Class of 1963 Members pose for their 50th reunion photo (left-right) Front Row: Gerald Benz, Jerry Hall, John Matchette, Gordon Gilliatt, John McKibben, Jim Albrecht, Ronald Miller and Joseph Holder; Back Row: Ronald Sigler, Gervas Schafer, Gary Pearl, Ed Willard, Jerry Rusk, Stuart King, John Stephenson and Bob Rich. (Not pictured, Lynn Hanrahan).
Dr. Deb Reyman speaks on behalf of the 25th Reunion Class, the Class of 1988.
Medicine Mixer Reception Honors All Anniversary Classes
(left-right): Class of 1988 members Kim Taylor, Karen Cornell, Penny Dowden and Patty deWet reunite during the Medicine Mixer Reception.
An important tradition in the life of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is the recognition of all of the alumni classes celebrating reunions at the annual Fall Conference Medicine Mixer Reception, which was held Thursday night, September 12, in the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms. The event even was attended by a very special guest, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, who mingled with the alumni, faculty, staff and students who were present. As part of the reception, reunion class members had a chance to pose for class pictures, and Dean Willie Reed called out each reunion year for recognition, from the five-year class to the first-ever 50th reunion class. As each class was introduced, the class members were asked to stand and receive a hearty round of applause. Special honor was accorded to the 25th anniversary class, the Class of 1988. Two class members, Kim Taylor and Deb Reyman, shared memories on behalf of their classmates, recalling experiences from their days as veterinary students and talking about the way their education has influenced their careers since graduation. Members of the Class of 1963 also were singled out for special recognition as the inaugural 50th Reunion Class. Each Class of 1963 member present was introduced and received a special 50th Reunion Medallion from Purdue Alumni Association Vice President of Engagement and Alumni Outreach Chad Johnson. Then Dr. John McKibben spoke on behalf of his classmates about the value of their educational experience at Purdue and the memories they cherish. You can view photos from the evening including class pictures taken by professional photographer Ed Lausch through the Medicine Mixer link on the Fall Conference Recap Web-site at http://vet.purdue.edu/2013fallconference-review.
President Mitch Daniels greets members of the Class of 1963 and their families.
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