Class of 1969-50th Reunion

Dear Classmates: 

 

“In the fifty years which have passed since graduation, life has offered us more than a few lessons, one of which for me is the futility of writing these letters.  All of us already know that many in our class are excited about our 50^th reunion and have already set the date aside, others have never attended a reunion and are unlikely to start now, and some few are open to persuasion.  This letter is for the few of you.

Those of us who have attended our reunions know something you don’t… they’re a lot of fun.  We had a very special class – I’ve consistently and unapologetically flaunted our highs and our lows from the beginning – and retelling those stories and sharing those memories somehow has a way of melting away the years.

Assumption’s alumni organization has always provided a range of activities to keep us as busy and involved as we choose, and if you haven’t visited the campus in a while… let me just say you’re in for a treat.  Of course, there are also times when a cold brew and a game of pitch fits the bill quite nicely.

Life becomes memorable partially through the extraordinary experiences we choose to have.  Visiting with your classmates on the 50th anniversary of our graduation is pretty special – and let me ask you… at the age of 70+ how many more opportunities do you think life plans to offer you?

So if you’re on the fence, I would encourage you to take the leap.”

Sincerely,

Bill Kemps, President, Class of ’69                                                                         
billkemps@verizon.net                                 
C: 508-431-4696                                            

Reunion Social Committee

Eric Inauen, Chair einauen@yahoo.com C: 908-910-8959	Tim Mulligan tj.mulligan@snet.net C: 860-306-1978	Al Pizzi apizzi31@gmail.com C: 508-479-7000
Mike Wisniewski Mwisniewski9@optonline.net C: 973-349-7702	Roger Liesegang rognsue@pacbell.net C: 760-944-7963	Tom Manning manningtomd@yahoo.com C: 908-787-4262

50^th Reunion Class Gift Message:

There are several activities being planned for what should be a great weekend at Assumption for the Class of 1969.  It is a milestone event – our 50^th Class Reunion highlighted by our joining the “Golden Greyhounds”! You will be hearing from your reunion social committee and co-chairs over the coming months leading up to what we think will be a fun and memorable event. We hope you will begin making your plans to join us.  

We would again like to present a significant Class Gift to the College.  Our Class set records with our 40^th and 45^th Reunion Class Gifts. Let’s do it again by setting another record with our 50^th Reunion Gift.

We have recently had two graduates offer a challenge to our class.  They will give $85,000 cash if we match that dollar amount!!!   So the Challenge is on!!  

Given our past record, this is a realistic goal, especially if everyone participates.  We firmly believe that with 100% participation from all of us we will meet our goal.

We want to help Assumption and its’ students now and into the future by continuing to fund the Bro. Armand Lemaire, A.A. Scholarship and the Fr. Paul Goudreau Scholarship, but ALL gifts to Assumption COUNT towards our class gift!

Reunion Gift Committee

Steve Miller Class Gift co-chair SMiller@mqmllp.com 617-946-4600 work 617-921-6867 cell	Steve O’Brien Class Gift co-chair stevetobrien@gmail.com 978-870-7075 cell
Jack Dubois jdubois@njsiaa.org 609-610-4264 cell	Ted McCaffrey Ted.McCaffrey@yahoo.com 312-286-1603 cell
Paul Trayers Ptrayers8@gmail.com 703-966-9981 cell

The Class of ’69 has the private use of the Lounge on the 6th Floor of the Living Learning Center (LLC) Residence Hall all weekend.

 

Friday, May 31

• 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.: CHECK-IN, Tsotsis Family Academic Center
• 6:00 p.m.: Golden Greyhound Induction dinner, Tsotsis Family Academic Center
  What is a Golden Greyhound? Alumni who have graduated from Assumption College 50 years ago or more.  The Class of 1969 will receive a pin, as members are inducted into this special community of fellow Greyhounds who have a distinguished place in the history of Assumption College. 

Saturday, June 1

• 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: CHECK-IN, Tsotsis Family Academic Center
  (time TBA) Tours available: 
• Assumption College campus with President Cesareo
  • Including the new Tsotsis Family Academic Center
• Worcester Art Museum with Professor Emeritus Paul Mahon ’66
• Noon: Leadership Brunch for Golden Greyhounds (Class of ’69), President’s Council members & 1904 Society Members
  (guest speaker TBA)
• 4:30 p.m.: Alumni Awards ceremony
  • Alumni Award recipients TBD 
• 5:00 p.m.: HoundFest – with live music, food and beverages
  • Tables will be assigned per class, so look for GOLDEN GREYHOUND table  
• 9:00 p.m. Fireworks

Sunday, June 2

• 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.: Farewell Brunch
• 10:00 a.m.: Reunion Mass, Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Schedule of Events

 

Overnight Accommodations information

 

FAQs

 

Yes, I want to register for my 50th Reunion <REGISTRATION will be AVAILABLE IN APRIL> 

 

Campus Map

 

Class Video

 

Class Memories

 

Reflections

 

Graduation Booklet

 

1st Class Letter 

Deceased Classmates
We remember our classmates who have passed away since graduation.  We will remember them at Mass on Sunday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.  To view the list of deceased classmates, please click here. 

Lost Alumni
If you have information regarding “lost” classmates, please share with us, so that we can provide them with material about Reunion Weekend. Click here for the list.

What is a Golden Greyhound?

Alumni who have graduated from Assumption College 50 years ago or more.  The Class of 1969 will be inducted into this special community of fellow Greyhounds who have a distinguished place in the history of Assumption College. 

 

Do you have questions for the Alumni Relations office?

Please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@assumption.edu or 508-767-7223.