Join your 50th Reunion celebrating the Class of 1976. Your reunion committee invites back all alumni from the Class of 1976, family, and guests to celebrate your 50th Reunion milestone. The 2026 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.
In celebration of your 50th reunion, we’re creating a Memory Book highlighting members of the Class of 1976. We’d love to hear your favorite Carroll memories and share updates about your life, career, and family with your classmates. Memory book submissions will be compiled into a printed 50th Reunion memory book distributed at the reunion for attendees to take home. A digital version will also be created and shared online after the celebration for those unable to attend in person.
Learn more and submit your Memory Book profile!
Diane (Huelsbeck) Adams
Al Castro
David Block
Dan Den Boer
John Harrits
Jeff Keinert
Laura (Scaffidi) Kopczynski
Steve Miller
Butch Pomeroy
Dick Whittow
Jan (Steffen) Whittow
Kathy Wolfgram
Friday, October 9
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 1976) and their guests. Hosted by President Cindy Gnadinger and her husband John Gnadinger.
50th Reunion Celebration and Golden Pioneer Pinning Ceremony | Stackner Ballroom, Campus Center | 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Pioneers from the Class of 1976, along with friends, family, and guests, will gather for this lively 50th Reunion celebration and Golden Pioneer pinning ceremony. Join fellow classmates for dinner, open bar, and dancing while reliving your days at Carroll!
Saturday, October 10
Golden Pioneer Brunch Reunion | Stackner Ballroom | 10:30 a.m.
Brunch for all Golden Pioneers, any graduate from the class of 1976 or prior. This gathering will celebrate the milestone reunions for the classes of 1976 (50th Reunion), 1971 (55th Reunion), 1966 (60th Reunion), 1961 (65th Reunion), 1956 (70th Reunion), and 1951 (75th Reunion).
GRAND REUNION CELEBRATION | Stackner Ballroom | 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Celebrate Pioneers across the years with decade-themed trivia, BINGO, music, a photo booth, and more! Registration fee also includes first drink and food, including Ponza Rottas! All alumni are invited back to campus to recognize milestone reunions in this GRAND celebration honoring the classes of 1951 (75th Reunion), 1956 (70th Reunion), 1961 (65th Reunion), 1966 (60th Reunion), 1971 (55th Reunion), 1976 (50th Reunion), 1981 (45th Reunion), 1986 (40th Reunion), 1991 (35th Reunion), 1996 (30th Reunion), 2001 (25th Reunion), 2006 (20th Reunion), 2011 (15th Reunion), 2016 (10th Reunion), 2021 (5th Reunion), and 2026!
Sunday, October 11
Carroll Memorial Worship Service | Humphrey Memorial Chapel | 10:00 a.m.
Service to remember those in the Carroll community who have passed away in the past year, and in reunion years, as we conclude Homecoming & Reunion Weekend activities. Fellowship reception to follow in the Narthex.
Class of 1976 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 50th reunion staff liaison, Katie Cyrus, assistant director of gift planning, at 262-951-3014 or kcyrus@carrollu.edu.