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Big Bash Banquet ’06

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Hawksworth-Ford

Class of 1956 Class Agent Paul Hawksworth was the first to receive his 50th reunion medallion.

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Givens-Ford

President Ford poses with long-time friend and Trustee David Givens ’56.

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Baxter-Ford

Art Baxter receives his 50th reunion medallion from President Ford. Baxter spent almost two decades working as a development officer for Wabash.

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Kometani-Ford

Tom Kometani ’56, who gave an emotional colloquium talk about his experiences as a Japanese American during World War II earlier in the day, poses with President Ford.

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Gregor-Ford

Long-time Wabash friend Liz Gregor shares a special moment with President Ford. Liz received a 50th reunion medallion on behalf of her late husband, Wes.

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Shaw-Ford

Wally Shaw ’56 probably thought he'd traveled the farthest to attend his 50th reunion, but Dick Sylvester one-upped him. Shaw returned from his long-time home in Scotland.

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Sylvester-Ford

Dick Sylvester came the farthest to attend his 50th reunion. Sylvester makes his home down under in Australia.

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Standing Ovation

More than 350 alumni, spouses, and friends saluted the Class of 1956 with a standing ovation.

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Ford Medallion

While the Class of 1956 was receiving a standing ovation from other Big Bash Banquet attendees, Paul Hawksworth presented Andy Ford with a 50th reunion medallion. Ford, a Seton Hall graduate, is actually celebrating his 40th anniversary this spring.

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The Big Check ’56

Challenged to raise $1.5 million for the Class of 1956 Reunion Gift, Bob Ehrich and his faithful volunteers raised $2.51 million and presented a ceremonial check to President Ford.

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Kendall 40th

David Kendall ’66 left his busy law practice in Washington, D.C. to attend his 40th class reunion. Kendall also presented a colloquium talk entitled "44 Years of Washington Watching" about his experiences in and outside the Beltway.

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Class Agents Sing

A new tradition: Reunion Class Agents lead all alumni in the singing of "Old Wabash."

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Paul Hawksworth ’56, Dick Ristine ’41, Bob Johnson ’54, and Squier Neal ’66 belt out "Old Wabash" with pride and enthusiasm.


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