Hampton Roads Academy
Newport News, VA
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026
The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our fellow Navigators back to campus October 23–24!
From the Homecoming Tailgate on Friday night to a special on-campus reunion on Saturday, it’s going to be a weekend filled with old friends, great memories, school spirit, and plenty of reasons to celebrate what makes HRA so special.
This year, we’re rolling out the welcome mat for the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021! Didn’t graduate in a “6” or a “1”? Come anyway. Navigators have been crashing parties since forever. Consider this your official invitation.
Whether you graduated last decade or several decades ago, there’s no better time to come back, reconnect, reminisce, and rediscover your HRA.
Your school. Your friends. Your memories. Your Navigator family.
Date and time
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 –
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Organizer
Schedule
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
5:00 pm
All Alumni Tailgate
Hosted by former faculty Kelly and Susan Alford, Gene Arcand, Max and Karen Gillespie, Susanne Swain ‘78, Fran Cunningham Ward, Robin Steinberger, Rick Van ORden, John Hilburger, Doug Parsons ‘81, Stuart Hallett ‘84, Whit Rutter, George Shield /81, Karen Hastings ‘81, Kelley Ritchie Whitley ‘06, Elaine McDermott, Connie Holmes, Ric Beard, Ray Smith, Chris Harvey ‘91, and Jim Holt. Special Guest: the son of the late Albert Fitchett, Wall of Honor recipient at HRA, Albert Fitchett Jr.
6:30 pm
Varisty Football Game vs. The Covenant School
7:00 pm
Halftime Alumni Recognition
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
4:45 pm
Guided Campus Tours
6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
Reunion Party in the Pope Dining Hall
Enjoy a wonderful selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres along with beer and wine options.