Looking Back

50th Reunion Book

Setting out from Smith 50 years ago, our class stood at the cutting edge of a world radically redefining who and what a woman could be. Each of your stories has created our story – a remarkable account of the choices we’ve made and the paths we’ve taken.                                        Reunion Book editors Sandy Cate and Margery Goldman

Our 50th Reunion Book was a highlight of our virtual celebration. Featuring photos and personal stories of 328 classmates and essays on Topics of the Times, the book provided a memorable record of a group of unforgettable women and the times we experienced together.   

There are a few books remaining for $50 which includes shipping.  To order contact mneely@smith.edu

 

Class of 1971 50th Reunion Events 

• • • Class of 1971 – 50th Milestone Reunion Program “Making Waves”
      (recorded June 3)
    • Class of 1971 – 50th Milestone Reunion Program “Talking Circle”
      (recorded June 6)​​​​​​
    • View Our 50th Reunion Report
    • View Parade Video

 

See Our ’71 Parade Signs   Reunion Parade

Make sure your email address is up to date in the College directory and check here for our recent class newsletters and Special Bulletins

Enjoy this graduation video from Mimi Zaugg: Graduation 1971

 

45th Reunion

Here are a few highlights of the weekend.

For a list of attendees   Reunion Registrations  (Password hint:First Name of our commencement speaker)

Having trouble opening this file?  Send an email to Connie Herrick Weiss

Mary Jane Gurdziel’s photos will give you a glimpse of the fun and the campus, which was looking especially lovely.  View them here: 45th Reunion

Our class-sponsored offerings were well attended and much enjoyed.  Thank you Kiki Smith, Susan Brundage, Ellen Lee and Shaunie Towers for running them.  And didn’t it feel great to be the hit of the Alumnae Parade (“if we must say so ourselves”)!!!  We received many accolades for our signs, scarves and colorful bags enlivened by Sally Cruikshank’s amusing take on the Abbey Road album cover.  If you missed reunion and would like a bag, let us know.

The Survey crew surpassed even our very high expectations, making serious data come alive in an entertaining and informative presentation at the Friday night dinner.  Thank you Mimi Zaugg, Sandy Cate and team.

On Saturday we hosted eight of our favorite faculty members for dinner, thanks to the efforts of Holly Falik and Betsy Johnson.  We closed the evening with a slide show and audio clip from Gloria Steinem’s commencement speech, complete with personal greetings to the class from Gloria and regrets that she was unable to join us in person.  Carol Mann assures us that Gloria will be there to greet us at the 50th.

Thanks for everyone who pitched in to keep our headquarters stocked with snacks and libations and to Anne Thistle who collected book recommendations on a bulletin board.  Check it out at Recommended books If you’d like to add to this list send an email to Connie Herrick Weiss

Congratulations to the new class officers elected to serve for the next five years led by Pinki Fontein and Cheryl Winter Lewy, co-presidents.  For the full Team50 and minutes from the class meeting click here:  Smith College Class of 1971 Minutes

And kudos to Angelica Light for amassing a record breaking class gift of $670,804 with 51% of the class participating.  Wow!

Donna’s Sunday morning Service of Remembrance brought this memorable weekend to a poignant close. Thank you Mary O’Keefe Kellogg and Randi Gronningsater Stroh for your moving performances and to classmates who spoke so eloquently about their departed friends.

We were sorry to miss those of you who couldn’t attend, but we know we will see you at the 50th!

With love and admiration from your reunion co-chairs Sarah Peskin and Donna Smerlas

 

 

Our Class Reunion Gift

Make sure to Follow this link for information about 50th Reunion Giving and details of our class priorities:

• The Smith Fund
• The Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Participation

Remember, 67% of students receive financial aid from Smith and the average grant is $48,117.  The College, and the future leaders it will graduate rely on us to keep its offerings undiminished and it’s ability to serve women from all backgrounds uncompromised.