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Langhorst, a Bluejay Backer Hall of Fame inductee who starred on the Elmhurst football team and went on to a 35-year coaching career at Elmhurst. A four-year member of the Elmhurst volleyball team, Peggy Clemens appeared in four straight NCAA Tournaments. Clemens moved into the starting lineup as a junior and played in every match over the final two seasons of her career, ranking as the team’s leader in digs during her junior year. In four seasons, she totaled 871 digs.
Class of 1966 Raises Funds for Scholarships
In honor of its 50th Class Reunion, the Class of 1966 launched a campaign earlier this year to raise funds for scholarships. With the goal of supporting 10 students through Light of Knowledge Scholarships, the campaign raised nearly $62,000 in gifts and pledges to celebrate the graduates’ reunion at Homecoming. The Class of 1966 will continue to accept contributions to its scholarship fund and plans to raise a total of $100,000.
The Class of 1966 was formally welcomed into the 50-Year Club with a Saturday evening dinner during Homecoming. At the dinner, which was attended by 70 alumni and guests, the Class of 1966 presented President VanAken with nearly $62,000 in support of student scholarships.