Alumni Events
Reconnect and Reminisce
Homecoming
A Friday filled with Irish Pride as we enjoy the Pride in the Pit BBQ Contest, Junior Irish Night, Father Ryan Football, Homecoming Court, and our newest Golden Grads.
Veterans Breakfast
At Veterans Breakfast, we host veterans in our community to honor their service and sacrifice to our country.
With a delicious breakfast, performances by the Father Ryan Singers and Band, and inspirational speakers, Veterans Breakfast is one of our favorite events of the year.
Breakfast With Santa
The Alumni Association hosts a special holiday event for all of our alumni families to enjoy a pancake breakfast, performances by the Father Ryan Singers, Christmas crafts, train rides, and photos with Santa.
Young Alumni Lunch
During Exam Week, college-age alumni, current Seniors, and faculty and staff are invited to the Young Alumni & Senior Lunch. This is a great chance for recent graduates to reconnect with classmates and former teachers while sharing their college experience with Seniors.
Guests enjoy lunch, cookie decorating, and an ugly Christmas sweater contest.
Irish Easter Egg Hunt
Save the Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
The Alumni Association invites all alumni families back to campus for our annual Irish Easter Egg Hunt. With egg hunts divided by age group, special prizes, crafts, face painting, inflatables, food trucks, and photos with the Easter Bunny, it's a wonderful way to celebrate the Easter holiday.
Ryan Nation Night
Each year, we host an in-town and out-of-town Ryan Nation Night that all alumni are invited to. Ryan Nation Night is an alumni Happy Hour hosted at a local Father Ryan community owned restaurant. Enjoy food and drinks as you reconnect with fellow classmates.
Lou Graham '56 Alumni Golf Tournament
Save the Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Named in honor of 1975 U.S. Open Champion Lou Graham '56, this annual golf tournament kicks off Alumni Weekend. Hosted by the Alumni Association, event proceeds benefit tuition assistance for children and grandchildren of Father Ryan alumni.
Alumni Weekend
Save the Date:
Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Alumni Weekend occurs the first weekend of June and is our favorite time to reconnect with Father Ryan alumni. This action-packed weekend includes the Lou Graham '56 Alumni Golf Tournament, All-Alumni Reception on campus, Class Reunion Parties, and Golden Grad Mass & Brunch.
Golden Grads
Save the Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Every year, we honor the Golden Grads, those celebrating their 50th Reunion or above.
On the Sunday of Alumni Weekend, we host these special alumni and their guests for the Golden Grad Mass at 10:00am, followed by a class picture and Brunch.