Reunion 2026

Honoring the classes of  '46, '51, '56, '61, '66, '71, '76, and '81

All alumni from all classes are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Reunion 2026 is getting closer and closer. 

RIFLE RAFFLE 2026

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This year, we are offering a very special rifle for our annual Rifle Raffle.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Springfield M1A version of the iconic semi-auto M14, Smithfield Armory produced a limited production of 1,974 units. This beautiful collector’s rifle includes a handcrafted wooden display case, laser-engraved op bar, a certificate of authenticity, and additional accessories.

The cost is $25 per chance, or five chances for $100. If you check the box on the purchase form, you can authorize an additional 5% to help us cover the cost of the payment processing fee. There is no limit on the number of chances you may purchase.

Buy your tickets through our Stripe credit card account HERE. 

Federal and State firearms laws are constantly changing. The winner of the 2026 AMA Rifle raffle will be responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and any costs involved, including shipping fees for transferring the weapon from the current owner’s name to the winner’s name. You must be 21 years or older to enter this raffle. This raffle is void where prohibited by law and in the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC.

Headquarters Hotel: Hotel 24 South (formerly Stonewall Jackson Hotel)

Excursion opportunities in Staunton at your leisure!

FCMV – The Frontier Culture Museum is the biggest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley

Virginia Scenic Railway

Visit the Blue Ridge Tunnel (Everything You Need to Know)

Grand Caverns – A Live Cave Park

Thursday, September 10th

10:00 am – 4:00 pm         AMA Museum (OPEN ALL WEEKEND)

9:30 am – 12:00 pm          AMA Alumni Foundation Board meeting @ Blue Ridge Room

1:00 pm – Midnight         Hospitality Suite @ Blue Ridge Room

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm         Registration @ Shenandoah Ballroom

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm         Hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and a carving station with roast beef and ham carved by the hotel chef @ Blue Ridge Room

Friday, September 11th

BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN!

9:00 am – 6:00 pm          Registration open @ Shenandoah Ballroom

9:00 am – 11:00 am          Band Members Breakfast @ Hotel 24 South

9:00 am – 1:00 pm           Golf @ Gypsy Hill Golf Course

10:00 am – 2:00 pm          Sporting Clays @ “Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays”

11:00 am – 2:00 pm         AMA Ladies "Time-Out!" Ladies Choice

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm           Hospitality Suite @ Blue Ridge Room   

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN!

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm           Cocktails @ Shenandoah Ballroom

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm            Dinner @ Shenandoah Ballroom (Attire: Business Casual)

8:00 pm – Midnight           Hospitality Suite @ Blue Ridge Room

Saturday, September 12th

8:00 am – 9:00 am            Breakfast @ Shenandoah Ballroom 

9:00 am – 10:00 am           Annual membership meeting @ Shenandoah Ballroom             

11:00 am – 2:00 pm          "Founders Day" Ceremony & Lunch @ Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church - "John Craig Hall" - Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm            Hospitality Suite @ Blue Ridge Room       

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm            Registration Open @ Shenandoah Ballroom

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm            Cocktails @ Shenandoah Ballroom

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm            Dinner @ Shenandoah Ballroom (Attire: Casual)

8:00 pm – Midnight          Hospitality Suite @ Blue Ridge Room

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for NEXT YEAR @ Reunion 2027

September 9th, 10th & 11th

AMA's 2026 Reunion
September 10-12

Plans are currently underway to make our 2026 Reunion even better than last year.   Early-bird registration, until August 31, is $175.  Beginning September 1, the price increases to $200.  Please register early to help the reunion committee plan for meals.

The Hotel 24 South (formerly the Stonewall Jackson Hotel) in downtown Staunton has been reserved, as well as the full use of our campus and all the facilities there.

Don't wait until the last minute, as rooms are usually sold out well before the reunion.

Make your reservations by calling the hotel desk at (540) 885-4848. The special AMA rate is $127 per night plus taxes.

For those individuals who have dietary restrictions, please submit your needs no later than August 31st to
Herb Maher at herbmaher7@gmail.com

For any assistance with your room reservations at Hotel 24 South, contact:
Candi Freeman at candi.freeman@hotel24south.com

See who has already registered here.

Sponsorships

Your AMA Reunion Committee has been working diligently since the day after the 2025 Reunion organizing a new format and events for Reunion 2026. We are trying to continue to significantly improve in the overall quality of the reunion experience each year. In order to make it affordable for as many alumni as possible we are opening certain events for sponsorship opportunities to help offset some of the costs. Excess sponsorship donations will be rolled over to the AMA Foundation as a donation to help fund museum operations and scholarships.

All Sponsors will be recognized at all events and venues.

Here are the events/needs and the sponsorship amounts we are seeking:

Event/Activity Total
Sponsorship Still Needed		 Partial
Sponsorship
Registration
 - Doug Pennock '72, $1,500
 $1,500 5 @ $300
Hospitality Suite
 - Steve Trent '70, $1,500
 - Bill McVey, '60, in memory of Darrell  McClung '61, $600
 - Joe Berman, '71, In Memory of Ron (Scooch) Melcher '71, $250
- Roger Messick, '52, In Memory of Steve Anderson '52, Sam Quillin '52, Pete Angle '52, $300

 

 $1,500 5 @ $300
Band Company Breakfast
 - Doug Driscoll, '72, in memory of "Big Al" Samuels, '72, and Wayne Vincent, '73, $500
 - Joe Gallehugh, '70, $500
 - Frank Roach, '69, $250
 - Shawn Ogimachi, '77, in memory of Lester Lawter & Bob Walker, $500

 $1000
$500		 5 @ $200
Friday Dinner
 - Class of 1967, $3,200
- Chuck Arthur, '75, $1,700
 - Larry Reed, '69, $1,500		 $6,400
$3,200
$1,500		 6 @ $1,000
Saturday Breakfast
 - Lee Ramsey '73, $2300
 $2,300 5 @ $500
Saturday Luncheon
 - John Arthur, '75, $2,500
 - Larry Reed, '69, $560
 - B.J. d'Orsay, '70, $140
- Larry Reed, '69, $1,000		 $4,200
$1,700
$1,000		 7 @ $600
Saturday Dinner
 - Marc Aronson, '68, $3,200
 - Anonymous, $1,500
 - Tom Del Valle, '73, in memory of "Stride" Coleman, '72, $2,000
 - George Mineff, '77, in memory of deceased members Class of 77, $500
 $6,400
$3,200
$1,700		 3 @ $1,100
Flowers
 - Jim Mitchell, '76, $500
 $500 5 @ $100
Reunion General Fund:
 - Doug Driscoll, '72, in memory of "Big Al" Samuels, '72, and Wayne Vincent, '73, $500
 - Herb Maher, '73, $500
 - Jeff Wenzel, '70, $3,500
 - Frank Roach, '69, $500
 - B.J. d'Orsay, '70, $205
 - Doug Pennock, '72, $300
 - Charlie Pascale, '69, $200
 - Brian Miller, '67, $250
 - Carl Riedell, '63, $500
 - Brett Thompson, '75, $300
 - Lewis Kennett, '72, $250
 - John Cupp, '59, $500
 - Anonymous, $1,000
 - Anonymous, $1,000
 - Anonymous, $300
 - Mickey Toms, '67, $1,000

 

 Any Amount

 

AMA Fellowship Golf
Friday, September 11th, 9:00 am
Gypsy Hill Golf Course
For more information contact:
Herb Maher (757) 353-1977