission to redefine success on your own terms, and permission to become someone entirely different from the person you may have imagined.”

06/01/2026

We were honored to welcome Chad Harrod ‘95 as this year’s Baccalaureate speaker! It is a Berkeley tradition for this honor to be passed to an alum who has a child in the graduating class.

Beyond being a proud alumnus and Berkeley parent, Chad serves as a member of Berkeley’s Board of Trustees and his leadership was instrumental as Chair of the Head of School Search Committee.

During his address, he urged the class not to run from obstacles but instead let challenges shape them. Chad said, “When the brutal stuff shows up—and it will—don’t waste it. Let it forge you. Let it give you scars with good stories attached.”