Reunion classes give back

Homecoming reunions Thousands of alumni will return to campus to celebrate class reunions during Homecoming, Oct. 23-26. These reunion classes are also giving back with record-setting class gifts to the College. The Class of 1983 has raised more than $1 million in unrestricted gifts. The Class of 1973 has exceeded its half-million goal with $502,000 raised. The Class of 1988 topped its original goal of $488,000 and is closing in on half a million dollars. Photo by Skip Rowland

Class of '98 The Class of 1998 Reunion gift committee met in Washington, D.C., on April 13 with Fund for William and 玛丽 staff as part of the planning process for their 10th Reunion. The Class of 1998 has raised $140,000, which surpasses its original goal of $125,000. Photo courtesy of Alexis Cox '98

by John Wallace | October 23, 2008

"We have some great members of the committee who've really worked hard and made a lot of calls and reached out. You've got to have people out there asking and we definitely have that on our committee."

Stofan also says that it is crucial to increase participation of alumni who give, and Ashton agrees.

"The College wants you involved and needs you involved, no matter how little the time or how small the contribution," he says. "And I hope current students hear about the Class of 1998's efforts and conclude that they want to follow in our footsteps because we represent the best traditions of our very fine and much-loved alma mater."

Ashton says he's looking forward to seeing his classmates at Homecoming.

"It should be quite a reunion," he says. "I'm not sure Williamsburg will be able to handle it."