Past Reunions

Alumnae Weekend Parade of Classes

Alumnae/i Weekend 2022, June 10-12
Back on the Western Campus …
The weather was perfect and the campus was beautiful as alumnae, former faculty, guests, and 28 members of the family of President Herrick Black Young, gathered to Celebrate the Uniqueness of Western College! From the Western College Memorial Archives tour on Friday afternoon through the Kumler Chapel Closing Program on Sunday, alumnae and guests celebrated all that is Western. You may view the Annual Meeting, Young Hall Dedication, Kumler Chapel Program, and other reunion highlights here.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2021, June 11-12
Western was a special place providing education and life experiences in a lovely environment.  One of the fundamental principles of our education was international understanding. Westerners Worldwide focused on our international emphasis and included interviews with some of our international students during the decades of the ’50’s, ’60’s and ’70’s from all parts of the world. Alumnae/i were able to spend time with classmates and others who shared the Western experience. Each session was open to anyone so friends from different classes could join in the meeting. Some of the sessions were recorded and may be viewed online: Annual Meeting, International Student Interviews Part I, International Student Interviews Part II, and Closing Program.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2019, June 10-12
Smiles, hugs, and lots of reminiscing were enjoyed by all who attended the reunion. Enjoy this photo review of the weekend and consider joining us in 2020!

Alumnae/i Weekend 2018, June 8-10
We hope you enjoy these glimpses of fun times at Alumnae/i Weekend 2018. Look for further Reunion review – including class pictures – in your fall Bulletin. Susan Hackley ’68 presented a moving keynote message in Kumler on Sunday, June 10.
Join us in 2019, June 7-9, for another great reunion!

Alumnae/i Weekend 2017, June 9-11
We hope you’ll consider joining us on campus for a reunion before 2024, but in the meantime, enjoy these photos of 145 alumnae/i and guests who returned to celebrate and reconnect during Alumnae/i Weekend 2017.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2016, June 10-12
A grand time was had by all who returned to campus to celebrate “Legacies Living On.” A student-faculty panel shared their thoughts on how the values and spirit of Western are perpetuated on campus and beyond. Margaret Wilmer Bartlett ’66 delivered an inspiring message at the closing service in Kumler Chapel on Sunday, June 12.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2015, June 12-14
The reunion theme “Western in the World,” opened discussions regarding global experiences. However, returning to our campus home, provided recollections of special memories and rejuvination of our Western Spirit. Fran Hoffman ’65 delivered an inspiring message in Kumler Chapel on Sunday, June 14. 

Alumnae/i Weekend 2014, June 20-22
Westerners from the classes of 1939 through 2014 celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the WCAA! During the themed weekend, The Soul of Western, Carolyn Jefferson Jenkins ’74 delivered a moving message at the closing service in Kumler Chapel on Sunday, June 22. 

Alumnae/i Weekend 2013, June 21-23
Forever Western!  Judy Scovel Robinson ’63 traveled from the United Kingdom to share in the weekend festivities and deliver the closing service address.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2012, June 15-17
We honored returning Choir members and the spirit of Helen Peabody, welcomed new Peabodys, brought together two Miami presidents, and celebrated Western’s history along with current achievements.

Alumnae/i Weekend 2011, June 17-19
Spotlight Western beamed down on Reunion 2011 and found every star! Saturday evening concluded with candles lit in Kumler Chapel to for a Service in Remembrance of Dean Phyllis Hoyt.

Alumnae/I Weekend 2010, June 18-20
Western alumnae and friends had a grand time capping off the 35th Anniversary Year Celebration! They were treated to a first at chapel — an organ-piano duet with Eleanore Vail and Frank Jordan — and closed with a beautiful choir rendition of “Western Blue.”