Just an idea, one that I do not think has taken place before!
What about a "Meet & Greet" for the Class of 2013, sometime during mid 2 late summer, somewhere along the AT.
I realize, some folks will live to far away, and that work, etc., will prevent some percentage from attending, but heck, just an idea.
We could meet one another, form a bond early and disucss our planned upcoming Thru