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Reunions to Remember

by Holly Foster

June 13, 2024

Fireworks at Reunions 2024

On-again, off-again rain showers couldn’t put a damper on the bright spirits, as Hamilton alumni gathered for a memorable Reunion Weekend, June 6–9. More than 1,000 alumni, family, and friends returned to the Hill for reminiscing, traditions, and events galore.

Highlights

Photography by Nancy L. Ford, Adam Brockway, and Mark DiOrio.

Rob Stroud ’69, P’03 arriving at Reunions '24 — If there was a prize for “took the longest route to Clinton,” it would go to Rob Stroud ’69, P’03 who biked nearly 1,000 miles from his home in Madison, Wisc., to Hamilton for Reunions. Rob and Mary Stroud P’03 were greeted by Mike Seitzinger ’69 and Steven Kenny ’69.

Adirondack Adventure Reunion

Andrew Jillings at Reunions '24 — Former Adirondack Adventure (AA) leaders celebrated the program’s 40th anniversary throughout Reunions weekend and presented Director of Outdoor Leadership Andrew Jillings with a “Badger of Honor Award” and a “Meat Stick and Cheese Bouquet."

Adirondack Adventure reunion — Attire was “Adirondack Adventure Formal.”

Jane Barnard Vigneau ’13 chats with Anna Racha Goldberg ’10. — Former Adirondack Adventure leaders Jane Barnard Vigneau ’13 and Anna Racha Goldberg ’10 celebrate the 40th anniversary of Adirondack Adventure.

Adirondack Adventure reunion — Former Dean of Students Nancy Thompson, left, chats with former Director of Student Activities Bev Low.

MARC Mixer

MARC committee — Members of the Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee (MARC) pose for a photo at the Days-Massolo Center.

Memorable Moments

Cassandra Harris-Lockwood K’74 performs at a McEwen Café Fojo coffee house.

Members of the Kirkland class of 1974 look for their names on the Kirkland dedication wall in KTSA.

Alumni reconnect at the Alumni Council Networking event at The Little Pub — Alumni reconnect at the Alumni Council Networking event at The Little Pub.

The alumni Jazz Jam on the Dunham Green.

50th Reunion Campus Tour

Bill Huggins at Reunions '24 — Retired Director of Building Systems Management Bill Huggins P’14 led a tour related to the physical changes to campus over the last 50 years for members of the Hamilton and Kirkland classes of 1974.

Bill Huggins at Reunions '24

Bill Huggins at Reunions '24

golf cart tour of campus

Alumni Association Meeting

Bell Ringer Award — Alumni Association President John Christopher ’83, P’14 (left) presents George Baker ’74 (right) with the Bell Ringer Award. Baker is the first person in College history to be named both a Bell Ringer and Volunteer of the Year.

Bell Ringer Citation

President Wippman at the Alumni Association meeting during Reunions '24 — President Wippman, who will retire at the end of June, received a standing ovation during the Alumni Association meeting on Saturday. (Read Hamilton magazine story ‘The Gold Standard’)

Carol Goodman Kaufman K’74 and Beth Kneisel Krumeich K’74 — Kirkland College Class Annalists Carol Goodman Kaufman K’74 and Beth Kneisel Krumeich K’74.

Kirkland alumnae at the alumni association meeting

Ed Watkins ’74 — Ed Watkins ’74 read the Hamilton Class of 1974 Half-Century Annalist Letter at the annual meeting of the Alumni Association.

Alumni Association meeting

Kirkland Courtyard Dedication

Kirkland alumnae at the Kirkland Courtyard dedication — The Kirkland Class of 1974 cut the ribbon dedicating their 50th Reunion class gift – a covered, outdoor gathering space and classroom near List.

Kirkland Courtyard dedication

50th Reunion Book Signing and Discussion

50TH REUNION BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION — Alumni authors Paige Adams 74, Ashton Applewhite K’74, Nancy Dafoe K’74, P’04, James Gibson ’74, Jeff Grebell ’74, Susie Hartman K’74, and Carol Goodman Kaufman K’74 chatted about their books and their time at Kirkland College with Reunion attendees.

Nancy Dafoe K’74, P’04 — Nancy Dafoe K’74, P’04 speaks about her book, Murder on Ponte Vecchio (A Vena Goodwin Mystery).

Heartfelt Highlights

Walking down Martin's Way between events. — Walking down Martin’s Way between events.

Alumni participate in the Class of 2014 Trivia at the Little Pub. — Alumni participate in the Class of 2014 Trivia at The Little Pub. (See Hamilton magazine story This ... Is ... Trivia Night! and try a round of trivia)

Alumni from the Delta Upsilon Fraternity Class of '74 pose for photos with the Alexander Hamilton statue. — Alumni from the Delta Upsilon Fraternity Class of ’74 pose for photos with the Alexander Hamilton statue.

Alumni enjoy bonfires and s'mores. — Alumni enjoy bonfires and s’mores on the last night of Reunions.

All-Alumni Parade

Kirkland Class of 1974 at Reunions 2024

Class of 1984 at Reunions ’24

Class of 2009 at Reunions 2024

2024 Reunion parade

Class of 2004 at Reunions 2024

2024 Reunion Parade

One Hill of a Party: The Concert

Rogue performs at Reunions 2024 — One Hill of a Party: The Concert was back by popular demand, featuring music from alumni band Rogue (with Kevin Barry ’79, Bob Kinkel ’79, Brian Middleton ’79, Tom Porter ’80 & Dave Scofield ’80).

Bill Brower at Reunions ’24

One Hill of a Party concert

One Hill of a Party concert

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