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45th Reunion: Class of 1979

Congratulations, we hope you are looking forward to your 45th Reunion at Roanoke College!

Pictures from the 1979 Yearbook

The College is inviting the Class of 1979 back to campus to celebrate your
45th Reunion during Alumni Weekend 2024, April 19-21.

Alumni Weekend is a great time to catch up with friends, share your favorite memories, and visit our beautiful campus. We hope you will join us for the exciting events being planned.

Make sure to join us at Bloodies and Bagels on Saturday, April 20,
this is where your 45th Reunion picture will be taken. 

Plus, you won’t want to miss the signature events: 
Friday on the Quad 
Academic Row
Fraternity and Sorority Gatherings
AND MORE!

Click Here To Register For Alumni Weekend 2024! 

We are looking forward to seeing you on campus!  

Class of 1979 Reunion Committee:
Scott Allison and Susan Tyrie Schmelz

Interested in helping to plan your reunion events? 
Contact us at rcalumnievents@roanoke.edu. 

Need a place to stay?
Alumni Weekend Hotel Block

Want to update your contact information?
Update Your Information Here

Looking for other Roanoke College Alumni?
Roanoke College Alumni Directory

Celebrate your RC memories and your class
by donating to the College.

The Class of 1979 will have a 24% participation goal for your Class Gift.  
This translates to 51 total donors making a gift of any size to the College before June 30, 2024.
We are pleased to inform you that as of March 26, 2024, your class already has 24 generous donors.
This leaves just 27 more donors to reach this goal.

Did we mention prizes?!

The first class to reach their Reunion Goal will earn custom schwag for Alumni Weekend. 

Plus, if 6 out of 10 Reunion Classes meet their goals, the Alumni Office will host 
a FREE open bar during the Reunion Party on Saturday evening, April 20! 
Click Here For More Information

If you’d like to talk in greater detail about your class gift please feel free to reach out to 
Mary Grace Theodore, Associate Vice President for Advancement, at theodore@roanoke.edu  or (540) 375-2487.

Please support our class and Roanoke College by donating today.       
Donate Here!

Consider leaving your legacy with Roanoke College:
Join the Society of 1842

 

After many discussions of old times and significant events that occurred at Roanoke College while we were students, it was acknowledged that the building of the monument on campus was a solidifying moment then and a lasting symbol of who we were – curious, rebellious, and demanding, yet committed to building strong bonds of friendship and support. In light of this, the Monument Club was created in 2016 as special recognition for 1969-1979 classmates who have made, or will make, outright and/or planned gift commitments of $25,000 or more to the College. 



We ask you to become a member of the Monument Club and make a lasting impact on the lives of Roanoke students.

Your Monument Club Founders –

Doug Clark ’72                 Stuart Ross ’72                Patsy Stevens ’72 

For more information about the Monument Club, contact Mary Grace Theodore, 
Associate Vice President for Advancement, at theodore@roanoke.edu or (540) 375-2487.