Make Your 50th Your Best W&L Reunion

May 1-4, 2025 

The 50th Reunion is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to reconnect with Washington and Lee, share experiences through the 50th Reunion Virtual Calyx Yearbook, and strengthen the W&L community. Whether you have attended every Reunion or haven’t been in touch since you graduated, you are a vital part of your 50th celebration. 

Registration Opens February 12!

Reunion Giving

The 50th reunion classes look forward to continuing a longstanding 50th-reunion tradition of generously giving back to Washington and Lee. While reunions are often associated with looking back, the 50th milestone enables the class to look forward. Inspired by W&L's motto Non Incautus Futuri, each class leaves a legacy that will benefit the university for years to come. Nothing embodies the spirit of W&L nor demonstrates alumni loyalty more than the 50th reunion giving campaign.  

W&L staff and reunion committee volunteers are ready to work with you to find personalized and creative ways to structure your gift, helping you meet your family, financial, and charitable goals. 

Why should I give a special 50th Reunion gift? 

The remarkable generosity of your class’s 50th Reunion gift plays a crucial role in W&L’s success. Your 50th Reunion presents a unique opportunity to create a lasting legacy and give back to the next generation.  

What counts towards the 50th Reunion gift? 

The 50th Reunion class gift includes credit for all gifts and pledges made between July 1 of your 45th year and the end of your 50th year.  

 

Ways to give: 

  • Cash or credit card gifts 

  • Appreciated Securities 

  • IRA distributions 

  • Bequest intentions 

  • Life insurance 

  • Real estate, partial or future interests in real estate 

  • Tangible personal property 

  • Closely held stock or business interests 

50th Reunion Staff Contacts 

Jessica Cohen 
Director of Reunion Campaigns 
jcohen@wlu.edu 
540-458-8358 

Jacqueline Painter 
Associate Director of Gift Planning 
jpainter@wlu.edu 
540-458-8429 

Michelle Jones
Director of Alumni Reunions and Events
mjones@wlu.edu
540-458-8886
 

Reunion Planning

W&L invites the class of 1975 on campus, May 1-4, 2025, for what will be a memorable 50th Reunion celebration. Meet classmates old and new as you participate in a variety of activities. 

Special 50th programming includes a welcome reception on Thursday evening at Lee House,  unique programming planned by the 50th reunion committee, a special Celebration of Life remembrance service and a memorable pinning ceremony. Come with an open heart and an open mind and let yourself enjoy the experience of your 50th Reunion. 

You are invited to submit memories and updates about your life since W&L to be included in the Virtual 50th Reunion Calyx Yearbook. The yearbook provides a unique opportunity for classmates to connect ahead of Reunion Weekend.

50th Reunion Calyx

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50th Reunion Committee

Ben Bailey, Chair 

Guy Kerr, Chair 

Gene Perry, Chair 

Bob Wyckoff, Chair 

Jim Baird 

Matt Calvert 

Rogers Crain 

Burr Datz 

Randy Flink 

Billy Hiden 

Rick Jones 

John Keith 

Michael Kurilecz 

Tom Lancaster 

Chip MacDonald 

Sandy Mackintosh 

Stu Nibley 

Ben Sherman 

Reb Speare 

Steve Van Amburgh 

Bill Wilcox