2016 Big Cookie Open
Rem Johnston ’55, a.k.a. The Big Cookie, accepts congratulations from the large crowd in Fort Wayne.
Event organizer Ben Wagner ’02 gives his friend (and Godfather) Rem Johnston a big hug.
Trustee Gary Reamey ’77 and Rem Johnston
The event was held at Johnston's home course, Orchard Ridge, one day before The Big Cookie's 83rd birthday.
Kevin Clifford ’77, Rem Johnston ’55, and Gary Reamey ’77.
Emeritus Trustee Tom Hays ’55 pays tribute to his friend and Wabash classmate, Rem Johnston.
Gary Reamey ’77 catches up with Wabash President Gregory Hess.
Dave Moss went to work for Johnston in 1970 and now owns Rem Johnston Printing Company.
The evening ended with a rousing standing ovation for The Big Cookie.
Davis Lamm ’20, Pete Wilson ’83, Jim Kilbane ’85, and Merlin Nice ’83 on the golf course.
John Kerezy ’77 shows the crowd a placard made by Rem to commemorate the undefeated 1982 football team.
Byron Lamm ’79 said Hall of Fame Football Coach Stan Parrish became a great coach because of his other job -- Wabash tennis coach.
Stan Parrish coached at Wabash, Marshall, Kansas State, Rutgers, Michigan, and with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Wabash Football Coach Don Morel and The Big Cookie.
Kevin Clifford ’77 and Rem Johnston.
Talking Strategy: Current Head Football Coach Don Morel and former Head Coach Stan Parrish.
Rem Johnston ’55 catches up with his old friend, Athletic Director Joe Haklin ’73.
Stan Parrish pays tribute to Johnston, whom he said 'defined what Wabash means.'
Rem Johnston with Mike Warren ’96 and Steve Hoffman ’85 of the Wabash Alumni Office.
Ben Wagner ’02 presented Rem with the #1 Wabash football jersey.
Davis ’20 and Byron ’81 Lamm catch up with Kevin Clifford ’77.
Gary Reamey ’77, John Kerezy ’77, and Stan Parrish.
1977 Classmates Gary Reamey, Kevin Clifford, and Steve Wagner pose with Rem Johnston ’55.
Steve Hoffman ’85 poses with Stan Parrish and Don Morel.