Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Dr. Phil Duncan and I are excited to see you and spend the weekend catching up! The idea for this gathering was proposed by one of the RPI friends of Robin Nourse, while attending a celebration of Robin's life. Like all of you, after RPI, “life happened.”&nbsp;Mindful of my friend Roger’s frequent pronouncement that “we’re now in the 4th quarter of life”, we jumped into organizing this gathering.&nbsp;&nbsp; RPI was the place where most of us met for the first time.&nbsp;RPI was also that crucible, which made us draw closer and supportive of each other. My mother-in-law often says, “give me my flowers now, so that I may enjoy them.”&nbsp;Each and every one of you is a cherished flower.&nbsp;Spending time with you will be a priceless gift! We have planned a weekend of group activities.&nbsp;Feel free to make additional suggestions.&nbsp;Most of all, please come and share some of your precious time with fellow “RPI” travelers. Warmly,Ronaldo Sullivan

RPI Reunion

The Backstory

Please send any old, college photos that you may have to Ron or Phil, along with a current photo! We'll post them here!

Then & Now Photos

Friday July 18

Afternoon - Guests arrive &amp; check into their hotels 6:00pm - Gather, eat, &amp; drink @ <a href="https://theblackoliverva.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Olive Pizzeria</a>. The details: Black owned restaurant with pizza and Italian dishes! The address: 13 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Saturday July 19 | Morning

11:00am - 1:00pm - Private Cruise with Tiki Club RVA. The details: This floating tiki bar will be a fun way for us to mix and mingle while we sip, eat, cruise, and celebrate out on the James River! We will have drinks and some finger foods for the cruise! The address: 4708 Old Main St, Richmond&nbsp;VA&nbsp;23231 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Free Time to explore Richmond. See the "Things to Do" page for a list of local events and activities around Richmond.

Saturday July 19 | Evening

﻿6:00pm - Casual Hang Out at the Sullivan Family "Compound." The details: Join us for drinks, food, and fun!We'll have lots of activities for you to enjoy including, a fire pit, a ping pong table, a pool table, R/C car racing, an ATV, or even bring your bathing suit to take a dip in the spa pool! The address: 15672 Scotchtown Road, Montpelier, VA, 23192

Sunday July 20 | Morning

Specific Details are TBD. We'll meet for breakfast and/or coffee to say one final goodbye!

Event Schedule

Host Hotel: Richmond Marriott Short Pump

***We have reserved a discounted rate at our host hotel*** See below for details. Hotel Name: Richmond Marriott Short Pump Address: 4240 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Book online via this link: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1749131200605&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/rpi2025reunionroomblock</a> Or, book by phone: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=richmond+marriott+short+pump&amp;rlz=1C1UEAD_enUS1053US1055&amp;oq=richmond+marriott+short+pump&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyFggBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYmAUYmQUYngUyBggCEEUYQDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhge0gEKMTgyMjFqMGoxNagCCLACAfEFc6qW-c6NhLLxBXOqlvnOjYSy&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(804) 965-9500</a>Mention our discount code:&nbsp;"2025 RPI Class Reunion Room Block" Important:To get the discounted rate, please reserve by the deadline:Friday June 27, 2025

Other Hotels in the Short Pump Area

Short Pump Town Center is ~20 mins from Ron's home &amp; 25 mins from downtown <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-house/en-US/ricxr-hyatt-house-richmond-short-pump?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_ricxr&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=lmr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hyatt House</a> <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rical-aloft-richmond-west-short-pump/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Loft </a> <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ricshhx-hampton-suites-richmond-short-pump/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Short Pump</a> <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ricpuht-home2-suites-richmond-short-pump/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home2 Suites by Hilton Richmond Short Pump</a> <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ricwshf-hilton-richmond-hotel-and-spa-short-pump/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Richmond Hotel &amp; Spa/Short Pump</a>

