Class of 1971: 50th Reunion Celebration

Cornell College Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, October 4-6, 2024

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 8  
11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Class of 1971 Reunion Luncheon
Exclusively for the Classes of 1971 this luncheon is the kick-off to the 50th reunion celebration weekend.

6:30-7:30 p.m. All-Alumni Kick-Off Dinner
Smith Dining Room, Thomas Commons
Buffet dinner served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Smith Dining Room.

Reserved tables for each reunion class. Limited seating available. Casual dress. Drink ticket included.

8:30-10 p.m Class of 1971 Hospitality Gathering
   
Saturday, October 9  
11:00 a.m.-Noon Homecoming Convocation
Attend this ceremony that celebrates tradition and hear success stories from some of Cornell’s most decorated alumni. Awards are presented, 50th reunion alumni are honored, and the college organist performs.

6-9:30 p.m. Class of 1971 50th Reunion Dinner
The Hotel at Kirkwood
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Exclusive to the Classes of 1970
6-7 p.m.: Cocktails and class photo. 7 p.m.: Dinner and program: Business attire.
   
Sunday, October 10  
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Class of 1971 Memorial Service
Allee Chapel

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Class of 1971 Farewell Luncheon
Smith Dining Room, Thomas Commons

Who's Attending:

Paul MacGregor ’71 & Barbara Martin MacGregor ’70 
Andrew Applebee '71
Linda Barber '71
Gary Johnston ’71 & Paula Evenson Johnston ’71
Jameseva Marshall Webb '71
Dennis Cress '71
Charles Hyser ’71
Larry Merriman ’71
David Wilks ’71
Dorothy Burk Collins ’71
Linda Grindell Ray ’71 & Thomas Ray Jr. ’71
Edward Ashmore ’71
Chad Lannom '71
Thomas Read ’71 & Elizabeth (Betsy) Rhoads Read ’72
James Haley ’71 & Mary Jane Gillespie Haley ’72
Jackie Lockridge Wallace '71  & Jim Wallace '68
Patrick Mahin ’71 & Cheryl Johnson Mahin ’74
John Smith ’71 & Dyan Smith, Honorary Alumna 
Nancy Kvach Collins '71