Alumni Reunions

1979 alumni on campus Friday evening, First Row (L to R): Lisa Kugler von Gunten, Dan Ehlers, Jeff Schwarz, Michelle Mueller ’83. Second Row: David von Gunten, Nancy HiltonBriney, David Briney, Lesley Harburg, Michael Rider, Gordon Smith, Su Evans, Ron Gilbert. While on a campus tour, alumni look at the collage of historic photos in CA’s Field House, comparing some to the 1979 Telesis.

Class of 1979 – 40th Reunion

BY GORDON SMITH ‘79

The class of 1979 gathered for its 40th reunion on Friday, June 14, at Welborn House. Some of those who joined were very familiar faces, and a few hadn’t been to a reunion for many years. It was a small but dedicated group, and it was great to see everyone. Thanks for making the effort. Thanks also to Alumni Director Sue Burleigh for taking us on an extensive tour of the campus and buildings. CA has grown in so many ways! Thank you also to our Reunion Committee of Su Evans, Jeff Schwarz, Gordon Smith, and Lisa von Gunten.

Saturday night, June 15, we reconvened at the home of Gordon Smith. He was proud to show off his newly completed deck, and fortunately, the weather cooperated. With the help of a fire pit table, everyone was able to remain outside. We were delighted to see Linda Plaut, who taught English to many of us in Eighth Grade and again in high school. The reunion weekend attracted the following alumni: David Briney, Shelley Carr, Kevin Cowperthwaite, Dan Ehlers, Su Evans, Lisa Harrison Ellsworth, John Heddens, Ron Gilbert, Eric Kritzer, Mike Rider, Jeff Schwarz, Michelle Mueller ’83, Gordon Smith, Bill Talbott, and Lisa Kugler von Gunten. n

Saturday evening at Gordon Smith’s home, First Row (L to R): Wendy Cowperthwaite, Grace Kritzer, Su Evans, Lisa Kugler von Gunten, Jeff Schwarz, Michelle Mueller ’83, Linda Plaut. Second Row: David von Gunten, Kevin Cowperthwaite, Eric Kritzer, John Heddens, Mindy Heddens, Bill Talbott, Lisa Harrison Ellsworth, Dan Ehlers, Gordon Smith.