A testimony of early alumni support for Whitman is found in the “Class of 1908 Bridge” near Maxey Hall and the College Glenn. Dedicated in 1918 on the occasion of their 10th reunion, the footbridge is an example of the legacy that your reunion fund gift, whether a scholarship or building project, will offer for future generations of students. Each year, four reunion funds are chaired by volunteers from the 10th, 25th, 40th, and 50th reunion classes. All gifts in this fiscal year and pledges for the next two years from classmates are counted in the reunion fund, regardless of designation.
As you reflect on your contribution to the reunion fund, please consider making a gift this year and including a pledge for the following two years. As an example, to maximize your support towards your class project, you might consider a $6,000 gift to your reunion fund — a gift of $2,000 this year with a pledge of $4,000 to be paid over the next two years.
In the October issue of the Whitman magazine, all contributors are featured by class year in the college's annual report of gifts. Classmates who make contributions exceeding $1,000 in a fiscal year are also recognized as members of the President's Gift Societies.
For more information about your class's reunion fund, contact Helen Tanaka '88.
10th | 25th | 40th | 50th10th Reunion Fund - Class of 1998
Project: 1998 Student Emergency Fund — This fund is established to aid students who have unexpected expenses due to a family emergency or other circumstances. The Dean of Students will distribute this money at his/her discretion. The goal of this fund is to support students who might otherwise not be able to continue their education because of unforeseen circumstances. Gifts from members of the Class of 1998 will be designated to this fund unless otherwise specified. Gifts made during the 2007-08 fiscal year and pledges for the following two years will be counted in the 10th Reunion Fund.
Goal: $10,000 gift with 45% participation
Class Representatives and 10th Reunion Fund Chairs: Peter Allen and Rebekah Brooks
Associate Class Representatives: Magill Lange, Kenny Renner-Singer, Jeanne Sharp Wells
25th Reunion Fund - Class of 1983
Projects: The Class of 1983 is directing its 25th Reunion Fund toward the 1983 Scholarship Endowment for Students Studying Abroad. Whitman College believes that an understanding of a culture or region other than one's own is an important part of a liberal arts education and a key to developing future leaders in an increasingly interdependent global society. The Class of 1983 can assist the College in promoting the Study Abroad programs by providing scholarship funds for students who will benefit from studying in another culture. Gifts made during the 2007-08 fiscal year and pledges for the following two years will be counted in the 10th Reunion Fund. All gifts from the members of the Class of 1983 unless otherwise designated, will be added to the Class of 1983 Scholarship Endowment.
Goal: $100,000 gift with 56% participation
Class Representative and 25th Reunion Fund Chair: Lawrence Cock
Associate Class Representatives: Shauna Lilly Bogley, Lynne Cohee, Marsha Failor Fuesel, Tom Henderson, Laurie Johnson, Fred Koenen, Dick Reed, Diana Dobbins Seder, Carolynn Snyder, Mitch Usibelli, Robin Weaver, Wendy Wendlandt
40th Reunion Fund - Class of 1968
Project: The Class of 1968 is focusing their fund raising efforts on adding to the Alumni Fund Scholarship Endowment. Supporting access to a Whitman education for qualified students from all economic backgrounds through scholarship funding has always been a priority at Whitman College. Unless otherwise designated, all gifts given by members of the Class of 1968 will be added to the Alumni Fund Scholarship Endowment. Gifts made during the 2007-08 fiscal year and pledges for the next two years will be counted in the reunion fund totals.
Goal: $200,000 gift with 60% participation
40th Reunion Fund Co-Chairs: Steve Mac Rostie and Janet Mitchell Ramble
Class Representative: Doug Titus
40th Reunion Fund Committee: Kathy Leslie Ardrey, Liahna Klenman Armstrong, Barbara Nelson Barkauskas, Michael Garrett, Charlie Gates, Mary Lou Phillips Holding, Marsha Franks Munson, Doug Pullen, Lee Spencer
50th Reunion Fund - Class of 1958
Project: The 50th Reunion Fund project is to establish the Class of 1958 Scholarship Endowment. With the cost of higher education on the rise, building a scholarship program that ensures that all qualified students can afford to attend is a significant challenge. The Class of 1958 has chosen to support one of Whitman’s highest priorities. All gifts from the members of the Class of 1958, unless otherwise designated, will be added to the Class of 1958 Scholarship Endowment. Gifts made during the 2007-08 fiscal year and pledges for the next two years will be counted in the reunion fund totals.
Goal: $200,000 gift with 80% participation
50th Reunion Co-Chairs: Graham Gaiser and Maggie Iversen Johnson
Class Representatives: Gary Carlberg
50th Reunon Fund Committee: Larry Edison, Tim Hill, Jim Ladley, Karen Elder Pribilsky, Wayne Silzel, Chuck Wilmot, Jerry Wood
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