Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion Weekend kicked off June 2, 2023, at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in Crawfordsville. More than 30 alumni and friends spent the hot, sunny morning competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Guides from the Sons of Wabash led alumni and friends on tours of campus.
Guides from the Sons of Wabash led alumni and friends on tours of campus.
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Guides from the Sons of Wabash led alumni and friends on tours of campus.
Guides from the Sons of Wabash led alumni and friends on tours of campus.
Guides from the Sons of Wabash led alumni and friends on tours of campus.
Guides from the Sons of Wabash led alumni and friends on tours of campus.
Heading to lunch in the Allen Center during Big Bash Reunion 2023.
Heading to lunch in the Allen Center during Big Bash Reunion 2023.
After registering for the Big Bash Reunion, friends take a break outside the Allen Center.
The Allen Center - Big Bash Reunion 2023
Outside the Allen Center, Big Bash Reunion 2023
Registering for Big Bash Reunion 2023
The book all alumni sign when they register for Big Bash Reunion. This book was first signed in 1997. There are other books that have already been filled.
Outside the Allen Center, Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
The Chapel, Big Bash Reunion 2023
On the mall, Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Signing in for the Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Lanyards for Big Bash Reunion 2023
Lanyards for Big Bash Reunion 2023
Wabash hats for Big Bash Reunion 2023
Steve Hoffman, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, welcomes attendees to Big Bash at Friday's Welcome Back Luncheon.
Michael Lumpkin '18 during his symposium talk, "NIL: Navigating an Incoherent Landscaper."
Michael Lumpkin '18 during his symposium talk, "NIL: Navigating an Incoherent Landscaper."
Greg Thomas '00 during his symposium talk titled, "Winning Isn't Everything: How the Stories Shape the Impact of Small-College Sports."
Greg Thomas '00 during his symposium talk titled, "Winning Isn't Everything: How the Stories Shape the Impact of Small-College Sports."
Ryan Tipps '00 during his symposium talk, "Winning Isn't Everything: How the Stories Shape the Impact of Small-College Sports."
Ryan Tipps '00 during his symposium talk, "Winning Isn't Everything: How the Stories Shape the Impact of Small-College Sports."
Brent Harris H'03 during his symposium talk titled, "The Inner Workings of Athletics Statistics."
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Brent Harris H'03 during his symposium talk titled, "The Inner Workings of Athletics Statistics."
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Eric Dunaway during his Big Bash Symposium "Sweating with the Team: Sports Betting on the Campus and Beyond"
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
NOLAN ELLER '11 during his symposium talk, titled ""Did Wabash Win?" Exploring Wabash's Place in the History of College Athletics."
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts
Adam White '98 lapped the field in winning the Alumni Fun Run/Walk.
Peter Prengaman '98 (left) and his son pause during the Fun Run/Walk to pose at the Gateway Entrance.
Not all competitors elect to run during the Fun Run/Walk.
Nelson Ong '73 was all smiles Saturday morning.
John Deffenbaugh '73 (center) talks with Jim Laurent '73 (right) and another classmate.
Rudy Altergott '13 peruses some of the yearbooks on display at Big Bash registration.
Jonathan Hoke '03 signs the Big Bash registration book.
Brock Robertson '26 (second from left) introduces a Saturday morning tour of campus to the Ott Residential District.
Kyle Foyer '83 walks proudly up Mall Drive after sharing a joke with his tour mates.
The reflection of classmate John Deffenbaugh can be seen in the sunglasses of Jack Foos '73.
The Class of 1973 opens the Alumni Chapel Sing competition.
The Class of 1978 was an enthusiastic bunch.
Here is the Class of 1983.
While small in number, the Class of 1988 was large in voice.
The classes of 1993 and 1998 joined forces.
The Class of 2003 ended with a flourish. Some might call this an intangible.
The Class of 2008 stood strong.
The Class of 2013 was well represented.
The quartet representing the Class of 2018 displayed great perseverance.
President Scott Feller delivered his "Wabash Today" update to a packed Salter Hall.
Dr. Preston Bost was pleasantly present at the psychology department reception.
Dr. Karen Gunther, Professor of Psychology and Department Chair, chats with a Big Bash attendee.
Classmates Dan Ganster '73 and Mark Rains '73 had a lively conversation at the pyschology gathering in Baxter Hall.
Dr. Dennis Krause, Professor of Physics and Department Chair (foreground), makes a point during the physics department reception in Goodrich Hall as Rowan Zhong '18 listens.
Katie Ansaldi, Assistant Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science, shares a smile during the conversation in Goodrich Hall.
JoJo Carter '25 (center) talks with a pair of alums at the biology and chemistry department reception in Hays Hall.
Spouses and partners attended a reception in Lilly Library hosted by First Lady Wendy Feller.
Spouses and partners attended a reception in Lilly Library hosted by First Lady Wendy Feller.
Spouses and partners attended a reception in Lilly Library hosted by First Lady Wendy Feller.
Spouses and partners attended a reception in Lilly Library hosted by First Lady Wendy Feller.
Spouses and partners attended a reception in Lilly Library hosted by First Lady Wendy Feller.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Classmates enjoy a drink at Wally’s Pub.
Colloquium speaker David Weglarz '03 presents “Distilling Your Passion.” The owner/operator of the St. Louis, Missouri distillery StilL 630 shared stories of his experiences, triumphs, and setbacks over a decade in the craft spirits industry.
