A Grand Reunion for all BA classes was held on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Nearly two hundred alumnae from the Elizabeth and Paterson campuses attended and had a "grand" time! The day began with a Mass celebrated at the St. Walburga Monastery Church. A buffet luncheon followed in the BA auditorium. Classmates representing many decades gathered to catch up with each other. Academy President Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB, '54, updated guests on the vision for BA's future. Current BA students spoke of what BA means to them. An art exhibit by the late Peter J. Litrenta, former Dean of Students and Arts/Humanities Teacher at BA, was on display. Graduates seemed genuinely delighted to be back on familiar ground and to connect with old friends.