OTHER HOTELS IN DOWNTOWN RICHMOND

Downtown Richmond is about 25 mins from Ron's home <a href="https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20in%20Scott%27s%20addition&amp;g2lb=4965990%2C4969803%2C72277293%2C72302247%2C72317059%2C72414906%2C72471280%2C72472051%2C72481459%2C72485658%2C72560029%2C72573224%2C72616120%2C72647020%2C72648289%2C72686036%2C72760082%2C72803964%2C72832976%2C72882230%2C72885032%2C72946003%2C72948010%2C72949865%2C72958593%2C72958624%2C72959983%2C72960541&amp;hl=en-US&amp;gl=us&amp;ssta=1&amp;ts=CAESCgoCCAMKAggDEAAaawpNEksyJTB4ODliMTE0MDI1MTA0NDBlNzoweGI2MzgyZGU3ZDYyMGIyNTQ6IlNjb3R0J3MgQWRkaXRpb24gSGlzdG9yaWMgRGlzdHJpY3QSGhIUCgcI6Q8QBRgMEgcI6Q8QBRgNGAEyAhAAKgcKBToDVVNE&amp;qs=CAEyJ0Noa0l3dm1NMWU3eWtLdHVHZzB2Wnk4eE1XSTRjamQyZEhsdUVBRTgGQgkRMvEhfVeWt-ZCCRHhgRBTd7KkkEIJEWFK-IWYTF4TWlQyUqoBTxABKgoiBmhvdGVscygAMh8QASIb36EGWcdhZK-j9bg6ceiHemeKmmIC0CBcs6soMh4QAiIaaG90ZWxzIGluIHNjb3R0J3MgYWRkaXRpb24&amp;ap=KigKEglu3Cgrf65CQBGCqtFLdG1TwBISCXtef32C40JAEYKq0QtJUVPAMABIAWgB&amp;ictx=111&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-gYSIu56NAxWNTqsCHRipJB0QyvcEegQIAxBT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quirk Hotel Richmond</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20in%20Scott%27s%20addition&amp;g2lb=4965990%2C4969803%2C72277293%2C72302247%2C72317059%2C72414906%2C72471280%2C72472051%2C72481459%2C72485658%2C72560029%2C72573224%2C72616120%2C72647020%2C72648289%2C72686036%2C72760082%2C72803964%2C72832976%2C72882230%2C72885032%2C72946003%2C72948010%2C72949865%2C72958593%2C72958624%2C72959983%2C72960541&amp;hl=en-US&amp;gl=us&amp;ssta=1&amp;ts=CAESCgoCCAMKAggDEAAaawpNEksyJTB4ODliMTE0MDI1MTA0NDBlNzoweGI2MzgyZGU3ZDYyMGIyNTQ6IlNjb3R0J3MgQWRkaXRpb24gSGlzdG9yaWMgRGlzdHJpY3QSGhIUCgcI6Q8QBRgMEgcI6Q8QBRgNGAEyAhAAKgcKBToDVVNE&amp;qs=CAEyJENoY0lpczNvelo2cGs5Zy1HZ3N2Wnk4eGRHd3dlVFpzYWhBQjgGQgkRMvEhfVeWt-ZCCRHhgRBTd7KkkEIJEWFK-IWYTF4TWlQyUqoBTxABKgoiBmhvdGVscygAMh8QASIb36EGWcdhZK-j9bg6ceiHemeKmmIC0CBcs6soMh4QAiIaaG90ZWxzIGluIHNjb3R0J3MgYWRkaXRpb24&amp;ap=KigKEglu3Cgrf65CQBGCqtFLdG1TwBISCXtef32C40JAEYKq0QtJUVPAMABIAWgB&amp;ictx=111&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-gYSIu56NAxWNTqsCHRipJB0QyvcEegQIAxBt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Berkeley Hotel</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20in%20Scott%27s%20addition&amp;g2lb=4965990%2C4969803%2C72277293%2C72302247%2C72317059%2C72414906%2C72471280%2C72472051%2C72481459%2C72485658%2C72560029%2C72573224%2C72616120%2C72647020%2C72648289%2C72686036%2C72760082%2C72803964%2C72832976%2C72882230%2C72885032%2C72946003%2C72948010%2C72949865%2C72958593%2C72958624%2C72959983%2C72960541&amp;hl=en-US&amp;gl=us&amp;ssta=1&amp;ts=CAESCgoCCAMKAggDEAAaawpNEksyJTB4ODliMTE0MDI1MTA0NDBlNzoweGI2MzgyZGU3ZDYyMGIyNTQ6IlNjb3R0J3MgQWRkaXRpb24gSGlzdG9yaWMgRGlzdHJpY3QSGhIUCgcI6Q8QBRgMEgcI6Q8QBRgNGAEyAhAAKgcKBToDVVNE&amp;qs=CAEyKENob0k1dG1DcnFqYXlPWFhBUm9OTDJjdk1URndkSFpuY1RONE54QUI4BkIJETLxIX1XlrfmQgkR4YEQU3eypJBCCRFhSviFmExeE1pUMlKqAU8QASoKIgZob3RlbHMoADIfEAEiG9-hBlnHYWSvo_W4OnHoh3pnippiAtAgXLOrKDIeEAIiGmhvdGVscyBpbiBzY290dCdzIGFkZGl0aW9u&amp;ap=KigKEglu3Cgrf65CQBGCqtFLdG1TwBISCXtef32C40JAEYKq0QtJUVPAMABIAWgB&amp;ictx=111&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-gYSIu56NAxWNTqsCHRipJB0QyvcEegQIAxA5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courtyard Richmond Scotts Addition</a>

Map of Richmond

Travel & Accommodations

We’re excited to share final details for the&nbsp;RPI Reunion!&nbsp; Below you’ll find the cost per person,what’s included, and how to submit your payment.&nbsp; We’ve worked hard to keep costs reasonable whileplanning a weekend filled with greatfood, music, and memorable memories.

