From June 6 to 8, Colby graduates from around the world returned to campus to reminisce, reconnect, and engage with the Colby community. We are so grateful for the 700+ alumni, families, and friends who joined us in Waterville for the festivities!
This year’s reunion highlighted graduates from class years ending in 0s and 5s, as well as the Class of 2024, with the major milestone classes of 1975 and 2000 commemorating their 50th and 25th reunions, respectively. The oldest alumni in attendance were four members of the Class of 1955—Ann Deering, Sid Farr, Peter French, and Jean Pugh—celebrating their 70th Reunion!
Relive the weekend by watching these video highlights and checking out our photo album.
Event Highlights
During the weekend, attendees were able to tour several Colby facilities, including the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, and Allen and Benner islands; hear numerous speakers at Alumni College; partake in the Food Truck Festival; and celebrate with karaoke, casino games, and dance parties featuring music by Groove Alliance and an all-alumni band, Pearl.
The Parade of Classes, a perennial reunion highlight, prominently featured the Class of 1975 as they celebrated their 50th Reunion and the Class of 2000 marking their 25th Reunion. In a stimulating conversation, President David A. Greene P’20, ’24 spoke with Trustee Arman Gokgol-Kline ’00, partner at Ruane Cunniff LP, about the current state of the College and plans for its future.
Attendees gathered at the Boardman Memorial Ceremony and Class of 1975 Memorial Ceremony to remember and honor classmates who have passed away, then met with their respective classes for photos, receptions, and dinners. Ultimately, it was a wonderful weekend for reflection, reuniting, and recreation!
Awards
The deserving recipients of this year’s Alumni Awards were as follows:
The Blue Key Award, given to alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years and have provided consistent and dedicated service to Colby: Maria C. Bowe ’15, Jack Hartigan ’15.
The Brick Award, given to members of the Colby family who have demonstrated outstanding loyalty to the College through consistent and dedicated service on its behalf: Cici Bevin Gordon ’85, Janet L. Hansen ’75, David D. Turnbull ’75, Susan Benson Turnbull ’75, Marc A. Winiecki ’90.
The Ernest C. Marriner Distinguished Service Award, recognizing a member of the Colby family for exceptional commitment to Colby, demonstrated by lifelong dedication to the support of the College and its goals: Jennifer Millard ’90.
The Charles W. Bassett Faculty Award, recognizing a faculty member with extraordinary service to alumni programs: Dr. Margaret McFadden, provost and dean of faculty, 2017– ; NEH/Class of 1940 distinguished professor of the humanities.
The Edson V. Mitchell ’75 Distinguished Service Award, presented to an alumnus/a within 25 years of graduation for extraordinary service to Colby: Carreau Mueller Ryder ’05.
Congratulations to all of these exceptional winners!
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars for Reunion 2026! We’ll reconvene June 5–7, 2026, to celebrate class years ending in 1s and 6s, as well as the Class of 2025. In the meantime, why not nominate someone for the Alumni Awards 2026?
