Big Bash Banquet ’06
Hawksworth-Ford
Class of 1956 Class Agent Paul Hawksworth was the first to receive his 50th reunion medallion.
Givens-Ford
President Ford poses with long-time friend and Trustee David Givens ’56.
Baxter-Ford
Art Baxter receives his 50th reunion medallion from President Ford. Baxter spent almost two decades working as a development officer for Wabash.
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.
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.
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.
Sylvester-Ford
Dick Sylvester came the farthest to attend his 50th reunion. Sylvester makes his home down under in Australia.
Standing Ovation
More than 350 alumni, spouses, and friends saluted the Class of 1956 with a standing ovation.
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.
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.
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.
Class Agents Sing
A new tradition: Reunion Class Agents lead all alumni in the singing of "Old Wabash."