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Summer Reunion 2024

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Summer Reunion brought home alumni and guests to campus June 14-16 to celebrate many special reunions from 1949 to 1994. Mark your calendars for Summer Reunion 2025, scheduled June 13-15.

Class Photos

Class of 1949
James Dowdy standing on Hutchins Library steps holding a sign that says Class of 1949
James Dowdy

Class of 1954
John ‘Kenny’ Gwinn standing on the steps of Hutchins Library holding a sign that says class of 1954
John ‘Kenny’ Gwinn

Class of 1964

Members of the Class of 1964 standing on the front steps of Hutchins Library holding a sign that says class of 1964
Front row: Effie Beavers, David Nickel, Elizabeth Culbreth, Charlayne Stewart Allan Second row: Noah Perry, Delphia Rawlings Hampton, Brenda Stepp Brown Third row: Jo Hardin, Jerry Hardin Fourth row: Burnett Cook
Class of 1969
Members of the class of 1969 standing on the steps of Hutchins Library holding a sign that says class of 1969
Front Row: Judy McGuire Fitzwater, Saundra Carter Toussaint, Janet Mckinney Tracey, Peggy Sisson Gilbert, Nancy Pickle Isaacs, Sharon Lakes Buckingham, Mary Ann Buck Smith, Catherine Scott, Linda Farmer, Janet Rader Burke, June Coots Hunt, Anna Melle Hicks, Paul Lyda Second Row: Larry Fitzwater, Marie Tychonievich, Linda Crawford Kenney, Patricia Woodward Barrier Third Row: Carolyn Garrison, John Mast, Bill Melton, Emory Mills, John Cecil Callebs, Ann Hamlett Robertson, Linda White Moore, Brenda Stuart Harris, Jerry Harris, Raymond Norton, Jan Hill Reid, Yvonne Jones, Emma Brashear Smith Fourth Row: Bruce Garrison, Dianne McDonald, Betty Olinger, Ronnie Kern, Tony Blair, Linda Stevens Madden, Donna Dean, Linda Hellenson Appanaitis, Denver Pochodzay, Charles Stines Fifth Row: David Olinger, Lonnie Kern, Will Hoskins, Beth Swan Duncan, Kay Smith, Joanne Graves, Dianne Gibson, Pam Sowder, J. Pat Seabolt Back Row: Phillip Gatton, Jerry Tracy, Helen Hassler, Tommy Reynolds, Ken Gilbert, Larry Rawlings, Allen McLaughlin, Mary McLaughlin, Joe Sowder, Catherine Stewart Johnson

Class of 1974
Members of the class of 1974 standing on the steps of Hutchins Library holding a sign that says class of 1974
Front row: Regina Poynter Hoskins, Loeta Johnson Raper, Linda Lambert Gaddie, Lana Lambert Stohl, Elizabeth McKnight McCullough, Jackie Grisby Burnside Second row: Fidelis Ovuworie, Don Stewart, Larry Pruitt Sr., Anita Quinlan, Paula T. Logan, Carmen Carico Logan, Judith Austin Third row: Laetha Quinlan, Esther Whitley, Janice Yearout-Patton, Michael Patton, Carolyn Tolson Hanson Fourth row: Jimmy Miller, Bill Olinger, John Sparkman, Benny Kennedy, Tim Whitley, Bill Johnstone, Vicki Thompson Mullennex Back row: Gene Evans, Jack Blaker, Carl Howerton, Larry Bruner, Eddie Yeary, Darrell Logan, E. G. Thompson, Ann Barricklow Thompson

Class of 1979
Members of the class of 1979 standing on the steps of Hutchins Library holding a sign that says class of 1979
Front row: Larry Sulfridge, Cynthia Hairston Hicks, Ann Thompson Greer, Vicky Fritz Hamilton, Willie Canty Back row: Brenda Lane, Judy Rafson, Sandy Reynolds, Sue Johns

