50th Reunion for the Class of 1976

Welcome to the Class of 1976 50th Reunion webpage. This is a place to get updates regarding our reunion, reminisce and share photos, and read about your committee members and classmates. This page will be continually updated, so be sure to check back often for new information. We look forward to seeing you Thursday, May 21 - Sunday, May 24, 2026, for our 50th Reunion!

Share Your Memories

Don't miss the Class of 1976 digital memory book! Look out for the opportunity to share photos and memories with the class. Every classmate will have the opportunity to share memories and life updates, as well as reconnect with each other before we meet again on the Hill.

How to Submit a Memory Class of 1976 BrightCrowd Memory Book

Please plan to join us back on the Hill for our 50th Reunion Weekend Thursday, May 21, through Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Registration for Reunion Weekend, which includes the selection of meal plans and housing, will open for the Class of 1976 on February 2, 2026.

The Class of 1976 on-campus housing will be Thomas Hall, located on South Campus. This suite-style residence includes air-conditioned apartments with kitchens and shared living/dining areas. Each room will include a fitted sheet, flat sheet, thin blanket, and pillow. Please plan to bring all necessary toiletries and personal items. An elevator is available in the building.

If you prefer to stay off-campus, you may select the hotel option within the registration form.

More information will be available soon. View the schedule.

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 2 at 7 P.M. ET Join us for Playing the Back Nine, a pre-reunion conversation on pursuing purpose, passion, and new adventures post-career.

Moderated by Tanna Moore '76 and led by David Griffith '76, in this interactive discussion you'll hear about David's transition from for-profit to non-profit work as a second act, as well as hear from several classmates about their post-career activities and passions.

Whether you're enjoying retirement or still active in the workforce, we encourage you to come prepared to reconnect with Kenyon classmates and share what you're up to these days! Register online.

Feb. 11 at 7 P.M. ET Save the date for an exclusive Class of 1976 virtual event with President Julie Kornfeld. More info to come.

March 12 at 1 P.M. ET Save the date for This Will Do: A Presentation on Kenyon's Green Centers. Learn how the College has taken steps to protect the viewshed from the top of Peirce Tower and across the Kokosing, conserving over 6,000 acres — and counting — of the original 8,000 acres of land acquired by Philander Chase for the College grounds. More info to come.

Previous Events:

Watch our Oct. 3 event, Building Your Kenyon Legacy, an educational conversation about the lasting impact of your class at Kenyon with Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving Kate Daleiden.

Arthur, Russell Kingsley (Kingsley)

Bacon, Nancy Ellen

Bernhardt, Douglas M. (Doug)

Budde, Casper E. (Cass)

Edwardsen Phillips (Edwardsen), Melody Lane

Farley, Sara Feather

Fox, Mark Charles Jr

Germann, William Joseph (Bill)

Goldsmith, John Joseph

Goodwin Borgman (Goodwin), Lynn Elizabeth

Hallstein, Robert H.

Heidrich, William Albert III (Bill)