60th Reunion News

Click here to watch a cool 4-minute video by Lee Blyler reminiscing about why he chose Princeton.

Princeton Class of ’61 Reunions Committee Meeting

              AGENDA       March 18^t, 2021

Welcome and Roll Call: Joe Prather

Committee Reports:

• Costumes/Themes: Dick and Rachel Manning/Jon Hlafter

• Treasurers Report: Mike Horn

• Program/Schedule intro: Joe McGinity

(Note – Saturday schedule is not shown, as there are no class events scheduled)

Presenters’ comments on events:

• Technical Support: Len Berton/Lee Blyler

-Stem-support for Zoom/Break-out Rooms/on site support for Users issues

-University Support: Videos, adding music, film clips etc. 

University Events:  

              -Eisgruber talk, Alumni Luncheon, etc.

-Alumni Faculty Forums-our Class members:  John Cooper

-Virtual Year Book: Joe Prather

• Publicity– Joe McGinity

- Results to date.

- Suggestion for next steps -a. Explaining the sign-on process: email blast? snail mail? and calls   b. Should we send a final reminder in May?

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February 4, 2021

Dear Classmate/Associate,

Re: our 60th Reunion, May 20 - 23, 2021

We have been advised by the University that this year's reunion will be virtual. Here's what the Alumni Council has said:

"In view of ongoing concerns related to the pandemic, we have made the difficult decision that Reunions will not take place on campus and will be held as a virtual event this May. We will miss this opportunity to gather in person as Princetonians but have determined that convening on campus for even a modified celebration with guests from around the world is not prudent or possible this spring."

In anticipation of this decision, our reunion committee has been working on a virtual reunion program. You are invited to attend via your own device, over the internet, free of charge. We will also be offering some clothing and other items on an a la carte basis.

Here are some of the activities we are planning, to be grouped into sessions. Some of the sessions which are recorded will still be available for viewing online after the virtual reunion has ended.

o A welcome by Class Officers
o Class news from George Brakeley
o A tour of the campus by Jon Hlafter
o Tales of our "escapades"
o A photo history of our class by Ken Lomas
o Your choice of events to be offered by the University (forums, lectures, etc.)
o Videos of prior P-rades
o The Princeton Band
o A Class of '61 memorial service led by Jim Adams
o A virtual class meeting chaired by Peter Pettibone
o A group singing of "Old Nassau" led by Patrick Davidson

Needless to say, we're making history. This will be our first Major Reunion to be attempted on line.

We want it to be entertaining, creative, and informative, and we welcome your thoughts regarding the program. Further, we're hoping that all classmates will attend at least some, if not all, of the program from the comfort of our own homes!

We would appreciate knowing your thoughts on attending this virtual reunion, and any suggestions you may have for content. Please address them to any class officer, or to Joe McGinity, attendance chair mcginj9@gmail.com.

We will be in touch with you as our reunion committee continues to develop the program.

We hope you will join us on line in May!

Please stay safe and healthy,