- In honor of their 50th reunion, the Class of 1958 contributed to the creation of the Events Terrace at the new Studio Arts Building. At the ribbon-cutting, left to right: Interim Chancellor Thomas W. Cole, Alumni Association President Kathleen Mitchell ’79, reunion committee members Meredith (Fernald) Richardson ’58, Peter St. Lawrence ’58, Ronald Vacca ’58, and Art Department chair William Oedel.
Against the picture-perfect backdrop of the UMass Amherst campus, the Alumni Association welcomed 50th reunion alumni, emeriti, and guests for Reunion Weekend 2008 this past June. Planning began two years ago with a dedicated alumni volunteer committee of members from the Class of 1958. “We had two goals for our reunion,” said committee member Paul Costello ’58.” One was to mark this milestone in our lives, and the other was to recognize what UMass has meant to us. We owe a lot to the university, and I hope everyone takes this opportunity to contribute and give back to UMass Amherst.”
Save the date for next year’s Reunion Weekend, June 5 - 7, 2009!
Over 300 alumni and guests returned to campus for a weekend that included a luncheon at Hillside, the chancellor’s residence; lectures; school and college receptions; campus tours; the Class of 1958 gift dedication; a remembrance ceremony; and many social gatherings. “We have had an absolutely delightful time. Everybody has been so nice, and the activities were well-planned. The Alumni Association has taken care of all our needs,” said Stuart Lindquist ’58.
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It’s like old times for these emeriti alumni. David Flood ’53, Donald Junkins ’53, and Noel Reebenacker ’53 share some laughs as they catch up with one another. |
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Stories of sorority and fraternity parties, favorite classes, and campus traditions flowed as friends gathered to reminisce during the weekend festivities. |
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Lorraine (Sherry) Young ’58 and Frances (Cusato) Turgeon ’57 browse though their class yearbooks. |
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