Welcome to the Class of 1976 50th Reunion webpage. This is a place to learn about your 50th reunion, which took place May 21 - 24, 2026, reminisce and share photos. It was great to see so many of you back on the Hill for your 50th Reunion Weekend!
Share Your Memories
Don't miss the Class of 1976 digital memory book! Every classmate has the opportunity to share memories and life updates, as well as reconnect with each other and share photos from your 50th Reunion Weekend. The book will close to new changes at the end of August 2026, so be sure to join if you haven't already.
Thank you for joining us in Gambier for your 50th Reunion Weekend which was held Thursday, May 21, through Sunday, May 24, 2026.
We have compiled a Spotify playlist in honor of your 50th Reunion. Listen to the playlist.
View the Reunion Photo Gallery.
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)
Kelly (Brody), Marion Anne
Lentz, Peter Ewig
Lim, Marie Victoria
Lowe, Kyrla Jean
McCreary, Peter D.
Mower O'Brien, Ellen Hill
Myers, Christopher Joseph (Chris)
Pariano, Charles Thomas-Paul (Chuck)
Plummer, Jonathan Kief (Jon)
Pontious, Robert Ronald (Bob)
Rossebo, Christian Douglas
Rue (Winzeler), Kimberly Diane
Rush, Stephen Andrew
Schachner, Timothy Joseph (Tim)
Shapiro (Munroe), Anne Logan
Sydor-Zafris (Sydor), Nancy Celia
Thomas, William Mowry
Thomson, David Andrew (Dave)
Thruelsen, Eric Richard
Wiseman, Joseph Asher (Joe)
Wright, Robert Anthony (Rob)
Class of 1976 Welcome Video
Planning committee co-chairs Bruce Broxterman and Michael Young encourage you to save the date for the Class of 1976 50th reunion celebration: May 21-24, 2026.
Class of 1976 Baby Book
Reminisce about your first year on campus by browsing photos of your classmates.
Shayna Daubert