Cost Per Person

Cost Per Person: $325.00 This all-inclusive fee covers the&nbsp;food,&nbsp;fun, andengaging events; see below for details.

How To Submit Payment

Due Date:&nbsp;July 12, 2025 Payment Options: Zelle:&nbsp;Ron Sullivan's Number: 804-432-5549 CashApp: Same as above: 804-432-5549

What's Included in the Cost

Friday, July 18 |&nbsp;Welcome Dinner at The Black Olive Pizzeria- Semi-private event space- Dinner, live music, &amp; dancing Saturday, July 19 (Daytime) |&nbsp;Private River Cruise with Tiki Club RVA- Boating experience on the scenic James River- Lunch featuring a wide selection of finger foods and beverages Saturday, July 19 (Evening) |&nbsp;Gathering at the Sullivan “Compound”- Appetizers, Caribbean-inspired dinner, desserts &amp; s’mores- Open tent, dance floor, &amp; fire pit- Indoor &amp; Outdoor activities (pool, table tennis, etc.)- Magic Mirror interactive photobooth experience

Payment

Wedding Party

Revitalized, hip Scott’s Addition is the hub of the city’s brewing scene, with cideries, taprooms, coffee shops, and distilleries housed in converted warehouses. Bold street murals and string lights brighten the area, and great restaurants, a retro bowling alley, and a cinema make it a popular hangout destination.

Grab a Drink or Dinner in Scott's Addition

Explore nearly 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.&nbsp;General admission is free. Check out the <a href="https://vmfa.museum/exhibitions/exhibitions/frida-beyond-myth/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22410278378&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqehDMnzdJP87dK2XYq7kwPYrACiV&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZUjnMoHWeXRLrWqDM9VBCpfVc_FwvZWfDMUHBVj3IgDP3sLDOOT0gQaAne0EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frida Kahlo exhibit</a>, while you're in town!

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Carytown is a bohemian shopping and food district centered around a stretch of West Cary Street, in downtown Richmond. You'll find cute boutiques, record stores, and vintage emporiums. Quirky murals brighten alleyways and buildings housing cool cafes, bakeries, health-conscious lunch spots, farm-to-table restaurants and craft cocktail bars.

Shopping in Carytown

The James River runs through Richmond, creating Brown's island which serves as a wonderful spot to walk, hike, bike, and enjoy views of the river!

Talk a Stroll on Brown’s Island

Grab lunch or dinner at this popular Richmond restaurant. They have Southern-influenced steak, seafood, pasta &amp; more in a stylish restaurant with a cocktail lounge.

Grab Dinner at The Tobacco Company

Short Pump Town Center is an open-air shopping mall located in the Henrico County, Virginia on West Broad Street. Short Pump Town Center is home to many restaurants and stores.

Shopping in Short Pump

The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a National Historic Site. Maggie L. Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination.

 Maggie Walker National Historic Site

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson helped to break down barriers in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Born "Luther Robinson" in Richmond’s Jackson Ward on May 25, 1878, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson became the world's preeminent tap dancer of his day, best known for his Broadway performances and film roles. He is not only remembered for his innovative tap dancing techniques, but for his philanthropy as well. As he traveled, during one of his visits back home through the intersection that now surrounds his statue, he observed a child narrowly escape being struck by a car. He spent his own money to erect a traffic light at the intersecction, and years later a statue was built in his honor.

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson Statue

Things to Do

Below is a list of the people who have confirmedattendance for the RPI Reunion Weekend. We look forward to seeing you! Phil Duncan Ron Sullivan &amp; Damalia White-Sullivan Bobbie Walker Carol Crosby Clarice Taylor Clement Rabess Craig and Annette VanDevere Deborah Grimstead Ellis Barksdale and Nomalanga Dalili James Boney &amp; Susan Boney Janet Butler Janice Green &amp; Tiffanie Sykes Julie Holness Kathy Prigmore Luana Fitzgerald Michael Green Mike Boyd Neal Williamson Peter Douglas Raymond Parker III &amp; Clara Parker Ron Lewis &amp; Isabel Lewis Rogelio Brathwaite Samuel Gordon Leftenant &amp; Tresa Leftenant Tony Johnson &amp; Venette&nbsp;Johnson Sasha Strickland

Who's Coming

If you’re accustomed to Uber/Lyft, here are some estimated costs from some of the hotels: UberX to The Black OliveHilton $21Home2Suites $21Hampton Inn &amp; Suites $28 UberX to Tiki TourHilton $33Home2Suites $33Hampton Inn &amp; Suites $31 UberX to Sullivan CompoundHilton $16Home2Suites $16Hampton Inn &amp; Suites $20

RPI Friends & Classmates

RPI Friends & Classmates

Then & Now Photos