Class of 1984
Members of the class of 1984 standing on the Hutchins Library steps holding a sign that says class of 1984
Front row: Valerie Blade Thomas, Alonzo ‘Lonnie’ Allen Second row: Daniel Lee, Kay Manchester, Karlene Kincaid, Ivy Bush Sheehan, Teresa Kash Davis Third row: Mary White, Anita Caron, Kimberly Sommerville, Laura Lee Earles, Danny DeVers Back row: Tony Belcher, Bruce Lawson, Herman Manakyan

Class of 1989
Members of the class of 1989 standing on the Hutchins Library steps holding a sign that says class of 1989
LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Baker Skeese, Robert Cunningham, Jeannie Robinette King, Davey King, Donna Conway-Moscicki

Class of 1994
Members of the class of 1994 standing on the Hutchins Library steps holding a sign that says class of 1994
LEFT TO RIGHT: Janet White, Bobbi Jo Boggs, Jason Cody, Lori Allen Eaton

Summer Reunion Photo Gallery

Sharyn Mitchell ’65 and Pam Thompson Sowder ’69 share a hug and catch up at Summer Reunion.
Sharyn Mitchell ’65 and Pam Thompson Sowder ’69 share a hug and catch up at Summer Reunion.
Distinguished Alumnus award winners John Combs ’69 (red shirt) and Dr. Daniel Lee ’84 (center) mingle with guests at the awards ceremony.
Distinguished Alumnus award winners John Combs ’69 (red shirt) and Dr. Daniel Lee ’84 (center) mingle with guests at the awards ceremony.
Alumni couples enjoy the sweetness of a slow dance at the Taste of Berea.
Alumni couples enjoy the sweetness of a slow dance at the Taste of Berea.
Two women dance at Summer Reunion event
Ann Greer ’79 and trustee, Brenda Guy Lane ’79, dance together at the Taste of Berea.
Ronnie Kern ’70 and Charlotte Beason ’70 reunite at the picnic, where classes gathered for reunion pictures.
Ronnie Kern ’70 and Charlotte Beason ’70 reunite at the picnic, where classes gathered for reunion pictures.
Members of the class of 1974 gather on the steps of Hutchins Library to commemorate their 50th reunion.
Members of the class of 1974 gather on the steps of Hutchins Library to commemorate their 50th reunion.
Allen McLaughlin Fd. ’65, ’69 makes his way up to the Hutchins Library for his class of 1969 photo.
Allen McLaughlin Fd. ’65, ’69 makes his way up to the Hutchins Library for his class of 1969 photo.
A group of alumni pose for a picture during the reunion picnic on the Quad.
A group of alumni pose for a picture during the reunion picnic on the Quad.
James Hicks ’76, Leslie Graham Sulfridge ’78, President Cheryl Nixon, Debby Noble Edwards ’78 and Leslie Porter ’78 have fun celebrating at Taste of Berea.
James Hicks ’76, Leslie Graham Sulfridge ’78, President Cheryl Nixon, Debby Noble Edwards ’78 and Leslie Porter ’78 have fun celebrating at Taste of Berea.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Lana Lambert Stohl ’74, Jackie Grisby Burnside ’74 and Linda Lambert Gaddie ’74 enjoy time to talk before their 50th reunion photo.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Lana Lambert Stohl ’74, Jackie Grisby Burnside ’74 and Linda Lambert Gaddie ’74 enjoy time to talk before their 50th reunion photo.
Virgil Burnside ’74 and Tonya Mounts Lester ’91 enjoy the fun atmosphere of the Taste of Berea.
Virgil Burnside ’74 and Tonya Mounts Lester ’91 enjoy the fun atmosphere of the Taste of Berea.
Alumni from different classes danced the night away at the Taste of Berea reunion party.
Alumni from different classes danced the night away at the Taste of Berea reunion party.
The band Superfecta performed at the Taste of Berea event, keeping the audience entertained through the evening.
The band Superfecta performed at the Taste of Berea event, keeping the audience entertained through the evening.
President Cheryl Nixon greets attendees at the Great Commitments Society Cocktail event.
President Cheryl Nixon greets attendees at the Great Commitments Society Cocktail event.
Members of the class of 1984 prepare for their 40th reunion picture with fun antics and big smiles.
Members of the class of 1984 prepare for their 40th reunion picture with fun antics and big smiles.
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