50th Reunion Gathering

Join your 50th Reunion celebrating the Class of 1974. Your reunion committee invites back all alumni from the Class of 1974, family, and guests to celebrate your 50th Reunion milestone. The 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend is filled with multiple gatherings for you to connect with old friends and forge new connections with fellow Pioneers. Your 50th reunion marks your induction into Carroll's Golden Pioneer community.

Reunion Organizing Committee

1974 Reunion Committee
- Terrance (Terry) Burton '74
- Laurel (Richardi) Holmer '74
- Jo Ann Warren '74

Our Celebrations

Friday, October 4

President’s Reception for 50th Reunion | Medallion on Main Lawn | 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Exclusive gathering for Pioneers celebrating their 50th reunion (Class of 1974) and their guests. Hosted by President Cindy Gnadinger and her husband John Gnadinger.

50th Reunion Dinner & Golden Pioneer Pinning Ceremony | Stackner Ballroom, Campus Center | 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Pioneers from the Class of 1974, along with friends, family, and guests, will gather for this lively 50th Reunion celebration and Golden Pioneer pinning ceremony! Join fellow graduates and relive your days at Carroll, share stories, and connect with special guests from campus.

Saturday, October 5

Golden Pioneer Brunch Reunion | Stackner Ballroom | 11:00 a.m.

Brunch for all Golden Pioneers, any graduate from the class of 1974 or prior. This gathering will celebrate the milestone reunions for the classes of 1974 (50th Reunion), 1969 (55th Reunion), 1964 (60th Reunion), 1959 (65th Reunion), 1954 (70th Reunion), and 1949 (75th Reunion).

GRAND REUNION CELEBRATION | Stackner Ballroom | 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Celebrate Pioneers across the years! All alumni are invited back to campus to recognize milestone reunions in this GRAND celebration honoring the 50s (1954 and 1959), 60s (1964 and 1969), 70s (1974 and 1979), 80s (1984 and 1989), 90s (1994 and 1999), 2000s (2004 and 2009), 2010s (2014 and 2019), and 2024. Activities, food, music, games, dancing and more!

Class Gift Information

1984 reunion (class of 1074 at their 10th reunion in 1984)

Class of 1974 Milestone Reunion Gift

This once-in-a-lifetime event presents us with a special opportunity to work together to leave a legacy that ensures our spirit lives on at Carroll for generations to come. It’s our time to make a difference for future Carroll students! We will present our gift total at our reunion celebration.

Gifts Now: Gifts to our 50th Class Reunion can support any purpose at Carroll including student scholarships, programs, or The Carroll Fund. It all counts! Give now or maximize your impact with a gift through your IRA.

Gifts Pledged: All future contributions we pledge for the next five years will be recognized in the gift total we present at our reunion and can be designated for any purpose at Carroll. Please use the 5 Year Pledge form below to make your 50th Reunion pledge.

Gifts Planned: A gift in your will or trust counts for our 50th Reunion. Making Carroll the beneficiary of your retirement fund counts, too. We simply need to complete the Intention form below about our plans so that they may be counted and celebrated for our 50th class gift!

You will find the pledge form, gift intention form, and 50th Reunion Brochure below.

If you have questions or want to talk through your options, please contact our 50^th reunion staff liaison, Katie Cyrus, assistant director of gift planning, at 262-951-3014 or kcyrus@carrollu.edu.

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