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.

Housing: 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.

Schedule & Events: Curious about the events for the weekend? View the 50th Reunion schedule.

We have compiled a Spotify playlist in honor of our 50th Reunion which will be played during the weekend. Listen to the playlist.

Do you have a cherished yearbook, favorite photos, or other mementos from your days at Kenyon? We invite you to bring them with you to add to our display during Thursday's welcome event and Friday's class dinner. Please note: You are responsible for the transportation, collection, and safekeeping of your items for the weekend.

Previous Events:

Apr. 28: Place and Purpose: A conversation with Emeritus Professor of Sociology Howard Sacks about Kenyon's changing character and its relationship with the surrounding community over the last fifty years. Moderated by David Lynn '76.

Mar. 12: This Will Do: A Presentation on Kenyon's Green Centers. Presented by Director of Philander Chase Conservancy Amy Henricksen and Director of the Brown Family Environmental Center & Kenyon Farm, Noelle Jordan. Moderated by Buffy Hallinan '76 H'91 and Michael W. Young '76.

Feb. 11: A Virtual Conversation with President Kornfeld: Kenyon's Past, Present & Future. Moderated by Michael W. Young '76.

Dec. 2: 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.

Oct. 3: 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)