Photo Albums

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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