Classmates and other Wabash alumni and friends enjoy Weglarz's colloquium presentation.
Colloquium speaker David Weglarz '03 presents “Distilling Your Passion.” The owner/operator of the St. Louis, Missouri distillery StilL 630 shared stories of his experiences, triumphs, and setbacks over a decade in the craft spirits industry.
Classmates and other Wabash alumni and friends enjoy Weglarz's colloquium presentation.
Classmates and other Wabash alumni and friends enjoy Weglarz's colloquium presentation.
Classmates and other Wabash alumni and friends enjoy Weglarz's colloquium presentation.
Classmates and other Wabash alumni and friends enjoy Weglarz's colloquium presentation.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
All reunion classes enjoyed snacks and beverages together during a large reception in the Little Giant Stadium concourse ahead of class dinners.
Big Bash Reunion 2023
Members of the 50th reunion class received their medallions at the Class of 1973 dinner in Knowling Fieldhouse.
Members of the 50th reunion class received their medallions at the Class of 1973 dinner in Knowling Fieldhouse.
Members of the 50th reunion class received their medallions at the Class of 1973 dinner in Knowling Fieldhouse.
Kip Chase ’03 shares a laugh at the Big Bash Banquet on Friday, June 2, 2023
Tom Stocks ’73
Steve Hoffman ’85 speaking at the Big Bash Banquet, Friday, June 2, 2023.
President Feller speaking at the Big Bash Banquet, Friday, June 2, 2023.
Tom Stocks ’73 speaking at the Big Bash Banquet, Friday, June 2, 2023.
President Feller, with class agents Pete Allen ’73 and Tom Stocks ’73 present the Class of 1973 donation to the college of $15,088,265.
Andy Walsh ’14 discusses his work as a Clinical and Sport Psychologist at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts.
Andy Walsh ’14 discusses his work as a Clinical and Sport Psychologist at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts.
Andy Walsh ’14 talks with Head Basketball Coach Kyle Brumett at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts.
Between sessions at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts attendees took advantage of a few minutes to catch up with friends.
Craig Demaree ’02 talks about his work as a college football official at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts.
Craig Demaree ’02 talks about his work as a college football official at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts.
Jim Dyer ’83 asks a question at Wally in the Arena: A Symposium on College Sports and the Liberal Arts.
Hot temperatures and good company were on the schedule for the annual Big Bash Reunion Weekend which began June 2. More than 300 alumni and their families descended on campus to return to their youth, reestablish friendships, and reignite their relationship with the College.
The fun kicked off on Friday when the registration book cracked open at 8 a.m. and began to fill with signatures. Alumni, families, and friends can spent the morning touring campus, grabbing some new gear at the bookstore, and competing in the golf outing Florida scramble style.
After a casual buffet lunch in Knowling Fieldhouse, tours continued, the bookstore remained open, and Wally’s Pub opened for an afternoon of reliving old memories and making new ones.
In addition, Wabash faculty, staff, and alumni shared their expertise at the annual afternoon symposium. This year’s 
theme, Wally in the Arena: College Sports and the Liberal Arts, included sessions throughout the afternoon by Nolan Eller ’11, Economics Professor Eric Dunaway, Andy Walsh ’14, Athletics Communication Director Brent Harris ’03, Craig Demaree ’02, Ryan Tipps ’00, Greg Thomas ’00, Psychology Professor Bobby Horton, Michael Lumpkin ’18, and Director of Athletics and Campus Wellness Matt Tanney ’05.
The Big Bash Banquet on Friday evening in Knowling Fieldhouse brought members of all classes together for a spirited meal and special presentation by the 50th reunion class. Wally’s Pub kept busy after the event as attendees stopped for a nightcap.For the early birds and athletically-minded attendees, Saturday began with a leisurely bike ride throughout Crawfordsville and Montgomery County or a Fun Run/Walk on campus.
The morning culminated with Alumni Chapel Sing in Pioneer Chapel. It was a stress-free and laughter-filled version of what many Wabash men recall as their fondest Wabash memory.
Immediately following Alumni Chapel Sing was a picnic-style lunch in Knowling Fieldhouse and class photographs. Spouses, partners, and families were invited to stand alongside their favorite alumni and be archived as part of the reunion festivities.
Several options awaited attendees on Saturday afternoon.
Wabash’s 17th President Scott Feller offered Big Bash attendees an update on the College at his presentation, Wabash Today in Salter Hall. Colloquia sessions were presented by Richard Gunderman ’83, Frank Buerger ’73, Randy Williams ’83, and David Weglarz '03.
The biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, physics, and psychology departments hosted alumni receptions in Hays, Goodrich, and Baxter Halls. Independent student housing and fraternities were open for touring. The W Club Lounge and press box in Little Giant Stadium were also be open for visitors.
Spouses and partners of Wabash alumni were invited to a reception in Lilly Library and Wally’s Pub was again open for classmates, alumni, and friends to grab an afternoon cocktail.
All attendees gathered for a reception in the Hall of Giants, the concourse at Little Giant Stadium, before heading to smaller dinners with classmates. Members of the 50th reunion class received their medallions at the Class of 1973 dinner in Knowling Fieldhouse.
The weekend wrapped up on Sunday at an informal buffet breakfast.